Life in the Cold
Life in the Cold

Author: Gerhard Heldmaier

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2000-08-07

Total Pages: 568

ISBN-13: 9783540674108

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This book gives an up-to-date account of the current knowledge of cold adaptation in animals, including phenomena like hibernation, daily torpor, thermoregulation and thermogenesis, metabolic regulation, freeze tolerance, anaerobiosis, metabolic depression and related processes. For the next four years - until the 12th International Hibernation Symposium - it will serve as a state-of-the-art reference source for every scientist and graduate student working in these areas of physiology and zoology.

Mammals of Colorado, Second Edition
Mammals of Colorado, Second Edition

Author: David M. Armstrong

Publisher: University Press of Colorado

Published: 2011-05-18

Total Pages: 637

ISBN-13: 145710976X

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Co-published with the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Thoroughly revised and updated, Mammals of Colorado, Second Edition is a comprehensive reference on the nine orders and 128 species of Colorado's recent native fauna, detailing each species' description, habitat, distribution, population ecology, diet and foraging, predators and parasites, behavior, reproduction and development, and population status. An introductory chapter on Colorado's environments, a discussion of the development of the fauna over geologic time, and a brief history of human knowledge of Coloradan mammals provide ecological and evolutionary context. The most recent records of the state's diverse species, rich illustrations (including detailed maps, skull drawings, and photographs), and an extensive bibliography make this book a must-have reference. Amateur and professional naturalists, students, vertebrate biologists, and ecologists as well as those involved in conservation and wildlife management in Colorado will find value in this comprehensive volume.

North American Rodents
North American Rodents

Author: David J. Hafner

Publisher: IUCN

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 9782831704630

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The first comprehensive treatment of North American rodents of conservation concern. This action plan summarizes the rodent fauna of North America and provides available information on every rodent taxon that has been considered to be of conservation concern by state, provincial and private conservation agencies and regional experts. It is hoped that the survey provided in this action plan will serve as a common ground for all these parties in drawing up conservation strategies for rodents.

Prevention and Control of Wildlife Damage
Prevention and Control of Wildlife Damage

Author: Scott E. Hygnstrom

Publisher: DIANE Publishing Inc.

Published: 2010-11

Total Pages: 503

ISBN-13: 1437936881

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A comprehensive reference on vertebrate species that can cause economic damage or become nuisance pests. Reviews all vertebrate species that come into conflict with human interests in North America. Includes agricultural, commercial, industrial, and residential pest problems and recommends solutions; emphasizes prevention; outlines and explains all currently registered and recommended control methods and materials. Contains dozens of chapters written by various authors. Figures.

The Mammals of Minnesota
The Mammals of Minnesota

Author: Evan B. Hazard

Publisher: U of Minnesota Press

Published:

Total Pages: 298

ISBN-13: 9781452901244

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A handbook of classification, identification, distribution, and ecology of 81 species of mammals now or once found wild in Minnesota. Minnesota has been the home of 81 species of mammals. This book is a comprehensive identification guide, also providing information on classification, distribution and ecology of these species. Each mammal is described in terms of size, color of fur, social and reproductive behavior, and interaction with people.