This authoritative volume represents a complete and comprehensive guide to the husbandry
of Australian marsupials and other mammals. Australian Mammals: Biology and Captive …

When the platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) was first discovered, it was thought to be a
taxidermist's hoax, as it has a blend of mammalian and reptilian features. It is a most …

Background To overcome the increasing resistance of pathogens to existing antibiotics the
10×'20 Initiative declared the urgent need for a global commitment to develop 10 new …

Only five mammalian species are known to be venomous, and while a large amount of
research has been carried out on reptile venom, mammalian venom has been poorly …

The platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) is one of the world's most evolutionarily distinct
mammals, one of five extant species of egg-laying mammals, and the only living species …

A fascinating look at the diverse reproductive strategies of numerous female mammals, from
hyenas to goats, kangaroos to whales. Newborn mammals can weigh as little as a dime or …

A groundbreaking review of the seldom-studied semi-aquatic freshwater mammals, covering
biology, behavior, and conservation. Semi-aquatic mammals are some of the rarest and …

The duck-billed platypus and short-beaked echidna are iconic species in Australia. Their
morphology and physiology have puzzled scientists all over the world for more than 200 …

Mammals articulate their jaws using a novel joint between the dentary and squamosal
bones. In eutherian mammals, this joint forms in the embryo, supporting feeding and …

The developmental differences between marsupials, placentals, and monotremes are
thought to be reflected in differing patterns of postcranial development and diversity …