{"title":"Nicola Mitchell","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by Nicola Mitchell, a distinguished author and authority in the field of herpetology. Within these pages, explore the fascinating world of reptiles, with a focus on Australian lizards and snakes. Nicola Mitchell is renowned for her meticulous research and dedication to conservation efforts, making her books an invaluable resource for both enthusiasts and scholars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne standout title in this collection is \u003cem\u003eThe Action Plan for Australian Lizards and Snakes 2017\u003c\/em\u003e. This comprehensive guide provides an in-depth look into the conservation status of these remarkable creatures, offering actionable strategies to protect their populations. Nicola Mitchell's work highlights the importance of preserving biodiversity and sustaining natural habitats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are passionate about Science \u0026amp; Nature or simply curious about the reptilian inhabitants of Australia, Nicola Mitchell's work will surely captivate and educate. Her books are a testament to the beauty and complexity of our natural world, blending scientific insight with compelling storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"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":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5c1e1e47e7dcc9572311374668fc3113.jpg?v=1759263506"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/nicola-mitchell.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}