Wild Cats
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Wild Cats Of The World
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Author : Mel Sunquist
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2017-05-15
Wild Cats Of The World written by Mel Sunquist 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 2017-05-15 with Pets categories.
Did you know that European royalty once used cheetahs to hunt deer, or that caracals can capture birds by leaping six and a half feet straight up into the air from a standing start? Have you ever wondered whether domestic cats really do land on their feet when they fall, or how Canada lynx can stalk their prey in the winter without falling through the deep snow? Wild Cats of the World is a treasure trove of answers to questions like these, and many others, for anyone who's interested in learning more about the world's felids, including the ones with whom we share our homes. Mel and Fiona Sunquist have spent more than a decade gathering information about cats from every available source, many of them quite difficult to find, including scientific papers, descriptions of hunts, archeological findings, observations by naturalists and travelers, reports from government agencies, and newsletters from a wide variety of organizations. Weaving information from these sources together with their own experiences observing wild cats around the world, the Sunquists have created the most comprehensive reference on felids available. Each of their accounts of the 36 species of cat contains a description of the cat, including human interactions with it, as well as detailed data on its distribution, ecology and behavior, status in the wild, and efforts to conserve it. Numerous photographs, including more than 40 in full color, illustrate these accounts. Ranging from the two-pound black-footed cat to the five-hundred-pound tiger, and from the African serval with its satellite-dish ears to the web-footed fishing cat of Asia, Wild Cats of the World will fascinate and educate felid fans of any stripe (or spot).
Wild Cats Of The World
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Author : Luke Hunter
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2015-10-22
Wild Cats Of The World written by Luke Hunter and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-10-22 with Nature categories.
Wild Cats of the World provides detailed accounts for all 38 species of wild cat accompanied by magnificent artwork and stunning photography. From the rabbit-sized Black-footed Cat of southern Africa to bear-killing Amur tigers of the Russian Far East, the 38 members of the Cat Family include some of the world's most fascinating and magnificent species on earth. Supremely adapted for the kill, all cats are obligate carnivores; they survive only by preying upon other animals, and they have become one of evolution's most successful predatory lineages of mammals. Wild Cats of the World explores the spectacular Cat Family in unprecedented depth. Drawing on thousands of scientific papers and direct observations in the field, each species is profiled at length, covering all aspects of felid behaviour and ecology. The book is profusely illustrated with colour plates, black-and-white sketches showing important aspects of cat life and accurate images of every species' skull. Over 400 spectacular photographs are included, many of them showing extremely rare and little-known cats published here for the first time. Each profile includes an up-to-date range map and explains the most current science on how cats are classified and related to each other, including some very recent, surprising discoveries. Despite their great evolutionary success, the challenges facing felids in the modern world are profound. Only one, the ubiquitous domestic cat, does not require dedicated conservation action to ensure survival for the next century. The book also explores the current conservation issues facing wild cats, the increasingly perilous status of many species and how they can be saved.
Wild Cats Of The World
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Author : Charles Albert Walter Guggisberg
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1975
Wild Cats Of The World written by Charles Albert Walter Guggisberg and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1975 with Nature categories.
The Natural History Of The Wild Cats
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Author : Andrew Kitchener
language : en
Publisher: Comstock Publishing
Release Date : 1991
The Natural History Of The Wild Cats written by Andrew Kitchener and has been published by Comstock Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Nature categories.
Small Wild Cats
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Author : James G. Sanderson
language : en
Publisher: JHU Press
Release Date : 2011-10
Small Wild Cats written by James G. Sanderson and has been published by JHU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-10 with Nature categories.
This book examines the behavior, biology, and conservation of the more than 30 small wild cat species.
The Wild Cat Book
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Author : Fiona Sunquist
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2014-10-02
The Wild Cat Book written by Fiona Sunquist 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 2014-10-02 with Nature categories.
Cat experts Fiona and Mel Sunquist present comprehensive entries for each of the thirty-seven cat species that include color distribution maps and up-to-date information related to the species' IUCN conservation and management statuses, while their informative sidebars reveal why male lions have manes (and why dark manes are sexiest), how cats see with their whiskers, the truth behind our obsession with white lions and tigers, and why cats can't be vegetarians. The Wild Cat Book also highlights the grave threats faced by the world's wild cats--from habitat destruction to human persecution.
Wild Cats Of The World
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Author : Barbara Sleeper
language : en
Publisher: Crown
Release Date : 1995
Wild Cats Of The World written by Barbara Sleeper and has been published by Crown this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Nature categories.
Portrait of the world's 37 species of wild cats.
Wild Cats
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Author : John E. Becker
language : en
Publisher: Millbrook Press
Release Date : 2008-01-01
Wild Cats written by John E. Becker and has been published by Millbrook Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-01-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Discusses the genetic ancestors of wild cats and presents information on the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and threats to different kinds of wild cats, including servals, jaguars, and lynxes.
Wild Cats
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Author : Peggy D. Winston
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1981
Wild Cats written by Peggy D. Winston and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1981 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
The photographs are the outstanding element in this introductory volume.
Wild Cats Of The World
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Author : C. A. W. Guggisberg
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001-06
Wild Cats Of The World written by C. A. W. Guggisberg and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-06 with categories.