{"title":"John Woinarski","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our John Woinarski book collection, a treasure trove for enthusiasts of Australian wildlife and conservation. John Woinarski is a renowned conservationist and author, celebrated for his insightful exploration of Australia's unique biodiversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWoinarski's work primarily focuses on the diverse array of Australian species, offering readers a window into the intricacies of their habitats and the urgent need for their preservation. His book \u003cem\u003eA Bat's End\u003c\/em\u003e delves into the fascinating world of Australian bats, investigating the challenges they face in modern ecosystems. It's an eye-opener for anyone keen on understanding the delicate balance of nature and the species that play a crucial role within it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor those dedicated to the protection of reptilian life, \u003cem\u003eThe Action Plan for Australian Lizards and Snakes 2017\u003c\/em\u003e provides an essential guide. This comprehensive text outlines current threats and sets actionable conservation strategies, making it an invaluable resource for conservationists and nature lovers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Woinarski's literature is a blend of science and passion, bringing to light the beauty and vulnerability of Australia's natural world. Whether you're a seasoned scientist or a curious reader, his books offer enlightening perspectives on conservation issues that are more relevant today than ever.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-bats-end-by-john-woinarski-9781486308637","title":"A Bat's End","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the evening of 26 August 2009, the last known pipistrelle emerges from its day-time shelter on Christmas Island. Scientists, desperate about its conservation, set up a maze of netting to try to catch it. It is a forlorn and futile exercise – even if captured, there is little future in just one bat. But the bat evades the trap easily, and continues foraging. It is not recorded again that night, and not at all the next night. The bat is never again recorded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe scientists search all nearby areas over the following nights. It has gone. There are no more bats. Its corpse is not, will never be, found. It is the silent, unobtrusive death of the last individual. It is extinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is about that bat, about those scientists, about that island. But mostly it is an attempt to understand that extinction; an unusual extinction, because it was predicted, witnessed and its timing is precise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Bat's End\u003c\/em\u003e is a compelling forensic examination of the circumstances and players surrounding the extinction of the Christmas Island pipistrelle. A must-read for environmental scientists, policy-makers, and organisations and individuals with an interest in conservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRecipient, 2019 Whitley Awards Certificate of Commendation: Conservation Biology\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853910823148,"sku":"9781486308637","price":102.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4794943482717.jpg?v=1759225128"},{"product_id":"the-action-plan-for-australian-lizards-and-snakes-2017-by-j-scott-keogh-9781486309467","title":"The Action Plan for Australian Lizards and Snakes 2017","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLizards and snakes (squamate reptiles) are the most diverse vertebrate group in Australia, with approximately 1000 described species, representing about 10% of the global squamate diversity. Squamates are a vital part of the Australian ecosystem, but their conservation has been hindered by a lack of knowledge of their diversity, distribution, biology and key threats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Action Plan for Australian Lizards and Snakes 2017\u003c\/em\u003e provides the first comprehensive assessment of the conservation status of Australian squamates in 25 years. Conservation assessments are provided for 986 species of Australian lizards and snakes (including sea snakes). Over the past 25 years, there has been a substantial increase in the number of species and families recognised within Australia. There has also been an increase in the range and magnitude of threatening processes with the potential to impact squamates. This has resulted in an increase in the proportion of the Australian squamate fauna that is considered Threatened. Notably, over this period, the first known extinction (post-European settlement) of an Australian reptile species occurred – an indication of the increasingly urgent need for better knowledge and management of this fauna. Six key recommendations are presented to improve the conservation management and plight of Australian squamates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Action Plan represents an essential resource for research scientists, conservation biologists, conservation managers, environmental consultants, policy makers from Commonwealth and State\/Territory governments, and the herpetological community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854893666540,"sku":"9781486309467","price":190.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5c1e1e47e7dcc9572311374668fc3113.jpg?v=1759263506"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/john-woinarski.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}