The Game Animals of New Zealand

"The Game Animals of New Zealand" is a comprehensive and authoritative exploration of the various species of mammals introduced to the islands for sport and recreation. Written by T. E. Donne, a prominent figure in the early development of New Zealand's tourism and wildlife management, this work provides an invaluable record of the acclimatization process and the subsequent impact of these species on the local environment.From the majestic red deer and fallow deer to the chamois, Himalayan thar, and wild pigs, the book meticulously documents the history of their arrival, their distribution across the rugged terrain of the North and South Islands, and the unique challenges they present to hunters. Beyond its value as a practical guide for sportsmen, the text serves as a significant historical document reflecting early twentieth-century attitudes toward wildlife conservation and colonial land use. Donne combines personal anecdotes from his extensive experience in the field with technical observations on habitat and species behavior. This volume remains an essential resource for those interested in the natural history of New Zealand and the complex heritage of its introduced fauna.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Pagina's: 430, Paperback, British Library, Historical Print Editions