International Wildlife Encyclopedia

International Wildlife Encyclopedia
Author: Maurice Burton
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2002
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780761472889

This twenty-two volume set presents the appearance and behavior of thousands of species of animals along with species population and prospects for survival in a arranged alphabetically and easy-to-read format.

Current Catalog

Current Catalog
Author: National Library of Medicine (U.S.)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1144
Release:
Genre: Medicine
ISBN:

First multi-year cumulation covers six years: 1965-70.

Atlas of terrestrial mammals of the Ionian and Aegean islands

Atlas of terrestrial mammals of the Ionian and Aegean islands
Author: Marco Masseti
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2012-10-30
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3110254581

The goal of this book is to foster better knowledge of the mammalian fauna of the Mediterranean islands. The atlas presents the current state of knowledge of the past and present distribution of the non-flying terrestrial mammals of the Ionian and Aegean islands. It provides a distribution map for each species with extensive references and a description of all the mammalian taxa. The book also focuses on the important role of human beings in the redefinition of the insular ecological equilibrium, as well as on the environmental impact of biological invasions. The protection and study of this fauna can provide an opportunity for testing a range of different evolutionary theories.

Rare Animals of the World

Rare Animals of the World
Author: Francesco B. Salvadori
Publisher: BDD Promotional Books Company
Total Pages: 200
Release: 1990
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780792454397

A survey of animals threatened with extinctions, describing the characteristics, lives, habitats, and prospects for survival of zoo species.

Introduced Mammals of the World

Introduced Mammals of the World
Author: John L Long
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Total Pages: 612
Release: 2003-08-14
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0643099166

Winner in the Scholarly Reference section of the 2004 Australian Awards for Excellence in Educational Publishing. Introduced Mammals of the World provides a concise and extensive source of information on the range of introductions of mammals conducted by humans, and an indication as to which have resulted in adverse outcomes. It provides a very valuable tool by which scientists can assess future potential introductions (or re-introductions) to avoid costly mistakes. It also provides tangible proof of the need for political decision makers to consider good advice and make wise and cautious decisions. Introduced Mammals of the World also provides a comprehensive reference to students of ecological systems management and biological conservation. This book is a companion volume to Introduced Birds of the World, by the same author, published in 1981, and which remains the premier text of its kind in the world more than twenty years after it was published. Introduced Mammals of the World provides the most comprehensive account of the movement of mammals around the world providing details on the date(s) of introduction, the person/agency responsible, the source populations, the location(s) of release, the fate of the introductions, and the impact if known, for over 300 species of mammal.

Kingfisher Field Guide to the Mammals of Britain & Europe

Kingfisher Field Guide to the Mammals of Britain & Europe
Author: John A. Burton
Publisher:
Total Pages: 196
Release: 1991
Genre: Mammals
ISBN:

A guide to all the terrestrial and aquatic mammals likely to be seen in Britain and Europe, with over 160 covered in detail. Concise descriptions summarize the key physical features, behaviour and range of each main animal, as well as distinguishing the similar species. Complete checklists of identification are provided in handy fact panels. These also give important supplementary information such as life cycle and conservation status. Illustrations show each main animal together with nests, tracks, signs and close-up details that help to differentiate similar species. The distribution of each mammal is shown in a clear map, which illustrates both the main range and any remnant populations.