Chris Humfrey's Epic Aussie Animals
Get up close with Australia's wildlife through its most amazing animals family
| By | Chris Humfrey |
|---|---|
| Format | Hardback |
| Page Extent | 160 |
| Book Size | 220 x 200mm |
| Imprint | Young Reed |
| Release Date | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Subject Classification | Children's & young adult: general non-fiction / Nature, the natural world (Children's/YA) / Wildlife (Children's/YA) |
Join Zoologist Chris Humfrey shares his home with some of Australia’s most remarkable creatures. Get to know this remarkable animal family, including Bare-nosed Wombat, Boyd’s Forest Dragon, Brush-tailed Bettong, Common Wallaroo, Dingo, Emu, Gang-gang Cockatoo, Green Python, Mountain Pygmy Possum, Red-eyed Tree Frog, Red Kangaroo, Ringtail Possum, Southern Boobook, Sugar Glider and Tiger Quoll.
Each animal in the book has a personal backstory that truly brings out its character, and also relates to the vital role it plays in maintaining healthy balanced ecosystems. Discover and learn about each animal’s classification, adaptations, habitat, environment, ecological niche, plus loads of quirky fun facts.
Chris says “In these pages, I want you to meet some of my closest animal friends. Not just species… Not just wildlife… Individuals. Animals with personalities, quirks, habits and stories of their own. Every animal has a story. Every animal matters. And every one of us can make a difference. So come and meet some of the most remarkable animals I have ever had the privilege to call family. I can’t wait to introduce them to you. The more we learn about wildlife, the more likely we are to value it, respect it and fight for its future.”
Chris Humfrey
Chris Humfrey is an Australian zoologist and television personality who has starred in his own series on ABC and Animal Planet. Chris shares his home in Macedon, Victoria, with 2,000 animal ‘housemates’ and takes his award-winning ‘the Zoo Comes to You’ mobile education program around the country, reaching 250,000 children each year.
