Author: Pulak K. GhoshPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 492
Book Description
Ecophysiology of Desert Vertebrates
Author: Pulak K. GhoshPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 492
Book Description
The Reptiles of Ohio:
Author: Roger ConantPublisher: Sagwan Press
ISBN: 9781377062990
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Catalog of Copyright Entries. Third Series
Author: Library of Congress. Copyright OfficePublisher: Copyright Office, Library of Congress
ISBN:
Category : Copyright
Languages : en
Pages : 1250
Book Description
Includes Part 1, Number 2: Books and Pamphlets, Including Serials and Contributions to Periodicals July - December)
All About Monkeys, Apes, Reptiles, Elephants and Other Children's Favorite Animals - Snakes, Lizards, Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Turtles and More!
Author: Jordyn MadisonPublisher: Meridian Publishing Corp
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
3 BOOK BUNDLED COLLECTION OF OF MONKEYS, APES, REPTILES, ELEPHANTS AND OTHER CHILDREN'S FAVORITE ANIMALS
EVERYONE LOVES MONKEYS! This book will explore all of the apes, and many of the most popular monkeys and share interesting facts and striking pictures of these beautiful, intelligent creatures. A children's book with fun facts and beautiful pictures.
Reptiles have roamed the Earth for millions of years, and many have barely changed at all over that time. And while most are actually quite harmless, others can be dangerous and deadly! This book has them all. A children's book with fun facts and beautiful pictures.
ELEPHANTS! Take a peek into the lives of one of the world's most amazing animals. A children's book with fun facts and beautiful pictures.
Read on your PC, Mac, smart phone, tablet or Kindle device. You and your child will learn all about these beautiful creatures. There are dozens and dozens of gorgeous pictures of each animal shown in its natural environment.Here Are Just Some of the Animals Included
- Monkeys and Apes
- Gorillas, Orangutans, Chimpanzees and Baboons
- Crocodiles and Alligators
- Lizards, Geckos and Iguanas
- Snakes
- Turtles and Tortoises
- Elephants
- ... And many, many more!
Folk Mammalogy of the Northern Pimans
Author: Amadeo M. ReaPublisher: University of Arizona Press
ISBN: 0816536821
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
Knowledge held about animals by Pima-speaking Native Americans of Arizona and northwest Mexico is intimately entwined with their way of life—a way that is fading from memory as beavers and wolves vanish also from the Southwest. Ethnobiologist Amadeo Rea has conducted extensive fieldwork among the Northern Pimans and here shares what these people know about mammals and how mammals affect their lives. Rea describes the relationship of the River Pima, Tohono O'odham (Papago), Pima Bajo, and Mountain Pima to the furred creatures of their environment: how they are named and classified, hunted, prepared for consumption, and incorporated into myth. He also identifies associations between mammals and Piman notions of illness by establishing correlations between the geographical distribution of mammals and ideas regarding which animals do or do not cause staying sickness. This information reveals how historical and ecological factors can directly influence the belief systems of a people. At the heart of the book are detailed species accounts that relate Piman knowledge of the bats, rabbits, rodents, carnivores, and hoofed mammals in their world, encompassing creatures ranging from deer mouse to mule deer, cottontail to cougar. Rea has been careful to emphasize folk knowledge in these accounts by letting the Pimans tell their own stories about mammals, as related in transcribed conversations. This wide-reaching study encompasses an area from the Rio Yaqui to the Gila River and the Gulf of California to the Sierra Madre Occidental and incorporates knowledge that goes back three centuries. Folk Mammalogy of the Northern Pimans preserves that knowledge for scholars and Pimans alike and invites all interested readers to see natural history through another people's eyes.
West Southwest
Author: Gregory K. PregillPublisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1351020048
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 301
Book Description
West Southwest: Vertebrate Life in Southern California celebrates an amazingly diverse fauna with description, evolutionary background, geographic insight, and ecological detail. Southern California is a vast region of very different habitats – all with an abundance of unique species of plants and animals and all within a day’s drive. Southern California shares an evolutionary history with other areas of the Southwest, but it has its own identity. The book is not a field identification guide. Instead, the book provides the evolutionary history of species groups, details where the individual species occur and their habitat preferences, and how they avoid the perils of predation and human impact. Key Selling Features: Summarizes the evolutionary background and ecology of southern California’s vertebrates: freshwater fish, amphibians, turtles, snakes, lizards, birds and mammals. Reviews the history of southern California’s biotic communities from the coast to the deserts and their association with other areas of the Southwest. Discusses vertebrate design and how it affects performance and lifestyle. Extends and enhances the content of regional field identification guides. Includes 120 maps, figures and color plates.
Animals of Kruger National Park
Author: Keith BarnesPublisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 069116178X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
This compact and stunningly illustrated field guide is an essential companion for any safari in South Africa's Kruger National Park--one of the largest, most iconic, and most visited conservation areas in Africa. Featuring a unique attractive layout and more than 200 color photographs that show animals in a variety of poses, the guide covers all of the park's most frequently seen mammals, reptiles, and frogs. The authoritative and accessible text provides more information about identification, habitat, behavior, biology, and conservation than most competing guides. Written by South Africa native Keith Barnes, an experienced naturalist, wildlife guide, and author, the guide covers 57 mammals, 17 reptiles, and 8 frogs. In addition to Kruger's famous Big-5 of elephants, leopards, lions, rhinoceroses, and buffalos, the guide also includes lesser-known animals such as the charismatic Wild Dog, smaller cats like the Serval and Caracal, and odd nocturnal denizens like the Cape Porcupine and Springhare. Text and photos work seamlessly to enhance the user's understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of the animals of this incredible region, which is home to South Africa's most important populations of megafauna. * An essential all-in-one Kruger safari companion* Perfect for new and experienced safari-goers alike* Small, portable format ideal for field use* Unique attractive layout with more than 200 stunning color photographs* Photos show animals in a variety of poses* Covers the most frequently seen species--57 mammals, 17 reptiles, and 8 frogs* Authoritative and accessible text provides more information about identification, behavior, biology, and conservation than most competing guides* Includes spoor prints for all frequently encountered mammal tracks Distributed by Princeton University Press.--
Amphibians and Reptiles of New Mexico
Author: William G. DegenhardtPublisher: UNM Press
ISBN: 9780826338112
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description
The definitive reference source covering the 123 species of amphibians and reptiles found in New Mexico, including over 130 color plates and 100 maps.
Sierra East
Author: Genny SmithPublisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520239142
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 526
Book Description
"There are few more spectacular drives on Earth than Highway 395 along the foot of the great granite wall of the Sierra Nevada. In Sierra East, Genny Smith and her team of experts tell the story of that amazing terrain, and its fantastic contours, molded by tectonic upthrusts and Pleistocene glaciers; its spectacular weathers; its amazing diversity of plant and animal life; and the human struggles over its life-giving waters."--Harold Gilliam, author of Weather of the San Francisco Bay Region "For those of us who live within the Sierra East territory, this is the 'right' side of California. It is a wondrous place to visit. This book is not a superficial tourist guide to what you may see from the scenic overlooks. It is a real guidebook covering all the natural and unnatural history as well as geology, weather, and water. There are thorough descriptions of plants and animals you may wander across plus information on how they cope with the extreme rigors of the high mountains and harsh deserts."--Sally Gaines, co-founder of the Mono Lake Committee "This is the first comprehensive natural history of the Eastern Sierra. An outstanding team of authors, with years of experience in the region, meets the challenge of covering their specialties from the Mojave Desert to the tops of 14,000-foot mountains. This diverse material is uniformly accessible in a readable style."--Frank L. Powell, Director, White Mountain Research Station, University of California, San Diego
Snakes, Lizards & Turtles of the Lake Mead Region
Author: Russell K. GraterPublisher: Western National Parks Association
ISBN: 9780911408584
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description