Download or read book On the Prowl written by Mark Hallett and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2020-06-02 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Wild Cat Book written by Fiona Sunquist and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2014-10-02 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Lions and Tigers and Leopards written by Jennifer C. Urquhart and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Text and pictures introduce lions, tigers, leopards, and the other big cats.
Download or read book Wild Cats of the World written by Luke Hunter and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-10-22 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Big Cats written by Andrea Mills and published by . This book was released on 2019-02-19 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find out how big cats hunt, learn about cat myths and legends, discover where big cats live, and how they move.
Download or read book Outside and Inside Big Cats written by Sandra Markle and published by Atheneum Books. This book was released on 2003-07 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focuses on big cats such as lions, tigers, jaguars, and cougars.
Download or read book Big Cats written by Rick Minter and published by Whittles. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book My Big Cats Journal written by Steve Bloom and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Facts and photographs about big cats in the wild from around the world.
Download or read book Mystery Big Cats written by Merrily Harpur and published by Heart of Albion Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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'.
Download or read book Big Cats written by John Bonnett Wexo and published by Wildlife Education. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses physical characteristics, habitats, behavior, and future of such big cats as lions, tigers, leopards, and cheetahs, using numerous pictures.
Download or read book Meet the Big Cats written by B. J. Deming and published by Flight to Wonder Publishing. This book was released on 2020-05-31 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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!
Download or read book Eyewonder Big Cats written by Sarah Walker and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2002-04-12 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Big Cats in The Wild written by Joe McDonald and published by Amherst Media, Inc. This book was released on 2018-02-15 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Joe and Mary Ann McDonald have traveled the world for over thirty years, creating incredible images of breathtaking places and the incredible creatures that inhabit them. In this book, they have collected over two hundred of their favorite images of big cats from around the globe—from the majestic lions of Africa, to the powerful jaguars of South America, to the elusive tigers of Asia. The McDonald’s also share the stories behind the images, taking you alongside them through some of the most remote parts of the world and into the cultures and traditions of the people living in the midst of big cats. Whether you’re a travel buff, wild animal lover, or just obsessed with the ancestry of the small cat in your living room, the images and stories in this engaging book are sure to thrill!
Download or read book Big Cats written by Joyce Milton and published by Penguin Young Readers. This book was released on 1994 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of big felines in their habitats around the world.
Download or read book Big Cats Head to Head written by Phillip W. Simpson and published by Capstone Classroom. This book was released on 2014-07 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book compares and contrasts a number of different big cat species from around the world. It is written primarily using the compare and contrast text structure."--Publisher.
Download or read book The Best Book of Big Cats written by Christiane Gunzi and published by Kingfisher. This book was released on 2006-09-15 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Big Cats For Kids Amazing Animal Books for Young Readers written by John Davidson and published by JD-Biz Corp Publishing. This book was released on 2013-05-15 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bestselling author John Davidson presents "Big Cats For Kids – Amazing Animal Books For Young Readers". Beautiful Pictures and easy reading format will help children fall in love with big cats. This is one of over 20 books in the Amazing Animal Books for Young Readers Series. http://AmazingAnimalBooks.com The series is known as one of the most beautiful for digital books. The pictures look great even in black and white and are excellent on the full color tablets. Lots of facts and photos will help your children learn about these wonderful animals. Children are given a well-rounded understanding of these beautiful cats: anatomy, feeding habits and behavior. *** You and your kids will love learning about big cats*** Table of Contents 1. 10 Facts About Big Cats 2. Facts For Children About Leopards 3. What Do You Think A Wildcat Is? 4. Endangered Big Cats 5. Big Cats Habitat 6. All About Cougars 7. Have You Ever Heard Of An Ocelt? 8. About African Cheetahs 9. The African Caracal 10. Big Cats Diet 11. Cubs Or Baby Big Cats 12. Tigers 13. A Cat Called A Serval 14. Snow Leopards: King Of The Frozen Mountains 15. The Bobcat, North America's Wildcat 16. Why I Love The Jaguarundi 17. The Lynx - A Majestic Cat 18. What Are Pumas? 19. What Is A Jaguar? 20. What Are Lions? Get this book at this special price exclusive to the digital Store. If a naturalist uses the term of big cats, this usually will be talking about the four different kinds of cats that can roar, and these four different kinds of cats are very different in size from each other, and they also live in different places in the world. The first fact about all these big cats is that they are all carnivores, which means meat eaters, and this means that they do out hunting for their food a good deal of the time. The second fact about big cats is that they belong to a family group called the genus Panther and in the Panther group you will find lions, tigers, leopards, and jaguars. The third fact about big cats is that they unlike smaller cats do prefer to eat their food while they are laying down. The forth fact about big cats is that they mainly do their hunting at night, but there are some species of these big cats that do hunt only during the day. The fifth fact about big cats is they are very powerful climbers the big cats is no other than the leopard. The leopard is able to carry any prey up a tree, which is sometimes twice its own weight. Read more animal books at http://AmazingAnimalBooks.com
