The Living Animals of the World: Mammals
Author: Charles John Cornish
Publisher:
Published: 1902
Total Pages: 428
ISBN-13:
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Introduced Mammals of the World
Author: John L Long
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Published: 2003-08-14
Total Pages: 612
ISBN-13: 0643099166
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWinner in the Scholarly Reference section of the 2004 Australian Awards for Excellence in Educational Publishing. Introduced Mammals of the World provides a concise and extensive source of information on the range of introductions of mammals conducted by humans, and an indication as to which have resulted in adverse outcomes. It provides a very valuable tool by which scientists can assess future potential introductions (or re-introductions) to avoid costly mistakes. It also provides tangible proof of the need for political decision makers to consider good advice and make wise and cautious decisions. Introduced Mammals of the World also provides a comprehensive reference to students of ecological systems management and biological conservation. This book is a companion volume to Introduced Birds of the World, by the same author, published in 1981, and which remains the premier text of its kind in the world more than twenty years after it was published. Introduced Mammals of the World provides the most comprehensive account of the movement of mammals around the world providing details on the date(s) of introduction, the person/agency responsible, the source populations, the location(s) of release, the fate of the introductions, and the impact if known, for over 300 species of mammal.
Longevity of Mammals in Captivity
Author: Richard Weigl
Publisher:
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 220
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis publication contains many data of historical and present longevities of captive mammals, some of the data was never published before as well as many of extinct or very rare species and subspecies. 3398 taxa of 25 mammalian (all orders except Shrew-opossums, Order Paucituberculata) have been exhibited in zoos and other institutions. The records provide dates of arrival, birth, movement out of the collection or death dates, showing day, month and year.
Walker's Marine Mammals of the World
Author: Ronald M. Nowak
Publisher: JHU Press
Published: 2003-05-28
Total Pages: 836
ISBN-13: 9780801873430
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMarine mammals are among the most fascinating and most watched of Earth's many animal species, particularly for their many adaptations for life in and around the water and their unique methods of communication. This comprehensive guide to the order is for experts and enthusiasts alike.
Walker's Marsupials of the World
Author: Ronald M. Nowak
Publisher: JHU Press
Published: 2005-09-12
Total Pages: 244
ISBN-13: 9780801882111
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthoritative and engaging, this volume from the Walker's Mammals series focuses on marsupials, pouched animals whose unusual method of reproduction—between egg laying and placental birth—places them in a unique category among mammals. A comprehensive guide to the biology and distribution of marsupials, this book includes common and scientific names, size and physical traits, habitat and ecology, behavior and social interactions, reproduction, life span, and conservation. The text is coupled with illustrations from the collections of leading photographers and the world's greatest museums. An introduction by marsupial expert Christopher R. Dickman describes the evolution and current status of marsupials and reveals why they add so much intrigue to the natural world.
Special Wonders of the Wild Kingdom
Author: Buddy Davis
Publisher: Master Books
Published: 1999-02
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780890512548
DOWNLOAD EBOOKChildren and adults both will delight in this illustrated guide to animals of the wild. Filled with spectacular photographs, and "creature classifications" -- great for any home or school library. Book jacket.
Animals Called Mammals
Author: Bobbie Kalman
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 36
ISBN-13: 9780778721574
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPresents a children's study of mammals such as horses, lions, gorillas, whales, and others, and discusses they habitats, what they look like and how they move, how whales breathe, how they care for their young, and how they protect themselves.
I, Mammal
Author: Liam Drew
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Published: 2017-11-02
Total Pages: 353
ISBN-13: 1472922921
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHumans are mammals. Most of us appreciate that at some level. But what does it mean for us to have more in common with a horse and an elephant than we do with a parrot, snake or frog? After a misdirected football left new father Liam Drew clutching a uniquely mammalian part of his anatomy, he decided to find out more. Considering himself as a mammal first and a human second, Liam delves into ancient biological history to understand what it means to be mammalian. In his humorous and engaging style, Liam explores the different characteristics that distinguish mammals from other types of animals. He charts the evolution of milk, warm blood and burgeoning brains, and examines the emergence of sophisticated teeth, exquisite ears, and elaborate reproductive biology, plus a host of other mammalian innovations. Entwined are tales of zoological peculiarities and reflections on how being a mammal has shaped the author's life. I, Mammal is a history of mammals and their ancestors and of how science came to grasp mammalian evolution. And in celebrating our mammalian-ness, Liam Drew binds us a little more tightly to the five and a half thousand other species of mammal on this planet and reveals the deep roots of many traits humans hold dear.
The Mammals of Texas
Author: David J. Schmidly
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Published: 2016-08-09
Total Pages: 737
ISBN-13: 1477308865
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom reviews of previous editions: “This is the standard reference about Texas mammals.” —Wildlife Activist “A must for anyone seriously interested in the wildlife of Texas.” —Texas Outdoor Writers Association News “[This book] easily fills the role of both a field guide and a desk reference, and is written in a style that appeals to the professional biologist and amateur naturalist alike. . . . [It] should prove useful to anyone with an interest in the mammal fauna of Texas or the southern Great Plains.” —Prairie Naturalist The Mammals of Texas has been the standard reference since the first edition was coauthored by William B. Davis and Walter P. Taylor in 1947. Revised several times over the succeeding decades, it remains the most authoritative source of information on the mammalian wildlife of Texas, with physical descriptions and life histories for 202 species, abundant photographs and drawings, and distribution maps. In this new edition, David J. Schmidly is joined by one of the most active researchers on Texas mammals, Robert D. Bradley, to provide a thorough update of the taxonomy, distribution, and natural history of all species of wild mammals that inhabit Texas today. Using the most recent advances in molecular biology and in wildlife ecology and management, the authors include the most current information about the scientific nomenclature, taxonomy, and identification of species, while also covering significant advances in natural history and conservation.
Mammals
Author: Katharine Hall
Publisher:
Published: 2016
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 9781628557718
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"All mammals share certain characteristics that set them apart from animal classes. But some mammals live on land and other mammals spend their lives in water--each is adapted to its environment. Land mammals breathe oxygen through nostrils but some marine mammals breathe through blowholes. Compare and contrast mammals that live on land to those that live in the water."--
