Carnivora
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A Hand Book To The Carnivora
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Author : Richard Lydekker
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1896
A Hand Book To The Carnivora written by Richard Lydekker and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1896 with Carnivora categories.
Natural History Sketches Among The Carnivora Wild And Domesticated
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Author : Arthur Nicols
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1885
Natural History Sketches Among The Carnivora Wild And Domesticated written by Arthur Nicols and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1885 with categories.
The Carnivora And Insectivora Of The Bridger Basin Middle Eocene
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Author : William Diller Matthew
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1909
The Carnivora And Insectivora Of The Bridger Basin Middle Eocene written by William Diller Matthew and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1909 with Carnivora, Fossil categories.
Carnivore Behavior Ecology And Evolution
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Author : John L. Gittleman
language : en
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Release Date : 2019-05-15
Carnivore Behavior Ecology And Evolution written by John L. Gittleman and has been published by Cornell University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-05-15 with Science categories.
The mammalian order Carnivora is characterized by an incredible range of morphological, ecological, and behavioral variation. Carnivores can be as small as the 100-gram least weasel or as large as the 800-kilogram polar bear. Their reproductive rate can vary from one offspring every five years, as with some black bears, to three litters a year, as with the dwarf mongoose. Group sizes can be traced along a wide continuum, from the solitary ermine to the monogamous golden jackal to the large extended packs of as many as 80 spotted hyenas. Until recently the general habits of most wild carnivore species were inadequately understood. In the last decade, however, improved technologies, including the use of radiotelemetry and night-vision scopes, have led to many important discoveries. This book is at once a critical summary and an evaluation of current research on carnivores. A worthy successor to R.F. Ewer's monumental volume, The Carnivores (Cornell University Press), it is the work of 30 leading carnivore biologists, who here assemble comparative data on the basic anatomical, behavioral, ecological, physiological, reproductive, and evolutionary characteristics of this group. After a general introduction to the Carnivora, the volume is divided in three parts, each of which begins with a brief introduction outlining its main themes. Part I, Behavior, covers acoustic and olfactory communication, behavioral development, behavioral ecology of canids and hyaenids, modes of solitary living, and group living. In Part II, Ecology, topics include feeding ecology of the giant panda and Asiatic black bear, adatpations for aquatic living, ecological constraints on predation in felids, consequences of small size in mustelids, rate of basal metabolism and food habits, and reproductive output. Part III, Evolution, deals with the morphological approaches to phylogeny, and the fossil record. An appendix presents a complete classification of the Carnivora, including topics of continuing controversy. Highlighting recent developments in the study of the Carnivora and areas for further research, this broad synthesis will be of great value of students and researchers in animal behavior, behavioral ecology, wildlife ecology, mammalogy, paleontology, systematics, and evolution theory. It will also encourage realistic conservation programs to manage rapidly diminishing populations and will elucidate particular features of the carnivores for nonspecialist readers.
Small Carnivores
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Author : Emmanuel Do Linh San
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2022-07-13
Small Carnivores written by Emmanuel Do Linh San and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-07-13 with Science categories.
Small Carnivores: Evolution, Ecology, Behaviour, and Conservation This book focuses on the 232 species of the mammalian Order Carnivora with an average body mass 21.5 kg. Small carnivores inhabit virtually all of the Earth's ecosystems, adopting terrestrial, semi-fossorial, (semi-)arboreal or (semi-)aquatic lifestyles. They occupy multiple trophic levels and therefore play important roles in the regulation of ecosystems, such as natural pest control, seed dispersal and nutrient cycling. In areas where humans have extirpated large carnivores, small carnivores may become the dominant predators, which may increase their abundance ("mesopredator release") to the point that they can sometimes destabilize communities, drive local extirpations and reduce overall biodiversity. On the other hand, one third of the world's small carnivores are threatened or near threatened with extinction. This results from regionally burgeoning human populations' industrial and agricultural activities, causing habitat reduction, destruction, fragmentation and pollution. Overexploitation, persecution and the impacts of introduced predators, competitors, and pathogens have also negatively affected many small carnivore species. Although small carnivores have been intensively studied over the past decades, bibliometric studies showed that they have not received the same attention given to large carnivores. Furthermore, there is huge disparity in how research efforts on small carnivores have been distributed, with some species intensively studied and others superficially or not at all. This book aims at filling a gap in the scientific literature by elucidating the important roles of, and documenting the latest knowledge on, the world's small carnivores. p"This is a book that has been needed for decades. It is the first compendium of recent research on a group of mammals which has received almost no attention before the early 1970s. This book covers a wide range of subdisciplines and techniques and should be considered a solid baseline for further research on this little-known group of highly interesting mammals. As our knowledge regarding how ecosystems function increases, then the valuable role of small carnivores and the necessity for their conservation should be regarded as of paramount importance. The topics covered in this book should therefore be of great interest not only to academics and wildlife researchers, but also to the interested layman."
Natural History Sketches Among The Carnivora
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Author : Arthur Nicols
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014-04-20
Natural History Sketches Among The Carnivora written by Arthur Nicols and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-20 with categories.
Hardcover reprint of the original 1885 edition - beautifully bound in brown cloth covers featuring titles stamped in gold, 8vo - 6x9". No adjustments have been made to the original text, giving readers the full antiquarian experience. For quality purposes, all text and images are printed as black and white. This item is printed on demand. Book Information: Nicols, Arthur. Natural History Sketches Among The Carnivora, Wild And Domesticated, With Observations On Their Habits And Mental Faculties. Indiana: Repressed Publishing LLC, 2012. Original Publishing: Nicols, Arthur. Natural History Sketches Among The Carnivora, Wild And Domesticated, With Observations On Their Habits And Mental Faculties, . London, L. Upcott Gill, 1885. Subject: Animal behavior
A Hand Book To The Carnivora
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Author : Richard Lydekker
language : en
Publisher: Wentworth Press
Release Date : 2019-03-15
A Hand Book To The Carnivora written by Richard Lydekker and has been published by Wentworth Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-03-15 with categories.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Carnivores
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Author : R. F. Ewer
language : en
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Release Date : 1998
The Carnivores written by R. F. Ewer and has been published by Cornell University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Nature categories.
The new foreword by Devra Kleiman provides anecdotes about R. F. Ewer's personal and professional achievements from biologists who actually knew her. It also features a bibliography of Ewer's publications which demonstrates her extensive and wide-ranging life's work.
Deltatheridia Carnivora And Condylarthra Mammalia Of The Early Eocene Paris Basin France
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Author : Thomas H. V. Rich
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 1971
Deltatheridia Carnivora And Condylarthra Mammalia Of The Early Eocene Paris Basin France written by Thomas H. V. Rich and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1971 with Science categories.
Walker S Carnivores Of The World
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Author : Ronald M. Nowak
language : en
Publisher: JHU Press
Release Date : 2005
Walker S Carnivores Of The World written by Ronald M. Nowak and has been published by JHU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Religion categories.
Although they are highly intelligent, ruthless predators, carnivores are increasingly rare. From the dwarf mongoose to the polar bear, carnivores are at once respected and misunderstood, invoking both fear and curiosity in the humans with whom they share their world. Ronald M. Nowak celebrates these fascinating mammals in Walker's Carnivores of the World. This comprehensive guide, featuring 225 illustrations, covers the world's eight terrestrial families of carnivores. Each generic account comprises scientific and common names, number and distribution of species, physical attributes, measurements, hunting and social activity, reproduction, habitat, population dynamics, longevity, and status of threatened species. A thought-provoking overview by David W. Macdonald and Roland W. Kays is packed with results of the latest field and laboratory research on topics ranging from evolutionary history to the adaptive value of fur patterns. Emphasizing the interplay of social life, morphology, and predatory behavior, it provides an up-to-date panorama of the world's carnivores.