Encyclopedia Of Endangered Animals
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Author | : Bill Freedman |
Publisher | : Gale Cengage |
Total Pages | : 904 |
Release | : 1998-11 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9780810393158 |
Annotation This 2nd volume contains an additional 500 descriptions and status reports on endangered animals and plants of the world. Reports are arranged taxonomically, by order, family, genus and species Each entry contains a description of the species, range and habitat information, population, history, conservation record and survival outlook.
Author | : Amy-Jane Beer |
Publisher | : New Line Books |
Total Pages | : 288 |
Release | : 2005 |
Genre | : Endangered species |
ISBN | : 9781840137972 |
Author | : Ross Piper |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
Total Pages | : 228 |
Release | : 2009-03-20 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 0313349886 |
Everyone is familiar with the dodo and the wooly mammoth, but how many people have heard of the scimitar cat and the Falkland Island fox? Extinct Animals portrays over 60 remarkable animals that have been lost forever during the relatively recent geological past. Each entry provides a concise discussion of the history of the animal—how and where it lived, and how it became extinct—as well as the scientific discovery and analysis of the creature. In addition, this work examines what led to extinction—from the role of cyclical swings in the Earth's climate to the spread of humans and their activities. Many scientists believe that we are in the middle of a mass extinction right now, caused by the human undermining of the earth's complex systems that support life. Understanding what caused the extinction of animals in the past may help us understand and prevent the extinction of species in the future. Extinct Animals examines the biology and history of some of the most interesting creatures that have ever lived, including: The American Terror Bird, which probably became extinct over 1 million years ago, who were massive predators, some of which were almost 10 feet tall; the Rocky Mountain Locust, last seen in 1902, formed the most immense animal aggregations ever known, with swarms estimated to include over 10 trillion insects; the Giant Ground Sloth, which was as large as an elephant; and the Neandertals, the first Europeans, which co-existed with prehistoric Homo sapiens. Extinct Animals includes illustrations—many created for the work—that help the reader visualize the extinct creature, and each entry concludes with a list of resources for those who wish to do further research.
Author | : Janet Vorwald Dohner |
Publisher | : Yale University Press |
Total Pages | : 528 |
Release | : 2001-01-01 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 030013813X |
"The need to preserve farm animal diversity is increasingly urgent, says the author of this definitive book on endangered breeds of livestock and poultry. Farmyard animals may hold critical keys for our survival, Jan Dohner warns, and with each extinction, genetic traits of potentially vital importance to our agricultural future or to medical progress are forever lost."--BOOK JACKET.
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Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
Total Pages | : 619 |
Release | : 2004 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 0520244060 |
This lavishly illustrated trade reference to mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, and invertebrates features hundreds of glorious photos, masterful illustrations, and informative maps.
Author | : Marc Bekoff |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 471 |
Release | : 2013-12-16 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 1135930023 |
Human beings' responsibility to and for their fellow animals has become an increasingly controversial subject. This book provides a provocative overview of the many different perspectives on the issues of animal rights and animal welfare in an easy-to-use encyclopedic format. Original contributions, from over 125 well-known philosophers, biologists, and psychologists in this field, create a well-balanced and multi-disciplinary work. Users will be able to examine critically the varied angles and arguments and gain a better understanding of the history and development of animal rights and animal protectionist movements around the world. Outstanding Reference Source Best Reference Source
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Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 64 |
Release | : 2007 |
Genre | : Animals |
ISBN | : |
"Discover a world of fascinating endangered species striving to survive. Presented in alphabetical order, each threatened creature is illustrated in full colour. Learn why each species faces decline and discover how some are brought back from the brink of extinction. Including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish, this dictionary explains why these species are threatened and how their lives can be saved. With over 100 fascinating animals from Addax to Zebra, this dictionary is the perfect quick reference guide to endangered animals from all over the world. 5-7 years."--Wheelers.co.nz.
Author | : Jules Howard |
Publisher | : Wide Eyed Editions |
Total Pages | : 195 |
Release | : 2019-10-01 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 178603462X |
Plunge into the diversity of the animal kingdom in this Encyclopaedia of Animals. Packed with over 500 creatures, every one is looked at in detail by a natural history expert. From the tiniest sponge to the largest elephant, all entries are gloriously illustrated in this spectacular celebration of life on Earth.
Author | : Michael Bright |
Publisher | : Copper Beach Books |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2001 |
Genre | : Endangered species |
ISBN | : 9780761322818 |
What is extinction? When are living animals put on an endangered list? We start with these questions and then survey the fascinating lives and deaths of dozens of animal species around the world. After examining the mass extinctions of prehistoric animals (including the dinosaurs), we find extinct and endangered creatures in all the major biomes -- forests, mountains, grasslands, oceans, and islands, and wetlands. Finally, we consider what humans can do today to save endangered species from extinction.
Author | : Tom Jackson |
Publisher | : Southwater Publishing |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2012-01-16 |
Genre | : Animals |
ISBN | : 9781780191089 |
Beginning with a biological and evolutionary overview of the animal kingdom, this text examines a range of animal characteristics, including anatomy, survival instinct and reproduction.