Dinosaurs in Australia : Mesozoic Life from the Southern Continent

* First primary reference work providing an up-to-date summary of the latest discoveries, their source localities and current research
* Fully illustrated in color throughout with three double-page spread original artworks and 12 original reconstructions of key animals
* Foreword by Tim Flannery

Over the last few decades our understanding of what Australia was like during the Mesozoic Era has changed radically. A rush of new fossil discoveries, together with cutting-edge analytical techniques, has created a much more detailed picture of ancient life and environments from the great southern continent. Giant dinosaurs, bizarre sea monsters and some of the earliest ancestors of Australia’s unique modern animals and plants all occur in rocks of the Mesozoic age. The ancient geographical positioning of Australia close to the southern polar circle and mounting geological evidence for near-freezing temperatures also make it one of the most unusual and globally significant sources of fossils from the age of dinosaurs. This new book provides the first comprehensive overview of current research on Australian Mesozoic fauna and flora, with a balanced coverage of the many technical papers, conference abstracts and unpublished material housed in current collections. It is a primary reference for researchers in the fields of palaeontology, geology and biology, students, teachers, as well as fossil collectors and anyone interested in natural history.
Dinosaurs in Australia is fully illustrated in colour with original artworks and 12 reconstructions of key animals.