“Packed full of photos and information, this booklet is an informative guide to the mammals of the Goulburn Broken catchment, specifically the 30 native species found predominately in the grey box grassy woodlands,” Ms Mentiplay-Smith said.
“From kangaroos and dunnarts, platypus to microbats, they are all covered in this booklet, making it a fantastic local resource.”
The booklet also features information on some of the catchment’s long-extinct megafauna species such as the diprotodon, a giant wombat, and marsupial lion.
“As well, the guide explores how native fauna is a part of our collective cultural consciousness,” Ms Mentiplay-Smith said.
“For example, brush-tailed possum skins are important in Traditional Owner culture and native fauna are represented in many facets of arts, sports and even governance.
“There is a section on the species that have become extinct since European settlement, such as the white-footed rabbit-rat, which was actually a native rodent.”
Many of the images were taken by local people.
“The photos are all of high quality and I would like to extend my thanks to everyone who generously shared them for this publication,” Ms Mentiplay-Smith said.
To receive a free copy of the booklet email janicem@gbcma.vic.gov.au or call in to the Goulburn Broken CMA office at 168 Welsford St, Shepparton on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9am and 4pm.
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