Author: Joanna Lynn SingletaryPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Armadillos
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Feeding Habits of the Nine-banded Armadillo, Dasypus Novemcinctus, in Southern Mississippi, with Notes on Its Natural History
Author: Joanna Lynn SingletaryPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Armadillos
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
The Nine-Banded Armadillo
Author: W. J. LoughryPublisher: University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN: 0806194731
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 345
Book Description
The word armadillo is Spanish for “little armored one.” This midsize mammal that looks like a walking tank is a source of fascination for many people but a mystery to almost all. Dating back at least eleven million years, the nocturnal, burrowing insectivore was for centuries mistaken for a cross between a hedgehog and a turtle, but it actually belongs to the mammalian superorder Xenarthra that includes sloths and anteaters. Biologists W. J. Loughry and Colleen M. McDonough have studied the nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus) for more than twenty years. Their richly illustrated book offers the first comprehensive review of everything scientists know about this unique animal. Engaging both scientists and a broader public, Loughry and McDonough describe the armadillo’s anatomy and physiology and all aspects of its ecology, behavior, and evolution. They also compare the nine-banded armadillo with twenty or so other, related species. The authors pay special attention to three key features of armadillo biology—reproduction, disease, and habitat expansion—and why they matter. Armadillos reproduce in a unique and puzzling manner: females always give birth to litters of genetically identical quadruplets, a strategy not found in any other vertebrates. Nine-banded armadillos are also the only vertebrates except for humans known to contract leprosy naturally. And what about habitat expansion? The authors suggest that the armadillo’s remarkable spread across the southeastern United States may be the consequence of its most notable feature: a tough, protective carapace. Biologists, evolutionists, students, and all those interested in this curious creature will find The Nine-Banded Armadillo rich in information and insight. This comprehensive analysis will stand as the definitive scientific reference for years to come and a source of pleasure for the general public.
The Nine-Banded Armadillo
Author: Colleen M. McDonoughPublisher: University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN: 0806189215
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 346
Book Description
The word armadillo is Spanish for “little armored one.” This midsize mammal that looks like a walking tank is a source of fascination for many people but a mystery to almost all. Dating back at least eleven million years, the nocturnal, burrowing insectivore was for centuries mistaken for a cross between a hedgehog and a turtle, but it actually belongs to the mammalian superorder Xenarthra that includes sloths and anteaters. Biologists W. J. Loughry and Colleen M. McDonough have studied the nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus) for more than twenty years. Their richly illustrated book offers the first comprehensive review of everything scientists know about this unique animal. Engaging both scientists and a broader public, Loughry and McDonough describe the armadillo’s anatomy and physiology and all aspects of its ecology, behavior, and evolution. They also compare the nine-banded armadillo with twenty or so other, related species. The authors pay special attention to three key features of armadillo biology—reproduction, disease, and habitat expansion—and why they matter. Armadillos reproduce in a unique and puzzling manner: females always give birth to litters of genetically identical quadruplets, a strategy not found in any other vertebrates. Nine-banded armadillos are also the only vertebrates except for humans known to contract leprosy naturally. And what about habitat expansion? The authors suggest that the armadillo’s remarkable spread across the southeastern United States may be the consequence of its most notable feature: a tough, protective carapace. Biologists, evolutionists, students, and all those interested in this curious creature will find The Nine-Banded Armadillo rich in information and insight. This comprehensive analysis will stand as the definitive scientific reference for years to come and a source of pleasure for the general public.
Wild Mammals of North America
Author: George A. FeldhamerPublisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 9780801874161
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 1250
Book Description
Table of contents
Wildlife Abstracts
Author: The Behavior and Ecology of Nine-banded Armadillos (Dasypus Novemcinctus) in South Texas
Author: Colleen Marie McDonoughPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
Journal of Mammalogy
Author: Texas Natural History
Author: David J. SchmidlyPublisher: Texas Tech University Press
ISBN: 9780896724693
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 580
Book Description
Natural history - Texas, table of contents, index.
Behavior and Space Usage Patterns of the Nine-banded Armadillo (Dasypus Novemcinctus) in Southwestern Mississippi
Author: Judy F. JacobsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Armadillos
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
Arkansas Mammals
Author: John A. SealanderPublisher: University of Arkansas Press
ISBN: 1557281033
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 325
Book Description
Heavily illustrated with color photographs, Arkansas Mammals is the comprehensive guide to the state’s mammal population. Endangered or threatened species of mammals and missing species known to have been present in recent times are discussed, along with non-native species that have become an important part of the mammal fauna in Arkansas and adjacent states.