Download or read book Mammals of North America written by Roland W. Kays and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2009-11-09 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The best field guide to North American mammals The best-selling field guide that "sets new standards" (New Scientist) and "makes all other field guides for mammals of the United States. . . and Canada obsolete" (Journal of Mammalogy) is now even better. Covering 20 species recognized since 2002 and including 13 new color plates, this fully revised edition of Mammals of North America illustrates all 462 known mammal species in the United States and Canada—each in beautiful color and accurate detail. With a more up-to-date species list than any other guide, improved facing-page descriptions, easier-to-read distribution maps, updated common and scientific names, and track and scat illustrations, this slim, light, and easy-to-use volume is the must-have source for identifying North American mammals. Roland Kays and Don Wilson have scoured the technical literature to pull out the key differences between similar species, and illustrated these whenever possible, making the guide useful to amateur naturalists and professional zoologists alike. Casual animal watchers will appreciate the overview of mammal diversity and the tips on identifying animals they can spy in their binoculars, while scientists will appreciate the exacting detail needed to distinguish similar species, including illustrations of shrew teeth, bat toes, and whale dorsal fins. The best-illustrated and easiest-to-use field guide to North American mammals Beautiful and accurate color illustrations of all 462 mammals found in the United States and Canada—including 20 species recognized since 2002 112 color plates—including 13 new ones Key identification information—fully revised—on facing pages The most current taxonomy/species list Fully revised, easy-to-read range maps Illustrations of tracks, scat, and whale and dolphin dive sequences

Download or read book Wildlife of the Pacific Northwest written by David Moskowitz and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2010-05-19 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's possible to safely see fascinating wildlife—if you know what to look for and where, and if you understand what you see—whether you are far from civilization or right in your own backyard. Wildlife of the Pacific Northwest includes illustrated descriptions for more than 180 mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates most common in Washington, Oregon, British Columbia, northern California, Idaho, and western Montana. With more than 460 photographs, hundreds of scale drawings, and more than 90 distribution maps. This book belongs in every pack and is a must-have for nature lovers of all ages and skill levels.

Download or read book Infectious Diseases of Wild Mammals and Birds in Europe written by Dolorés Gavier-Widen and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-07-10 with total page 581 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF WILD MAMMALS AND BIRDS IN EUROPE Infectious Diseases of Wild Mammals and Birds in Europe is a key resource on the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases in European wildlife that covers the distinctive nature of diseases as they occur in Europe, including strains, insect vectors, reservoir species, and climate, as well as geographical distribution of the diseases and European regulations for reporting, diagnosis and control. Divided into sections on viral infections, bacterial infections, fungal and yeast infections, and prion infections, this definitive reference provides valuable information on disease classification and properties, causative agents, epidemiology, pathogenesis, and implications for human, domestic and wild animal health. KEY FEATURES: Brings together extensive research from many different disciplines into one integrated and highly useful definitive reference. Zoonotic risks to human health, as well as risks to pets and livestock are highlighted. Each disease is covered separately with practical information on the animal species in which the disease has been recorded, clinical signs of the disease, diagnostic methods, and recommended treatments and vaccination. Wildlife vaccination and disease surveillance techniques are described. Examines factors important in the spread of disease such as changing climate, the movement of animals through trade, and relaxations in the control of wild animal populations. Written by a team of pathologists, epidemiologists and clinicians from across Europe, this is the definitive resource for infectious diseases of wild mammals and birds in Europe. It will be an invaluable reference for veterinarians, conservation biologists, epidemiologists, and wildlife researchers, managers, rehabilitators and students.

Download or read book Wildlife of Mexico written by Aldo Starker Leopold and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1959 with total page 594 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Classification of Animals Vol 2 Mammals Birds Reptiles and Amphibians and Fish Animal Book for Kids Junior Scholars Edition Children s Animals Books written by Baby Professor and published by Speedy Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2019-04-15 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this ebook, you will read about mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish. You will realize that there are standout features that will allow you to better classify animals on sight. Also, you will understand where these animals live, how they interact with each other and why they are important to their natural ecosystem. Grab a copy today.

Download or read book Catalogue of the Specimens and Drawings of Mammals Birds Reptiles and Fishes of Nepal and Thibet written by Gray and published by . This book was released on 1863 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Library of Natural History Mammals v 2 Mammals Birds v 3 Fishes Reptiles Insects written by and published by . This book was released on 1906 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Catalogue of the Specimens and Drawings of Mammals Birds Reptiles and Fishes of Nepal and Tibet written by British Museum (Natural History). Department of Zoology and published by . This book was released on 1863 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Fires of Life written by Barry Gordon Lovegrove and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2019-01-01 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A groundbreaking argument on how endothermy--arguably the most important innovation in vertebrate evolution--developed in birds and mammals "Vividly narrated and illustrated. . . . Provocative and fascinating for specialists and lay readers alike."--Southeastern Naturalist This pioneering work investigates why endothermy, or "warm-bloodedness," evolved in birds and mammals, despite its enormous energetic costs. Arguing that single-cause hypotheses to explain the origins of endothermy have stalled research since the 1970s, Barry Gordon Lovegrove advances a novel conceptual framework that considers multiple potential causes and integrates data from the southern as well as the northern hemisphere. Drawing on paleontological data; research on extant species in places like the Karoo, Namaqualand, Madagascar, and Borneo; and novel physiological models, Lovegrove builds a compelling new explanation for the evolution of endothermy. Vividly narrated and illustrated, this book stages a groundbreaking argument that should prove provocative and fascinating for specialists and lay readers alike.

Download or read book Mammals v 3 Mammals birds v 4 Birds v 5 Reptiles and fishes v 6 Invertebrate animals written by Richard Lydekker and published by . This book was released on 1894 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Wildlife Care for Birds and Mammals written by Dale Carlson and published by Bick Publishing House. This book was released on 1997 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An instructional manual for the care of orphaned, distressed birds, rabbits, squirrels, opossums, raccoons, and more. It covers: examination, first aid, diet, housing, care, release, resources, habitat design, basic rehabilitation and release techniques.

Download or read book Origin of Dinosaurs Mammals Birds and Pterosaurs written by Daniel Habib and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2014-09-03 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about the time when giant reptiles ruled the world, on land (dinosaurs), in the sea (sea monsters), and in the air (pterosaurs). It was a unique period, never to be repeated once mammals became the dominant tetrapods. Birds and mammals first appeared as well, but remained insignificant until these reptiles were already extinct. The book is designed for a wide audience of age groups, ranging in age from seven years (my grandson Jake) to those of us at 77 (my age). The approach is holistic. For example, it describes relevant concepts within the geosciences, including how fossils record the history of life and how radioactivity provides us with the numerical ages of this history. Also, it describes the significant influence of mass extinctions and of the plate tectonic rearrangement of the continents. The book is well-illustrated. There are more than 65 accurate drawings and additional cartoons.They are used to illuminate the written narrative. Enjoy.

Download or read book Birds and Mammals of the Antarctic Subantarctic and Falkland Islands written by Frank Todd and published by . This book was released on 2018-06-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Birds Mammals and Reptiles of the Gal pagos Islands written by Andy Swash and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This pocket-sized volume is a comprehensive guide to the unique wildlife of the Galapagos, encompassing the birds, mammals, and reptiles a visitor to these extraordinary islands might encounter. 53 color plates.

Download or read book Exotic Pet Behavior written by Teresa Bradley Bays and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2006 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text provides a strong foundation for treating a variety of avian and exotic species. Key topics include normal and abnormal behavior and behavioral modification. Each chapter addresses normal behavior in captivity, medical implications of abnormal behavior, pain associated behaviors, and how behavior relates to captivity. The book also includes client education handouts and suggested readings.

Download or read book Tracks and Signs of the Animals and Birds of Britain and Europe written by Lars-Henrik Olsen and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2013-08-25 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An indispensable color-illustrated field guide to the tracks and signs of Europe's animals and birds This beautifully illustrated field guide enables you to easily identify the tracks and signs left by a wide variety of mammal and bird species found in Britain and Europe, covering behaviors ranging from hunting, foraging, and feeding to courtship, breeding, and nesting. Introductory chapters offer detailed drawings of footprints and tracks of large and small mammals, which are followed by sections on mammal scat, bird droppings, and the feeding signs of animals on food sources such as nuts, cones, and rose hips. The book then describes specific mammal species, providing information on size, distribution, behavior, habitat, and similar species, as well as more specific detail on tracks and scat. Distribution maps are also included. This indispensable field guide covers 175 species of mammals and birds, and features a wealth of stunning color photos and artwork throughout. Helps you easily identify the tracks and signs of a variety of mammals and birds Covers 175 species Illustrated throughout with photos, drawings, and artwork Includes informative descriptions of mammal species along with distribution maps

Download or read book Amniote Paleobiology written by Matthew T. Carrano and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2006-08 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Living amniotes—including all mammals, birds, crocodilians, snakes, and turtles—comprise an extraordinarily varied array of more than 21,000 species. Found in every major habitat on earth, they possess a truly remarkable range of morphological, ecological, and behavioral adaptations. The fossil record of amniotes extends back three hundred million years and reveals much about modern biological diversity of form and function. A collaborative effort of twenty-four researchers, Amniote Paleobiology presents thirteen new and important scientific perspectives on the evolution and biology of this familiar group. It includes new discoveries of dinosaurs and primitive relatives of mammals; studies of mammalian chewing and locomotion; and examinations of the evolutionary process in plesiosaurs, mammals, and dinosaurs. Emphasizing the rich variety of analytical techniques available to vertebrate paleontologists—from traditional description to multivariate morphometrics and complex three-dimensional kinematics—Amniote Paleobiology seeks to understand how species are related to each other and what these relationships reveal about changes in anatomy and function over time. A timely synthesis of modern contributions to the field of evolutionary studies, Amniote Paleobiology furthers our understanding of this diverse group.