{"product_id":"tasmanian-devil-a-deadly-tale-of-survival-paperback","title":"Tasmanian Devil: A Deadly Tale of Survival - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid Owen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDavid Pemberton\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe remarkable story of the world's largest marsupial carnivore, including its rescue from near extinction through an innovative breeding program. This second edition has been fully updated.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e At night their shrieks and growls echo through the Tasmanian bush, and they are famous for their ferocious bite and scavenging habits. In fact the Tasmanian devil is quite shy and solitary, and one of Australia's most treasured native animals. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This is the story of the world's largest living marsupial carnivore, packed with information that has either never been published or is found only in scientific publications. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Until 3000 years ago, the devil lived in the great eastern forests on mainland Australia. Now confined to Tasmania, it was ravaged by a facial tumour disease that threatened its existence. \u003ci\u003eTasmanian Devil\u003c\/i\u003e recounts the fascinating story of its rescue from the brink. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 'A superbly readable account of this bizarre marsupial.' - \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York Sun\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 'The intriguing story of its Hollywood connections makes for excellent reading, and the book reveals the true nature of this misunderstood creature.' - \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew Scientist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Owen\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of 19 fiction and nonfiction titles, including \u003ci\u003eTasmanian Tiger\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eShark: In peril in the sea\u003c\/i\u003e. He is the Official Secretary of the Governor of Tasmania. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Pemberton\u003c\/b\u003e is a wildlife biologist and former manager of the Tasmanian Government's Save the Tasmanian Devil Program. He is co-editor of \u003ci\u003eSaving the Tasmanian Devil, \u003c\/i\u003e and co-author of \u003ci\u003eTasmanian Tiger\u003c\/i\u003e with David Owen. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.71 x 7.64 x 5.04 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 29, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51755112136992,"sku":"9781761470400","price":19.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/261279f4b19c7bbcf9f1df9836d012e3_2fcfdc08-e9ee-44b0-a9b9-2afdfb210965.webp?v=1780050610","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/tasmanian-devil-a-deadly-tale-of-survival-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}