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Author: Fiona Sunquist Publisher: University of Chicago Press ISBN: 0226780260 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 277
Book Description
Cat experts Fiona and Mel Sunquist present comprehensive entries for each of the thirty-seven cat species that include color distribution maps and up-to-date information related to the species' IUCN conservation and management statuses, while their informative sidebars reveal why male lions have manes (and why dark manes are sexiest), how cats see with their whiskers, the truth behind our obsession with white lions and tigers, and why cats can't be vegetarians. The Wild Cat Book also highlights the grave threats faced by the world's wild cats--from habitat destruction to human persecution.
Author: Fiona Sunquist Publisher: University of Chicago Press ISBN: 0226780260 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 277
Book Description
Cat experts Fiona and Mel Sunquist present comprehensive entries for each of the thirty-seven cat species that include color distribution maps and up-to-date information related to the species' IUCN conservation and management statuses, while their informative sidebars reveal why male lions have manes (and why dark manes are sexiest), how cats see with their whiskers, the truth behind our obsession with white lions and tigers, and why cats can't be vegetarians. The Wild Cat Book also highlights the grave threats faced by the world's wild cats--from habitat destruction to human persecution.
Author: Luke Hunter Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing ISBN: 1472922859 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 242
Book Description
Wild Cats of the World provides detailed accounts for all 38 species of wild cat accompanied by magnificent artwork and stunning photography. From the rabbit-sized Black-footed Cat of southern Africa to bear-killing Amur tigers of the Russian Far East, the 38 members of the Cat Family include some of the world's most fascinating and magnificent species on earth. Supremely adapted for the kill, all cats are obligate carnivores; they survive only by preying upon other animals, and they have become one of evolution's most successful predatory lineages of mammals. Wild Cats of the World explores the spectacular Cat Family in unprecedented depth. Drawing on thousands of scientific papers and direct observations in the field, each species is profiled at length, covering all aspects of felid behaviour and ecology. The book is profusely illustrated with colour plates, black-and-white sketches showing important aspects of cat life and accurate images of every species' skull. Over 400 spectacular photographs are included, many of them showing extremely rare and little-known cats published here for the first time. Each profile includes an up-to-date range map and explains the most current science on how cats are classified and related to each other, including some very recent, surprising discoveries. Despite their great evolutionary success, the challenges facing felids in the modern world are profound. Only one, the ubiquitous domestic cat, does not require dedicated conservation action to ensure survival for the next century. The book also explores the current conservation issues facing wild cats, the increasingly perilous status of many species and how they can be saved.
Author: Mark Hallett Publisher: Columbia University Press ISBN: 0231545525 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 434
Book Description
Big cats such as lions, tigers, leopards, and jaguars fascinate us like few other creatures. They are enduring symbols of natural majesty and power. Yet despite the magnetic appeal of the big cats, their origins and evolutionary history remain poorly understood—and human activity threatens to put an end to the big cats’ glory. On the Prowl is a fully illustrated and approachable guide to the evolution of the big cats and what it portends for their conservation today. Mark Hallett and John M. Harris trace the origins of these iconic carnivores, venturing down the evolutionary pathways that produced the diversity of big cat species that have walked the earth. They place the evolution and paleobiology of these species in the context of ancient ecosystems and climates, explaining what made big cats such efficient predators and analyzing their competition with other animals. Hallett and Harris pay close attention to human impact, from the evidence of cave paintings and analysis of ancient extinctions up to present-day crises. Their engaging and carefully documented account is brought to life through Hallett’s detailed, vivid illustrations, based on the most recent research by leading paleontologists. Offering a fresh look at the rise of these majestic animals, On the Prowl also makes a powerful case for renewed efforts to protect big cats and their habitats before it is too late.
Author: Rick Minter Publisher: Whittles ISBN: 9781849950428 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Right across Britain, people are reporting large feral cats resembling panthers, pumas and lynx. How have these cats established themselves? What are their territories, how are they breeding and are numbers viable? This book reviews the evidence and considers the implications of Britain's large cats, for people and for wildlife.
Author: Merrily Harpur Publisher: Heart of Albion Press ISBN: 9781872883922 Category : Felidae Languages : en Pages : 242
Book Description
There are well over 1,000 reported sightings of anomalous big cats in Britain each year, yet orthodox explanations fail to fully account for the diversity of these encounters. This first in-depth study of these sightings explores what has become the most common encounter with the 'unknown'.
Author: B. J. Deming Publisher: Flight to Wonder Publishing ISBN: Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 197
Book Description
What are the big cats? This one's easy -- lions, tigers, leopards, jaguars, snow leopards, and clouded leopards. But where do they live? What do they do? How dangerous are they? Are big cats really endangered? All this and more is covered in "Meet the Big Cats." In addition to solid information about each member of Panthera (the big cat lineage), B. J. Deming includes plenty of images of big cats as well as links to online videos, conservation websites, and other resources. Buy this book and spend some time getting acquainted with your favorite big cat(s) today!
Author: Christiane Gunzi Publisher: Kingfisher ISBN: 9780753459867 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 36
Book Description
Big cats are a perennial favorite of young nature lovers, and in this handy paperback colorful close-ups reveal the features of the big cat species, while full-page, lavish artwork captures the way in which they care for their young, the dangerous environments in which they live, and the work that people do to protect these amazing creatures.
Author: Sarah Walker Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 0756647967 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 52
Book Description
Prowl into the wild and exciting world of big cats. From lounging leopards to the king of beasts, explore the super senses of big cats. A wealth of facts, combined with dramatic photography, ensures that Eye Wonders are the perfect educational start for young children. Eye Wonder is a groundbreaking reference series specially developed for younger children aged five plus. In a stunning style departure for DK, wonderful photography shows subjects within their natural setting, offering a whole new level of information through powerful images. Vocabulary is accessible to children aged five and up, with the meanings of new, subject-related words clearly explained. The series provides an excellent knowledge base on the natural world for children starting to learn. The combination of breathtaking visuals and informative, accurate text will hook even those children who usually avoid books. Open your eyes to a world of discovery.
Author: Fiona Sunquist
Author: Fiona Sunquist
Author: Luke Hunter
Author: Jennifer C. Urquhart
Author: Mark Hallett
Author: Rick Minter
Author: Merrily Harpur
Author: Steve Bloom
Author: B. J. Deming
Author: Christiane Gunzi
Author: Sarah Walker