Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781560375432
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Follows pronghorn babies as they run, wrestle, and play.
Pronghorn Babies!
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781560375432
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Follows pronghorn babies as they run, wrestle, and play.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781560375432
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Follows pronghorn babies as they run, wrestle, and play.
Built for Speed
Author: John A. Byers
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 9780674011427
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
A field biologist draws an intimate portrait of the pronghorn antelope, the most charismatic resident of the American Great Plains. 25 halftones.
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 9780674011427
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
A field biologist draws an intimate portrait of the pronghorn antelope, the most charismatic resident of the American Great Plains. 25 halftones.
American Pronghorn
Author: John A. Byers
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 0226086992
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 318
Book Description
Based on the behavior of American pronghorn antelope--which exhibit certain unexplainable "defense" characteristics--zoologist John A. Byers theorizes the animals' mystifying behaviors evolved in response to dangerous predators of their ancient past. Byers's provocative hypothesis suggests that other species' adaptations also are haunted by ghosts of predators past. 41 photos. 111 line drawings.
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 0226086992
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 318
Book Description
Based on the behavior of American pronghorn antelope--which exhibit certain unexplainable "defense" characteristics--zoologist John A. Byers theorizes the animals' mystifying behaviors evolved in response to dangerous predators of their ancient past. Byers's provocative hypothesis suggests that other species' adaptations also are haunted by ghosts of predators past. 41 photos. 111 line drawings.
Antelope Conservation
Author: Jakob Bro-Jorgensen
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118409590
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
Antelopes constitute a fundamental part of ecosystems throughout Africa and Asia where they act as habitat architects, dispersers of seeds, and prey for large carnivores. The fascication they hold in the human mind is evident from prehistoric rock paintings and ancient Egyptian art to today's wildlife documentaries and popularity in zoos. In recent years, however, the spectacular herds of the past have been decimated or extripated over wide areas in the wilds, and urgent conservation action is needed to preserve this world heritage for generations to come. As the first book dedicated to antelope conservation, this volume sets out to diagnose the causes of the drastic declines in antelope biodiversity and on this basis identify the most effective points of action. In doing so, the book covers central issues in the current conservation debate, especially related to the management of overexploitation, habitat fragmentation, disease transmission, climate change, populations genetics, and reintroductions. The contributions are authored by world-leading experts in the field, and the book is a useful resource to conservation scientists and practitioners, researchers, and students in related disciplines as well as interested lay people.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118409590
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
Antelopes constitute a fundamental part of ecosystems throughout Africa and Asia where they act as habitat architects, dispersers of seeds, and prey for large carnivores. The fascication they hold in the human mind is evident from prehistoric rock paintings and ancient Egyptian art to today's wildlife documentaries and popularity in zoos. In recent years, however, the spectacular herds of the past have been decimated or extripated over wide areas in the wilds, and urgent conservation action is needed to preserve this world heritage for generations to come. As the first book dedicated to antelope conservation, this volume sets out to diagnose the causes of the drastic declines in antelope biodiversity and on this basis identify the most effective points of action. In doing so, the book covers central issues in the current conservation debate, especially related to the management of overexploitation, habitat fragmentation, disease transmission, climate change, populations genetics, and reintroductions. The contributions are authored by world-leading experts in the field, and the book is a useful resource to conservation scientists and practitioners, researchers, and students in related disciplines as well as interested lay people.
Prairie Ghost
Author: Richard E McCabe
Publisher: University Press of Colorado
ISBN: 1457109816
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 201
Book Description
In this lavishly illustrated volume, Richard E. McCabe, Bart W. O'Gara and Henry M. Reeves explore the fascinating relationship of pronghorn with people in early America, from prehistoric evidence through the Battle of Little Bighorn in 1876. The only one of fourteen pronghorn-like genera to survive the great extinction brought on by human migration into North America, the pronghorn has a long and unique history of interaction with humans on the continent, a history that until now has largely remained unwritten. With nearly 150 black-and-white photographs, 16 pages of color illustrations, plus original artwork by Daniel P. Metz, Prairie Ghost: Pronghorn and Human Interaction in Early America tells the intriguing story of humans and these elusive big game mammals in an informative and entertaining fashion that will appeal to historians, biologists, sportsmen and the general reader alike.
Publisher: University Press of Colorado
ISBN: 1457109816
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 201
Book Description
In this lavishly illustrated volume, Richard E. McCabe, Bart W. O'Gara and Henry M. Reeves explore the fascinating relationship of pronghorn with people in early America, from prehistoric evidence through the Battle of Little Bighorn in 1876. The only one of fourteen pronghorn-like genera to survive the great extinction brought on by human migration into North America, the pronghorn has a long and unique history of interaction with humans on the continent, a history that until now has largely remained unwritten. With nearly 150 black-and-white photographs, 16 pages of color illustrations, plus original artwork by Daniel P. Metz, Prairie Ghost: Pronghorn and Human Interaction in Early America tells the intriguing story of humans and these elusive big game mammals in an informative and entertaining fashion that will appeal to historians, biologists, sportsmen and the general reader alike.
Pronghorns
Author: Elma Schemenauer
Publisher: Grolier, Incorporated
ISBN: 9780717288427
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Getting to know.
Publisher: Grolier, Incorporated
ISBN: 9780717288427
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Getting to know.
Northwest Animal Babies
Author: Andrea Helman
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781570611445
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Is there anything cuter than a baby animal? Here, wee ones of the Northwest animal world - including wolves, foxes, sea otters, cougars, and crows - are portrayed in stunning images from world-renowned photographer Art Wolfe. His ability to capture a burrowing owlet in mid-yawn or a bobcat mother tenderly protecting her kittens delights children of all ages. Fun facts - Did you know that a four-day-old pronghorn antelope can outrun a human? Or that a mama sea otter wraps her pup in kelp so it won't float away? - educate as they entertain, making Northwest Animal Babies a must for any child.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781570611445
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Is there anything cuter than a baby animal? Here, wee ones of the Northwest animal world - including wolves, foxes, sea otters, cougars, and crows - are portrayed in stunning images from world-renowned photographer Art Wolfe. His ability to capture a burrowing owlet in mid-yawn or a bobcat mother tenderly protecting her kittens delights children of all ages. Fun facts - Did you know that a four-day-old pronghorn antelope can outrun a human? Or that a mama sea otter wraps her pup in kelp so it won't float away? - educate as they entertain, making Northwest Animal Babies a must for any child.
Good Night Montana
Author: Adam Gamble
Publisher: Good Night Books
ISBN: 1602191190
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 22
Book Description
Many of North America’s most beloved regions are artfully celebrated in these boardbooks designed to soothe children before bedtime while instilling an early appreciation for the continent’s natural and cultural wonders. Each book stars a multicultural group of people visiting the featured area’s attractions—such as the Rocky Mountains in Denver, the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, Lake Ontario in Toronto, and volcanoes in Hawaii. Rhythmic language guides children through the passage of both a single day and the four seasons while saluting the iconic aspects of each place. Covering many of the state’s most interesting places and features—including Yellowstone National Park, Glacier National Park, Grizzly Bears, elk, the Rocky Mountains, the Museum of the Rockies, whitewater rafting, fly fishing, skiing, mountain wildflowers, cattle ranches, hot springs, the University of Montana, and dinosaur digging—this children’s book is a celebration of all things Montana.
Publisher: Good Night Books
ISBN: 1602191190
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 22
Book Description
Many of North America’s most beloved regions are artfully celebrated in these boardbooks designed to soothe children before bedtime while instilling an early appreciation for the continent’s natural and cultural wonders. Each book stars a multicultural group of people visiting the featured area’s attractions—such as the Rocky Mountains in Denver, the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, Lake Ontario in Toronto, and volcanoes in Hawaii. Rhythmic language guides children through the passage of both a single day and the four seasons while saluting the iconic aspects of each place. Covering many of the state’s most interesting places and features—including Yellowstone National Park, Glacier National Park, Grizzly Bears, elk, the Rocky Mountains, the Museum of the Rockies, whitewater rafting, fly fishing, skiing, mountain wildflowers, cattle ranches, hot springs, the University of Montana, and dinosaur digging—this children’s book is a celebration of all things Montana.
Reproduction in Mammals
Author: Virginia Hayssen
Publisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 1421423154
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
"Newborn mammals can weigh as little as a dime or as much as a motorcycle. Some receive milk for only a few days, whereas others nurse for years. Humans typically have only one baby at a time following nine months of pregnancy, but other mammals have 20 or more young after only a few weeks in utero. What causes this incredible reproductive diversity? Reproduction in Mammals is a fascinating examination of the diverse reproductive strategies of a broad spectrum of mammals and the ways in which natural selection has influenced that diversity. While accounts of reproduction in individual taxa abound, this unique book's comprehensive coverage gathers stories from many taxa into a single, cohesive perspective that centers on the reproductive lives of females. The authors shed light on intriguing questions such as: Do bigger moms have bigger babies? Do primates have longer pregnancies than other groups? Do aquatic animals have particular patterns? Do carnivores like lions often produce larger litters than prey species? The book opens with the authors' definition of what constitutes a female perspective and an examination of the evolution of reproduction in mammals. It then outlines the individual female: her genetics, anatomy, and physiology. From this nuanced basis, the text progresses to mirror the female reproductive cycle and includes her interactions with males and offspring. The final section contextualizes the reproductive cycle within the rest of the world--both abiotic and biotic environments. To close, the authors include dedicated chapters on human concerns: conservation and women as mammals. Readers will come away from this thought-provoking book with an understanding not only of how reproduction fits into the lives of female mammals but also of how biology has affected the enormously diverse reproductive patterns of the phenotypes we observe today."-- Provided by publisher.
Publisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 1421423154
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
"Newborn mammals can weigh as little as a dime or as much as a motorcycle. Some receive milk for only a few days, whereas others nurse for years. Humans typically have only one baby at a time following nine months of pregnancy, but other mammals have 20 or more young after only a few weeks in utero. What causes this incredible reproductive diversity? Reproduction in Mammals is a fascinating examination of the diverse reproductive strategies of a broad spectrum of mammals and the ways in which natural selection has influenced that diversity. While accounts of reproduction in individual taxa abound, this unique book's comprehensive coverage gathers stories from many taxa into a single, cohesive perspective that centers on the reproductive lives of females. The authors shed light on intriguing questions such as: Do bigger moms have bigger babies? Do primates have longer pregnancies than other groups? Do aquatic animals have particular patterns? Do carnivores like lions often produce larger litters than prey species? The book opens with the authors' definition of what constitutes a female perspective and an examination of the evolution of reproduction in mammals. It then outlines the individual female: her genetics, anatomy, and physiology. From this nuanced basis, the text progresses to mirror the female reproductive cycle and includes her interactions with males and offspring. The final section contextualizes the reproductive cycle within the rest of the world--both abiotic and biotic environments. To close, the authors include dedicated chapters on human concerns: conservation and women as mammals. Readers will come away from this thought-provoking book with an understanding not only of how reproduction fits into the lives of female mammals but also of how biology has affected the enormously diverse reproductive patterns of the phenotypes we observe today."-- Provided by publisher.
Yellowstone and Grand Teton Babies!
Author:
Publisher: Farcountry Press
ISBN: 1560374977
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 29
Book Description
Simple text and color photographs introduce young children to the animals of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park.
Publisher: Farcountry Press
ISBN: 1560374977
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 29
Book Description
Simple text and color photographs introduce young children to the animals of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park.