Mammals of Indiana: A Field Guide, John O. Whitaker, Jr.
Автор: Donald R. Prothero Название: After the Dinosaurs: The Age of Mammals ISBN: 0253347335 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780253347336 Издательство: Wiley EDC Рейтинг: Цена: 5663.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Perhaps nudged over the evolutionary cliff by a giant boloid striking the earth, the incredible and fascinating group of animals called dinosaurs became extinct some 65 million years ago (except for their feathered descendants). In their place evolved an enormous variety of land creatures, especially the mammals, which in their way were every bit as remarkable as their Mesozoic cousins. The Age of Mammals, the Cenozoic Era, has never had its Jurassic Park, but it was an amazing time in earth's history, populated by a wonderful assortment of bizarre animals. The rapid evolution of thousands of species of mammals brought forth gigantic hornless rhinos, sabertooth cats, mastodonts and mammoths, and many other creatures—including our own ancestors. Their story is part of a larger story of a world emerging from the greenhouse conditions of the Mesozoic, warming up dramatically about 55 million years ago, and then cooling rapidly so that 33 million years ago the glacial ice returned. The earth's vegetation went through equally dramatic changes, from tropical jungles in Montana and forests at the poles, to grasslands and savannas across the entire world. Life in the sea also underwent striking evolution reflecting global climate change, including the emergence of such creatures as giant sharks, seals, sea lions, dolphins, and whales. After the Dinosaurs is a book for everyone who has an abiding fascination with the remarkable life of the past.
Автор: Wьrsig Bernd Название: Ethology and Behavioral Ecology of Odontocetes ISBN: 3030166651 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783030166656 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 25155.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book concentrates on the marine mammalian group of Odontocetes, the toothed whales, dolphins, and porpoises. In 23 chapters, a total of 40 authors describe general patterns of ethological concepts of odontocetes in their natural environments, with a strong bent towards behavioral ecology. Examples are given of particularly well-studied species and species groups for which enough data exist, especially from the past 15 years. The aim is to give a modern flavor of present knowledge of ethology and behavior of generally large-brained behaviorally flexible mammals that have evolved quite separately from social mammals on land. As well, the plight of populations and species due to humans is described in multiple chapters, with the goal that an understanding of behavior can help to solve or alleviate at least some human-made problems.
Автор: J. D. Skinner Название: The Mammals of the Southern African Sub-region ISBN: 0521844185 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780521844185 Издательство: Cambridge Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 41342.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: A definitive guide to all mammals that occur naturally on the African mainland south of the Cunene and Zambezi rivers and in the region`s coastal waters. Now extensively revised and updated for the third edition, it incorporates the latest mammalian classification as well as taxonomic changes to the various species.
Автор: Francis Charles M. Название: A Guide to the Mammals of Southeast Asia ISBN: 0691135517 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780691135519 Издательство: Wiley Цена: 7128.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Southeast Asia is home to more than 500 mammal species. This guide presents a reference to mammals known to exist in mainland Southeast Asia, including Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, peninsular Malaysia, and Singapore. It describes key identification features, ecology, habitat, distribution, and status.
Описание: This is the only comprehensive guide to mammals in Central America and southeast Mexico. Unlike most field guides, it covers smaller mammals in depth and also provides and extensive bibliography. In addition to detailed species accounts and range maps for all species, the book has 52 full-color plates. The 49 animal plates cover almost all the species in the region. 4 color maps are new to the second edition, detailing parks, elevations and biomes in the region.
Автор: Wainwright, Mark Название: Mammals of costa rica ISBN: 0801473756 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780801473753 Издательство: Wiley EDC Рейтинг: Цена: 3945.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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From the raucous mantled howler monkeys and the charismatic white-nosed coatis to the elusive jaguar, The Mammals of Costa Rica offers authoritative accounts of the fascinating creatures of the neotropics. With more than four hundred spectacular illustrations and a wealth of detailed information drawn from firsthand observation, new research, and synthesis of the scientific literature, this book describes all of Costa Rica's readily identifiable terrestrial and freshwater mammals. The clear and entertaining text is perfectly suited to meet the needs of naturalists, students, and researchers, as well as both experienced and first-time visitors to Costa Rica and the American tropics. The mammal descriptions include key identification features, range maps, vocalizations, local folklore and mythology, and comprehensive information about natural history and conservation. The color illustrations show not only the mammals themselves but also their tracks, foods, and skulls. Also included are illustrations of numerous other animals and plants with which the mammals have close ecological links. By presenting mammals in a broader context, The Mammals of Costa Rica provides an entry point into a general study of tropical ecology and conservation.
Автор: Garrott, Robert A. Название: The Ecology Of Large Mammals In Central Yellowstone,3 ISBN: 0123741742 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780123741745 Издательство: Elsevier Science Рейтинг: Цена: 14822.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: A work on the ecology of some of America`s large mammals in a natural environment - and of the interplay between climate, landscape, and animals in the interior of the world`s first and famous national park, Central Yellowstone. It shows how scientific research can inform the debate and policy issues surrounding winter recreation in Yellowstone.
Описание: The rediscovery of a curator’s lost journal illuminates the astonishing African journey that formed the basis of the Chicago Field Museum’s famed collections “Now” Is the Time to Collect tells the fascinating story of the Chicago Field Museum of Natural History’s zoological expedition to Africa in 1896, the source of many of the museum’s foundational collections and an astounding episode in nineteenth-century science. After the well-publicized extinction of the dodo and Carolina parakeet and the collapse of the American bison population, late nineteenth-century naturalists expected many more vulnerable species to die out with spread of Western-style industrialization. This triggered a race to collect rare species of animals expected soon to be lost forever. Established in 1893, Chicago’s ambitious Field Museum aimed to become a global center of study. Zoologist Daniel Giraud Elliot persuaded museum patrons to fund an immediate expedition to British Somaliland (contemporary Somalia). There, his team hunted and killed hundreds of animals for the growing collection. On the trip was groundbreaking taxonomist Carl Akeley. Back in Chicago, Akeley created captivating lifelike dioramas of rare animal groups that enhanced the museum’s fame and remain popular to this day. Enriched with illuminated passages from Elliot’s journal, only recently rediscovered, “Now” Is the Time to Collect is the first book of its kind by an American museum and a case study in what author Paul D. Brinkman calls “salvage zoology”—the practice of aggressively collecting rare animal specimens for preservation just prior to the birth of the modern conservation movement. It is a riveting account of the expedition, the travelers’ experiences in Somalia during its colonial period, and the astonishing origins of one of Chicago’s classic museum experiences.
Автор: John O. Whitaker, Jr., Russell E. Mumford Название: Mammals of Indiana, Revised and Enlarged Edition ISBN: 0253349710 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780253349712 Издательство: Wiley EDC Рейтинг: Цена: 10639.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This highly anticipated new edition of Mammals of Indiana by John O. Whitaker, Jr., and Russell E. Mumford, first published by Indiana University in 1982, places strong emphasis on ecology with descriptions of Indiana's habitats, climate, and vegetation and detailed species accounts. This well-illustrated book will be a boon to residents of Indiana, many of whom have little acquaintance with the state's 57 species of wild, mostly small, secretive, and nocturnal mammals, and it is sure to please the most avid ecology enthusiast. Summarizing current knowledge about Indiana's mammal species, the volume will also be an important reference for biologists, veterinarians, and wildlife managers throughout the Midwest and beyond.
Автор: Kurten, Bjorn Название: Pleistocene mammals of europe ISBN: 0202309533 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780202309538 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 7042.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Provides a comprehensive treatment of the Pleistocene species in Europe, classified according to modern taxonomic principles. For each species, there is a description of its descent and migration history, its range, and its mode of life.
Автор: Trevor B. Poole Название: Social Behaviour in Mammals ISBN: 021691440X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780216914407 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 12157.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Mammalian sociobiology is a rapidly advancing field which has made enormous strides in the last ten years. While I am fully aware that human beings are mammals, any detailed consideration of human social behaviour lies outside the scope of this book.
Автор: Naughton Donna Название: Natural History of Canadian Mammals ISBN: 1442644834 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781442644830 Издательство: Wiley Рейтинг: Цена: 12883.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Comprehensive and immensely valuable, The Natural History of Canadian Mammals will become a treasured companion for scientific researchers, animal lovers, and all those wishing to gain a greater appreciation of Canada`s natural wonders.
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