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Hoofed Mammals Of British Columbia

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Author : David M. Shackleton
language : en
Publisher: UBC Press
Release Date : 1999

Hoofed Mammals Of British Columbia written by David M. Shackleton and has been published by UBC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Nature categories.

Hoofed mammals (ungulates) are the most abundant large mammals in the world. They are also plentiful in British Columbia, which is home to nine wild native species: moose, elk, caribou, bison, mountain goat, two species of deer and two of sheep. There are also several introduced species. In Hoofed Mammals of British Columbia, David Shackleton presents a comprehensive summary of the most up-to-date information on these ungulates. In the well-illustrated introduction, he discusses their evolution and biology, survival adaptations, and social organization. He also covers conservation issues, tracking, and taxonomy. In the species accounts, he describes each species and subspecies and discusses their natural history: habitat, diet, behaviour, reproduction, life expectancy, and mortality factors, and predators. Each account includes a distribution map and data on taxonomy, recent population estimates, conservation status, and traditional aboriginal use. Excellent illustrations and two keys help identify each species by its external features or its skull. Hoofed Mammals of British Columbia is the third of six handbooks on the mammals of British Columbia, a Royal B.C. Museum project to update and expand the classic treatment by Ian McTaggart-Cowan and Charles Guiguet, The Mammals of British Columbia, last revised in 1965.

Rodents And Lagomorphs Of British Columbia

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Author : David W. Nagorsen
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005

Rodents And Lagomorphs Of British Columbia written by David W. Nagorsen and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Lagomorpha categories.

The rodents are the world's most numerous and diverse group of mammals. British Columbia is home to 45 species, from the tiny Western Harvest Mouse to the large and toothy Beaver, from the ubiquitous rats and squirrels to the endangered Vancouver Island Marmot. Just 7 species of lagomorphs inhabit B.C.: 5 rabbits and hares, and 2 pikas. overlook their importance to the province's ecosystems. Because of their abundance, rodents and lagomorphs are vital prey species for raptors and mammalian carnivores. Burrowing species play an important role in aerating soils. Some rodents, such as chipmunks, voles and flying squirrels, are also important in forest ecosystems because they consume truffles or underground fungi and disperse their spores on the forest floor. most up-to-date information on these mammals. He discusses their general biology, including ecology, diet, anatomy, conservation and relations with humans. Illustrated keys aid in identification of the 52 species inhabitting the province. For each species, the author describes its natural history, identifying characteristics, taxonomy and conservation status in the province. Each species account is accompanied by illustrations and a distribution map. Columbia. Books already published are Bats of British Columbia (1993) by David W. Nagorsen and R. Mark Brigham; Opossums, Shrews and Moles of British Columbia (1996) by David W. Nagorsen; and Hoofed Mammals of British Columbia (1999) by David Shackelton. Still to come are books on marine mammals (whales, dolphins, seals and sea lions) and land carnivores.

The Mammals Of British Columbia

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Author : Ian McTaggart-Cowan
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1965

The Mammals Of British Columbia written by Ian McTaggart-Cowan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1965 with Bats categories.

The Natural History Of Canadian Mammals

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Author : Donna Naughton
language : en
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Release Date : 2014-11-11

The Natural History Of Canadian Mammals written by Donna Naughton and has been published by University of Toronto Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11-11 with Nature categories.

This selection features the sections on hoofed animals, including horses, moose, deer, bison, sheep, and more. The Natural History of Canadian Mammals is a beautifully illustrated, up-to-date guide to all 215 known species of mammals in Canada. It features brand-new, full-colour images of each species, as well as stunning photographs from Canadian Geographic magazine’s national photography competitions depicting the animals in their natural environments. Along with being a visual treat, this book is jam-packed with information accessible to readers at all levels. Detailed descriptions are provided of each mammal’s appearance, habitat, and behavior, while colour maps show their full distribution across Canada, North America, and globally. The book also includes practical guides on tracking and identification for readers who would like to learn how to spot mammals in the wild. Among its most special features is a series of colour plates with vignettes of the Canadian representatives of each group, sized relative to one another for easy comparison and linked to the full species accounts later in the book.