Author: Francis Harper Publisher: Good Press ISBN: Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 213
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Francis Harper's 'The Barren Ground Caribou of Keewatin' is a meticulously researched and beautifully written exploration of the behavior and habitat of the iconic species of caribou in the Keewatin region. Harper's detailed observations and scientific analysis provide a comprehensive understanding of these majestic creatures, making it a valuable resource for researchers, scientists, and wildlife enthusiasts alike. The book is written in a clear and engaging style, making it accessible to both academic and general readers interested in the biodiversity of the Arctic wilderness. Harper's work not only contributes to the field of wildlife biology but also sheds light on the impacts of climate change and human activity on caribou populations. This book is a significant addition to the literature on Arctic ecology and conservation. Francis Harper, a renowned wildlife biologist with a deep passion for Arctic ecosystems, drew upon his extensive field experience and scientific expertise to produce 'The Barren Ground Caribou of Keewatin'. His commitment to studying and protecting the fragile balance of nature is evident in every page of this book. Harper's dedication to preserving the biodiversity of the Arctic makes this book a meaningful and timely contribution to the field of wildlife conservation. I highly recommend 'The Barren Ground Caribou of Keewatin' to anyone interested in the Arctic environment, wildlife biology, or conservation. Harper's insights and findings offer valuable perspectives on the challenges facing caribou populations and the urgent need for conservation efforts in the region. This book will undoubtedly enrich your understanding of the complex relationships between wildlife, humans, and the environment in the fragile Arctic ecosystem.
Author: Harper Francis Publisher: Hardpress Publishing ISBN: 9781318985142 Category : Languages : en Pages : 256
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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Author: Francis Harper Publisher: Forgotten Books ISBN: 9781334721540 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 170
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Excerpt from The Barren Ground Caribou of Keewatin In a previous paper (1953) I have endeavored to express to various Officials and friends my Sincere appreciation Of their cour tesy and generosity in furthering the work Of the expedition; and I can scarcely forbear to repeat here the names of at least a few Of them: Dr. A. L. Washburn, at that time executive director Of the Arctic Institute Of North America; Mr. R. A. Gibson, deputy com missioner of the Administration Of the Northwest Territories; and Mr. G. W. Malaher, director Of the Game and Fisheries Branch, Manitoba. For the loan Of a motion-picture camera, which secured for me some extremely gratifying scenes Of the migrant hosts on the Barrens, I am greatly indebted to Mr. William C. Morrow. Dr. Ralph S. Palmer has kindly read, and made helpful comments upon, a preliminary draft Of the present report. Through the courtesy of the American Museum Of Natural History, the United States National Museum, and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, I have been able to examine important comparative material in their collections. A grant from the National Science Foundation has enabled me to carry the investigation through to completion. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author: Sam Stuart Publisher: Elsevier ISBN: 1483161390 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 134
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Human Settlements in the Arctic is an account of the ECE Symposium on Human Settlements Planning and Development held in the Arctic Godthab, Greenland, on 18-25 August 1978. The text focuses on the dynamics of human settlements in the Arctic regions, taking into consideration the severe climate, permafrost and other hazards, and remoteness from services and sources of supply. The book first offers information on human settlement objectives in the Arctic, including Alaska, Canada, Greenland, Scandinavia, and the USSR. The manuscript then takes a look at community planning and the provision of infrastructure. Topics include community planning in relation to economic development; water and sanitation service levels in the Northwest Territories, Canada; and sewerage and other waste disposal. The text ponders on the construction of housing and other buildings, including heating systems, permafrost, prefabrication, and behavioral aspects and public participation in housing design and improvement. The manuscript also discusses physical planning and layout of settlements and programming, design, and construction of engineering infrastructure facilities, housing, and related social service facilities. The book is a fine reference for readers wanting to explore the dynamics of human settlements in the Artic regions.
Author: Richard J. Goss Publisher: Academic Press ISBN: 0323140432 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 333
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This is a book about one of nature's most remarkable accomplishments. When deer grow antlers they are actually regenerating anatomically complex appendages - something that no other mammal can do. The rate at which antler elongate makes them the fastest growing structures in the animal kingdom. Profoundly affected by male hormones, these secondary sex characters grow into massive tumors if the deer possessing them is castrated. These and other unique characteristics have made antlers the focus of extensive scientific research that addresses some provocative questions: From what tissues do antlers develop? By what morphogenetic mechanisms are they regenerated every year? What social functions prompted their initial evolution? How are they influenced by hormones, and by the seasonal daylength fluctuations that regulate their annual replacement cycles? These and many other questions are considered in this comprehensive account of antlerology.Students of development, evolution, and behavior will find much to appreciate in this volume, as will ecologists, wildlife biologists, and zookeepers. It is a rich source of information for endocrinologists and physiologists interested in the relationship of antlers to the reproductive cycle. The orthopedists will find the study of antlers a valuable model of skeletal growth and bone disease, and the purported medicinal properties of velvet antlers will be a subject of interest to the pharmacologist.Deer Antlers: Regeneration, Function, and Evolution is as scientifically accurate as it is readable. It does not answer all questions about these unique appendages, but it is certain to arouse curiosity about the many unsolved problems of how antlers grow, die, and are shed in the course of a single year.
Author: Stephen Spotte Publisher: Cambridge University Press ISBN: 1107379105 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 395
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Wolves are charismatic emblems of wilderness. Dogs, which descended from wolves, are models of urbanity. Do free-ranging dogs revert to pack living or are their societies only reminiscent of a wolfish heritage? Focusing on behavioral ecology, this is the first book to assess societies of both gray wolves and domestic dogs living as urban strays and in the feral state. It provides a comprehensive review of wolf genetics, particularly of New World wolves and their mixture of wolf, coyote and dog genomes. Spotte draws on the latest scientific findings across the specialized fields of genetics, sensory biology, reproductive physiology, space use, foraging ecology and socialization. This interdisciplinary approach provides a solid foundation for a startling and original comparison of the social lives of wolves and free-ranging dogs. Supplementary material, including a full glossary of terms, is available online at www.cambridge.org/9781107015197.
Author: David George Anderson Publisher: Berghahn Books ISBN: 9781571815750 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 262
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In the last two decades, there has been an increased awareness of the traditions and issues that link aboriginal people across the circumpolar North. One of the key aspects of the lives of circumpolar peoples, be they in Scandinavia, Alaska, Russia, or Canada, is their relationship to the wild animals that support them. Although divided for most of the 20th Century by various national trading blocks, and the Cold War, aboriginal people in each region share common stories about the various capitalist and socialist states that claimed control over their lands and animals. Now, aboriginal peoples throughout the region are reclaiming their rights. This volume is the first to give a well-rounded portrait of wildlife management, aboriginal rights, and politics in the circumpolar north. The book reveals unexpected continuities between socialist and capitalist ecological styles, as well as addressing the problems facing a new era of cultural exchanges between aboriginal peoples in each region.
Author: David G. Anderson Publisher: Berghahn Books ISBN: 1782382097 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 254
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In the last two decades, there has been an increased awareness of the traditions and issues that link aboriginal people across the circumpolar North. One of the key aspects of the lives of circumpolar peoples, be they in Scandinavia, Alaska, Russia, or Canada, is their relationship to the wild animals that support them. Although divided for most of the 20th Century by various national trading blocks, and the Cold War, aboriginal people in each region share common stories about the various capitalist and socialist states that claimed control over their lands and animals. Now, aboriginal peoples throughout the region are reclaiming their rights. This volume is the first to give a well-rounded portrait of wildlife management, aboriginal rights, and politics in the circumpolar north. The book reveals unexpected continuities between socialist and capitalist ecological styles, as well as addressing the problems facing a new era of cultural exchanges between aboriginal peoples in each region.
Author: Victor P. Lytwyn Publisher: Univ. of Manitoba Press ISBN: 088755346X Category : History Languages : en Pages : 304
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The original people of the Hudson Bay lowlands, often known as the Lowland Cree and known to themselves as Muskekowuck Athinuwick, were among the first Aboriginal peoples in northwestern North America to come into contact with Europeans. This book challenges long-held misconceptions about the Lowland Cree, and illustrates how historians have often misunderstood the role and resourcefulness of Aboriginal peoples during the fur-trade era. Although their own oral histories tell that the Lowland Cree have lived in the region for thousands of years, many historians have portrayed the Lowland Cree as relative newcomers who were dependent on the Hudson's Bay Company fur-traders by the 1700s. Historical geographer Victor Lytwyn shows instead that the Lowland Cree had a well-established traditional society that, far from being dependent on Europeans, was instrumental in the survival of traders throughout the network of HBC forts during the 18th and 19th centuries.
Author: Francis Harper
Author: Francis Harper
Author: Harper Francis
Author: Francis Harper
Author: Sam Stuart
Author: Richard J. Goss
Author: Stephen Spotte
Author: David George Anderson
Author: David G. Anderson
Author: Victor P. Lytwyn