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Author: Britannica Educational Publishing Publisher: Britannica Educational Publishing ISBN: 1615304096 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 257
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While we may often find them nestled in the corners of our attics or traversing our yards, rodents and bats are more frequently found in nature and originate in a large variety of shapes and sizes. Together they make up over half of the planets mammal species. While there are only 29 species of xenarthransan ancient line of mammals comprised of sloths, anteaters, and armadillosthey are significant players in various ecosystems, as well. This colorful volume considers the features, behaviors, and major species of these three intriguing categories of mammals.
Author: John P. Rafferty Associate Editor, Earth Sciences Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc ISBN: 1615303448 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 297
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This volume details the physical characteristics, as well as the breeding and feeding behaviors, of both reptiles and amphibians, with a look at many of these remarkable creatures.
Author: John P. Rafferty Associate Editor, Earth Sciences Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc ISBN: 1615303405 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 315
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This volume journeys from secluded forest habitats to our own homes to survey the unique features and behaviors of various species of carnivore.
Author: John P. Rafferty Associate Editor, Earth Sciences Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc ISBN: 1615303391 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 297
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Presents a comprehensive look at primates, detailing their morphology, natural history, distribution, the different types of primates, and the evolution of humans.
Author: Britannica Educational Publishing Publisher: Britannica Educational Publishing ISBN: 1615304657 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 361
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While they come in all shapes, textures, and sizes, animals that subsist on the Earths natural vegetation share many common elements as well. Occupying a unique place in the food chain, grazers all over the Earth provide vital nourishment for carnivores and are often valuable to humans for meat, skins, and various domestic uses. This volume provides a colorful view of these varied and complex creatures as well as the features and behaviors that both bind them together and set them apart.
Author: Alfred L. Gardner Publisher: University of Chicago Press ISBN: 022616957X Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 1363
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The vast terrain between Panama and Tierra del Fuego contains some of the worlds richest mammalian fauna, but until now it has lacked a comprehensive systematic reference to the identification, distribution, and taxonomy of its mammals. The first such book of its kind, Mammals of South America both summarizes existing information and encourages further research of the mammals indigenous to the region. It includes identification keys and brief descriptions of each order, family, and genus. Species accounts include taxonomic descriptions, synonymies, keys to identification, distributions with maps and a gazetteer of marginal localities, lists of recognized subspecies, brief summaries of natural history information, and discussions of issues related to taxonomic interpretations.
Author: Ronald M. Nowak Publisher: JHU Press ISBN: 1421424681 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 785
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The preeminent guide to the world’s mammals is now enhanced with a dramatically expanded volume covering 19 orders, including such creatures as elephants, armadillos, and manatees. Since its first publication in 1964, Walker's Mammals of the World has become a favorite guide to the natural world for general readers and professionals alike. This new Walker's volume is a completely revised and updated compendium of information on five of the earliest clades to diverge from ancient mammal stock. Uniquely comprehensive in inimitable Walker's style, it incorporates a full account of every genus that has lived in the past 5,000 years. Every named species of each genus is listed in systematic order and accompanied by detailed descriptions of past and present range. This new edition includes • 500+ full-color images throughout • citations to more than 2,200 new references • extensive bioconservation data, with discussion of every species in an IUCN Red List threatened category This volume's thorough updates reflect 20 years of advances in our knowledge of taxonomy, ecology, behavior, life history, and conservation. Substantive changes to 100% of previously existing generic accounts, plus the addition of 17 entirely new generic accounts, double the information in the last edition on the 19 orders covered. The black-and-white illustrations of earlier editions have been replaced by over 500 superb new color images. Remaining true to Ernest P. Walker's vision, the text smoothly combines in-depth scholarship with a popular, readable style to preserve and enhance what the Washington Post called a "landmark of zoological literature."
Author: Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 0756649560 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 98
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Author: John P. Rafferty Associate Editor, Earth Sciences
Author: John P. Rafferty Associate Editor, Earth Sciences
Author: Britannica Educational Publishing
Author: John P. Rafferty Associate Editor, Earth Sciences
Author: John P. Rafferty Associate Editor, Earth Sciences
Author: John P. Rafferty Associate Editor, Earth Sciences
Author: John P. Rafferty Associate Editor, Earth Sciences
Author: Britannica Educational Publishing
Author: Alfred L. Gardner
Author: Ronald M. Nowak
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