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Sites at which parma wallabies, Macropus parma, were present were compared with apparently similar
sites in nearby areas from which M. parma were absent. The structure of the habitat and the availability
of different grasses as potential diet items at each site were compared using both univariate and multivariate
statistical techniques, including analysis of variance and factor analysis. Sites with M. parma
appeared to have more Blady grass and Tussock grass and fewer Herbs and Other grass than sites
without M. parma. However, it was difficult to unequivocally allocate structural parameters that
determined the presence or absence of M. parma. Several reasons for this were considered, and it
appears most likely that some of the sites from which M. parma were absent did indeed meet the
habitat requirements of this species but remained unoccupied. This situation may result from the low
population densities and relatively sparse, disjunct distribution of this rare species. However, it will not
be possible to answer these questions, and to adequately determine details of the habitat requirements
of M. parma, without the results from studies using radiotelemetry to assess habitat use, and microscopic
techniques to assess the relative importance of items in the diet.

Recensione del volume che raccoglie una serie di saggi sulle trasformazioni del cattolicesimo a Parma negli anni Sessanta e Settanta del Novecento, con una particolare attenzione agli aspetti culturali, politici e sociali.

M. pauma, which was formerly thought to be extinct in Australia, has been found in the Great Dividing Range of coastal New South Wales between 29D 28' and 32D 23's. The optimum habitat appears to be areas of wet sclerophyll forest with a thick shrubby understorey in association with
grassy areas. Although the species may be locally common, its present status is best defined as rare; it has a limited distribution and normally occurs at a low density throughout its range.

Limited data indicate that most young are born between February and June. Two of six females examined were probably in embryonic diapause. Females may mature sexually as early as 12 months old, and at a weight of 2.6-2.8 kg.

Adult females in Australia were significantly heavier than those in New Zealand (Kawau I.), and larger in seven external body measurements. In contrast, adult males were significantly larger in Australia than Kawau I. in ear length only.

The species is mainly nocturnal and the mean group size is 1.34 animals, i.e. it is usually single individuals that are encountered.