Predators With Pouches


Predators With Pouches
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Predators With Pouches


Predators With Pouches
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Author : Menna Jones
language : en
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Release Date : 2003

Predators With Pouches written by Menna Jones and has been published by CSIRO PUBLISHING this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Nature categories.


'Predators With Pouches' deals with the carnivorous marsupial faunas of Australasia and the Americas. Written by experts in each field from all over the world, it provides a synthesis of current knowledge including paleontology, ecology, behavior and conservation.



Predators And Prey


Predators And Prey
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Author : Michael Chinery
language : en
Publisher: Cherrytree Books
Release Date : 2000

Predators And Prey written by Michael Chinery and has been published by Cherrytree Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.


Tropical rainforests cover only about 6% of the earth's surface, yet they are home to more than half the world's species. This book looks at the biology and behaviour of predators and prey describing how they live together in harmony and balance and how vital they are to the wellbeing of the whole world. It is one of a series of books which aims to provide an understanding of the unique ecosystems of the rainforest. It describes the amazing plants and animals and how they interact, and addresses local and global environmental and conservation issues.



Evolution Of South American Mammalian Predators During The Cenozoic Paleobiogeographic And Paleoenvironmental Contingencies


Evolution Of South American Mammalian Predators During The Cenozoic Paleobiogeographic And Paleoenvironmental Contingencies
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Author : Francisco J. Prevosti
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2018-01-02

Evolution Of South American Mammalian Predators During The Cenozoic Paleobiogeographic And Paleoenvironmental Contingencies written by Francisco J. Prevosti and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-01-02 with Science categories.


This book summarizes the evolution of carnivorous mammals in the Cenozoic of South America. It presents paleontological information on the two main mammalian carnivorous groups in South America; Metatheria and Eutheria. The topics include the origin, systematics, phylogeny, paleoecology and evolution of the Sparassodonta and Carnivora. The book is based on a wide variety of published sources from the last few decades.



Medicine Of Australian Mammals


Medicine Of Australian Mammals
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Author : Larry Vogelnest
language : en
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Release Date : 2008-08-18

Medicine Of Australian Mammals written by Larry Vogelnest and has been published by CSIRO PUBLISHING this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-08-18 with Science categories.


In Medicine of Australian Mammals, more than 30 experts present the most current information available on the medical management of all taxa of Australian native mammals. This comprehensive text is divided into two parts. The first includes chapters on general topics relevant to the medical management of captive and free-ranging Australian native mammals such as: veterinary considerations for the rescue, treatment, rehabilitation and release of wildlife; veterinary aspects of hand-rearing orphaned marsupials; marine mammal strandings and the role of the veterinarian; and wildlife health investigation and necropsy of Australian mammals. The second part covers the medicine of specific taxa of Australian native mammals. Detailed information on taxonomy, distribution, biology, anatomy, physiology, reproduction, husbandry, nutrition, physical and chemical restraint, clinical pathology, hand-rearing, diseases, zoonoses, therapeutics, reproductive management and surgery is included. This practical, one-source reference is complemented by detailed photographs and illustrations, as well as tables listing reproductive and physiological data, diets, haematology and biochemistry values, and drug formularies. Appendices include a checklist of the mammals of Australia and its territories and a guide to the identification of common parasites of Australian mammals. Medicine of Australian Mammals is clinically oriented and is a must-have for veterinary clinicians, no matter how experienced. The book will also be of use to veterinary students, researchers, biologists, zoologists, wildlife carers and other wildlife professionals.



A Brief History Of South American Metatherians


A Brief History Of South American Metatherians
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Author : Francisco Goin
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2015-10-16

A Brief History Of South American Metatherians written by Francisco Goin and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-10-16 with Science categories.


This book summarizes major aspects of the evolution of South American metatherians, including their epistemologic, phylogenetic, biogeographic, faunal, tectonic, paleoclimatic, and metabolic contexts. A brief overview of the evolution of each major South American lineage ("Ameridelphia", Sparassodonta, Didelphimorphia, Paucituberculata, Microbiotheria, and Polydolopimorphia) is provided. It is argued that due to physiological constraints, metatherian evolution closely followed the conditions imposed by global temperatures. In general terms, during the Paleocene and the early Eocene multiple radiations of metatherian lineages occurred, with many adaptive types exploiting insectivorous, frugivorous, and omnivorous adaptive zones. In turn, a mixture of generalized and specialized types, the latter mainly exploiting carnivorous and granivorous-folivorous adaptive zones, characterized the second half of the Cenozoic. In both periods, climate was the critical driver of their radiation and turnovers.



Walker S Marsupials Of The World


Walker S Marsupials Of The World
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Author : Ronald M. Nowak
language : en
Publisher: JHU Press
Release Date : 2005-09-12

Walker S Marsupials 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 2005-09-12 with Nature categories.


Authoritative and engaging, this volume from the Walker's Mammals series focuses on marsupials, pouched animals whose unusual method of reproduction—between egg laying and placental birth—places them in a unique category among mammals. A comprehensive guide to the biology and distribution of marsupials, this book includes common and scientific names, size and physical traits, habitat and ecology, behavior and social interactions, reproduction, life span, and conservation. The text is coupled with illustrations from the collections of leading photographers and the world's greatest museums. An introduction by marsupial expert Christopher R. Dickman describes the evolution and current status of marsupials and reveals why they add so much intrigue to the natural world.



Predators Of South America And Antarctica


Predators Of South America And Antarctica
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Author : Michael Tylers
language : en
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Release Date : 2014-12-15

Predators Of South America And Antarctica written by Michael Tylers and has been published by Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-12-15 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.


South America and Antarctica are known for their harsh climates. Despite the most challenging environments, however, some of the most terrifying animals thrive. Filled with facts, illustrations, and photos, this book introduces you to the predators who prowl these very different continents.



Carnivores Of Australia


Carnivores Of Australia
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Author : Alistair Glen
language : en
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Release Date : 2014-11-05

Carnivores Of Australia written by Alistair Glen and has been published by CSIRO PUBLISHING this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11-05 with Nature categories.


The Australian continent provides a unique perspective on the evolution and ecology of carnivorous animals. In earlier ages, Australia provided the arena for a spectacular radiation of marsupial and reptilian predators. The causes of their extinctions are still the subject of debate. Since European settlement, Australia has seen the extinction of one large marsupial predator (the thylacine), another (the Tasmanian devil) is in danger of imminent extinction, and still others have suffered dramatic declines. By contrast, two recently-introduced predators, the fox and cat, have been spectacularly successful, with devastating impacts on the Australian fauna. Carnivores of Australia: Past, Present and Future explores Australia's unique predator communities from pre-historic, historic and current perspectives. It covers mammalian, reptilian and avian carnivores, both native and introduced to Australia. It also examines the debate surrounding how best to manage predators to protect livestock and native biodiversity. Readers will benefit from the most up-to-date synthesis by leading researchers and managers in the field of carnivore biology. By emphasising Australian carnivores as exemplars of flesh-eaters in other parts of the world, this book will be an important reference for researchers, wildlife managers and students worldwide.



American And Australasian Marsupials


American And Australasian Marsupials
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Author : Nilton C. Cáceres
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2023-06-30

American And Australasian Marsupials written by Nilton C. Cáceres and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-06-30 with Science categories.


This book focuses on the evolution, biogeography, systematics, taxonomy, and ecology of New World and Australasian marsupials, greatly expanding the current knowledge base. There are roughly 140 species of New World marsupials, of which the opossum is the best known. Thanks to recent research, there is now an increasing amount of understanding about their evolution, biogeography, systematics, ecology, and conservation in the Americas, especially in South America. There are also some 270 marsupial species in the Australasian region, many of which have been subject to research only in recent years. Based on this information and the authors’ extensive research, this book provides comprehensive insights into the world's marsupials. It will appeal to academics and specialized researchers, students of zoology, paleontology, evolutionary biology, ecology, physiology and conservation as well as interested non-experts.



Secret Lives Of Carnivorous Marsupials


Secret Lives Of Carnivorous Marsupials
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Author : Andrew Baker
language : en
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Release Date : 2018-08-01

Secret Lives Of Carnivorous Marsupials written by Andrew Baker and has been published by CSIRO PUBLISHING this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-08-01 with Science categories.


Most living carnivorous marsupials lead a secretive and solitary existence. From tiny insect eaters to the formidable Tasmanian Devil, Secret Lives of Carnivorous Marsupials offers rare insight into the history and habits of these creatures – from their discovery by intrepid explorers and scientists to their unique life cycles and incredible ways of hunting prey. Secret Lives of Carnivorous Marsupials provides a guide to the world’s 136 living species of carnivorous marsupials and is packed with never-before-seen photos. Biogeography, relationships and conservation are also covered in detail. Readers are taken on a journey through remote Australia, the Americas and dark, mysterious New Guinea – some of the last truly wild places on Earth. The book describes frenzied mating sessions, minuscule mammals that catch prey far larger than themselves, and extinct predators including marsupial lions, wolves and even sabre-toothed kangaroos.