Zoology: mammals (mammalogy) Books
Peabody Museum of Natural History, Yale University A Thousand and One Fossils: Discoveries in the
Book SynopsisA lavish volume in celebration of the astonishing fossils uncovered in Abu Dhabi’s deserts, a region once lush, green, and teeming with now-extinct animals This lavish volume celebrates the astonishing wealth of fossils uncovered in recent decades in Abu Dhabi’s desert. These prehistoric findings, around seven million years in age, record a period when the region was lush, green, and teeming with diverse mammals, all now extinct. With more than one hundred full-color photographs, including reconstructions of extinct animals, this book is both a visual delight and a unique glimpse into Arabia’s ancient past. All text in the book is presented in both English and Arabic.Distributed for the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History
£40.00
WW Norton & Co Different Gender Through the Eyes of a
Book SynopsisTrade Review"A brilliant and fascinating book that brings a scientific, compassionate and balanced approach to some of the hottest controversies about sex and gender." -- Yuval Noah Harari, New York Times best-selling author of Sapiens"This book is superb! Frans de Waal is not only one of the world’s most respected primatologists—he’s also a ballsy feminist who, in these riveting pages, ventures into territory where most writers in academia and letters fear to tread.… These pages are packed with great stories, fascinating data, and thought-provoking ideas. They are sure to spark the important conversations we all—male and female, queer and straight, trans and nonbinary—need to have to create a more just and equitable human society." -- Sy Montgomery, author of The Soul of an Octopus"Moving with fluidity and grace between animal and human models, Frans de Waal demonstrates how many common social prejudices that we deem ‘natural’ are in fact anything but. His crisp writing, his skillful deployment of anecdote, and his deep knowledge of animal science inform this nuanced and profound consideration not only of difference but also of sameness." -- Andrew Solomon, author of Far from the Tree and The Noonday Demon"It is a brave man these days who ventures into the minefield of gender differences. But Frans de Waal relies on a gift for storytelling, a sincere respect for culture, along with intimate knowledge of longtime bonobo and chimpanzee associates to deftly negotiate this treacherous terrain. Wise and humane." -- Sarah Blaffer Hrdy, author of The Woman that Never Evolved, Mother Nature, and Mothers and Others"The current debate on the subject of gender differences is in need of a calm biological assessment which Frans de Waal’s thoughtful book Different gives us." -- Desmond Morris, author of The Naked Ape: A Zoologist’s Study of the Human Animal"Women versus men. Sex versus gender. Biology versus social inculcation. Few domains more effectively tempt fools to rush in than the topic of sex differences. In this case, however, rather than being a fool, Frans de Waal is our wisest primatologist, turning his attention to this irresistible topic. With great clarity, insight, and wit, he examines human sex differences, never once letting us forget that, at the end of the day, we are just another kind of primate. This is a superb, intensely stimulating read." -- Robert M. Sapolsky, author of Behave"[de Waal] argue[s] with wit and clarity against assumptions about sex and gender that generate inequality.... Engaging, enlightening, and deeply informative." -- Kirkus, starred review"Fascinating.... De Waal shines in his empathetic, Tolstoyan portrait of animal life.... This surprising look at the nature of primates has a lot to say about what it means to be human." -- Publishers Weekly
£10.87
Oxford University Press The Science of Animal Welfare
Book SynopsisWhat is animal welfare? Why has it proved so difficult to find a definition that everyone can agree on? This concise and accessible guide is for anyone who is interested in animals and who has wondered how we can assess their welfare scientifically. It defines animal welfare as ''health and animals having what they want'', a definition that can be easily understood by scientists and non-scientists alike, expresses in simple words what underlies many existing definitions, and shows what evidence we need to collect to improve animal welfare in practice. Above all, it puts the animal''s own point of view at the heart of an assessment of its welfare. But, can we really understand what animals want? A consistent theme running through the book is that not only is it possible to establish what animals want, but that this information is vital in helping us to make sense of the long and often confusing list of welfare measures that are now in use such as ''stress'' and ''feel good hormones'', expressive sounds and gestures, natural behaviour, cognitive bias, and stereotypies. Defining welfare as ''health and what animals want'' allows us to distinguish between measures that are simply what an animal does when it is alert, aroused, or active and those measures that genuinely allow us to distinguish between situations the animals themselves see as positive or negative. Sentience (conscious feelings of pleasure, pain, and suffering) is for many people the essence of what is meant by welfare, but studying consciousness is notoriously difficult, particularly in non-human species. These difficulties are discussed in the context of our current - and as yet incomplete - knowledge of human and animal consciousness. Finally, the book highlights some key ideas in the relationship between animal welfare science and animal ethics and shows how closely the well-being of humans is linked to that of other animals.The Science of Animal Welfare is an ideal companion for undergraduate and graduate students taking courses in animal behaviour and welfare, as well as for professional researchers, practitioners and animal welfare consultants. At the same time, it is easily understandable to non-scientists and anyone without prior knowledge but with an interest in animals and the rapidly evolving science of animal welfare.Trade ReviewThe book will be a helpful tool for students and instructors interested in animal welfare. It is accessible for undergraduate students yet sophisticated enough for advanced scholars. * Nicolas Delon, Metascience *Table of ContentsPreface 1: Animal welfare: the science and its words 2: What is animal welfare? 3: Why do animals want what is not good for them? 4: What animals want 5: Behavioural correlates of welfare 6: Natural behaviour 7: Physiological correlates of welfare 8: Animal welfare with and without consciousness 9: Conclusions: a universally agreed definition of welfare? 10: Consequences
£36.49
Johns Hopkins University Press Lagomorphs
Book SynopsisAimed at naturalists, professional biologists, and students, this book will serve as a valuable reference for those conducting biodiversity surveys and conservation throughout the world.Trade ReviewContains the latest range and taxonomic information as well as a description of key characteristics that can help distinguish species in the field . . . a useful book in my opinion. And a great format, which . . . is a welcome trend.—Jon Hall, Mammal WatchingAndrew Smith and his colleagues have produced an outstanding book that summarises the current knowledge of the world's 92 species of lagomorphs in one reference volume. Drawing on the expertise of 82 specialists on lagomorphs, this is a truly comprehensive reference work that provides detailed, species-specific information as well as a review of the ecological role of lagomorphs.—The BiologistTable of ContentsPrefaceContributors1. Introduction2. Evolution of Lagomorphs3. Systematics of Lagomorphs4. Introduced Lagomorphs5. Diseases of Lagomorphs6. Conservation of LagomorphsSPECIES ACCOUNTSOrder LagomorphaFamily OchotonidaeFamily LeporidaeThe RabbitsSylvilagusLepusReferencesIndex
£76.50
Granta Books Mama's Last Hug: Animal Emotions and What They
Book SynopsisTHE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLLER In this groundbreaking and entertaining book, primatologist Frans de Waal draws on his renowned studies of the social and emotional lives of chimpanzees, bonobos and other primates, and personal encounters with many other species, to illuminate new ideas and findings about animal emotions. Opening with the moving farewell between Mama, a dying chimpanzee matriarch, and her human friend - the video of which has been watched by millions online - Mama's Last Hug illustrates how profoundly we have underestimated animals' emotional experiences. De Waal's radical proposal is that emotions are like organs: humans haven't a single organ that other animals don't have, and the same can be said of our emotions.Trade Review[De Waal] makes an excellent case for the hypothesis that there is no emotion in our human psyche that we don't see in our closest relatives - and, in fact, in intelligent animals of all kinds, especially mammals and large-brained birds ... A convincing book, and De Waal [is] an excellent observer of primate behaviour [and] immensely knowledgeable... a window into chimps' lives, and a looking glass for our own -- Tom Chivers * The Times *Superb... striking... remarkable... illuminating -- Mark Cocker * New Statesman *Frans de Waal has spent most of his working life watching chimpanzees, and his findings have changed our understanding of the animal world -- John Carey * Sunday Times *A captivating and big-hearted book, full of compassion and brimming with insights about the lives of animals, including human ones -- Yuval Noah HarariI doubt that I've ever read a book as good as Mama's Last Hug: Animal and Human Emotions, because it presents in irrefutable scientific detail the very important fact that animals do have these emotions as well as the other mental features we once attributed only to people. Not only is the book exceedingly important, it's also fun to read, a real page-turner. I can't say enough good things about it except that it's utterly splendid -- Elizabeth Marshall ThomasAfter you've read Mama's Last Hug it becomes obvious that animals have emotions. Learn how they resemble us in many ways -- Temple Grandin, author * Animals Make Us Human and Animals in Translation *Fascinating. Frans De Waal makes us think long and hard about the true nature of animal emotions -- Desmond MorrisThis is an important book, wise and accessible -- Robert M. SapolskyIn Mama's Last Hug, Frans de Waal marshals his wealth of knowledge and experience, toggling expertly between rigorous science and captivating anecdote to explain animal behavior-humans included. While doing so, he rebukes the common conceit that we are necessarily better, or smarter, than our closest relatives' -- Jonathan Balcombe, author * What a Fish Knows *Anyone reading this book will be changed forever. De Waal has spent so many decades watching intently and thinking deeply that he sees a planet that is deeper and more beautiful than almost anyone realizes. In these pages, you can acquire and share his beautiful, shockingly insightful view of life on Earth -- Carl Safina, author * Beyond Words: What Animals Think and Feel *De Waal is the ultimate zoological magician. His animals hold up mirrors and make you see yourself. Whether you find that terrifying or exhilarating is up to you. He is prescient, unnerving, politically explosive, and always downright entertaining. He can unmake and remake you, and you should let him -- Charles Foster, author, * Being a Beast *
£10.44
CABI Publishing Behavioural Biology of Dogs
Book SynopsisWritten by experts in different areas, this book presents an up-to-date account of the behavioural biology of dogs. Split in 3 parts, the book addresses the specific aspects of behavioural biology. The first part deals with the evolution and development of the dog, whereas the next part deals with basic aspects of dog behaviour. The final part emphasises on the behavioural problems, their prevention and cure.Table of Contents1: Systematics and evolution of canids, X Wang and R Tedford, both at American Museum of Natural History, New York, USA 2: Domestication of dogs, P Savolainen, Albanova University Centre, Stockholm, Sweden 3: The evolution of dog breeds, C Vila, Uppsala University, Sweden 4: Mechanisms and function in dog behaviour, P Jensen 5: Behaviour genetics of dogs, E Jazin, Uppsala University, Sweden 6: Sensory physiology and dog behaviour, H Bubna-Littitz, Veterinary University of Vienna, Austria 7: Social behaviour of dogs and related canids, D U Feddersen-Petersen, University of Kiel, Germany 8: Learning in dogs, P Reid, ASPCA Animal Behavior Center, New York, USA 9: Behaviour of feral dogs, L Boitani, University of Rome, Italy 10: Behaviour of working dogs, R Beilharz, The University of Melbourne, Australia 11: Testing and prediction of dog behaviour, K Svartberg, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden 12: Social cognition and human-animal interactions in dogs, A Miklosi, Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, Hungary 13: Behavioural disorders of dogs, R Mugford, The Animal Behaviour Centre, Surrey, UK 14: Behaviour and disease in dogs, Å Hedhammar, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden and K Hultin-Jäderlund, Norwegian College of Veterinary Medicine, Oslo, Norway
£38.71
Indiana University Press Mammals of Indiana Revised and Enlarged Edition
Book SynopsisFirst published by Indiana University in 1982, this illustrated book places emphasis on ecology with descriptions of Indiana's habitats, climate, and vegetation and detailed species accounts. It summarizes knowledge about Indiana's mammal species.Trade Review. . . this is one of the better state mammals book[s] around. The authors provide incredibly thorough and detailed descriptions for a book of this scope, and include abundant visual aids and key references. This book is a must have for any public and academic library in Indiana or the surrounding region. Vol. 40 2009 -- Kevin McDonough * American Reference Books Annual *The usefulness of this updated volume extends beyond Indiana, and is a major contribution to North American mammalogy. . . . Highly recommended.July 2009 * Choice *The new edition of this excellent contribution to the literature in mammalogy for Indiana is a bigeographic approach with special focus on ecology.2009 * Mammalia 73 *Table of ContentsPrefacePreface to Second Edition Introduction I. Indiana: The State as an Environment Physiographic Features Vegetation Climate Habitats II. The Mammals of Indiana Pleistocene Mammals Recently Extirpated Species Extirpated but Reintroduced Native Species Extirpated Native Species Species of Questionable Recent Occurrence Species Treated as Extirpated Earlier; Probably Never Occurred in Indiana Species Nearly Extirpated or of Accidental Occurrence in Indiana Species Probably Incorrectly Reported Species Introduced Early, Then Disappeared Endangered and Threatened Species of Indiana Distribution Migration Hibernation Reproduction Population/Community Studies Food Habits Parasites and Other Associates Humans, Agriculture, and Domestic Animals Taxonomy Key to the OrdersSpecies AccountsOrder DIDELPHIMORPHIA — OpossumOrder SORICOMORPHA - Shrews and MolesOrder CHIROPTERA — BatsOrder LAGOMORPHA — RabbitsOrder RODENTIA - RodentsOrder CARNIVORAOrder ARTIODACTYLAReferencesIndex
£46.50
American Traveler Press Easy Field Guide to Common Mammals of Arizona
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£6.22
Cambridge University Press Mating Males
Book SynopsisWritten in a conversational style to appeal to those without specialist knowledge of the field, Mating Males provides an overview of mammalian reproduction from the male perspective. It covers mating behaviour, reproductive anatomy and modes of copulation and includes a chapter devoted to the special case of human sexual behaviour.Trade Review'In this book Professor Glover draws on his detailed comparative studies of reproduction to provide insight into the evolution of the male reproductive tract as well as male mating behaviour. He uses his quirky sense of humour to challenge our thoughts on various aspects of the subject, and stimulates us to reconsider some well-entrenched 'facts'. For students, his writing emphasises the importance of challenging dogma, and exposes the excitement of scientific endeavour. Inevitably, some of the questions he raises remain open-ended, providing the challenge for future investigators to examine them further. His easy style makes the book a pleasure to read, it is a 'page-turner' that gathers one up in the excitement of discovery and the development of ideas about an important subject.' Michael Bryden, University of Sydney'… biologists will learn a lot from [this book] …' The Biologist'… an easy and almost soothing read … interesting and informative. … Glover knows the male mammal's reproductive system like the back of his hand, and Mating Males is a useful introduction to the subject for biologists, students, and even curious general readers.' The Quarterly Review of BiologyTable of ContentsPreface; Acknowledgements; 1. The system; 2. The preamble; 3. The equipment and the product; 4. The scrotum; 5. The delivery; 6. The human male; Appendix; Index.
£65.54
Cambridge University Press The Mammalian Jaw
Book SynopsisUsing simple mechanical models this book examines the essential structural features and evolution of the mammalian jaw. Particular emphasis is placed on a study of the factors that contributed to the evolution of a basic jaw mechanism that is essentially the same, if not identical, in the majority of mammals.Table of ContentsPreface; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1. The jaw viewed as a two-dimensional lever; 2. The jaw viewed as a three-dimensional lever; 3. Vector inclination and joint location; 4. Skull torsion and the postorbital bar; General summary; References; Index.
£999.99
Cambridge University Press Mammoths and the Environment
Book SynopsisThe study of fossilised remains of herbivorous animals, particularly those rare findings with well-preserved gastrointestinal tracts filled with plant remains, is crucial to our understanding of the environment in which they lived. Summarising thirty years of research, Ukraintseva presents evidence on plants once eaten by Siberia''s major herbivorous mammals. The collection of pollen and plant spores from food remains sheds light on the vegetation of these ancient habitats, enabling researchers to reconstruct local floras of the time. This also promotes further insight into the causes of the extinction of various species due to changing environmental conditions and food availability. Providing a history of the research undertaken, the book also includes specific chapters on the Cherski horse and bison, along with the vegetation and climate of Siberia in the late Anthropogene period, making it a lasting reference tool for graduate students and researchers in the field.Trade Review'This book should be studied by every paleobotanist, paleoecologist, paleontologist, and archaeologist interested in arctic environments, climate change, extinctions, and early human adaptations to far northern latitudes. Ukraintseva's volume brings much of the paleoecological information available only in the Russian language to the English-speaking scientific community and this fact alone makes this a very valuable contribution. This volume is a very useful compilation of information regarding past environments of northern Siberia and the relationship to the ecology of the mammoth faunal complex. Valentina Ukraintseva should be congratulated on a job well done.' Steven R. Holen, Arctic, Antarctic and Alpine ResearchTable of ContentsPreface; Acknowledgments; Introduction; 1. Some pages of history; 2. Material and methods; 3. The mammoth faunal complex; 4. Solving the mysteries of the Siberian mammoth and its companions; 5. Food remains of fossil herbivorous mammals as indicators of Late Quaternary floras in the North of Siberia; 6. Vegetation and climate of Siberia in the Late Quaternary; 7. Why did the mammoths die out so quickly?; 8. Summary; Glossary; References; Index.
£999.99
Cambridge University Press The Chimpanzees of the Taï Forest
Book SynopsisThe Taï Chimpanzee Project (Taï National Park, Cote D''Ivoire) has yielded unprecedented insights into the nature of cooperation, cognition, and culture in our closest living relatives. Founded in 1979 by Christophe and Hedwige Boesch, the project has entered its 40th year of continuous research. Alongside other famous long-term chimpanzee study sites at Gombe and Mahale in East Africa, the tireless work of the team at Taï has contributed to the fields of behavioural ecology and anthropology, as well as improving public awareness of the urgent need to protect this already endangered species. Encompassing important research topics including chimpanzee ecology, reproductive behaviour, tool use, culture, communication, cognition and conservation, this book provides an engaging account of how Taï chimpanzees are adapted to African jungle life and how they have developed unique forms of cooperation with less violence, regular adoptions and complex cultural differences between groups.Trade Review'… this is a substantial book that is a 'must-have' on any primatologist's bookshelf …' William C. McGrew , PrimatesTable of ContentsIntroduction; 1. War and peace in the Taï Chimpanzee Project: running a long-term Chimpanzee research project Christophe Boesch; 2. Developments in statistical methods applied over four decades of research, Taï Chimpanzee Project Roger Mundry; 3. Observation protocol and long-term data collection in Taï Roman Wittig and Christophe Boesch; 4. The Wild Chimpanzee Foundation (WCF) and the Taï Chimpanzee Project (TCP) Emmanuelle Normand, Ilka Herbinger, Joseph Kouassi and Yves A. Kablan; 5. Insights from genetic analyses of the Taï chimpanzees Linda Vigilant; 6. Endocrinological analyses at Taï Tobias Deschner and Verena Behringer; 7. Chimpanzee behavioural diversity and the contribution of the Taï Chimpanzee Project Christophe Boesch; 8. An energetic model of foraging optimisation: wild chimpanzee hammer selection for nut-cracking Giulia Sirianni, Lydia Luncz and Paolo Gratton; 9. Demography and life history of five chimpanzee communities in Taï National Park Christophe Boesch and Roman Wittig; 10. Adoption in the Taï chimpanzees: costs, benefits, and strong social relationships Liran Samuni, Roman Wittig and Catherine Crockford; 11. Spatial integration of unusually high numbers of immigrant females into the South Group: further support for the bisexually-bonded model in Taï chimpanzees Sylvain Lemoine, Catherine Crockford and Roman Wittig; 12. Forty years striving to capture culture among the Taï chimpanzees Christophe Boesch; 13. Cultural diversity of nut-cracking behaviour between two populations of wild chimpanzees (pan troglodytes verus) in the Côte d'Ivoire Lydia Luncz, Roger Mundry, Serge Soiret and Christophe Boesch; 14. Ecological and social influences on rates of social play in immature wild chimpanzees (pan troglodytes verus) Yasmin Moebius, Peter Walsh, Grégoire Kohou and Christophe Boesch; 15. Long-term diet of the chimpanzees (pan troglodytes verus) in Taï National Park: inter-annual variations in consumption Zoro Bertin Gone Bi and Roman Wittig; 16. Why Taï Mangabeys do not use tools to crack nuts like sympatric-living chimpanzees: a cognitive limitation on monkey feeding ecology Karline Janmaat and Richard Byrn; 17. Providing research for conservation from long-term field sites Marie-Lyne Després-Einspenner, Yves A. Kablan, Celestin Kouakou, Hjalmar Kühl and Paul N'Goran; 18. Rank changes in female chimpanzees in Taï National Park Alexander Mielke, Catherine Crockford and Roman Wittig; 19. Effects of large-scale knockouts on chimpanzee association networks Julia Riedel, Christophe Boesch and Mathias Franz; 20. Why do the chimpanzees of the Taï Forest share meat? The value of bartering, begging, and hunting Cristina Gomes, Roger Mundry and Christophe Boesch; 21. Group specific social dynamics affect urinary oxytocin levels in Taï male chimpanzees Anna Preis, Liran Samuni, Tobias Deschner, Catherine Crockford and Roman Wittig; 22. The chimpanzees of the Taï Forest as models for hominine microorganism ecology and evolution Jan Gogarten, Grit Schubert, Fabian Leendertz and Sébastien Calvignac-Spencer; 23. Acute infectious diseases occurring in the Taï chimpanzee population: a review Livia Victoria Patrono and Fabian Leendertz; 24. Why does the chimpanzee vocal repertoire remain poorly understood? And what can be done about it Catherine Crockford; 25. Sexual dimorphism in chimpanzee vocalisations: a comparison of male and female call production and acoustic parameters Ammie Kalan; 26. Gestural usage and development in two subspecies of wild chimpanzees (pan troglodytes Schweinfurthii/Verus) Marlen Fröhlich and Simone Pika; 27. Spatial cognitive abilities in foraging chimpanzees Simone Ban and Emmanuelle Normand; 28. Temporal cognition in Taï chimpanzees Karline Janmaat.
£84.54
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Wild About Bears
Book SynopsisA comprehensive look at the world’s eight bear species.Discover shared traits and behaviors as well as unique characteristics of the polar bear, brown bear, North American black bear, spectacled bear, Asiatic black bear, sloth bear, sun bear, and giant panda. Readers will marvel at the adaptations each has developed to survive in a challenging world.Jeannie Brett’s stunning artwork, coupled with her thorough research, brings each bear and its habitat to life. Appended with a glossary and an illustrated world map that shows the location of bear habitats.
£16.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Biology, Evolution & Conservation of River
Book SynopsisTrue river dolphins as well as marine dolphins that frequent freshwater systems are large animals that have traditionally gone unnoticed by the general public and, in a certain sense, by marine mammal specialists as well. In fact, only a limited number of researchers have investigated the biology of these dolphin species. This is quite surprising given that these species are commonly the top predators in their habitats. Now for the first time, revolutionary molecular techniques are being applied to answer evolutionary reconstruction questions of many animals, including river dolphins. In addition, new paleontological records are dramatically changing our perspective about the relationships of these dolphins with each other and with other cetaceans. In this book, new census information and important ecological characteristics are provided of the river dolphins Inia, Sotalia, Pontoporia, Lioptes, and Orcaella. For the first time, molecular and genetic results of theses dolphin species are presented. A compilation of these data is essential if we are to present a strategic conservation plan for these animals. Upon being informed of critical evolutionary historical data, conservation biologists will now be able to tailor their conservation efforts for each threatened river dolphin species. Additionally, new morphological data and the new discoveries in the fossil record for river dolphins are examined. The major dolphin specialists in Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia, Argentina, the United States of America, China, and India present their newest results within a single book that graduate students, professors, scientists, evolutionary ecologists, aquatic mammalogists, population ecologists, conservation ecologists, and marine biologists will all find valuable for the foreseeable future.
£185.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Dogs: Domestication History, Behavior & Common
Book SynopsisIn this book the authors discuss the domestication history, behaviour and common health problems of dogs. Topics include the epidemiological trends and neuropathological manifestations of canine distemper virus; behaviour and welfare of dogs; marketing and the domestication of dogs; responsible ownership and behaviours; advances in the canine coproparasitological examination; and an examination of ovariohysterectomy (spaying) and healthy longevity in dogs.
£999.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Bats: Phylogeny & Evolutionary Insights,
Book SynopsisIn this book, the authors present current research in the study of the phylogeny and evolutionary insights, conservation strategies and role in disease transmission in bats. Topics discussed in this compilation include the role of bats in lyssavirus epidemiology; implications for ecological cognitive psychology of human-bat-interactions ; molecular phylogeography and conservation of Chinese Bats; and effects of climate change on the world''s northernmost bat population.
£69.74
Nova Science Publishers Inc Rabbits: Biology, Diet & Eating Habits &
Book SynopsisIn this book, the authors present current research in the study of the biology, diet, eating habits and disorders of rabbits. Topics discussed in this volume include the rabbit brain as a model of structural neuroplasticity; a survey on the studies of rabbit prion proteins; the effect of reduced dietary consistency on the fibre properties of rabbit jaw muscles; the use of rabbits to investigate the pathogenesis of disease; the assessment of sperm DNA damage in rabbits using the Halomax assay; nutritional effects of plant oil and seeds in rabbit feeding; and current studies on the aetiology of obstructive dysfunction of the male rabbit urinary bladder.
£106.49
Amber Books Ltd Mammals: 300 Amazing Animals
Book SynopsisMammals include some of the most intriguing creatures on the planet: the big cats of Africa, the monkeys that inhabit the trees of the Amazon basin, the whales and dolphins that roam the world’s oceans. This book profiles the mammals of the world, using an entry by entry approach. By including fascinating examples from all of the world’s major mammal families, Mammals offers a truly comprehensive overview of mammals from every continent and gives a sense of the incredible diversity of mammal types. The entries are grouped by order, then within each order by family (and, where necessary, within each family by subfamilies); each family section contains examples of the key species, which are illustrated with beautifully detailed, full-colour artworks. For easy reference, each entry includes a table of information on scientific name, order and family, features, habitats, distribution, diet and breeding. Table of ContentsIntroduction 6 Artiodactyla–Carnivora 14 Cetacea–Insectivora 149 Lagomorpha–Pinnipedia 182 Primates–Rodentia 230 Sirenia–Xenartha 304 Glossary 312 Index 314
£999.99
University of Alberta Press Scientific Uncertainty and the Politics of
Book SynopsisFocusing on the internal workings of the International Whaling Commission (IWC), the author explores the impact of political and economic imperatives on the production and interpretation of scientific research. Central to this work are the epistemological problems encountered in the production of 'truth', whereby scientific knowledge has made uncertainty a tool in the service of political objectives. Copublished: University of Washington PressTrade Review"In Scientific Uncertainty and the Politics of Whaling, Michael Heazle undertakes a detailed historical review of the use of science and politics in shaping the policies of the International Whaling Commission (IWC)... This volume provides an insightful look at the intrinsic links between science and policy, reminding the reader that science does not provide objective truths for decision-makers to translate into scientifically correct policies." -- Cinnamon Pinon Carlarne nternational Journal of Maritime History
£42.50
University of Alberta Press A Thousand Years of Whaling: A Faroese Common
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£30.59
Cosmo Publications Sternadale's Mammalia of India
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£29.99
Oxford University Press Biology of Bats
Book SynopsisThis comprehensive introduction to the biology of bats offers a summary of the large body of information about bats that the scientific community has amassed over the years. Gerhard Neuweiler, a leading, internationally recognized expert in the field, assesses the most current information available about physiological systems, ecology, and phylogeny of bats, as well as the biology of mammals in general. The book also features a thorough discussion of echolocation, a topic currently under intense scrutiny. The broad physiological perspective will allow the book to accompany regionally specific studies of bats. With examples taken from European and neotropical species, as well as North American species, this useful volume documents what is currently known about this highly successful and fascinating order of mammals.Trade Review"First published in German, this fine translation makes a wealth of information more readily available to biologists. Reviews functional anatomy, circulatory and respiratory systems, diet and digestion, aerodynamics, central nervous system, echolocation, vision, olfaction, reproduction and development, ecology, phylogeny, systematics, and more. Unusually comprehensive in its presentation of information. Suggested references listed at the end of each chapter. Well-suited as a textbook." -- Northeastern Naturalist, 2000 "First published in German, this fine translation makes a wealth of information more readily available to biologists. Reviews functional anatomy, circulatory and respiratory systems, diet and digestion, aerodynamics, central nervous system, echolocation, vision, olfaction, reproduction and development, ecology, phylogeny, systematics, and more. Unusually comprehensive in its presentation of information. Suggested references listed at the end of each chapter. Well-suited as a textbook." -- Northeastern Naturalist, 2000Table of Contents1. Functional anatomy and locomotion ; 2. The circulatory and respiratory systems ; 3. Heat and water balance ; 4. Diet, digestion, and energy balance ; 5. Central nervous system ; 6. Echolocation ; 7. Vision, olfaction, and taste ; 8. Reproduction and development ; 9. Ecology ; 10. Phylogeny and systematics
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Oxford University Press, USA The Living Elephants
Book SynopsisThe Living Elephants is the authoritative resource for information on both Asian and African elephants. From the ancient origins of the proboscideans to the present-day crisis of the living elephants, this volume synthesizes the behavior, ecology and conservation of elephants, while covering also the history of human interactions with elephants, all within the theoretical framework of evolutionary biology. The book begins with a survey of the 60-million year evolutionary history of the proboscideans emphasizing the role of climate and vegetation change in giving rise to a bewildering array of species, but also discussing the possible role of humans in the late Pleistocene extinction of mastodonts and mammoths. The latest information on the molecular genetics of African and Asian elephants and its taxonomic implications are then presented. The rise of the elephant culture in Asia, and its early demise in Africa are traced along with an original interpretation of this unique animal-human relationship. The book then moves on to the social life of elephants as it relates to reproductive strategies of males and females, development of behavior in young, communication, ranging patterns, and societal organization. The foraging strategies of elephants, their impact on the vegetation and landscape are then discussed. The dynamics of elephant populations in relation to hunting for ivory and their population viability are described with the aid of mathematical models. A detailed account of elephant-human interactions includes a treatment of crop depredation by elephants in relation to their natural ecology, manslaughter by elephants, habitat manipulation by humans, and a history of the ivory trade and poaching in the two continents. The ecological information is brought together in the final chapter to formulate a set of pragmatic recommendations for the long-term conservation of elephants. The broadest treatment of the subject yet undertaken, by one of the leading workers in the field, Raman Sukumar, the book promises to bring the understanding of elephants to a new level. It should be of interest not only to biologists but also a broader audience including field ecologists, wildlife administrators, historians, conservationists and all those interested in elephants and their future.Trade Review'It is almost 25 years since he started his work with elephants, but his enthusiasm for pachyderms has obviously not dimmed. When he talks about elephants, he captivates everyone with his excitement: facts, figures and elephant anecdotes fly out of his mouth with no discernible pauses for breath.' * The Guardian *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Preface 1: Moeritheres, Mastodonts, and Mammoths: Elephant Evolution in Action 2: Elephants, Gods, and People: The Interrelationship of Culture and Ecology 3: Bulls, Musth and Cows: The Elephantine Mating Game 4: Mothers, Children and Aunts: The Social Life of Elephant Families 5: Bamboos, Bark and Bananas: The Diet of a Megaherbivore 6: Forests, Fires and Grasslands: The Impact of Elephants On Their Habitats 7: Birth, Death and Chance: The Dynamics of Elephant Populations 8: Coconuts, Corn and Carvings: The Conflict Between Elephants and People 9: Science, Politics and Pragmatism: Conserving the Elephant Populations Appendix I: Status and Distribution of Elephants Appendix II: Statural Growth in Elephants Notes References
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Oxford University Press, USA The Vestibular System
Book SynopsisThe Vestibular System is an integrative look at the vestibular system and the neurobiology of balance.Trade ReviewCompelling and timely, this book offers a comprehensive and authoritative survey of current vestibular science... an outstanding reference that will likely find its way into the offices of basic scientists and clinicians alike... The authors have done a wonderful job of consolidating a broad body of current knowledge into a readable book. I highly recommend this to anyone seeking to refine their knowledge of the vestibular system. * Doody's Notes, June 2013 *Table of ContentsI. Introduction ; Chapter 1- The Vestibular System in Everyday Life ; 1.1 Overview of the vestibular system ; 1.2 Visual acuity and the vestibulo-ocular reflex ; 1.3 Air-righting reflex in the cat ; 1.4 Post-rotational reactions ; 1.5 Positional alcohol nystagmus (PAN) ; 1.6 Motion sickness ; 1.7 Vection illusions ; 1.8 The subjective visual vertical ; 1.9 Adaptive plasticity ; 1.10 Path finding and spatial orientation ; 1.11 Postural control ; 1.12 Summary ; 1.13 Selected readings ; II. Peripheral Vestibular System ; Chapter 2 - Structure of the Vestibular Labyrinth ; 2.1 Gross and microscopic anatomy ; 2.2 Fine structure of the sensory regions ; Hair cells ; Supporting cells ; Transitional regions ; 2.3 Regional variations in cellular architecture and afferent innervation ; Cristae ampullares ; Utricular macula ; Saccular macula ; 2.4 Efferent innervation ; 2.5 Summary ; 2.6 Selected readings ; Chapter 3- Hair Cell Transduction ; 3.1 Mechanoelectric transduction ; 3.2 Basolateral currents ; 3.3 Neurotransmitter release and presynaptic calcium ; channels ; Calcium channels ; Neurotransmitter release. ; 3.4 Postsynaptic mechanisms ; 3.5 Synaptic transmission involving type I hair cells ; 3.6 Spike encoding ; 3.7 Efferent neurotransmission ; 3.8 Summary ; 3.9 Selected readings ; Chapter 4- Physiology of the Vestibular Organs ; 4.1 General features of the vestibular organs ; Vestibular organs are inertial sensors ; Resting discharge ; Discharge regularity ; Information transmission ; 4.2 Semicircular canals ; Directional properties ; Macromechanics and the torsion-pendulum model ; Interspecies variations and canal dimensions ; Afferent response dynamics ; Variations in gain and phase ; Afferent morphology and physiology ; Dynamic range of afferent discharge ; 4.3 Otolith organs ; Directional properties ; Macromechanics and the otoconial membrane ; Afferent response dynamics ; Dynamic range of afferent discharge ; Variations in gain and phase ; Afferent morphology and physiology ; 4.4 Summary ; 4.5 Selected readings ; Chapter 5- The Efferent Vestibular System ; 5.1 Comparative anatomy of central efferent pathways ; 5.2 Responses of afferents to electrical stimulation of ; EVS ; Mammals. ; Non-mammals ; 5.3 Responses of efferents to natural stimulation ; 5.4 Efferent-mediated responses of afferents ; 5.5 Possible functions of efferents in mammals ; 5.6 Summary ; III. Central Vestibular System ; Chapter 6 - Neuroanatomy of Central Vestibular Pathways ; 6.1 Introduction ; 6.2 The vestibular nuclei: subdivisions and anatomical ; organization ; Medial vestibular nucleus (MVN) ; Lateral vestibular nucleus (LVN) ; Superior vestibular nucleus (SVN) ; Descending vestibular nucleus (DVN) ; y group ; Interstitial nucleus of the vestibular nerve (INT8) ; Associated cell groups (z, x, f, l,m) ; Projection and intrinsic neurons ; Connections with the ipsilateral vestibular nerve ; Commissural pathways ; 6.3 Vestibulo-ocular and optokinetic systems ; Semicircular canal projections to oculomotor neurons ; Otolith projections to oculomotor neurons ; Nucleus prepositus hypoglossi (NPH) ; Interstitial nucleus of Cajal (INC) ; Reticular formation ; Optokinetic pathways ; 6.4 Vestibulospinal systems ; Medial vestibulospinal tract (MVST) ; Lateral vestibulospinal tract (LVST) ; Vestibulo-ocular cervical pathways (VOC) ; Other vestibulospinal tracts ; Spinal projections to the vestibular nuclei ; 6.5 Vestibulocerebellar relations ; Basic circuitry ; Vestibular projections to the cerebellum ; Prepositus nucleus ; Projections from the deep cerebellar nuclei to the ; vestibular nuclei ; Projections from the cerebellar cortex to the vestibular ; nuclei ; Cerebellar cortical modules ; Lateral reticular nucleus ; Vestibulo-paramedian tract projections ; 6.6 Vestibulo-autonomic connections ; 6.7 Vestibular connections with the neocortex ; 6.8 Pathways involving the hippocampal formation ; 6.9 Summary ; 6.10 Selected readings ; 6.11 List of abbreviations ; Chapter 7 -Synaptic Mechanisms in the Vestibular Nuclei ; 7.1 Historical perspective ; 7.2 Basic circuitry of the vestibular nuclei ; Ipsilateral vestibular nerve inputs ; Commissural connections ; 7.3 Neurotransmitters in the vestibular nuclei ; Transmission between the vestibular nerve and secondary ; neurons ; Transmission within the vestibular nucleus ; Output pathways of the vestibular nuclei ; 7.4 Properties of individual neurons ; Resting discharge ; 7.5 Central projections of regular and irregular afferents ; Electrophysiological studies ; Functional ablation of irregular afferents ; 7.6 Convergence from separate vestibular organs ; Convergence from separate vestibular organs ; Canal-canal convergence ; Otolith-otolith convergence ; Spatio-temporal convergence ; Canal-otolith convergence ; Convergence from somatosensory receptors ; 7.7 Summary ; 7.8 Selected readings ; IV. Vestibulo-ocular and Vestibulopinal Mechanisms ; Chapter 8 - An Oculomotor Tutorial ; 8.1 Overview and classification of eye movement types ; 8.2 Ocular structure and functional implications ; The extraocular eye muscles. ; Mechanics of the oculomotor plant ; Oculomotor motoneuron discharge. ; Plant mechanics and premotor control. ; 8.3 Gaze Redirection ; Saccades ; Smooth pursuit ; Vergence ; 8.4 Gaze Stabilization ; Vestibulo-ocular reflexes. ; Optokinetic system. ; 8. 5 Interactions between eye and head movements ; 8.6 Summary ; 8.7 Selected readings ; Chapter 9 -Vestibulo-ocular Reflexes ; 9.1. Semicircular-canal related angular VOR (AVOR) ; General properties of the canal-related AVOR. ; AVOR during high frequency rotations. ; AVOR at low frequencies - velocity storage. ; AVOR-visual interactions: the optokinetic system. ; AVOR in three-dimensions. ; 9.2. Otolith-ocular reflexes ; Tilt VOR. ; Otolith influences on the AVOR during off-vertical axis ; rotations (OVAR). ; Otolith influences on the AVOR during canal/otolith ; conflict. ; Translational VOR (TVOR). ; Optic flow during translation. ; Visual mechanisms for short latency visual compensation ; during translation. ; Distinguishing tilts from translations. ; Differences between the AVOR and the TVOR. ; Functional differences: Foveal rather than full-field image ; stabilization. ; Dependence on viewing distance and eye position. ; Response latency and neural pathways. ; Comparative adaptation ; 9.3 Summary ; 9.4 Selected readings ; Chapter 10-The Vestibulospinal System and Postural Control ; 10.1. Reflexes versus multisensory strategies ; 10.2 Multisensory strategies ; 10.3. Vestibular reflexes: general considerations ; 10.4 Vestibulocollic reflexes ; The angular VCR. ; The linear VCR evoked by translation and tilts. ; The cervicocollic reflex ; 10.5. Control systems analysis of the head-neck plant. ; Head plant. ; Vestibulocollic reflex. ; The cervicocollic reflex ; Reflex interactions. ; Use of control systems models ; 10.6. Vestibulospinal and neck reflexes acting on the ; limbs ; Spatial and temporal properties of the reflexes. ; Afferent origin of the reflexes ; Neural substrate of the reflexes. ; Vestibulospinal actions on hindlimb motoneurons. ; Vestibulospinal actions on forelimb motoneurons. ; Tonic neck reflexes. ; 10.7 Summary ; 10.8 Selected readings ; V. Signal Processing in Alert Animals ; Chapter 11- Signal Processing in Vestibular Nuclei of Alert ; Animals During Natural Behaviors ; 11.1 Introduction ; 11.2 Classes of neurons in head-restrained, alert monkeys ; Position-vestibular-pause (PVP) neurons. ; Vestibular-only (VO) and vestibular-pause cells. ; Eye-head (EH) neurons. ; Burst-tonic (BT) neurons. ; 11.3 Dynamics of neuronal responses ; Frequency response during sinusoidal rotations ; Response linearity ; Velocity storage ; 11.4 Response to linear translations in alert ; head-restrained monkeys ; Distinguishing translational from tilt. ; 11.5 Interactions with the oculomotor pathways that control ; pursuit eye movements ; 11.6 Integration of inputs from vestibular and optokinetic ; pathways ; VN modulation during the OKR ; Optokinetic pathways to the VN. ; 11.7 Integration of vestibular and proprioceptive inputs ; 11.8 Differential processing of active versus passive head ; movements ; Neuronal responses during active versus passive head ; movement. ; Mechanisms for the differential processing of ; actively-generated versus passive head movement. ; 11.9 Vestibular processing depends on current gaze ; strategy. ; Vestibular processing during voluntary gaze shifts. ; Vestibular processing during visual tracking; VOR ; cancellation and eye-head pursuit. ; Vestibular processing during near versus far viewing. ; 11.10 Summary ; 11.11 Selected readings ; Chapter 12 - The Cerebellum and the Vestibular System ; 12. 1 Overview of signal processing in the cerebellum ; The basic cerebellar circuit ; Vestibular inputs are specific to localized regions of the ; cerebellum ; 12.2 Nodulus and Ventral Uvula ; Mossy fiber inputs. ; Climbing fiber inputs. ; Efferent connections. ; Neuronal responses ; Lesions and function. ; 12.3 Flocculus and ventral paraflocculus ; Mossy fiber inputs. ; Climbing fiber inputs ; Efferent projections of the flocculus. ; Differences between the flocculus and ventral ; paraflocculus ; Neuronal responses. ; Complex spikes: ; Simple spikes. ; Changes in neuronal responses following VOR learning ; Lesions and function ; Lesions studies emphasize the role of the flocculus in VOR ; Adaptation and motor learning ; 12.4 The Vermis of the Anterior and Posterior Lobes ; 12.5 The Deep Cerebellar Nuclei ; Fastigial Nucleus. ; Rostral fastigial nucleus ; Caudal fastigial nucleus ; The interposed nuclei. ; Dentate nuclei. ; 12.6 Summary ; 12.7 Selected Readings ; VI..Functional Considerations ; Chapter 13 - Learning and Compensation in the Vestibular ; System ; 13.1 Motor learning in the vestibulo-ocular reflex ; The adaptive capabilities of the VOR. ; Signal flow in the VOR network. ; Rules for the VOR and motor learning. ; Possible sites of motor learning: cerebellum versus brain ; stem ; Evidence for sites of learning and memory. ; Possible cellular mechanisms of synaptic plasticity ; Cerebellar mechanisms ; Brain stem mechanisms ; Consolidation of VOR motor memory ; Generalization: can learning be applied to new situations? ; 13.2. Compensation for vestibular damage ; Uninilateral labyrinthectomy ; Activity in the vestibular nuclei following ; labyrinthectomy ; Cellular mechanisms of compensation in the vestibular ; nuclei ; The role of the cerebellum in compensation ; 13.3 Summary ; 13.4 Selected readings ; Chapter 14-Cortical Representations of Vestibular ; Information ; 14.1. Introduction ; 14.2. Historical Perspective ; 14.3. Multiple representations of vestibular signals in the ; cerebral cortex. ; Visuomotor areas in frontal cortex. ; Extrastriate visual cortex (MSTd). ; Ventral intraparietal (VIP) area ; Parieto-insular vestibular cortex (PIVC), area 2v and area ; 3a ; 14.4. Ascending vestibular pathways through the thalamus ; 14.5 Descending cortical information affecting vestibular ; responsiveness in the vestibular nuclei ; 14.6. Vestibular influences in the head direction circuit of ; the limbic system ; 14.7 Summary ; 14.8 Selected readings ; Chapter 15-Reference Frames Used in the Coding Vestibular ; Information ; 15.1. Definitions of coordinate systems and reference ; frames ; 15.2. Head- versus body-centered reference frames: ; Vestibular/neck proprioceptive interactions ; 15.3. Head- versus eye-centered reference frames for ; self-motion perception: vestibular/visual interactions in ; extrastriate visual cortex ; 15.4. Head- versus world-centered reference frames: ; Canal/otolith convergence for inertial motion detection ; 15.5 Computational solution for the two ambiguities of peripheral ; vestibular sensors ; The rotation problem: allocentric coding of angular velocity ; The linear acceleration problem: evidence for segregation of ; tilt and translation ; Tilt-translation exceptions ; VII. Clinical Disorders ; Chapter 16- Clinical Manifestations of Vestibular ; Dysfunction ; 16.1 Prevalence and impact of vestibular disorders ; 16.2 Diagnosis of vestibular disorders ; 16.3 Planes of individual canals and direction of eye ; movements ; Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo ; Positional alcohol nystagmus ; Superior semicircular canal dehiscence syndrome ; 16.4 Recovery of the horizontal VOR after unilateral ; labyrinthectomy ; 16.5 Multisensory control of posture ; 16.6 Disorders of otolith function ; 16.7 Clinical tests of vestibular function ; Caloric test ; Rotational chair tests ; Quantitative evaluation of the VOR evoked by rapid head ; movements ; Vestibular-evoked myogenic potentials (VEMPs) ; 16.7 Future directions ; Hair-cell regeneration ; Vestibular prosthesis ; 16.8 Summary ; 16.9 Selected readings
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Oxford University Press The Natural History of Weasels and Stoats
Book SynopsisField naturalists have observed the activities of weasels for centuries. Their descriptions were often accurate but sometimes misinterpreted the animals'' behaviors and underlying explanations for those behaviors. Organized natural history became one of the roots of the science of ecology in the 1920s and by the 1960s scientists had begun to study the biology of weasels with all the critical, objective advantages of modern theory and equipment. Until the first edition of this book appeared in 1989 no one had attempted to explain these results to non-specialist naturalists. Now thoroughly revised, this book will continue to be the main one-stop reference for professionals. But both kinds of knowledge are brought together here-- observations for the traditional naturalist and rigorous measurements and interpretations for modern scientists, integrated into a single, readable account. This new edition provides a comprehensive summary of the extensive advances over the last 15 years in ouTrade Review...provides a wide range of information on evolution, ecology, morphology, behaviour and physiology on weasels and stoats...It includes many different recent studies, from Europe (mainly Britain), New Zealand and North America. This is one of the major books on mustelids. It is also nicely illustrated. * Ge'raldine Veron Mammalia *The emphasis of this new edition has moved from a British to a N. American flavour with much to say about the booming populations of mustelids in New Zealand; still an excellent natural history book for the British ecologist. British Ecological Society 2008This is some of the best current natural history writing. * Highland News *Table of Contents1. Weaselly distinguished, stoatally different ; 2. Hair trigger mouse traps with teeth ; 3. Molt and winter whitening ; 4. Body size ; 5. Food ; 6. Hunting behavior ; 7. The impact of predation by weasels on populations of natural prey ; 8. Adjustable living spaces ; 9. Reproduction ; 10. Populations: density and breeding success ; 11. Populations: survival and mortality ; 12. Human attitudes to weasels in their native environments ; 13. Stoats as introduced pests in New Zealand ; 14. Puzzles: sexual dimorphism, delayed implantation and co-existence among weasel species ; Conclusion
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Oxford University Press Field Guide to the Mammals of Central America Southeast Mexico
Book SynopsisThis is the only field guide to provide comprehensive coverage of the mammals of Central America and southeast Mexico. The fully revised second edition includes 21 new species, as well as updated illustrations and distribution maps. Each species account provides measurements, descriptions, and comparisons with similar species, and is accompanied by a range map showing where the species can be found in the region.The 49 full-color animal plates contain similar species portrayed to scale on the same plate, with tracks and feet shown on the facing-page. 4 new full-color maps provide visual views of parks and protected areas, biomes, elevations and habitat loss, as well as a political map of the region. The book also features a detailed introduction with sections on how and where to find mammals and a listing of the most endangered species in the region.Trade Review"This book is the very best news for anyone who is going to Central America and southeast Mexico to view or work with mammals. As a field biologist I cannot imagine a more important part of my field equipment than a really good field guide. Well, Fiona Reid's book is not just a `really good' field guid, it's excellent. . . .Invaluable. . . .I highly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in the mammals of Central America. The coverage is simply outstanding!" --Bat Research News "This field guide is a major contribution to Central American mammalogy, field biology, and conservation as well as an essential field reference for that part of the world...Highly recommended."--Donald S. Heintzelman, Wildlife Activist "The book is generously illustrated with 48 full-colour plates and numerous line drawings. The colour plates illustrate about 85% of the 349 species in the region. All large mammals are illustrated in colour, and different forms are included when a species varies with sex, age or geographic location. Particularly impressive are the portrayals of small mammals such as bats, rodents, and marsupials, most of which were painted directly from life by the author. Designed for use both by amateur naturalists and professional biologists, this guide provides accounts for all mammals native to the land and surrounding waters of Central America and Southeast Mexico (east of the Isthmus of Tehuantapec)."--Ethology Ecology & Evolution "This book is an outstanding addition to the field guide genre for several reasons. First and foremost is that the author is an artist/naturalist who has personally captured and drawn or painted many of the small mammals described and illustrated in this book. Many of Reid's color plates sparkle with life because of her personal familiarity with dozens of species of bats and rodents. The illustrations are so realistic that one almost expects to see the ears of bats twitch and the vibrissae of rodents to wiggle! This book is worth purchasing for the 48 color plates alone. Other outstanding aspects include excellent advice about how and where to find shy, mostly nocturnal tropical mammals . . and a 17-page bibliography that provides references to much of the literature on the ecology and behavior of neotropical mammals. . . . In summary, this book makes a fascinating and diverse fauna very accessible to both amateur and professional naturalists."--The Quarterly Review of Biology Recommended on Birdkeeper's Bookcase http://sites.google.com/site/birdbookersbookcase/ "This field guide has been revised to include 21 new species of mammals (9 of which are bats). 4 new color regional maps have been added. The 49 color plates were painted by Reid. Anyone with an interest in Neotropical mammals will want this book!"--The Birdbooker ReportTable of ContentsIntroduction ; How to Find Mammals ; Studying Mammals ; The Need for Further Research ? ; Where to Find Mammals ?? ; Conservation of Mammals in Central America ?? ; American Opossums (Order Didelphimorphia, Family Didelphidae)? ? ; Anteaters andSloths(Order Pilosa) ? ; Anteaters (Families Myrmecophagidae and Cyclopedidae)? ? ; Sloths (Families Megalonychidae and Bradypodidae)? ; Armadillos (Order Cingulata, Family Dasypodidae) ?? ; Shrews (Order Soricomorpha, Family Soricidae)? ; Bats (Order Chiroptera)? ? ; Sac-winged Bats (Family Emballonuridae)? ; Fishing or Bulldog Bats (Family Noctilionidae) ? ; Leaf-chinned Bats (Family Mormoopidae)? ; Leaf-nosed Bats (Family Phyllostomidae)? ; Funnel-eared Bats (Family Natalidae)? ; Thumbless Bats (Family Furipteridae)? ; Disk-winged Bats (Family Thyropteridae)? ; Plain-nosed Bats (Family Vespertilionidae)? ; Free-tailed Bats (Family Molossidae)? ? ; Monkeys (Order Primates)? ? ; Tamarins, Capuchins and Squirrel Monkeys (Family Cebidae) ? ; Night Monkeys (Family Aotidae) ; Spider and Howler Monkeys (Family Atelidae) ?? ; Rodents (Order Rodentia)? ? ; Squirrels (Family Sciuridae)? ; Pocket Gophers (Family Geomyidae)? ? ; Kangaroo Rats and Pocket Mice (Family Heteromyidae)? ? ; Rats and Mice (Family Cricetidae) ?? ; New World Porcupines (Family Erethizontidae)? ; Capybaras (Family Caviidae)? ? ; Agoutis and Acouchis (Family Dasyproctidae) ? ; Pacas (Family Cuniculidae)? ? ; Spiny Rats and Tree Rats (Family Echimyidae)? ? ; Rabbits and Hares (Order Lagomorpha, Family Leporidae)? ? ; Carnivores (Order Carnivora)? ; Dogs and Foxes (Family Canidae)? ? ; Raccoons and Allies (Family Procyonidae) ; Weasels and Allies (Family Mustelidae) ?? ; Skunks (Family Mephitidae) ; Cats (Family Felidae) ; Manatees and Dugongs (Order Sirenia, Family Trichechidae) ?? ; Odd-Toed Ungulates (Order Perissodactyla) ? ; Tapirs (Family Tapiridae)? ? ; Even-Toed Ungulates (Order Artiodactyla)? ; Peccaries (Family Tayassuidae)? ; Deer (Family Cervidae)? ? ; Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises (Order Cetacea)? ; Ocean Dolphins (Family Delphinidae)? ? ; Sperm Whale (Family Physeteridae)? ; Pygmy and Dwarf Sperm Whales (Family Kogiidae) ; Beaked Whales (Family Ziphiidae) ; Rorqual Whales (Family Balaenopteridae)?
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