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About the Author

For more than 40 years, Hugh Tyndale-Biscoe has been at the cuttingedge of marsupial research, from brushtail possums in New Zealand,to quokkas in Western Australia, and from tammar wallabies inCanberra to opossums in South America.

Reviews

This book is a goldmine for teachers as well as researchers.Tyndale-Biscoe has come close to that goal many of us attempt - toproduce a volume that is a helpful reference, a useful textbook fortertiary courses, and a valuable addition to the library of anynaturalist." -- Michael L. Augee, Quarterly Review of Biology,March 2007 "This new edition improves and updates an alreadyexcellent book. It's a marvellous resource for scholars of everylevel. The book is easy to read and is effectively and attractivelyillustrated. I recommend it to everyone interested in biology." --Robert L Close, Australian Zoologist, Vol. 33, No. 3, June 2006"All-in-all, this edition provides a superb, up-to-date synopsis ofthe biology of marsupials. It is well written and accessible to anyreader. CSIRO Publishing have produced an attractive book,including a good selection of colour plates, as well as numerousconsistently clear and informative black and white figures. Thequality of editing and proofing is exemplary. There is no book thatcovers what we know of the life of marsupials so well." -- Peter J.Jarman (Austral Ecology, Vol 31, Issue 5, August 2006) "It isamazing that a single individual has had the discipline andknowledge to put together such an impressive book. This bookrepresents a rich source of information and synthesis for thoseinterested in marsupial biology. Anyone interested in theconservation of native marsupial species should read this volume."-- Marcelo R Sanchez-Villagra (Journal of Mammalian Evolution, Vol.13, No. 1, March 2006) "Hugh Tyndale-Biscoe authoritativelypresents the amassed wealth of marsupial-focussed scientificendeavour of the last 35 years and integrates it into the vast bodyof information contained in the first edition, published in 1970. ..The book is an incredible resource." -- Alan Barton, naturalhistorian (Wildlife Australia Magazine, Summer 2005) ". . . areadable and wide-ranging introduction to the genus as a whole."--Nicholas Gould (International Zoo News, Vol 52, Number 6, 2005)"While there is a lot of detail, and some in depth scientificinformation, Life of Marsupials is quite accessible for readerswith interests in zoology, or natural history. The insightfuldiscussions of the remarkable lifestyles of these mammals make fora very enjoyable read." -- Natalie Warburton (Science Network WA)"While the book is based on his original 1973 publication (of thesame title), the author enriches this new edition with hislifetime's experiences and insights." -- Savannah Links issue 32January-June 2005 "This book will be a goldmine for teachers aswell as researchers. Tyndale-Biscoe has come close to that goalmany of us attempt - to produce a volume that is a helpfulreference, a useful textbook for tertiary courses, and a valuableaddition to the library of any naturalist." -- Michael L Augee,Quarterly Review of Biology, March 2006 "Life of Marsupials is aremarkable book. It is a brilliant act of individual scholarshipand a crowning achievement of a research career on this fabulousgroup of animals... An encyclopaedic work of excellence." -- DanielLunney, Historical Records of Australian Science, Vol. 17, 2006