Mangarrayi and Yangman Plants and Animals: Aboriginal biocultural knowledge from Elsey and the Roper River, north Australia

The results of a study of Mangarrayi and Yangman plant and animal knowledge conducted by traditional owners with linguistic and biological support are presented. Mangarrayi and Yangman names and uses of plants and animals, scientific names and common English names for 208 plants and 252 animals are included. Introductory chapters outline Mangarrayi and Yangman terms for seasons, terms for implements and habitat terms. Mangarrayi and Yangman biological knowledge is categorised and discussed in later chapters. Indices of animal common names, plant common names and Mangarrayi and Yangman plant and animal names are provided: 94 plants and 115 animals are illustrate