It has nearly 10 years to create this manual - and it is worth the wait in terms of new information that has come to light about this interesting and uncommon group of animals that present into care. Despite their widespread distribution in Australia, echidna are considered to be an infrequent species seen, and possibly one with specialised requirements. The manual covers diet, housing, handrearing and common diseases and traumatic conditions in both species. Less is written on platypus but sufficient to allow safe rescue and transport to a specialist facility while also providing an overview of the diseases and conditions seen in this species