Author: John O. Whitaker
Publisher: Cornell University Press
ISBN: 9780801434754
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 640
Book Description
In Their Definitive Work on eastern mammals, John O. Whitaker, Jr., and William J. Hamilton, Jr., vividly convey their sheer delight at the variety and abundance of mammalian life. They have brought together a wealth of biological information and applied a biological subspecies concept to the mammals of the eastern United States.
Mammals of the Eastern United States
Author: John O. Whitaker
Publisher: Cornell University Press
ISBN: 9780801434754
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 640
Book Description
In Their Definitive Work on eastern mammals, John O. Whitaker, Jr., and William J. Hamilton, Jr., vividly convey their sheer delight at the variety and abundance of mammalian life. They have brought together a wealth of biological information and applied a biological subspecies concept to the mammals of the eastern United States.
Publisher: Cornell University Press
ISBN: 9780801434754
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 640
Book Description
In Their Definitive Work on eastern mammals, John O. Whitaker, Jr., and William J. Hamilton, Jr., vividly convey their sheer delight at the variety and abundance of mammalian life. They have brought together a wealth of biological information and applied a biological subspecies concept to the mammals of the eastern United States.
The Field Guide to Wildlife Habitats of the Western United States
Author: Janine M. Benyus
Publisher: Touchstone
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
This lovely field guide is a complete reference to the wildlife of the western United States. It uses a habitat-first approach for locating animals as well as a stalking and obeservation guide. 69 illustrations.
Publisher: Touchstone
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
This lovely field guide is a complete reference to the wildlife of the western United States. It uses a habitat-first approach for locating animals as well as a stalking and obeservation guide. 69 illustrations.
Pocket Guide to Mammals of East Africa
Author: Chris Stuart
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN: 1775840956
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
East Africa comprises a range of habitats that provide living space for more than 360 diverse species of mammal. These vary in size from the massive elephant to the tiniest bats, shrews and mice. This compact guide covers all of the common and some of the less common mammal species of the region. For each species it offers: • key identification features, behaviour, diet, breeding biology, occurrence and size • clear, full-colour photographs • track illustrations • silhouettes to indicate size relative to human figure • distribution map A section on droppings/dung of many of the animals, as well as that of relative tracks, conclude the book. Compact and easy-to-use, this is the ideal companion both for regulars and visitors to the region.
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN: 1775840956
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
East Africa comprises a range of habitats that provide living space for more than 360 diverse species of mammal. These vary in size from the massive elephant to the tiniest bats, shrews and mice. This compact guide covers all of the common and some of the less common mammal species of the region. For each species it offers: • key identification features, behaviour, diet, breeding biology, occurrence and size • clear, full-colour photographs • track illustrations • silhouettes to indicate size relative to human figure • distribution map A section on droppings/dung of many of the animals, as well as that of relative tracks, conclude the book. Compact and easy-to-use, this is the ideal companion both for regulars and visitors to the region.
A Field Guide to the Mammals
Author: William Henry Burt
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780395910986
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Provides information about mammals in North America and north of Mexico.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780395910986
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Provides information about mammals in North America and north of Mexico.
The Mammals of Eastern United States
Author: William John Hamilton
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mammals
Languages : en
Pages : 456
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mammals
Languages : en
Pages : 456
Book Description
Pacific Coast Mammals
Author: Ron Russo
Publisher: Wilderness Press
ISBN: 9780912550169
Category : Mammals
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Guide to identifying mammals of the Pacific Coast states, whether you've seen the animal itself, or come across tracks, droppings, or other clues it has left behind. Includes tracks and prints, skulls, dental formulas (useful if you find a jawbone or skull) a chart of animal silhouettes, scat (droppings), and a key to other signs, such as chew marks, burrows and dens. Illustrated with detailed line drawings. Includes range maps and a bibliography. Covers California, Oregon, and Washington state.
Publisher: Wilderness Press
ISBN: 9780912550169
Category : Mammals
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Guide to identifying mammals of the Pacific Coast states, whether you've seen the animal itself, or come across tracks, droppings, or other clues it has left behind. Includes tracks and prints, skulls, dental formulas (useful if you find a jawbone or skull) a chart of animal silhouettes, scat (droppings), and a key to other signs, such as chew marks, burrows and dens. Illustrated with detailed line drawings. Includes range maps and a bibliography. Covers California, Oregon, and Washington state.
Mammals of North America
Author: Roland W. Kays
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 1400833507
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
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
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 1400833507
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
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
Marine Mammals Ashore
Author: Joseph R. Geraci
Publisher: National Aquarium in Baltimore
ISBN: 0977460908
Category : Marine mammals
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
Comprehensive manual for understanding and carrying out marine mammal rescue activities for stranded seals, manatees, dolphins, whales, or sea otters.
Publisher: National Aquarium in Baltimore
ISBN: 0977460908
Category : Marine mammals
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
Comprehensive manual for understanding and carrying out marine mammal rescue activities for stranded seals, manatees, dolphins, whales, or sea otters.
A Photographic Guide to Mammals of South-East Asia
Author: Charles M. Francis
Publisher: Bloomsbury Wildlife
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
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Publisher: Bloomsbury Wildlife
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
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Peterson First Guide to Mammals of North America
Author: Peter Alden
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780395911815
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Offers concise descriptions and detailed illustrations of the diverse mammal species and inlcudes specific guidelines on techniques of field identification.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780395911815
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Offers concise descriptions and detailed illustrations of the diverse mammal species and inlcudes specific guidelines on techniques of field identification.