Queensland is home to 70% of Australias native mammals (226 species), over 70% of native birds (630 species), just over half of the nations native reptiles (485) and native frogs (127), and more than 11 000 native plant species. Hundreds of these have a threatened status in Queensland. In order for Queensland to maintain and recover a healthy biodiversity we must address the serious problems faced by our natural environment habitat loss, inappropriate land management, change in fire regimes, pollution of natural resources, proliferation of invasive species and climate change. This comprehensive and practical guide to Queenslands threatened animals features up-todate distribution data, photos and maps for most of Queenslands threatened animals.
