Warumungu plants and animals: Aboriginal biocultural knowledge from the Tennant Creek area

Michael Jampin Jones, Sandra Nangali Morrison, Ronald Jungarrayi Morrison, Rosemary Narrurlu Plummer, Bunny Nabarula, Donald Juppurla Graham, Hilda Nappanangka Johnson, Jimmy Jampin Jones, Mary Narrurlu Morphett, Peggy Naljarri Dawson, Winnie Naljarri Frank, Judy Nakkamarra Nixon, Annie Narrurlu Phillips, Dayday Jakkamarra Frank, Kathleen Nappanangka Fitz, Susan Nangali Jone, Brenda Nangali Crafter, Vanessa Nampin Williams, Jane Simpson, Ervin Jappaljarri DickensonPenny Namikili Williams, Glenn Wightmann

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    Abstract

    The results of a study of Warumungu plant and animal knowledge undertaken in the Tennant Creek area of central Australia by traditional knowledge custodians, linguists and biologists are presented. Warumungu names and uses of plants and animals, scientific names and common English names for 202 plants and 213 animals are included. Introductory chapters include Warumungu seasons, terms for implements and tools, and plant and animal types. Warumungu biological knowledge is categorised in later chapters. Indices of animal common names, plant common names and Warumungu plant and animal names are provided;106 plants and 126 animals are illustrated.
    Original languageEnglish
    Place of PublicationNorthern Territory, AUS
    PublisherPapulu Apparr-kari Aboriginal Corp & Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security
    Number of pages256
    Volume54
    ISBN (Print)978-1-74350-317-1
    Publication statusPublished - 2022

    Publication series

    NameNorthern Territory Botanical Bulletin

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