Current Mammalogy

Author : H.H. Genoways
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 530 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781475799095

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Current Mammalogy by H.H. Genoways Pdf

When I first proposed a series entitled Current Mammalogy to the pub lishers, they were reluctant to undertake such a project because they viewed the field of mammology as overly fragmented. At first I found this idea to be difficult to accept; however, upon reflection, I came near to agreeing with it. Although many of us work on mammals, we gen erally feel more allegiance to our specialties, such as systematics, ge netics, cytogenetics, ecology, behavior, pest control, paleontology, wildlife management, primatology, and marine mammalogy, than we do to the general field of mammalogy. However, rather than becoming discour aged from pursuing this project, I became more certain than ever that a series such as Current Mammalogy was needed. We hope to make this series a place where specialists can present their ideas not only to other members of their specialty, but to those outside the area as well. Hopefully, this exchange of ideas will be a mutually beneficial exercise. The Editorial Board of Current Mammalogy has decided to keep the range of subjects in each volume as broad as possible rather than concentrating on one or two topics, in the hope that this will keep the series as useful as possible to the broadest range of readers.

Author : George A. Feldhamer,Lee C. Drickamer,Stephen H. Vessey,Joseph F. Merritt,Carey Krajewski
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 764 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2015-01-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781421415895

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Mammalogy by George A. Feldhamer,Lee C. Drickamer,Stephen H. Vessey,Joseph F. Merritt,Carey Krajewski Pdf

Reflecting the expertise and perspective of five leading mammalogists, the fourth edition of Mammalogy: Adaptation, Diversity, Ecology significantly updates taxonomy, includes a new chapter on mammalian molecular phylogenetics, and highlights several recently described species. There are close to 5,500 species in the class Mammalia, including the blue whale—the largest animal that has ever lived—and the pygmy shrew, which weighs little more than a penny. The functional diversity of mammals has allowed them to play critical roles in every ecosystem, whether marine, freshwater, alpine, tundra, forest, or desert. Many mammal species are critically endangered and present complex conservation and management challenges. This book touches on those challenges, which are often precipitated by overharvesting and habitat loss, as well as emerging threats, such as the impact of wind turbines and white nose syndrome on bats and chronic wasting disease on deer. Among the updates and additions to the fourth edition of Mammalogy are numerous new photos, figures, and cladograms, over 4,200 references, as well as • A completely new chapter on mammalian phylogeny and genomics • Current taxonomy—including major changes to orders, suborders, and superfamilies of bats and rodents • An explanation of the recent inclusion of whales with terrestrial even-toed ungulates • Updates on mammalian structural, functional adaptations, and fossil history • recent advances in our understanding of phylogeny, biogeography, social behavior, and ecology • A discussion of two new orders and thirteen newly recognized extant families • Reflections on the implications of climate change for mammals • Thorough examinations of several recently described species, including Durrell's vontsira (Salanoia durrelli) and the Laotian rock rat (Laonastes aenigmamus) • An explanation of mammalian biomechanics, such as that seen in lunge feeding of baleen whales • Breakout boxes on unique aspects of mammals, including the syntax of bat songs, singing mice, and why there are no green mammals (unless we count algae-covered sloths) Maintaining the accessible, readable style for which Feldhamer and his coauthors are well known, this new edition of Mammalogy is the authoritative textbook on this amazingly diverse class of vertebrates.

Author : Hugh H. Genoways
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-02
Category : Mammals
ISBN : LCCN:86030384

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Current Mammalogy by Hugh H. Genoways Pdf

Author : Robert E. Martin,Ronald H. Pine,Anthony F. DeBlase
Publisher : Waveland Press
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2011-11-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781478609537

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A Manual of Mammalogy by Robert E. Martin,Ronald H. Pine,Anthony F. DeBlase Pdf

Refined in detail through three editions, the manuals outstanding features include: an explanation of keys and how to use them; the inclusion of keys designed to identify by order or family extant mammals of the world; special sections containing comments and suggestions on identification; information on working with map coordinates and global positioning receivers; coverage of the use of computer programs to get estimates of home-range size and characteristics; and ideas for locating reliable, authoritative literature on mammals. A section on techniques for studying mammals in the field and in the laboratory rounds out this student-friendly learning tool. Beautifully wrought illustrations and diagrams accurately portray visual details of mammal groups or characteristics that are unavailable to study in person. Moreover, well-designed laboratory exercises provide opportunities to apply knowledge and master understanding.

Author : George A. Feldhamer
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Science, Engineering & Mathematics
Page : 568 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Mammalogy
ISBN : UCSD:31822032994394

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Mammalogy by George A. Feldhamer Pdf

Balancing breadth and depth of coverage, this text is tailored to a one-semester mammalogy course appropriate for upper level undergraduates and graduate students with a basic background in vertebrate biology.

Author : George A. Feldhamer,Lee C. Drickamer,Stephen H. Vessey,Joseph F. Merritt,Carey Krajewski
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 662 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2007-09-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780801886959

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Mammalogy by George A. Feldhamer,Lee C. Drickamer,Stephen H. Vessey,Joseph F. Merritt,Carey Krajewski Pdf

The Class Mammalia is amazingly diverse, ranging from whales to marsupials to bats to primates. The more than 5,400 species occupy many habitats, with mammals present on all the continents. They are rare only on Antarctica and a few isolated islands. Mammals present a complex set of conservation and management issues. Some species have become more numerous with the rise of human populations, while others have been extirpated or nearly so—such as the Caribbean monk seal, the thylacine, the Chinese river dolphin, and the Pyrenean ibex. In this new edition of their classic textbook, George A. Feldhamer and his colleagues cover the many aspects of mammalogy. Thoroughly revised and updated, this edition includes treatments of the most recent significant findings in ordinal-level mammalian phylogeny and taxonomy; special topics such as parasites and diseases, conservation, and domesticated mammals; interrelationships between mammalian structure and function; and the latest molecular techniques used to study mammals. Instructors: email [email protected] for a free instructor resource disc containing all 510 illustrations printed in Mammalogy: Adaptation, Diversity, Ecology, third edition.

Author : Terry Vaughan,James Ryan,Nicholas Czaplewski
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
Page : 770 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2011-04-21
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780763762995

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Mammalogy by Terry Vaughan,James Ryan,Nicholas Czaplewski Pdf

"Newly revised and extensively updated, the fifth edition of Mammalogy explains and clarifies the subject of mammalian biology as a unified whole, taking care to discuss the latest and most fascinating discoveries in the field. In recent years we witnessed significant changes in the taxonomy of mammals. The authors kept pace with such changes and revised each chapter to reflect the most current data and statistics available. New pedagogical elements, including chapter outlines, lists of key morphological characteristics, and further reading sections, help readers grasp the most important concepts and explore additional content on their own." --Book Jacket.

Author : H.H. Genoways
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 610 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1990-01-31
Category : Science
ISBN : MINN:31951T001834801

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Current Mammalogy by H.H. Genoways Pdf

The twelve papers consider: the origins of the study of mammalogy in North America; aspects of economic importance of mammals; ecology of mammals; anatomy and physiology of the anterior pituitary and endocrine hypothalamus and their interactions; evolution of mammalian behavior; evolution of mammals

Author : Terry A. Vaughan,James M. Ryan,Nicholas J. Czaplewski
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Page : 767 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2013-12-11
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781284032185

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Mammalogy by Terry A. Vaughan,James M. Ryan,Nicholas J. Czaplewski Pdf

Mammalogy is the study of mammals from the diverse biological viewpoints of structure, function, evolutionary history, behavior, ecology, classification, and economics. Thoroughly updated, the Sixth Edition of Mammalogy explains and clarifies the subject as a unified whole. The text begins by defining mammals and summarizing their origins. It moves on to discuss the orders and families of mammals with comprehensive coverage on the fossil history, current distribution, morphological characteristics, and basic behavior and ecology of each family of mammals. The third part of the text progresses to discuss special topics such as mammalian echolocation, physiology, behavior, ecology, and zoogeography. The text concludes with two additional chapters, previously available online, that cover mammalian domestication and mammalian disease and zoonoses.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 608 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Natural history
ISBN : MINN:31951T001080707

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Wildlife Review by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 602 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Mammals
ISBN : MINN:31951P00042488P

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Australian Mammalogy by Anonim Pdf

Author : Diane Schmidt,Elisabeth B. Davis
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2001-12-06
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780824741716

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Using The Biological Literature by Diane Schmidt,Elisabeth B. Davis Pdf

"Provides an in-depth review of current print and electronic tools for research in numerous disciplines of biology, including dictionaries and encyclopedias, method guides, handbooks, on-line directories, and periodicals. Directs readers to an associated Web page that maintains the URLs and annotations of all major Inernet resources discussed in th

Author : Hugh H. Genoways
Publisher : Rowman Altamira
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2006-06-08
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780759114258

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Museum Philosophy for the Twenty-First Century by Hugh H. Genoways Pdf

What underlying philosophy and mission should museums pursue in the first half of the twenty-first century? In Museum Philosophy, twenty-four authors use the lenses of a variety of disciplines to answer this essential question. Museum professionals offer their answers alongside philosophers, historians, political scientists, educators, sociologists, and others in a wide-ranging exploration of institutions from art museums to zoos. Hugh Genoway's book offers philosophical and ethical guidelines, describes the ways specific institutions illustrate different philosophies, examines major divisions in the museum community, and explores outreach and engagement between the museum and its larger community. Both established museum professionals and students of museum studies will benefit from this insightful look into the foundations and future of their field.

Author : Peter G.H. Evans,Juan Antonio Raga
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 629 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461505297

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Marine Mammals by Peter G.H. Evans,Juan Antonio Raga Pdf

Interest in marine mammals has increased dramatically in the last few decades, as evidenced by the number of books, scientific papers, and conferences devoted to these animals. Nowadays, a conference on marine mammals can attract between one and two thousand scientists from around the world. This upsurge of interest has resulted in a body of knowledge which, in many cases, has identified major conservation problems facing particular species. At the same time, this knowledge and the associated activities of environmental organisations have served to introduce marine mammals to a receptive public, to the extent that they are now perceived by many as the living icons of biodiversity conservation. Much of the impetus for the current interest in marine mammal conservation comes from "Save the Whale" campaigns started in the 1960s by environmental groups around the world, in response to declining whale populations after over-exploitation by humans. This public pressure led to an international moratorium on whaling recommended in 1972 by the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment in Stockholm, Sweden, and eventually adopted by the International Whaling Commission ten years later. This moratorium largely holds sway to this day, and further protective measures have included the delimitation of extensive areas of the Indian Ocean (1979) and Southern Ocean (1994) as whale sanctuaries.

Author : Larry N. Brown
Publisher : Univ. of Tennessee Press
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0870499661

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A Guide to the Mammals of the Southeastern United States by Larry N. Brown Pdf

The book is organized according to the various mammalian orders (insectivores, bats, pouched mammals, rabbits and hares, whales, and so on) under which the species accounts are given. Each species account contains concise information about identifying characteristics, geographical range, habitat, natural history, and additional factors such as longevity and economic significance. Complementing this text are more than two hundred illustrations, which include photographs, drawings, and range maps. An eight-page selection of color plates is an especially attractive feature of the book. In addition to the species accounts, the book's introductory sections are filled with fascinating general information on southeastern mammalogy: the study of mammals, mammal conservation, the southeastern region and mammal affinities, and the preservation of mammal specimens. A checklist of southeastern mammals, a key to the terrestrial orders, and a bibliography of selected references further enhance the usefulness of this guide.