Author: John George Wood
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mammals
Languages : en
Pages : 820
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The Illustrated Natural History
Author: John George Wood
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mammals
Languages : en
Pages : 820
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mammals
Languages : en
Pages : 820
Book Description
The Illustrated Natural History
Author: John George Wood
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Natural history
Languages : en
Pages : 842
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Natural history
Languages : en
Pages : 842
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The Cambridge Natural History
Author: Sidney Frederic Harmer
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Zoology
Languages : en
Pages : 632
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Zoology
Languages : en
Pages : 632
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I, Mammal
Author: Liam Drew
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472922921
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
Humans are mammals. Most of us appreciate that at some level. But what does it mean for us to have more in common with a horse and an elephant than we do with a parrot, snake or frog? After a misdirected football left new father Liam Drew clutching a uniquely mammalian part of his anatomy, he decided to find out more. Considering himself as a mammal first and a human second, Liam delves into ancient biological history to understand what it means to be mammalian. In his humorous and engaging style, Liam explores the different characteristics that distinguish mammals from other types of animals. He charts the evolution of milk, warm blood and burgeoning brains, and examines the emergence of sophisticated teeth, exquisite ears, and elaborate reproductive biology, plus a host of other mammalian innovations. Entwined are tales of zoological peculiarities and reflections on how being a mammal has shaped the author's life. I, Mammal is a history of mammals and their ancestors and of how science came to grasp mammalian evolution. And in celebrating our mammalian-ness, Liam Drew binds us a little more tightly to the five and a half thousand other species of mammal on this planet and reveals the deep roots of many traits humans hold dear.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472922921
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
Humans are mammals. Most of us appreciate that at some level. But what does it mean for us to have more in common with a horse and an elephant than we do with a parrot, snake or frog? After a misdirected football left new father Liam Drew clutching a uniquely mammalian part of his anatomy, he decided to find out more. Considering himself as a mammal first and a human second, Liam delves into ancient biological history to understand what it means to be mammalian. In his humorous and engaging style, Liam explores the different characteristics that distinguish mammals from other types of animals. He charts the evolution of milk, warm blood and burgeoning brains, and examines the emergence of sophisticated teeth, exquisite ears, and elaborate reproductive biology, plus a host of other mammalian innovations. Entwined are tales of zoological peculiarities and reflections on how being a mammal has shaped the author's life. I, Mammal is a history of mammals and their ancestors and of how science came to grasp mammalian evolution. And in celebrating our mammalian-ness, Liam Drew binds us a little more tightly to the five and a half thousand other species of mammal on this planet and reveals the deep roots of many traits humans hold dear.
The Natural History of Ireland
Author: William Thompson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 462
Book Description
This is a reproduction of the original artefact. Generally these books are created from careful scans of the original. This allows us to preserve the book accurately and present it in the way the author intended. Since the original versions are generally quite old, there may occasionally be certain imperfections within these reproductions. We're happy to make these classics available again for future generations to enjoy!
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 462
Book Description
This is a reproduction of the original artefact. Generally these books are created from careful scans of the original. This allows us to preserve the book accurately and present it in the way the author intended. Since the original versions are generally quite old, there may occasionally be certain imperfections within these reproductions. We're happy to make these classics available again for future generations to enjoy!
Catalogue of the Specimens of Mammalia in the Collection of the British Museum
Author: British Museum. Department of Zoology. [Mammals]
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cetacea
Languages : en
Pages : 190
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ISBN:
Category : Cetacea
Languages : en
Pages : 190
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The Natural History of Weasels and Stoats
Author: Carolyn M. King
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0195300564
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 459
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Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0195300564
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 459
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A Guide to the Mammals of China
Author: Andrew T. Smith
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 1400834112
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 571
Book Description
China's stunning diversity of natural habitats--from parched deserts to lush tropical forests--is home to more than 10 percent of the world's mammal species. A Guide to the Mammals of China is the most comprehensive guide to all 556 species of mammals found in China. It is the only single-volume reference of its kind to fully describe the physical characteristics, geographic distribution, natural history, and conservation status of every species. An up-to-date distribution map accompanies each species account, and color plates illustrate a majority of species. Written by a team of leading specialists, including Professor Wang Sung who provides a history of Chinese mammalogy, A Guide to the Mammals of China is the ideal reference for researchers and a delight for anyone interested in China's rich mammal fauna. The definitive, comprehensive, up-to-date guide to all of China's 556 mammal species High-quality color plates accompany the detailed text Each species account comes with a distribution map Organized taxonomically for easy reference Includes an extensive bibliography
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 1400834112
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 571
Book Description
China's stunning diversity of natural habitats--from parched deserts to lush tropical forests--is home to more than 10 percent of the world's mammal species. A Guide to the Mammals of China is the most comprehensive guide to all 556 species of mammals found in China. It is the only single-volume reference of its kind to fully describe the physical characteristics, geographic distribution, natural history, and conservation status of every species. An up-to-date distribution map accompanies each species account, and color plates illustrate a majority of species. Written by a team of leading specialists, including Professor Wang Sung who provides a history of Chinese mammalogy, A Guide to the Mammals of China is the ideal reference for researchers and a delight for anyone interested in China's rich mammal fauna. The definitive, comprehensive, up-to-date guide to all of China's 556 mammal species High-quality color plates accompany the detailed text Each species account comes with a distribution map Organized taxonomically for easy reference Includes an extensive bibliography
Bones, Clones, and Biomes
Author: Bruce D. Patterson
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 0226649199
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 427
Book Description
"Bones, clones and biomes offers an exploration of the development and relationships of the modern mammal fauna through a series of studies that encompass the last 100 million years and all of Latin America and the Carribean." -- Inside dust jacket.
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 0226649199
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 427
Book Description
"Bones, clones and biomes offers an exploration of the development and relationships of the modern mammal fauna through a series of studies that encompass the last 100 million years and all of Latin America and the Carribean." -- Inside dust jacket.
Naturalists Library
Author: William Jardine
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Zoology
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Zoology
Languages : en
Pages : 464
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