Zoology: mammals (mammalogy) Books
Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp German Shorthaired Pointer as Pet
£15.75
Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp The Complete Nubian Goat Handbook
£14.90
Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp Northern Flying Squirrels Handbook
£13.38
Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp The Complete Kudu Bull Handbook
£13.66
Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp The Complete Polar Bear Handbook
£14.52
Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp The BlackSpotted Cuscus Handbook
£13.01
Independently Published American Bulldog Handbook
£16.77
Independently Published Rock Hyrax Handbook
£15.77
Independently Published The Beef Cattle Keepers Handbook for Beginners
£15.83
Independently Published The Bison Handbook for Beginners
£15.83
Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp A Beginners Guide to African Dwarf Goats
£10.90
Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp Miniature Horse as Pet
£10.58
Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp The Rodents Bible Care and Ownership
£14.06
Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp Comprehensive Guide to Mouse Care
£13.62
Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp Caring for Squirrels Pet Owners Handbook
£11.78
Independently Published Squirrel Monkeys
£11.78
Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp Ferrets As Pets
£14.12
Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp PotBellied as Pet
£10.58
Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc Anatomy of Dolphins
Book SynopsisTrade Review"In this exquisite, data-rich volume, the lack of evolu\tionary context is the outstanding omission. The summaries of osteological-soft tissue correlates make this book a prime source of information for paleocetologists." --Ameghiniana "...an excellent guide to dolphin anatomy, with a foray into general physiology and function…an outstanding resource for anyone interested in cetacean biology."--Journal of the American Veterinary Medical AssociationTable of Contents1. Natural history and relationships of dolphins: short history of dolphin anatomical research 2. General appearance and hydrodynamics (including skin anatomy) 3. Locomotion (including osteology and myology) 4. Diving (breathing, respiration and circulatory system) 5. Head and senses (including nervous system, and communication mechanisms) 6. Inner body control 7. Feeding and digestive system 8. Genital systems, reproduction and development 9. Urinary system and water balance 10. Neurobiology and evolution of dolphins
£71.09
Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc Chemoarchitectonic Atlas of the Rat Brain
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Methods2. Histology3. Preparation of Images and Drawings4. Coronal, Sagittal, Horizontal Planes5. Nomenclature and Abbreviations6. The Basis of Delineation of Structures7. Index of Structures8. Index of Abbreviations9. Figures
£139.50
State University of New York Press Przewalskis Horse The History and Biology of an
Book SynopsisPrzewalski''s horse, the only true horse never to have been domesticated, is believed to be extinct in the wild. Experts from around the world come together in this book and offer a complete synthesis of knowledge about the species to date. Topics included are taxonomy, morphology, former geographic distribution, history in captivity, the studbook, genetics, population biology, nutrition, veterinary care, reproduction, and behavior. Implications for management are also included and are especially relevant in light of recent plans to attempt the reintroduction of Przewalski''s horses into the wild. This book provides a valuable reference to those charged with managing this endangered species in captivity and implementing its reintroduction.
£41.72
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Mammals of Africa Volume I
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£166.25
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Bats of Britain Europe and Northwest Africa
Book SynopsisThis comprehensive handbook presents for the first time all 51 bat species that occur across Europe and Northwest Africa.Trade Review'There's no denying that this is an outstanding, if not indispensable, book. It's a pleasure to browse and will be my standard reference for years to come.' BBC Wildlife (January 2010) 'This exemplary handbook opens up the night-time world and places bats in their ecological context - buy it and find yourself hooked immediately.' Bird Watching (January 2010) 'Would make a superb addition to the library of any amateur bat enthusiast' Birding World
£58.50
Whittles Publishing Behaviour and Management of European Ungulates
Book SynopsisUngulates are an extraordinarily important group of animals worldwide, at many levels - in their remarkable biodiversity; in many cases, as keystone species with a disproportionate effect on the functioning of the wider ecological systems of which they form a part or as dominant species acting as ecological engineers; and as a prey base for endangered or expanding populations of large carnivores. They are also important culturally and economically, as a major source of protein in subsistence cultures and because of their wide exploitation in recreational hunting, which is still a major form of land-use in many countries. A number of aspects of the balance of cost and benefit of ungulates and their management in Europe are considered. Through a synthesis of the underlying biology and a comparison of the management techniques adopted in different countries, management approaches which seem effective within their respective circumstances are explored. Each chapter is written by experts in their own particular field, ensuring that they are aware of the most up-to-date literature on that topic and can also offer an experienced and informed review based on their own research experience.Trade Review'The now renowned editorial partnership of Professor Rory Putman and Professor Marco Apollonio have come together again to compile a compendium of topical research on traditional and novel aspects and interpretations of how we seek to understand and manage ungulate populations across a developing human society. The two previous volumes have been awarded prizes in the wildlife conservation sector, by CIC, and this volume will surely be rewarded with the same accolade. The joy of these papers is not just the main topic of each but the references to tremendous research work previously undertaken which is now an essential part of the sound scientific library of knowledge...a delight to read and the mass of information from across Europe's ungulate research sector fascinating and informative. There is much in these articles for everyone'. British Deer Society JournalTable of ContentsChapter 1 Behaviour and management of European ungulates Rory Putman and Marco Apollonio; Chapter 2 Valuing ungulates in Europe Sandor Csanyi, Juan Carranza, Bostjan Pokorny, Rory Putman and Mark Ryan; Chapter 3 Reintroductions as a management tool for European ungulates Massimo Scandura, Marco Apollonio and Nikica prem; Chapter 4 Introducing aliens: problems associated with invasive exotics Francesco Ferretti and Sandro Lovari; Chapter 5 Competition between domestic and wild ungulates Roberta Chirichella, Marco Apollonio and Rory Putman; Chapter 6 Effects of selective harvesting on ungulate populations Atle Mysterud; Chapter 7 The management of urban populations of ungulates Rory Putman, Jochen Langbein, Peter Watson, Peter Green and Sean Cahill; Chapter 8 The management of ungulates in protected areas Stefano Grignolio, Marco Heurich, Nikica prem and Marco Apollonio; Chapter 9 Challenges in the management of cross-border populations of ungulates Carlos Fonseca, Rita Torres, Joao P.V. Santos, Jose Vingada and Marco Apollonio; Chapter 10 Novel management methods: immunocontraception and other fertility control tools Giovanna Massei, Dave Cowan and Douglas Eckery; Chapter 11 Welfare issues in the management of wild ungulates Frauke Ohl and Rory Putman; Chapter 12 Management of ungulates in the 21st century: how far have we come? Naomi Sykes and Rory Putman
£40.50
Springer International Publishing AG History of Terrestrial Mammals in South America: How South American Mammalian Fauna Changed from the Mesozoic to Recent Times
Book SynopsisThis book takes a non-technical approach in covering the evolution of South American mammalian fauna throughout geological history, and discusses how South America has changed due to mammalian invasions. Unlike other works on the subject, this book attempts to answer several crucial questions that often go unmentioned together in one cohesive monograph. What was the fauna like before the American interchange? What were the origins of the now-extinct groups when northern species arrived and out-competed them? How did the modern mammalian fauna come into being with such disparate animal groups? This information is given from a historical perspective throughout the book's 15 chapters, and is presented in an easily graspable fashion by mostly avoiding technical language. The book is written for academics, scientists and scholars engaged in paleontology, zoology and evolutionary biology, but may also appeal to a larger audience of general readers interested in mammalian evolution. The book begins with an introduction, describing the tools necessary to interpret the evolutionary history of South American mammals in geological terms and some of the early people who helped found South American mammalian paleontology. Chapter 2 describes the Mesozoic first mammals of Gondwana and what we are learning about them, dominant before the K/T extinction event. Then chapters 3 through 8 cover the Cenozoic, or "Age of Mammals", highlighting the major mammalian groups of South America that replaced the earlier mammals of Gondwana. These groups include the marsupials, native ungulates, the xenarthrans (armadillos, anteaters, sloths), the caviomorphs (rodents), and the platyrrhine monkeys. Chapters 9 and 10 address the Antarctic La Meseta fossils and the Colombian La Venta fossil faunal assemblages. Chapter 11 discusses the neotropical mammals that invaded the Caribbean Islands, and illustrates the influence South America has had on adjacent faunas. Chapter 12 describes the origin of the Amazon River and the role it has played in the evolution of the mammals and other flora and fauna. Chapter 13 tells the story of the Great American Biotic Interchange (GABI), and chapter 14 follows this up with a discussion of the Pleistocene mammal communities and their eventual extinction. Chapter 15 concludes the text by discussing the modern mammals of South America, and how despite the extensive Pleistocene extinctions there is still a lot of mammalian diversity in South America. Table of ContentsChapter1: Introduction.- Chapter2: Ancient mammals of Gondwanan South America.- Chapter3: Early Cenozoic mammals in South America.- Chapter4: Marsupials and other metatheres of South America.- Chapter5: The native ungulates of South America.- Chapter6: The xenarthrans-armadillos, glyptodonts, anteaters, sloths.- Chapter7: The Caviomorphs – First South American Rodents.- Chapter8: The Platyrrhine Monkeys.- Chapter9: An Antarctic Eocene Mammalian Community.- Chapter10: La Venta: A Miocene Colombian Mammalian Community.- Chapter11: The Genesis of the Modern Amazon River Basin and its Role in Mammalian Evolution.- Chapter12: Mammalian Invasion of the Caribbean Islands.- Chapter13: The Great American Biotic Interchange.- Chapter14: Pleistocene Mammal Communities and their Extinction.- Chapter15: The Modern Mammals of South America
£107.99
Austrian Academy of Sciences Press Haflinger Im Spiegel Der Wissenschaft
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£83.30
Hirzel S. Verlag Fritz Der Gorilla
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£19.80
The University of Chicago Press Cheetahs of the Serengeti Plains Group Living in
Book SynopsisThis text provides a comprehensive account of carnivore social behaviour. Synthesizing more than a decade of research in the wild, it offers a detailed account of the behaviour and ecology of cheetahs.
£40.85
The University of Chicago Press Antipredator Defenses in Birds and Mammals
Book SynopsisAntipredator Defenses in Birds and Mammals will be of interest to both specialists and general readers interested in ecological issues.
£47.50
The University of Chicago Press Neotropical Rainforest Mammals
Book SynopsisA field guide to the marvellously diverse creatures of the rainforest, this book includes information on 226 species. It identifies characteristics, similar species, vocalization, behaviour and natural history, geographic range, conservation status, local names and literature references.
£40.85
The University of Chicago Press Mammals of South America Marsupials Xenarthrans
Book SynopsisThe terrain between Panama and Tierra del Fuego contains some of the richest mammalian fauna. Containing identification keys and brief descriptions of each order, family, and genus, this title covers marsupials, shrews, armadillos, sloths, anteaters, and bats.
£90.25
The University of Chicago Press East African Mammals An Atlas of Evolution in
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£66.50
The University of Chicago Press A Manual of the Mammalia
Book SynopsisA handbook of mammals that gathers the most up-to-date knowledge of how they are classified and related.Trade Review"An outstanding contribution to our efforts to teach students and professionals the wealth of recent literature that is recasting our understanding of the world's mammals. I applaud Kelt and Patton for keeping Lawlor's name associated with this massive revision. It isn't so much 'Lawlor's . . .' anymore, but it is very generous of these authors to recognize his initial efforts and contributions in teaching a next generation of mammalogists. The glossary and illustrations are excellent and most helpful. This book will be the standard for years to come."--Robert M. Timm, Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, University of Kansas, and past president, American Society of Mammalogists "Kelt and Patton have greatly expanded Lawlor's work with new taxonomic and systematic organization, many more and better illustrations, and a more extensive bibliography. This new rendition is much improved. There is hardly a better manual for comparing old and new taxonomic and phylogenetic constructs for the Class Mammalia. Relations of groups of mammals, and Mammaliaformes, are clearly presented. Characteristics of each order and family are clearly and succinctly listed. Drawings and photos are first rate and clearly illustrate the desired points for each character/group. This book will have a place on the bookshelf of every mammalogist worldwide."--Michael A. Mares, director, curator, and professor emeritus, Sam Noble Museum, University of Oklahoma, and past president, American Society of MammalogistsTable of ContentsIntroductionOrganization of This Manual AcknowledgmentsBasics of Mammalian AnatomyCranial and Postcranial AnatomyThe Mammalian Skull Postcranial SkeletonThe IntegumentMammalian Hair Foot Posture and Foot PadsTeethDental Formulae Tooth Morphology Types of Molar Occlusal Patterns Specialized Molar Cusps Crown Height and Root Development Incisor Procumbency Classification of Living MammalsClass MammaliaSubclass PrototheriaOrder MonotremataSubclass TheriaInfraclass Metatheria (= Marsupialia)Order Didelphimorphia Order Paucituberculata Order Microbiotheria Order Notoryctemorphia Order Dasyuromorphia Order Peramelemorphia (= Peramelina) Order DiprotodontiaSuborder Vombatiformes Suborder Phalangeriformes Suborder MacropodiformesInfraclass Eutheria or PlacentaliaClade Atlantogenata Clade XenarthraOrder Cingulata Order PilosaSuborder Folivora Suborder VermilinguaClade AfrotheriaClade AfroinsectiphiliaOrder TubulidentataClade AfroinsectivoraOrder Macroscelidea Order TenrecoideaSuborder Chrysochloridea Suborder TenrecomorphaClade Paenungulata (= Subungulata)Order HyracoideaClade TethytheriaOrder Proboscidea Order SireniaClade BoreoeutheriaClade EuarchontogliresClade GliresOrder Lagomorpha Order RodentiaSuborder Sciuromorpha Suborder Castorimorpha Suborder Myomorpha (= Myodonta) Suborder Anomaluromorpha Suborder Hystricomorpha (= Ctenohystrica) Infraorder Ctenodactylomorphi Infraorder HystricognathiClade EuarchontaOrder PrimatesSuborder Strepsirrhini Infraorder Lemuriformes Infraorder Chiromyiformes Infraorder Lorisiformes Suborder Haplorrhini Infraorder Tarsiiformes Infraorder Simiiformes (= Anthropoidea)Clade SundatheriaOrder Dermoptera Order ScandentiaClade LaurasiatheriaClade Lipotyphla (= Eulipotyphla)Order Erinaceomorpha Order SoricomorphaClade ScrotiferaOrder ChiropteraClade Yinpterochiroptera (= Pteropodiformes) Clade Yangochiroptera (= Vespertilioniformes)Clade Ferae Order Pholidota Order CarnivoraSuborder Feliformia Suborder CaniformiaClade EuungulataOrder PerissodactylaSuperorder CetartiodactylaOrder ArtiodactylaSuborder Suina Suborder Whippomorpha Infraorder AncodontaSuborder Tylopoda Suborder Ruminantia Infraorder Tragulina Infraorder PecoraClade Cetacea (= Cete)Subclade Mysticeti Subclade Odontoceti Glossary Literature Cited Index to Taxonomic Names above the Genus Level
£49.40
The University of Chicago Press Model Behavior
Book SynopsisMice are used as model organisms across a wide range of fields in science todaybut it is far from obvious how studying a mouse in a maze can help us understand human problems like alcoholism or anxiety. How do scientists convince funders, fellow scientists, the general public, and even themselves that animal experiments are a good way of producing knowledge about the genetics of human behavior? In Model Behavior, Nicole C. Nelson takes us inside an animal behavior genetics laboratory to examine how scientists create and manage the foundational knowledge of their field. Behavior genetics is a particularly challenging field for making a clear-cut case that mouse experiments work, because researchers believe that both the phenomena they are studying and the animal models they are using are complex. These assumptions of complexity change the nature of what laboratory work produces. Whereas historical and ethnographic studies traditionally portray the laboratory as a place where scientists control, simplify, and stabilize nature in the service of producing durable facts, the laboratory that emerges from Nelson's extensive interviews and fieldwork is a place where stable findings are always just out of reach. The ongoing work of managing precarious experimental systems means that researchers learn as muchif not moreabout the impact of the environment on behavior as they do about genetics. Model Behavior offers a compelling portrait of life in a twenty-first-century laboratory, where partial, provisional answers to complex scientific questions are increasingly the norm.
£76.00
The University of Chicago Press Model Behavior
Book SynopsisMice are used as model organisms across a wide range of fields in science todaybut it is far from obvious how studying a mouse in a maze can help us understand human problems like alcoholism or anxiety. How do scientists convince funders, fellow scientists, the general public, and even themselves that animal experiments are a good way of producing knowledge about the genetics of human behavior? In Model Behavior, Nicole C. Nelson takes us inside an animal behavior genetics laboratory to examine how scientists create and manage the foundational knowledge of their field. Behavior genetics is a particularly challenging field for making a clear-cut case that mouse experiments work, because researchers believe that both the phenomena they are studying and the animal models they are using are complex. These assumptions of complexity change the nature of what laboratory work produces. Whereas historical and ethnographic studies traditionally portray the laboratory as a place where scientists control, simplify, and stabilize nature in the service of producing durable facts, the laboratory that emerges from Nelson's extensive interviews and fieldwork is a place where stable findings are always just out of reach. The ongoing work of managing precarious experimental systems means that researchers learn as muchif not moreabout the impact of the environment on behavior as they do about genetics. Model Behavior offers a compelling portrait of life in a twenty-first-century laboratory, where partial, provisional answers to complex scientific questions are increasingly the norm.
£26.00
The University of Chicago Press Extreme Measures The Ecological Energetics of
Book SynopsisProvides a comprehensive account of the energetics of birds and mammals. This title also provides an overview of thermal rates and explains how the basal rate of metabolism drives energy use, especially in extreme environments.Trade Review"This is a fascinating book and one that obviously represents a grand synthesis of a lifetime of data collection by the author. More than ever this type of synthesis is needed if conservation efforts are to move forward." (Terrie M. Williams, University of California, Santa Cruz)"
£38.00
Columbia University Press The Cave Bear Story
Book SynopsisThis portrait of the cave bear conveys facts about this animal, including its structure, habits, and society, the Ice Age environment, sexual and racial variations, and extinction. The text also details the relationship between man and bear, and theories surrounding bear-hunting and bear cults.
£22.50
MH - Indiana University Press Megafauna Giant Beasts of Pleistocene South
Book SynopsisConsiders really big animals and how they livedTrade ReviewOverall, [this] is an enjoyable read that provides a substantial amount of detail on the biology, ecology, and distribution of these fantastic animals. . . . Highly recommended. * Choice *Collectively, this book brings attention to the discovery and natural history of ancient beasts in South America while providing a broader temporal and geographic background that allows readers to understand their evolution and potential immigration to South America. * Quarterly Review of Biology *The conversational tone in this volume makes it a pleasure to read. I recommend this book for anyone interested in paleontology, students new to the subject, graduate students, and researchers who want to become well grounded in late Neogene paleontology of both Americas. * Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology *"This is an excellent volume. Its structure is complex, serving well the multitude of topics the authors managed to treat in a reader-friendly, yet rigorous manner that will satisfy both specialists and general paleontologists and the educated reader. . . This book is likely to facilitate progress in the understanding of fossil mammals from the Americas." * Priscum *Table of ContentsPrologue1. Paleontology and Science: What is Science?2. Distinguished Paleomammalogists3. Geologic and Ecological History of South America During the Cenozoic Era4. North American Late Cenozoic Faunas5. The Great American Biotic Interchange and Pleistocene Habitats in South America6. Bestiary7. Physics of the Giants8. General Paleoecology9. ExtinctionAppendix 1: A Primer on Skeletal AnatomyAppendix 2: Skeletal Anatomy of XenarthransAppendix 3: Equations Used to Estimate Body Masses Based on Dental and Skeletal Measurements and Their Respective Sources.Appendix 4: CalculationsReferencesIndex
£48.60
WW Norton & Co The Beast in the Garden
Book Synopsis"Reads like a crime novel . . . each chapter ends on a cliff-hanging note."—Seattle TimesTrade Review"Written with the dramatic flourish of a thriller, Baron's fascinating book is a cautionary tale of what happens when we destroy animal habitats..."John Stewart, The Ecologist
£12.34
John Wiley & Sons Inc Atlas of Mammalian Chromosomes
Book SynopsisChromosomes can be identified based on the size, shape, and most importantly, by the characteristic banding patterns generated by certain stains. Karyotypes are generated by photographing stained chromosome preparations and then arranging the chromosome pairs by number.Trade Review"...a valuable resource for geneticists, mammalogists, andbiologists interested in comparative genomics, systematics, andchromosome structure." (The Quarterly Review of Biology,March 2007) "...a valuable resource. Its meticulous attention to sourcesfor all information exemplifies its excellent scholarship. Itshould be in all academic libraries." (American Reference BooksAnnual, March 2007)Table of ContentsForeword. Preface. Acknowledgments. MONOTREMATA. Order Monotremata. MARSUPIALIA. Order Didelphimorphia. Order Paucituberculata. Order Microbiotheria. Order Dasyuromorphia. Order Peramelemorphia. Order Notoryctemorphia. Order Diprotodontia. AFROTHERIA. Order Afrosoricida. Order Macroscelidea. Order Sirenia. Order Proboscidea. Order Hyracoidea. Order Tubulidentata. XENARTHRA. Order Xenarthra. EUARCHONTOGLIRES. Order Scandentia. Order Dermoptera. Order Primates. Order Rodentia. Order Lagomorpha. LAURASIATHERIA. Order Eulipotyphla. Order Chiroptera. Order Carnivora. Order Pholidota. Order Cetartiodactyla. Order Perissodactyla.
£422.06
John Wiley & Sons Inc Practical Electrophysiological Methods
Book SynopsisDesigned to enable newcomers to electrophysiology to choose appropriate preparations and techniques for in vitro studies in vertebrate neurobiology. Emphasizes techniques involving the glass micropipette and other recently developed methods, supplementing easy-to-follow instructions with illustrative schemes, examples of original records, photomicrographs, key word listings, comprehensive reference tables and a list of suppliers and key equipment and reagents.Table of ContentsArrangement of Electrophysiological Set-Ups. Preparations for Electrophysiological Experiments in vitro. Electrical and Chemical Stimulation Techniques. Electrodes for Recording. Recording Modes. Dye and Substance Injection. Special Applications. Storage of Data. Appendix.
£214.16
John Wiley & Sons Inc Ecotoxicology of Wild Mammals Ecological
Book SynopsisThis landmark book, which contains contributions from the worlda s foremost mammalian ecotoxicologists, is a truly impressive summary of research undertaken in this field in recent years. It is also the first book to draw such information together in a seamless and unified approach.Trade Review"...these 15 papers consider the differing effects of toxins on various species, the accuracy of predictions...and the significance of toxins relative to other threats." (SciTech Book News, Vol. 25, No. 4, December 2001) "excellent reference book" (The BritishToxicology Society Newsletter, December 2001) "I believe this to be a unique reference work in the field of ecotoxicology which should be invaluable to researchers in the field." (Ecotoxicology, Vol.11, No. 75, 2002) "...a superb summary of over 30 years of toxicity studies available on wild mammals...unparalleled in its breadth and depth and should become a desktop reference for anybody in academics or industry who is involved with mammalian ecotoxicology." (Journal of Mammalogoy, Vol. 83, No. 4, November 2002)Table of ContentsList of Contributors. Series Foreword. Editors' Preface. Abbreviations. Environmental Contaminants (D. Hoffman, et al.). Mammal Classification and Characteristics (G. Amori & R. Nowak). Marsupialia and Monotremata (R. Bolton-Grob, et al.). Insectivora (W.-C. Ma & S. Talmage). Chiroptera (D. Clark & R. Shore). Rodentia and Lagomorpha (S. Sheffield, et al.). Carnivora (C. Mason & C. Wren). Pinnipedia (P. Ross & G.Troisi). Cetacea and Sirenia (T. O'Shea & A. Aguilar). Perissodactyla and Artiodactyla (A. Fr?slie, et al.). Biomarkers for Contaminant Exposure and Effects in Mammals (D. Peakall & K. McBee). Extrapolation of Laboratory Tests to Field Populations (D. Forsyth). Assessing Hazard and Risk of Chemical Exposures to Wild Mammals: Food-chain Analysis and its Role in Ecological Risk Assessment (G. Linder & G. Joermann). Putting the Impacts of Environmental Contamination into Perspective (A. Fairbrother). Summation (R. Ringer). Index.
£331.16
University of California Press Beasts of Eden
Book SynopsisPresents an account of fossil discoveries and an overview of what those discoveries have revealed about early mammals and their evolution. This book features towering mammoths, tiny horses, giant-clawed ground sloths, whales with legs, uintatheres, zhelestids, and other exotic extinct creatures.Trade Review“A thoroughly researched, richly detailed and lively book on the ‘bone hunters,’ who traversed the badlands of the world searching for the fossils of mammals and on the vituperative intellectual battles that some of these paleontologists waged with one another. And as these stories unfold, one becomes familiar with the primary ideas and events in the rise of modern evolutionary thinking.” * New York Times Book Review *“[Wallace’s] fine study deftly weaves together history and science to reveal the origins of our current scientific understanding. . . . Wallace meticulously traces the story of humankind’s attempts to interpret the evidence of fossils. . . . It’s a complex story but he succeeds in bringing alive a bizarre pantheon of prehistoric mammals.” * Guardian *“[Zallinger’s] mural serves perfectly as the organizing motif for David Rains Wallace's fascinating new book . . . which tells the story of mammal evolution and discovery. . . . Wallace traces the study of mammals from the earliest finds to the latest research, making his story come to life with details of discoveries as recent as 2003. . . . Well-written and engaging.” * Seattle Times *“Wallace has talked to most of the experts in the field and brings everything alive and bang up to date by quoting their ideas and arguments. Cleverly, he uses illustrations from Rudolph Zallinger's famous Peabody Museum murals of ‘The Age of Reptiles’ and ‘The Age of Mammals’ to show how ideas about mammal evolution have changed over recent decades. . . . Wallace does an excellent job of enlivening a complex tale, full of the jaw-breaking names of our extinct mammal relatives.” * New Scientist *“As we understand it, evolution is a magnificent -- but unfinished -- symphony. Let . . . Wallace conduct it for you.” * Los Angeles Times Book Review *“If a picture is worth a thousand words, then this excellent work proves that a mural is worth 300 pages. Wallace uses the often overlooked [The] Age of Mammals mural at Yale's Peabody Museum as the theme around which he builds the story of the evolution of scientific thought on mammalian evolution. . . . Paleontology buffs will not be the only ones entranced. . . . [A] charming story, skillfully told.” * Publishers Weekly *"Wallace brings together the best theories here to tell the story of mammalian discovery and evolution. Vivid reports of fossil finds bring some long-gone creatures back to life and aid the author in explaining how the evolutionary process has shaped the mammalian class." * Science News *“[An] engaging, award-winning exploration of the evolution of mammals.” * Toronto Globe & Mail *“Brings the story of ancient mammals to a general audience, drawing from history, science, evolutionary theory and art history to present a lively account of fossil discoveries.” * Dallas Morning News *“Wallace argues that it is mammals—not the flashier dinosaurs—that have led the way to a greater understanding of evolution in general. . . . A nice stroll through the amazing array of unusual species that have populated Earth and reminds us that natural selection runs a close race with chance.” * Library Journal *“Opens a wondrous window on paleontology’s investigations of the origins of mammals.” * Booklist *“Intrigued by the Yale Peabody Museum’s giant Age of Mammals mural since the age of 10, naturalist and author David Rains Wallace has brought the mural to life in a new book about the history of mammal evolution. . . . As interesting as the paleontological descriptions is Wallace’s discussion of the people involved in mammalian studies over the years, intertwining the science with personal and professional disagreements among major players in the field. Not a light book, it is interesting in its outlook: using art to describe a scientific endeavor.” * Geotimes *"This compelling book examines the lives of the scientists whose indefatigable labor in the field and the laboratory gave rise to modern theories of evolution. . . . This is an eloquently written and thought-provoking book that only adds to the author's considerable reputation as a master of the genre." * Bloomsbury Review *“Ties together in an interesting way many of the old chestnuts of vertebrate paleontological lore. . . . Wallace has skillfully woven his tale around the Zallinger art . . . his literary use of the Zallinger frescos succeeds in drawing us into deep time.” * Trends in Ecology & Evolution *“Charming. . . . A fine survey.” * Maui News *Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Acknowledgments Prologue. The Fresco and the Fossil 1. Pachyderms in the Catacombs 2. Dr. Jekyll and the Stonesfield Jaws 3. The Origin of Mammals 4. The Noblest Conquest 5. Terrible Horns and Heavy Feet 6. Mr. Megatherium versus Professor Mylodon 7. Fire Beasts of the Antipodes 8. Titans on Parade 9. Five-toed Horses and Missing Links 10. The Invisible Dawn Man 11. A Bonaparte of Beasts 12. Love and Theory 13. Simpson's Cynodont-to-Smilodon Synthesis 14. Shifting Ground 15. Dissolving Ancestries 16. Exploding Faunas 17. The Revenge of the Shell Hunters 18. Simpson Redivivus 19. Winds Thieves of the Kyzylkum 20. The Serpent's Offering 21. Anthropoid Leapfrog Epilogue. Cenozoic Parks Notes Select Bibliography Index
£22.50
Princeton University Press A Dogs World
Book SynopsisTrade Review"This book is an evolutionary thought experiment—untestable, informative and great fun. . . . A Dog’s World appears to have all four paws on secure scientific ground as Ms. Pierce and Mr. Bekoff start from basic evolutionary and ecological principles to develop powerful predictions and insights into dogs as we know them today."---David P. Barash, Wall Street Journal"This thought-provoking book examines what the world would look like if all of us annoying, treat-wielding, doggie-day-care arranging grown-ups suddenly disappeared and dogs could run free. We might like to believe our dogs would be lost without us, but the reality might surprise you."---Zibby Owens, Washington Post"I love creative approaches to science writing and this book – an imagining of what would happen to dogs if humans disappeared – delivers it all: fresh perspectives, top-drawer science and an original thought-provoking hook."---Jules Howard, Big Issue
£17.09
Cornell University Press The North American Porcupine
Book Synopsis"Long and sympathetic watching, radio tracking, chemical analysis are all part of this naturalist's ingenious and peaceable arsenal of inquiry into the lives of porcupines."—Scientific AmericanTrade ReviewEngaging and interesting. The reader will learn much about this fascinating mammal that is frequent in our woods but often unseen by the untrained observer. * Wildlife Activist *
£33.15
Johns Hopkins University Press The Rise of Placental Mammals Origins and
Book SynopsisWible, Carnegie Museum of Natural History; Andre Wyss, University of California, Santa Barbara.Trade ReviewPlacental Mammals achieves a balance between molecular work, on the one hand, and anatomical and paleontological work, on the other. Influential figures of twentieth-century studies of placental mammalian phylogenetics are fulsomely acknowledged, particularly W. K. Gregory and G. G. Simpson... A complete treatment of uniformly high quality has emerged... A tribute to the vision and dynamism of the editors, and a vindication of their choice of contributors... This timely volume somehow represents that biological cliche: a new synthesis. Trends in Ecology and Evolution The volume should be welcome bedside reading for all mammal systematicists and anyone interested in the evolution of mammals. Science 2005 An excellent summary of current thinking about the higher levels of mammalian evolution. Choice 2006 Not only an up-to-date textbook, but a detailed source of reference for all readers interested in mammals and their evolution. -- Giessen P. Langer Mammalian Biology 2005 I give this book a glowing review and a high recommendation. -- James W. Waddick Science Books and Films 2005 I recommend the book to all those interested in the evolutionary history of placentals. -- Lucja Fostowicz-Frelik Acta Palaeontologica Polonica 2006 An excellent reference on the current state of knowledge and issues surrounding the origin, diversification, and phylogenetic position of placental mammalian clades. -- Christopher C. Gilbert Evolutionary Anthropology 2007Table of ContentsList of ContributorsAcknowledgementsChapter 1. Womb With a View: The Rise f PlacentalsChapter 2. Looking Back at the Record: George Gaylord Simpson and PaleomammalogyChapter 3. Anatomical Evidence for Superordinal/Ordinal Eutherian Taxa in the Cretaceous Chapter 4. Molecular Evidence for Major Placental CladesChapter 5. Insectivoran-Grade PlacentalsChapter 6. Macroscelidea and TubulidentataChapter 7. Paenungulata (Sirenia, Proboscidea, Hyracoidea, and Relatives)Chapter 8. Xenarthra and Pholidota Chapter 9. Euarchonta (Dermoptera, Scandentia, Primates)Chapter 10. Glires (Lagomorpha, Rodentia)Chapter 11. ChiropteraChapter 12. CarnivoraChapter 13. PerissodactylaChapter 14. ArtiodactylaChapter 15. CetaceaIndex
£83.70
Stanford University Press Marmots
Book SynopsisIn this volume, based on over 20 years of study around the world, the author aims to summarize and synthesize virtually everything that is known of the social behaviour and ecology of marmots.Table of ContentsForeword; Preface; Part I. Basic Biology: 1. Taxonomy, physical characteristics, habitats, and distribution; 2. Seasonal patterns and hibernation; 3. Daily activity cycles; 4. Maintenance: foraging, predation, and burrows; Part II. Social Behaviour: 5. Social structure; 6. Descriptive anatomy of social behaviour; 7. Behavioural ontogeny and individual differences; 8. Male/male competition; 9. Female/female competition; 10. Kin selection; Part III. Population Biology: 11. Mortality and survivorship; 12. Reproductive effort; 13. Dispersal; Part IV. Basic Patterns and Correlations: 14. The sociobiology of marmots: towards a general theory; Index.
£71.10
Facts On File The Encyclopedia of Mammals Facts on File Natural
Book SynopsisIn three illustrated volumes, this set reflects the thinking on mammalian evolution. It addresses the role and development of mammalian evolution in the 21st century. It contains information on various threats to endangered species during the 21st century; two essays covering developments in mammalian conservation; and more.Trade ReviewAfter a major revision of both text and graphics, this encyclopedia..., filled with beautiful photographs, drawings, diagrams, and distribution maps, is a delight to use...[good] graphics, an up-to-date bibliography, and an easy to use format...For all life science collections; secondary school through university. - Choice ""This comprehensive encyclopedia...should reach a broad audience...color photographs, maps, and sketches make the set visually appealing. At the same time, each entry is authoritative and informative enough to be useful to students...an excellent resource. Recommended for all libraries needing a comprehensive, up-do-date animal reference..."" - Library Journal ""...presents the latest facts about some 4,600 mammalian species in clearly written, signed entries... The many photographs and illustrations are both beautiful and informative."" - School Library Journal
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