Mammals and birds of the Lower Burdekin River district, North Queensland. 1. Introduction and mammals

Abstract

A survey of mammals in the lower Burdekin River district, north Queensland, made during 1971-1972, is described. Forty-four species were recorded, including one Monotremata, 16 Marsupialia and 27 Eutheria, nine of these last introduced. Marsupials included nine macropodids, and eutherians, eight rodents and 12 bats. Habitat types, and estimates of abundance ranging from scarce to abundant, are given.