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Wild Life in New Zealand. Part I. Mammalia. / New Zealand Board of Science and Art. Manual No. 2.

By G. M. Thomson
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A practical natural-history survey of the country's mammals, presenting concise accounts of each major group—marsupials, ungulates (pigs, deer, cattle, sheep, goats), cetaceans, carnivores (cats, dogs, mustelids, seals), bats, and rodents and insectivores—mixing identification, habits, distribution, and veterinary or agricultural relevance. It emphasizes how most terrestrial mammals are human introductions, contrasts introduced and native species, documents ecological impacts and modes of arrival, and notes species commonly encountered around settlements and coasts. Arranged in short, accessible chapters, the work aims to encourage observation and elementary zoological study for schools and general readers.

About the Author

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G. M. Thomson

G. M. Thomson was a notable figure in the field of natural history, particularly recognized for his contributions to the study of New Zealand's unique fauna. His key work, "Wild Life in New Zealand. Part I. Mammalia," published as part of the New Zealand Board of Science and Art's manual series, provides an in-depth examination of the mammals native to New Zealand. Thomson's research reflects a commitment to understanding and documenting the biodiversity of the region, contributing to the broader scientific discourse on wildlife conservation and ecology.

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