Download or read book Lions and Other Mammals written by Andrew Solway and published by Heinemann-Raintree Library. This book was released on 2007 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lions are among the most awesome predators in the world, but how have they, and other mammals, adapted to become so successful? How much can a lion eat in one meal? Which mammal eats around 35,000 ants a day? Why do some young mammals eat their parents' dung? Book jacket.
Download or read book Lions and Other Animals That Stalk Prey written by Jennifer Way and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2015-07-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some animals have developed special skills for hunting, and that’s bad news for their prey! Lions are known to stalk when they hunt, quietly pursuing their prey until they’re ready to pounce. Readers will learn about the lurking lion and other stealthy animals, such as polar bears, komodo dragons, jaguars, and great white sharks. This book provides a fascinating introduction to each animal, including fun facts on their physical characteristics, habitat, and social structure, while describing their individual stalking technique. Readers will delight in the book’s information-rich text and stunning images, which are supplemented by a variety of riveting fun facts.
Download or read book Amazing Animals written by Philippa Perry and published by World Book. This book was released on 1961-12 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's the weirdest and wildest menagerie ever to strut across a page.
Download or read book Seal or Sea Lion written by Rob Ryndak and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2015-07-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What’s the difference between a seal and a sea lion? These “second cousins” of the sea look similar, but there are many ways to tell these creatures apart. From ear shape to the noises they make to communicate, seals and sea lions are amazing creatures with both shared features and many truly unique attributes. They both share an ocean habitat, but when readers take a closer look, it’s easy to discover how they each fight off predators, mate, and raise their young in different ways. Captivating full-color photographs help to bring these marvelous mammals to vivid life.
Download or read book Amazing Animals Sea Lions written by Kate Riggs and published by Creative Paperbacks. This book was released on 2014-08-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of sea lions, oceanic mammals related to seals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why Japanese fishers respected sea lions. From humpbacked camels to drumming woodpeckers, and from fast-flying hummingbirds to slow-moving tortoises, the world of animals is wonderfully diverse. This popular and newly expanded series continues traveling the planet to study these and other fascinating animals. Beautiful photos are paired with accessible text to examine the featured creature's appearance, habitat, behaviors, and life cycle. Each book also presents a folk story that people have used to help explain the animal's appearance or behavior.
Download or read book All About African Lions written by Robert Scally and published by Mitchell Lane. This book was released on 2019-09-04 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: African lions are not the kings of the jungle. African lions are the kings of the Serengeti. Discover more fun facts about one of the world’s most beloved wild animals in All About African Lions. Lions is one of 18 books in our Animals Around the World series. Each title is beautifully illustrated with large, close-up photographs. Be sure to check out all 18 books!
Download or read book Sea Mammals of the World written by Randall R. Reeves and published by Christopher Helm Publishers, Incorporated. This book was released on 2002 with total page 527 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An illustrated glossary of terms and an index of species names complete the guide. Illustrations, photographs, and clearly written text combine to make this an indispensable reference source for sea mammal watchers and anyone interested in the natural world."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book Sea Lions written by Kate Riggs and published by The Creative Company. This book was released on 2022-03-16 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet the amazing sea lion! Introduce elementary kids to these marine mammals and their ocean lives. Long bodies, fancy flippers, and thick skin help these sea creatures swim with speed and agility. Readers explore the features, habitats, and behaviors of sea lions, including pup raising and colony life, all with STEM-appropriate text and gorgeous photography. An end folk tale from Japan tells why fishers respect these animals.
Download or read book African Lions written by Joelle Riley and published by First Avenue Editions. This book was released on 2007-08 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the physical features, habitat, and life cycle of African lions.
Download or read book Lion written by Caroline Arnold and published by StarWalk Kids Media. This book was released on 2013-06-28 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Africa and India, where lions live in the wild, they rule the open plains with their extraordinary strength. This lively photo essay offers an intriguing look at this magnificent big cat, both in captivity and in the wild. The informative text and forty striking full-color photographs examine its daily life and behavior, as well as the unique physical characteristics that have earned the lion the title King of Beasts.
Download or read book Lions and Tigers and Hamsters written by Mark Goldstein and published by Health Communications Incorporated. This book was released on 2019-05-07 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the time Dr. Mark Goldstein was a little boy—even before he had his first dog—he was fascinated by creatures both domestic and wild. After graduating veterinary school at Cornell University, he became a veterinarian in clinical practice, then director of zoos in Boston and Los Angeles, then head of a progressive humane society where he advocated for animal welfare. During his extraordinary 30-year career, Dr. Mark has accrued a lifetime of experiences working with all sorts of animals and the people who care for them. Dr. Mark's life with animals taught him more than how to be a great doctor, it taught him how to live life. The stories in this book reflect those lessons; they will make you laugh and cry as they entertain and amaze you. Each real-life experience sheds light on the challenges and hard work of the talented individuals who work in the world of animal welfare. These are stories that illustrate the tremendous impact animals have on our daily lives—they are hallmarks of the sacred importance of the human-animal bond. On your journey through the exhilarating life of Dr. Mark, you'll meet some of the finned, furred, and feathered animals who offered him invaluable insights—Harold the hamster, Sasha the Siberian tiger, St. Francis the German Shepherd, Ralph the buffalo, Gus the stallion, Frank the goldfish, and many more fascinating creatures!
Download or read book The Serengeti Lion written by George B. Schaller and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2009-10-15 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on three years of study in the Serengeti National Park, George B. Schaller’s The Serengeti Lion describes the vast impact of the lion and other predators on the vast herds of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle for which the area is famous. The most comprehensive book available on the lion, this classic work includes the author’s findings on all aspects of lion behavior, including its social system, population dynamics, hunting behavior, and predation patterns. “If you have only enough time to read one book about field biology, this is the one I recommend.”—Edward O. Wilson, Science “This book conveys not only the fascination of its particular study of lion behavior but the drama and wonder and beauty of the intimate interdependence of all living things.”—Saturday Review “This is an important book, not just for its valuable information on lions, but for its broad, open, and intelligent approach to problems that cut across the fields of behavior, populations, ecology, wildlife management, evolution, anthropology, and comparative biology.”—Richard G. Van Gelder, Bioscience
Download or read book Lions written by Valerie Bodden and published by Creative Education. This book was released on 2020-01-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Surveys key aspects of lions, describing their appearance, behaviors, and habitats. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why lions are the kings of the jungle.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals written by William F. Perrin and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2009-02-26 with total page 1355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thorough revision of the classic Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals brings this authoritative book right up-to-date. Articles describe every species in detail, based on the very latest taxonomy, and a host of biological, ecological and sociological aspects relating to marine mammals. The latest information on the biology, ecology, anatomy, behavior and interactions with man is provided by a cast of expert authors – all presented in such detail and clarity to support both marine mammal specialists and the serious naturalist. Fully referenced throughout and with a fresh selection of the best color photographs available, the long-awaited second edition remains at the forefront as the go-to reference on marine mammals. - More than 20% NEW MATERIAL includes articles on Climate Change, Pacific White-sided Dolphins, Sociobiology, Habitat Use, Feeding Morphology and more - Over 260 articles on the individual species with topics ranging from anatomy and behavior, to conservation, exploitation and the impact of global climate change on marine mammals - New color illustrations show every species and document topical articles FROM THE FIRST EDITION "This book is so good...a bargain, full of riches...packed with fascinating up to date information. I recommend it unreservedly it to individuals, students, and researchers, as well as libraries." --Richard M. Laws, MARINE MAMMALS SCIENCE "...establishes a solid and satisfying foundation for current study and future exploration" --Ronald J. Shusterman, SCIENCE
Download or read book Lions and Other Animals That Stalk Prey written by Jennifer Way and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2015-07-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some animals have developed special skills for hunting, and that’s bad news for their prey! Lions are known to stalk when they hunt, quietly pursuing their prey until they’re ready to pounce. Readers will learn about the lurking lion and other stealthy animals, such as polar bears, komodo dragons, jaguars, and great white sharks. This book provides a fascinating introduction to each animal, including fun facts on their physical characteristics, habitat, and social structure, while describing their individual stalking technique. Readers will delight in the book’s information-rich text and stunning images, which are supplemented by a variety of riveting fun facts.
Download or read book Kingdom of Lions written by Jonathan Scott and published by Trafalgar Square. This book was released on 1995 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Insight into the realm of the lion
Download or read book How the Lion Became the King of the Animals written by Anirban Majumder and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-12-17 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is based on a story I told my boys one night. They wanted to see it on paper, so I wrote it out and then there I was flooded with questions - "What about the other animals that we missed - Gorillas, Tigers, Wolves, Crocodiles, Snakes, Zebras, Jaguars and the so many others?" I ask my young readers to read the book and color the pictures. Look up an animal, learn fun facts about it, write, draw and paint it in the book- the book has blank pages just for that! See how it becomes your own unique copy - just the one in the whole universe!
