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Forest and Bird, Issue 295, 1 February 2000, Unnumbered Page

WILD New Zealand Wild: The Tuatara The Tuatara Brian Parkinson This book explores the tuataras beginnings in New Zealand, the Maori and European influences which have impacted on its survival; and all aspects of its lifestyle including breeding habits and behaviour; socialisation;, and habitat Includes colour photographs by Rod Morris and Lindsay Hazley: FIND OUT ABOUT: How the tuatara got its name, its life WILD cycle, where tuatara live, what makes tuatara different; types Whales and Dolphins of tuatara; who eats what, saving the tuatara, and where to see tuatara: There is also a helpful glossary and index Brian Parkneor $14.95 New Zealand Wild: Whales and Dolphins Barbara Todd This book is easy to understand and includes pull-out boxes with important cool and amazing facts' about the different whales and dolphins found around New Zealand, as well as 'not SO Babar ? Todd cool and amazing facts Full colour throughout; with detailed photographs by the author: FIND OUT ABOUT: What is a cetacean?, mammals or fish? , Baleen whales, whales with teeth; Blue whales; Sperm whales; Hump- back whales, Orca, Southern Right whales; Bottlenose dolphins, Common dolphins, Southern Right whale dolphins, Dusky dolphins, Hectors dolphins, strandings, and the past; present and future. There is also a useful glossary: $14.95 N E W 2 , E A L A N" D New Zealand Wild is a new series of books for children aged 8-12 and is about fascinating aspects W LD of New Zealand's natural heritage. These are the first two books to be published in this series New Zealand's Garden Wildlife Wallchart NEW ZEALAND'SL Dave Gunson Garden Wildlife This beautifully illustrated and detailed wallchart contains creatures that can be found in any New Zealand garden north and south. Children will find it easy to identify birds, animals and insects (as well as the tiny hidden fairies?) that they can find in their own garden. Dave Gunson is the illustrator of the hugely popular wallcharts, New Zealand Dinosaurs: Land; New Zealand Dinosaurs: Sea, The Rocky Shore and The Solar System. S7.95 Rocked and Ruptured In association with the Institute of Geological & Nuclear Sciences Jefley J.Aitken ROCKED And This book explores the consequences of the movement of the tectonic plates which underlie faults, Ruptured earthquakes, volcanoes, geothermal activity, mountain chains, tsunami and landslides. It gives compre- Geological Faults in New Zealand hensive, easy-to-read explanations about how and why faults occur their impact on the environment when they shake and shudder; how they are recorded and what past events can tell uS about future movements of the earth: S29.95 Jefley J. Aitken New Zealands Subantarctic Islands New Zealand's New Zealands five subantarctic island groups are the least known and most isolated of our countrys Subantarctic territories: Yet; as National Nature Reserves, they rank alongside National Parks in importance The Islands islands were declared National Nature Reserves in 1986; giving them the highest possible conservation status This book explores the fascinating history, geology, climates, vegetation, land and sea animals, soils, plants and introduced species which inhabit these islands. It allows uS to wander; ponder and access the Mobil Nex Zealand Nature Series environment and its inhabitants without disturbing or disrupting the fine ecological Common Ferns balances which exist on the islands. Illustrated throughout with colour photographs and Fern Allies S29.95 Mobil New Zealand Nature Series MOBIL NATURE SERIES Ferns Seashells Common Seashells Brian Parkinson of New Zealand Brian Par Each of these books from the popular Mobil Nature Series features clear photographs for the purpose of identification, accompanied by succinct, detailed information. $14.95 each Brian Parkinson REED