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Author : Marianne Johnston
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1999-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0823952037
Describes the prehistoric ancestors, evolution, and modern-day members of the cat family.
Author : Mark Hallett,John M. Harris
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2020-06-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780231545525
Big cats such as lions, tigers, leopards, and jaguars fascinate us like few other creatures. They are enduring symbols of natural majesty and power. Yet despite the magnetic appeal of the big cats, their origins and evolutionary history remain poorly understood—and human activity threatens to put an end to the big cats’ glory. On the Prowl is a fully illustrated and approachable guide to the evolution of the big cats and what it portends for their conservation today. Mark Hallett and John M. Harris trace the origins of these iconic carnivores, venturing down the evolutionary pathways that produced the diversity of big cat species that have walked the earth. They place the evolution and paleobiology of these species in the context of ancient ecosystems and climates, explaining what made big cats such efficient predators and analyzing their competition with other animals. Hallett and Harris pay close attention to human impact, from the evidence of cave paintings and analysis of ancient extinctions up to present-day crises. Their engaging and carefully documented account is brought to life through Hallett’s detailed, vivid illustrations, based on the most recent research by leading paleontologists. Offering a fresh look at the rise of these majestic animals, On the Prowl also makes a powerful case for renewed efforts to protect big cats and their habitats before it is too late.
Author : Mark Carwardine
Publisher : Scholastic
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1987-07
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0590407414
Describes interesting facts about all kinds of wild cats.
Author : Tom Brakefield
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2024-07-01
Category : Felidae
ISBN : 1610603540
Combines photography, research, and personal observations of the worlds eight big cats.
Author : Mel Sunquist,Fiona Sunquist
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 462 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2017-05-15
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9780226518237
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).
Author : John E. Becker
Publisher : Millbrook Press
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781581960525
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.
Author : Alan Turner
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : History
ISBN : 0231102283
The author and illustrator draw on the surviving seven species of large cats and remains of their prehistoric ancestors to explain and illustrate their anatomy and function, social interaction, predatory behavior, prey treatment, and other aspects of the fascinating and fearsome creatures.
Author : Marianne Johnston
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1999-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0823952029
Discusses the prehistoric ancestors, evolution, and modern species of elephants.
Author : Galia Bernstein
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2018-02-06
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781683351801
A simple housecat named Simon encounters some bigger cats: Lion, Puma, Panther, Tiger, and Cheetah. Each of the big cats has something to say about Simon not being “cat” enough. According to them, he just doesn’t measure up. He doesn’t have Lion’s mane or Cheetah’s spots. He doesn’t sleep in trees like Panther or climb mountains like Puma. He’s small and fuzzy, not big and strong. But ultimately, Simon shows the big cats that he’s just like them . . . only smaller. A celebration of both individuality and community, I Am a Cat is a strong debut that shows we’re all more alike than we think . . . if we look closely enough.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2022-05-17
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781646432059
"Become an expert on all the big cats of the world, from well-known safari favorites like the king cheetah to the elusive snow leopard and the tiny rusty-spotted cat. Learn about the species-specific behavior, habitats, diets, and cool quirks of the most extraordinary cats on the planet"--Back cover.
Author : Tyus D. Williams,Neon Squid
Publisher : Neon Squid
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2022-04-05
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781684492077
A beautifully illustrated nonfiction story by wildlife ecologist Tyus D. Williams, following lions, cheetahs, tigers, panthers, mountain lions, and snow leopards over the course of one day.
Author : Kristin Nowell,Peter Jackson,IUCN/SSC Cat Specialist Group
Publisher : World Conservation Union
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Animal populations
ISBN : MINN:31951D010541910
Presents the most comprehensive and up-to-date information available on the 36 wild cats of the world. It includes the first published collection of detailed range maps and some of the first photographs of rare species in the wild. It provides a thorough review of major issues in cat conservation such as habitat loss and management of big cats in livestock areas; field and laboratory research; international trade; the role of zoos; and reintroduction. High priority are identified to further the cause of cat conservation.
Author : Fiona Sunquist,Mel Sunquist
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2014-10-02
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780226780269
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.
Author : Marianne Johnston
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1999-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0823952053
Discusses the prehistoric ancestors, evolution, modern species, life cycle, and endangered status of sea turtles.
Author : Jim Medway
Publisher : Big and Little
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2018-09
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0228101077
"This illustrated children's book brings together every domestic cat breed in the world alongside coloured drawings of rare wild cats and the well-known big cats. It is divided into double-page spreads. The book features cat breeds from North America, Europe, Asia and the Rest of the World; the second half is devoted to the wild cats of the world, both the rarer small species and the large cats of Africa, North and South America and Asia - the Tiger, Lion, Leopard, Cheetah and Jaguar. The book also features both a charming kitten identifier and a cub identifier. And an extensive cat index gives the reader fun facts about every breed and species featured. This is a great new reference guide for all the family that will make your little children cat experts!"--