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Provides 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.

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"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)"

Extreme Measures

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A Hardback by Brian Mcnab

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    Publisher: University of Chicago Press
    Publication Date: 6/27/2012 12:00:00 AM
    ISBN13: 9780226561226, 978-0226561226
    ISBN10: 0226561224
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    Science: general issues Zoology: birds (ornithology) Zoology: mammals (mammalogy)

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    Provides 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)"

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