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Author : J. Bryan Nelson, MBE
language : en
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Release Date : 2006-01-26
Pelicans Cormorants And Their Relatives written by J. Bryan Nelson, MBE and has been published by OUP Oxford this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-01-26 with Nature categories.
The pelecaniformes are seabirds, found all over the world in marine and freshwater environments, encompassing six families and sixty species. They illuminate a variety of extremely important areas of seabird biology, especially ecology, behaviour and conservation. Bryan Nelson has researched these birds for forty years and his work is complemented by beautiful pictures, specially commissioned for the book from renowned ornithology illustrators.
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Author : J. Bryan Nelson
language : en
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Release Date : 2006-01-26
Pelicans Cormorants And Their Relatives written by J. Bryan Nelson and has been published by OUP Oxford this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-01-26 with Science categories.
The pelecaniformes are a large and important group of seabirds, containing many spectacular species. This book addresses the breeding biology of the six pelecaniform families, which comprise the closely-related core groups (pelicans, cormorants/shags, darters, gannets/boobies) and their more distant relatives, the frigate birds and tropic birds. Many fundamental questions can be addressed through the pelecaniformes: Why do they breed in colonies? What are the links between their feeding methods and their reproduction? What part does territorial and pairing behaviour play in their life-cycles? These and scores of comparable issues, including those related to man, are woven here into a richly interpretative text. The author's approach to the subject is threefold. First, the pelecaniformes are placed within the framework of four discrete disciplines, with chapters on evolutionary relationships, comparative behaviour, ecology, and the birds' relationship with humans. Secondly, each of the six families is discussed, elucidating the range of taxonomy, behaviour, and ecology within each. Finally, we progress to specific level, using the same structure as for the family accounts. In this way, each of the 60-odd species can be understood not just as discrete units, but as part of their family and order. The book is unique in its coverage of the entire order and in its combination of facts and interpretation. Pelicans, Cormorants, and their Allies will enable readers not only to identify the many spectacular species which make up this large and important group of seabirds, but also to understand their breeding biology.
Pelicans Cormorants And Their Kin
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Author : Erin Pembrey Swan
language : en
Publisher: Children's Press(CT)
Release Date : 2003-03-01
Pelicans Cormorants And Their Kin written by Erin Pembrey Swan and has been published by Children's Press(CT) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-03-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Examines pelicans, cormorants, and related birds and describes their relationship with people.
The Devil S Cormorant
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Author : Richard J. King
language : en
Publisher: University of New Hampshire Press
Release Date : 2013-10-01
The Devil S Cormorant written by Richard J. King and has been published by University of New Hampshire Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-01 with Science categories.
Behold the cormorant: silent, still, cruciform, and brooding; flashing, soaring, quick as a snake. Evolution has crafted the only creature on Earth that can migrate the length of a continent, dive and hunt deep underwater, perch comfortably on a branch or a wire, walk on land, climb up cliff faces, feed on thousands of different species, and live beside both fresh and salt water in a vast global range of temperatures and altitudes, often in close proximity to man. Long a symbol of gluttony, greed, bad luck, and evil, the cormorant has led a troubled existence in human history, myth, and literature. The birds have been prized as a source of mineral wealth in Peru, hunted to extinction in the Arctic, trained by the Japanese to catch fish, demonized by Milton in Paradise Lost, and reviled, despised, and exterminated by sport and commercial fishermen from Israel to Indianapolis, Toronto to Tierra del Fuego. In The DevilÕs Cormorant, Richard King takes us back in time and around the world to show us the history, nature, ecology, and economy of the worldÕs most misunderstood waterfowl.
Animal
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Author : DK
language : en
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Release Date : 2011-09-01
Animal written by DK and has been published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-09-01 with Nature categories.
The definitive visual guide to the world's wildlife Go on an amazing visual journey through the animal kingdom with Animal and find out all about over 2,000 species from tiny elephant shrews to great baleen whales. Written by a team of over 70 zoologists and naturalists from around the globe the book has sold over one million copies worldwide and the new edition has been fully revised and updated to reflect changes in the animal world. As well as important updates on the distribution, population and conservation status of many animal groups this new edition includes more breathtaking photography and 50 new species that have been discovered since Animal was first published 10 years ago. Such exciting creatures as the tube-nosed bat, ghost slug and the remarkable yeti lobster are now featured to name just a few. Perfect for all the family, essential for nature students and conservationists everywhere - Animal is a classic for a new generation. The book's beautiful flocked cover, made to look just like a real zebra, also makes it the perfect gift.
Pelicans Cormorants And Their Kin
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Author : Erin Pembrey Swan
language : en
Publisher: Turtleback
Release Date : 2002-03-01
Pelicans Cormorants And Their Kin written by Erin Pembrey Swan and has been published by Turtleback this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-03-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Examines pelicans, cormorants, and related birds and describes their relationship with people.
Stray Feathers
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Author : Penny Olsen
language : en
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Release Date : 2011-06-21
Stray Feathers written by Penny Olsen and has been published by CSIRO PUBLISHING this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-06-21 with Nature categories.
Logos of: CSIRO and Australian Biological Resources Study (ABRS) at foot of title page.
Pelican
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Author : Barbara Allen
language : en
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Release Date : 2019-07-15
Pelican written by Barbara Allen and has been published by Reaktion Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-07-15 with Nature categories.
With its distinctive, comical walk, large bill, and association with the conservation movement, the pelican has attained iconic status. But as Barbara Allen reveals, this graceful skimmer of ocean waves has a checkered history. Originally classed as “unclean” in the King James Bible, the legend of the compassionate pelican was later appropriated by Christianity to symbolize Christ’s sacrifice. This majestic bird, gifted to British royalty in 1664, has been celebrated in art and literature, from Shakespeare’s King Lear to the writing of Edward Lear, and is the holder of three Guinness World Records. The pelican’s anatomy has been copied for paper plane construction, aircraft design, and in 3D imaging, and its resilience is as remarkable as its make-up: the pelican has rallied against threats of extinction, habitat destruction, and environmental disasters such as the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. A must-read book for all bird enthusiasts, Barbara Allen’s Pelican weaves together wildlife trivia, historical tales, and the latest research to provide an engaging, many-feathered account of this emblematic bird.
The Essential Naturalist
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Author : Michael H. Graham
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2011-05-15
The Essential Naturalist written by Michael H. Graham and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-05-15 with Nature categories.
Like nearly every area of scholarly inquiry today, the biological sciences are broken into increasingly narrow fields and subfields, its practitioners divided into ecologists, evolutionary biologists, taxonomists, paleontologists, and much more. But all these splintered pieces have their origins in the larger field of natural history—and in this era where climate change and relentless population growth are irrevocably altering the world around us, perhaps it’s time to step back and take a new, fresh look at the larger picture. The Essential Naturalist offers exactly that: a wide-ranging, eclectic collection of writings from more than eight centuries of observations of the natural world, from Leeuwenhoek to E. O. Wilson, from von Humboldt to Rachel Carson. Featuring commentaries by practicing scientists that offer personal accounts of the importance of the long tradition of natural history writing to their current research, the volume serves simultaneously as an overview of the field’s long history and as an inspirational starting point for new explorations, for trained scientists and amateur enthusiasts alike.
The Animal Book
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Author : DK
language : en
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Release Date : 2013-10-17
The Animal Book written by DK and has been published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-17 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
The wonders of the natural world come to life in full colour in the ultimate book on animals and insects The Animal Book is the complete guide to the natural world for curious children and budding naturalists. From the tiny toadstool to the giant oak, the smallest spider to the largest elephant, the wonders of life are here to see in stunning photo galleries. With over 1,500 species of animals and plants to learn about, The Animal Book is perfect for school projects and homework. The 'Tree of Life' at the start of the book will show you how species are connected, as well as guiding you through everything from microscopic life to fish, birds, reptiles and mammals. Ever wondered how a polar bear looks when trying to catch fish? Amazing full page pictures show you animals in their natural habitats, going about their lives. Fact boxes and amazing galleries take you on a complete learning journey. The Animal Book really is the ultimate book on the natural world, from A(moeba) to Z(ebra).