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Author: John A. Long
Publisher: University of New South Wales
Published: 1998
Total Pages: 188
ISBN-13: 9780868404486
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA reference on Australia and New Zealand's Mesozoic animals, including the dinosaurs, this book contains coverage of the 115-million year old Austribosphenos nyktos, the tiny shrew-like mammal whose discovery has challenged theories on the evolution of mammals.
Author: John A. Long
Publisher: UNSW Press
Published: 1998
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780674207677
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Author: Benjamin P Kear
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Published: 2011-04-19
Total Pages: 201
ISBN-13: 0643102310
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOver the last few decades our understanding of what Australia was like during the Mesozoic Era has changed radically. A rush of new fossil discoveries, together with cutting-edge analytical techniques, has created a much more detailed picture of ancient life and environments from the great southern continent. Giant dinosaurs, bizarre sea monsters and some of the earliest ancestors of Australia’s unique modern animals and plants all occur in rocks of Mesozoic age. Ancient geographical positioning of Australia close to the southern polar circle and mounting geological evidence for near freezing temperatures also make it one of the most unusual and globally significant sources of fossils from the age of dinosaurs. This book provides the first comprehensive overview of current research on Australian Mesozoic faunas and floras, with a balanced coverage of the many technical papers, conference abstracts and unpublished material housed in current collections. It is a primary reference for researchers in the fields of palaeontology, geology and biology, senior undergraduate and postgraduate students, secondary level teachers, as well as fossil collectors and anyone interested in natural history. Dinosaurs in Australia is fully illustrated in colour with original artworks and 12 reconstructions of key animals. It has a foreword by Tim Flannery and is the ideal book for anybody seeking to know more about Australia’s amazing age of dinosaurs.
Author: James Kuether
Publisher: Adventure Publications
Published: 2016-09-20
Total Pages: 177
ISBN-13: 1591936454
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDinosaurs have filled us with wonder since the first monstrous bones were pulled from the earth thousands of years ago. For centuries, we imagined dinosaurs as giant, clumsy brutes--but science has since revealed them to be so much more. They were living, breathing animals that had moments of great power and ferocity, but also periods of quiet beauty. Of course, science cannot tell us how they behaved or how they interacted with their environments. For that, we need our imaginations. The Amazing World of Dinosaurs is an intersection where imagination and knowledge meet. It features James Kuether's breathtaking dinosaur paleoart that accurately reflects our current knowledge. These captivating images are paired with Kuether's research and insights, which make dinosaurs and the Mesozoic Era accessible to anyone. From famous creatures like Tyrannosaurus rex to lesser-known species such as Monolophosaurus, dinosaurs continue to spark the imaginations of children and adults everywhere. Let The Amazing World of Dinosaurs guide you through this incredible time in history.
Author: M. K. Brett-Surman
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Published: 2012-06-27
Total Pages: 1160
ISBN-13: 0253008492
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA new edition of the illustrated compendium that is “a gift to serious dinosaur enthusiasts” (Science). What do we know about dinosaurs, and how do we know it? How did they grow, move, eat, and reproduce? Were they warm-blooded or cold-blooded? How intelligent were they? How are the various groups of dinosaurs related to each other, and to other kinds of living and extinct vertebrates? What can the study of dinosaurs tell us about the process of evolution? And why did typical dinosaurs become extinct? These questions and more are addressed in this new, expanded edition of The Complete Dinosaur. Written by leading experts on the “fearfully great” reptiles, the book covers what we have learned about dinosaurs, from the earliest discoveries to the most recent controversies. Where scientific contention exists, the editors have let the experts agree to disagree. The Complete Dinosaur is a feast for serious dinosaur lovers, from the enthusiastic amateur to the professional paleontologist. Praise for the first edition: “An excellent encyclopedia that serves as a nice bridge between popular and scholarly dinosaur literature.” —Library Journal (starred review) “Stimulating armchair company for cold winter evenings. . . . Best of all, the book treats dinosaurs as intellectual fun.” —New Scientist “Useful both as a reference and as a browse-and-enjoy compendium.” —Natural History “Copiously illustrated and scrupulously up-to-date.” —Publishers Weekly “The amount of information in [these] pages is amazing. This book should be on the shelves of dinosaur freaks as well as those who need to know more about the paleobiology of extinct animals. It will be an invaluable library reference.” —American Reference Books Annual
Author: John A. Long
Publisher:
Published: 1991
Total Pages: 86
ISBN-13: 9780730103332
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPublished in 1991, this guide aims to provide information on Australia's mesozoic animals to both amateurs and specialists. Also provides general information on studying fossils, and a brief history of Australian dinosaur discoveries. Copiously illustrated, including pictures of the most important specimens from museums around Australia. Includes references and an index. The author is curator of vertebrate palaeontology, Western Australian Museum.
Author: Thomas H. V. Rich
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Published: 2000
Total Pages: 262
ISBN-13: 9780253337733
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHow dinosaurs lived in Australia over 100 million years ago when it was still joined to Antarctica.
Author: David B. Weishampel
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Published: 2007-12-17
Total Pages: 880
ISBN-13: 0520254082
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis second edition includes coverage of dinosaur systematics, reproduction, life history strategies, biogeography, taphonomy, paleoecology, thermoregulation & extinction.
Author: Matthew P. Martyniuk
Publisher: Pan Aves
Published: 2012
Total Pages: 195
ISBN-13: 0988596504
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA field guide to mesozoic birds and other winged dinosaurs is a comprehensive guide to the diverse species comprising the evolutionary transition from the first dinosaurs with true, feathered wings in the mid-Jurassic period, 160 million years ago, to the late Cretaceous period and the first modern birds [...]. --from publisher.
Author: Patricia Vickers-Rich
Publisher: Raupo
Published: 1993-01-01
Total Pages: 276
ISBN-13: 9780730103158
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis volume traces the history of the vertebrate faunas of Gondwana. The authors begin with the origins of life before the Gondwanan landmass coalesced.
