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Author: Ruth Owen
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Published: 2012-08-15
Total Pages: 34
ISBN-13: 1448881765
DOWNLOAD EBOOKReaders catch a glimpse into the amazing world of carnivorous and ferocious cats. Engaging and informative text supplies ample information on the habitat, physical features, and hunting tactics of the large cats. Colorful photographs, fun fact boxes, and a list of relevant websites provide more insight and opportunities for further learning.
Author: Carly Blake
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Published: 2014-07-15
Total Pages: 26
ISBN-13: 147779185X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA puma may not be able to roar like a lion, but it can make ear-splitting screams just as terrifying as a lion’s roar. Learn all about lions, pumas, tigers, African servals, and more with this high-energy Q-and-A formatted text that will fascinate even reluctant readers.
Author: Mel Sunquist
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Published: 2017-05-15
Total Pages: 495
ISBN-13: 022651823X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDid you know that European royalty once used cheetahs to hunt deer, or that caracals can capture birds by leaping six and a half feet straight up into the air from a standing start? Have you ever wondered whether domestic cats really do land on their feet when they fall, or how Canada lynx can stalk their prey in the winter without falling through the deep snow? Wild Cats of the World is a treasure trove of answers to questions like these, and many others, for anyone who's interested in learning more about the world's felids, including the ones with whom we share our homes. Mel and Fiona Sunquist have spent more than a decade gathering information about cats from every available source, many of them quite difficult to find, including scientific papers, descriptions of hunts, archeological findings, observations by naturalists and travelers, reports from government agencies, and newsletters from a wide variety of organizations. Weaving information from these sources together with their own experiences observing wild cats around the world, the Sunquists have created the most comprehensive reference on felids available. Each of their accounts of the 36 species of cat contains a description of the cat, including human interactions with it, as well as detailed data on its distribution, ecology and behavior, status in the wild, and efforts to conserve it. Numerous photographs, including more than 40 in full color, illustrate these accounts. Ranging from the two-pound black-footed cat to the five-hundred-pound tiger, and from the African serval with its satellite-dish ears to the web-footed fishing cat of Asia, Wild Cats of the World will fascinate and educate felid fans of any stripe (or spot).
Author: Abigail Tucker
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2016-10-18
Total Pages: 256
ISBN-13: 1476738254
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA New York Times bestseller about how cats conquered the world and our hearts in this “deep and illuminating perspective on our favorite household companion” (Huffington Post). House cats rule bedrooms and back alleys, deserted Antarctic islands, even cyberspace. And unlike dogs, cats offer humans no practical benefit. The truth is they are sadly incompetent mouse-catchers and now pose a threat to many ecosystems. Yet, we love them still. In the “eminently readable and gently funny” (Library Journal, starred review) The Lion in the Living Room, Abigail Tucker travels through world history, natural science, and pop culture to meet breeders, activists, and scientists who’ve dedicated their lives to cats. She visits the labs where people sort through feline bones unearthed from the first human settlements, treks through the Floridian wilderness in search of house cats-turned-hunters on the loose, and hangs out with Lil Bub, one of the world’s biggest celebrities—who just happens to be a cat. “Fascinating” (Richmond Times-Dispatch) and “lighthearted” (The Seattle Times), Tucker shows how these tiny felines have used their relationship with humans to become one of the most powerful animals on the planet. A “lively read that pounces back and forth between evolutionary science and popular culture” (The Baltimore Sun), The Lion in the Living Room suggests that we learn that the appropriate reaction to a house cat, it seems, might not be aww but awe.
Author: John P. Rafferty Associate Editor, Earth Sciences
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Published: 2011-01-15
Total Pages: 315
ISBN-13: 1615303405
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis volume journeys from secluded forest habitats to our own homes to survey the unique features and behaviors of various species of carnivore.
Author: Giovanni G. Bellani
Publisher: Academic Press
Published: 2019-09-19
Total Pages: 488
ISBN-13: 0128172770
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFelines of the World: Discoveries in Taxonomic Classification and History provides the most recent taxonomic, paleontological, phylogenetic and DNA advances of wild felid and domestic cat species following guidelines dictated by the IUCN SSC Cat Specialist Group. It highlights the importance of felines and their role as predators in maintaining the ecological biome balance in which they have evolved. The book delves into the anatomical, evolutionary and zoogeographic features of fossil and current felid species. Each species is described in detail, detailing its classification, habitat and biological habits. This book also presents the most updated threat and conservation status of each species. This book is an ideal resource for zoologists and paleontologists, primarily those interested in the evolution and features of extinct and extant felines. - Details the lineage, features and habits of over 40 felid species - Covers all species within the Felidae family, including lions, lynxes, pumas and domestic cats - Features detailed and colorful illustrations, diagrams and species location maps - Informs readers on endangered species, current threats and conservation efforts
Author: Fiona Sunquist
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Published: 2014-10-02
Total Pages: 277
ISBN-13: 0226780260
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCat experts Fiona and Mel Sunquist present comprehensive entries for each of the thirty-seven cat species that include color distribution maps and up-to-date information related to the species' IUCN conservation and management statuses, while their informative sidebars reveal why male lions have manes (and why dark manes are sexiest), how cats see with their whiskers, the truth behind our obsession with white lions and tigers, and why cats can't be vegetarians. The Wild Cat Book also highlights the grave threats faced by the world's wild cats--from habitat destruction to human persecution.
Author: Jonathan McGowan
Publisher: Hangar 1 Publishing
Published: 2022-07-01
Total Pages: 234
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA fascinating book by Jonathan McGowan that explores the many sightings of big cats in Britain. In the book, Jonathan details his sightings, from the Badger Stalker to the Longham Puma, and delves into the various theories about these animals. He also examines reports from other witnesses, including those who have seen these creatures up close and personal, that are particularly compelling. Written in an accessible and engaging writing style, this book brings those stories to life. Moreover, the book also looks at the predator's diet and how they could survive in the wild. With so many sightings of big cats across Britain, this is a fascinating and insightful book that will leave you wondering whether these creatures really do exist.
Author: Michael Williams
Publisher:
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 437
ISBN-13: 9780646530079
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Australian bush holds many secrets, and one of its biggest is ?about to be revealed. For decades there has been talk of big cats roaming the Australian bush. These large cats - predominantly black - have only afforded their witnesses fleeting glimpses, and left behind tantalising clues: scraps of fur, a paw print or three, unusually large scats, and livestock carcasses surgically dismembered and picked clean of flesh. In their wake, they leave carnage and bewilderment: What are they? How did they get here? The authors don't just ask the questions, they seek the answers, and what they have found will intrigue the sceptic and the believer alike. The book also dedicates a chapter to the profusion of sightings and speculation in neighbouring New Zealand, and sharing for the first time highlights from the unpublished manuscript of New Zealand's first big cat hunter. Flesh-and-blood or flight of fancy? Exotic pest, mutant feral or 'extinct' marsupial lion? Join the authors as they explore one of Australia's greatest wildlife mysteries. "The authors' even-handed, open-minded approach provides ample evidences for the theories they touch upon...this is a first-rate Fortean classic, fastidiously sourced, and essential reading for all students of the ABC phenomenon." - Fortean Times "At 434 pages, it s substantial. It s also highly readable, nicely formatted and very well illustrated. The authors have collated a vast amount of information gleaned not only from published sources but also from interviews with both eyewitnesses and people who have examined evidence firsthand. So, to anyone seriously interested in mystery animals, mystery big cats or Australian mammals in general, this book is a must-have..." - Dr Darren Naish, author of Scientific American blog Tetrapod Zoology"
Author: Tom Brakefield
Publisher:
Published:
Total Pages: 164
ISBN-13: 9781610603546
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCombines photography, research, and personal observations of the worlds eight big cats.
