The Platypus

By Tom Grant and Dominic (illusts) Grant, Tom (text) and Fanning

First published in 1989, this revised edition includes the latest research findings on the biology of the platypus. Written for professional biologists, students and the general reader, describes a year in the life of the platypus, and presents information on anatomy, taxonomy, reproduction, feeding habits, social organisation, adaptations and ecology of the platypus. Includes a species profile, suggestions for further reading, and an index. In the 'Australian Natural History' series. The author is an environmental consultant and an honorary visiting fellow in biological science at the University of NSW, who has been studying various aspects of Platypus biology for the past twenty years.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0868402435
• ISBN13: 9780868402437
• Release Date: January 1989
• Publisher: University of New South Wales Press
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.3" x 9.4"