Author: Wm David WebsterPublisher:
ISBN: 9780807855423
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Mammals of the Carolinas, Virginia, and Maryland
Mammals of the Carolinas, Virginia, and Maryland
Author: Wm David WebsterPublisher:
ISBN: 9780807855423
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Mammals of the Carolinas, Virginia, and Maryland
Mammals of the Eastern United States
Author: John O. WhitakerPublisher: Cornell University Press
ISBN: 1501744917
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 623
Book Description
"The authors have done a superb job of distilling a vast amount of information on the biology of the terrestrial mammals of the eastern United States in a style that will not only satisfy the expert's need for accurate data but will also appeal to students and others interested in natural history." —James N. Layne, Archbold Biological Station In their definitive work on eastern mammals, John O. Whitaker, Jr., and W. J. Hamilton, Jr., vividly convey their sheer delight at the variety and abundance of mammalian life. They have brought together a wealth of biological information and applied a biological subspecies concept to the mammals of the eastern United States. Their research extends "from the high reaches of Mount Katahdin in northern Maine, where water shrews and moose hold company," to the unglaciated hills of southern Indiana, where pygmy shrews (each weighing less than a dime) lived undetected until 1981. From there, they reach to "the cypress swamps of lower Florida, where the spoor of the mountain lion may be seen."*Describes the animals, their behavior, and dispersion in all 27 states east of the Mississippi River.*Almost entirely rewritten, this edition provides an abundance of scientific information in combination with anecdotes, field notes, and an underlying reverence for the fragile diversity of animal life. *Illustrations include 110 range maps, 167 black-and-white photographs, and 92 color images.*Covers 121 species, 17 more than in the previous edition. *Uses a biological subspecies concept, showing the results of evolution through differentiation. *Provides keys to orders and genera, anatomical line drawings. *Summarizes information on endangered and threatened species for each of the eastern states. *Lists state mammal books in the literature section.
A Guide to the Mammals of the Southeastern United States
Author: Larry N. BrownPublisher: Univ. of Tennessee Press
ISBN: 9780870499661
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
The book is organized according to the various mammalian orders (insectivores, bats, pouched mammals, rabbits and hares, whales, and so on) under which the species accounts are given. Each species account contains concise information about identifying characteristics, geographical range, habitat, natural history, and additional factors such as longevity and economic significance. Complementing this text are more than two hundred illustrations, which include photographs, drawings, and range maps. An eight-page selection of color plates is an especially attractive feature of the book. In addition to the species accounts, the book's introductory sections are filled with fascinating general information on southeastern mammalogy: the study of mammals, mammal conservation, the southeastern region and mammal affinities, and the preservation of mammal specimens. A checklist of southeastern mammals, a key to the terrestrial orders, and a bibliography of selected references further enhance the usefulness of this guide.
Freshwater Fishes of the Carolinas, Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware
Author: Fred C. RohdePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Freshwater Fishes of the Carolinas, Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware
Wildlife of Virginia and Maryland and Washington, D.C.
Author: Charles FergusPublisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 9780811728218
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 484
Book Description
Natural history narratives for more than 375 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians found in Virginia and Maryland.
Wild Mammals of North America
Author: George A. FeldhamerPublisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 9780801874161
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 1250
Book Description
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A Long Look at Nature
Author: North Carolina State Museum of Natural SciencesPublisher: UNC Press Books
ISBN: 9780807849859
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
What does a jar of preserved leopard frogs or the articulated skeleton of a beached sperm whale say about the way we understand nature in North Carolina? Margaret Martin explores this question in the story of the North Carolina State Museum of Natural Sci
Guide to the Mammals of Pennsylvania
Author: Joseph MerrittPublisher: University of Pittsburgh Pre
ISBN: 0822971399
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 443
Book Description
From the tiny shrew to the black bear, Pennsylvania’s hills and valleys teem with sixty-three species of wild mammals. Written in lively prose, the Guide to the Mammals of Pennsylvania introduces readers to Pennsylvania’s environment and the characteristics of these disparate local animals. Each entry includes a short list of data, a Pennsylvania range map, a North American range map, and a narrative of the physical, ecological, and behavioral characteristics of the species. Photographs of each species in its natural habitat and drawings of animal tracks are especially useful for identification, and a glossary and bibliography provide definitions and references for the serious reader. Guide to the Mammals of Pennsylvania provides students, scholars, and nature lovers alike with a ready reference to help them distinguish between a deer mouse and a white-footed mouse, to identify raccoon tracks, and to learn about Pennsylvania’s myriad wild inhabitants.
Amphibians and Reptiles of the Carolinas and Virginia
Author: Bernard S. MartofPublisher:
ISBN: 9780807842522
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This illustrated guide to the frogs, snakes, turtles, salamanders, lizards, and other fascinating amphibians and reptiles of the Carolinas and Virginia features 196 exceptional natural-color photographs, descriptions, and distribution maps for each species. It will serve as an indispensable guide to zoologists, amateur naturalists, environmentalists, backpackers, campers, hikers, and everyone interested in the outdoors.
Wildlife of the Mid-Atlantic
Author: John H. RappolePublisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN: 0812222016
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
This is the most comprehensive and up-to-date guide to the wildlife of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. Approximately 550 species are described and illustrated, including all birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians known to inhabit the area.