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Victoria's Box-Ironbark region is one of the most important areas of animal diversity and significance in southern Australia. The forests and woodlands of this region provide critical habitat for a diverse array of woodland-dependent animals, including many threatened and declining species such as the Squirrel Glider, Brush-tailed Phascogale, Regent Honeyeater, Swift Parrot, Pink-tailed Worm-Lizard, Woodland Blind Snake, Tree Goanna and Bibron's Toadlet. Wildlife of the Box-Ironbark Country gives a comprehensive overview of the ecology of the Box-Ironbark habitats and their wildlife, and how climate change is having a major influence. This extensively revised second edition covers all of the mammals, birds, reptiles and frogs that occur in the region, with a brief description of their distribution, status, ecology and identification, together with a detailed distribution map and superb colour photograph for each species. The book includes a 'Where to watch' section, featuring a selection of national parks, state parks and nature conservation reserves where people can experience the ecosystem and its wildlife for themselves. This book is intended for land managers, conservation and wildlife workers, fauna consultants, landholders, teachers, students, naturalists and all those interested in learning about and appreciating the wildlife of this fascinating and endangered ecosystem. FEATURES A timely update of animals found in the Box-Ironbark region, the threats they face and wildlife research and conservation initiatives. Includes a new introductory chapter that outlines the impact of the millennium drought and the breaking of the drought, and new species accounts for fauna that now reside permanently or regularly visit the Box-Ironbark region. Covers 267 species, each with a detailed description, high-quality colour photograph and updated maps and descriptions of 16 locations to observe Box-Ironbark wildlife.