Ice Age Cave Faunas Of North America

Author : Blaine W. Schubert,Jim I. Mead,Russell William Graham,Denver Museum of Nature and Science
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2003-11-10
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0253342686

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Ice Age Cave Faunas of North America by Blaine W. Schubert,Jim I. Mead,Russell William Graham,Denver Museum of Nature and Science Pdf

This book gathers the findings of a number of studies on North American cave paleontology. Although not intended to be all-inclusive, Ice Age Cave Faunas of North America contains contributions that range from overviews of the significance of cave fossils to reports about new localities and studies of specific vertebrate groups. These essays describe how cave remains record the evolutionary patterns of organisms and their biogeography, how they can help reconstruct past ecosystems and climatic fluctuations, how they provide an important record of the evolution of modern ecosystems, and even how some of these caves contain traces of human activity. The book's eclectic nature should appeal to students, professional and amateur paleontologists, biologists, geologists, speleologists, and cavers. The contributors are Ticul Alvarez, Joaquin Arroyo-Cabrales, Christopher J. Bell, Larry L. Coats, Jennifer Glennon, Wulf Gose, Frederick Grady, Russell Wm. Graham, Timothy H. Heaton, Carmen J. Jans-Langel, Ernest L. Lundelius, Jr., H. Gregory McDonald, Jim I. Mead, Oscar J. Polaco, Blaine W. Schubert, Holmes A. Semken, Jr., and Alisa J. Winkler.

Author : Ian M. Lange
Publisher : Mountain Press Publishing
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0878424032

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Ice Age Mammals of North America by Ian M. Lange Pdf

Colourfully illustrated descriptions of strange and marvelous beasts form the heart of Ice Age Mammals of North America. You'll learn about the geologic events that led to the ice ages, along with possible causes for the mass extinctions of so many species. Fun sidebars explore such topics as the enormous size of some Ice Age animals and how DNA analysis is revolutionizing our knowledge of them. You'll even discover sites where you can view remains of these fascinating creatures today.

Author : Miles Barton,Nigel Bean,Stephen Dunleavy,Ian Gray,Adam White
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Science
ISBN : 0300098197

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Prehistoric America by Miles Barton,Nigel Bean,Stephen Dunleavy,Ian Gray,Adam White Pdf

"From the icy Arctic vastness to the steamy tropical swamps of Florida, people came upon a teeming variety of animals in North America after the Ice Age. The book travels the continent region by region, introducing fascinating and bizarre beasts including ground sloths, glyptodonts, mastodons, mammoths, saber-toothed and scimitar-toothed cats, and the short-faced bear. Alongside these now-extinct animals were lions, cheetahs, zebras, and camels - animals that have long since disappeared from their North American homes - as well as species still seen today, such as caribou, grizzlies, eagles, salmon, bison, coyotes, prairie dogs, condors, alligators, and jaguars." "A wealth of fossil evidence informs the stunning computer-generated panoramas that fill the pages of the volume. Bones of the ancient beasts again have flesh and fur, unfamiliar animals again roam the landscapes, and the world of prehistoric North America comes startlingly to life."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Author : Spencer G. Lucas,Gary S. Morgan,Kate E. Zeigler
Publisher : New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : Geology, Stratigraphic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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New Mexico's Ice Ages by Spencer G. Lucas,Gary S. Morgan,Kate E. Zeigler Pdf

Author : Davis A. Young,Ralph F. Stearley
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 511 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2008-08-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830828760

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The Bible, Rocks and Time by Davis A. Young,Ralph F. Stearley Pdf

Davis A. Young and Ralph Stearley seek to convince readers of the vast antiquity of the Earth. They point out the flaws of young-Earth creationism and counter the impression by many scientists that all Christians are young-Earth creationists.

Author : Theodore H Fleming,Liliana M. Dávalos,Marco A. R. Mello
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 489 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2020-10-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780226696126

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Phyllostomid Bats by Theodore H Fleming,Liliana M. Dávalos,Marco A. R. Mello Pdf

With more than two hundred species distributed from California through Texas and across most of mainland Mexico, Central and South America, and islands in the Caribbean Sea, the Phyllostomidae bat family (American leaf-nosed bats) is one of the world’s most diverse mammalian families. From an insectivorous ancestor, species living today, over about 30 million years, have evolved a hyper-diverse range of diets, from blood or small vertebrates, to consuming nectar, pollen, and fruit. Phyllostomid plant-visiting species are responsible for pollinating more than five hundred species of neotropical shrubs, trees, vines, and epiphytes—many of which are economically and ecologically important—and they also disperse the seeds of at least another five hundred plant species. Fruit-eating and seed-dispersing members of this family thus play a crucial role in the regeneration of neotropical forests, and the fruit eaters are among the most abundant mammals in these habitats. Coauthored by leading experts in the field and synthesizing the latest advances in molecular biology and ecological methods, Phyllostomid Bats is the first overview in more than forty years of the evolution of the many morphological, behavioral, physiological, and ecological adaptations in this family. Featuring abundant illustrations as well as details on the current conservation status of phyllostomid species, it is both a comprehensive reference for these ecologically vital creatures and a fascinating exploration of the evolutionary process of adaptive radiation.

Author : William B. White,David C. Culver,Tanja Pipan
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 1250 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2019-05-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128141250

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Encyclopedia of Caves by William B. White,David C. Culver,Tanja Pipan Pdf

Encyclopedia of Caves, Third Edition, provides detailed background information to anyone with a serious interest in caves. This includes students, both undergraduate and graduate, in the earth, biological and environmental sciences, and consultants, environmental scientists, land managers and government agency staff whose work requires them to know something about caves and the biota that inhabit them. Caves touch on many scientific interests in geology, climate science, biology, hydrology, archaeology, and paleontology, as well as more popular interests in sport caving and cave exploration. Case studies and descriptions of specific caves selected for their special features and public interest are also included. This book will appeal to these audiences by providing in-depth essays written by expert authors chosen for their expertise in their assigned subject. Features 14 new chapters and 13 completely rewritten chapters Contains beautifully illustrated content, with more than 500 color images of cave life and features Provides extensive bibliographies that allow readers to access their subject of interest in greater depth

Author : Anthony D. Barnosky
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 409 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2004-08-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780520930858

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Biodiversity Response to Climate Change in the Middle Pleistocene by Anthony D. Barnosky Pdf

This book chronicles the discovery and analysis of animal fossils found in one of the most important paleontological sites in the world—Porcupine Cave, located at an elevation of 9,500 feet in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. With tens of thousands of identified specimens, this site has become the key source of information on the fauna of North America's higher elevations between approximately 1 million and 600,000 years ago, a period that saw the advance and retreat of glaciers numerous times. Until now, little has been understood about how this dramatic climate change affected life during the middle Pleistocene. In addition to presenting state-of-the-art data from Porcupine Cave, this study also presents groundbreaking analysis on what the data from the site show about the evolutionary and ecological adjustments that occurred in this period, shedding light on how one of the world's most pressing environmental concerns—global climate change—can influence life on earth.

Author : Paul S. Martin
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2007-05-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780520252431

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Twilight of the Mammoths by Paul S. Martin Pdf

"Paul S. Martin's innovative ideas on late quaternary extinctions and wildlife restoration have fueled one of science's most stimulating recent debates. He expounds them vividly here, and defends them eloquently. A must-read."—David Rains Wallace, author of Beasts of Eden "This is a marvelous read, by a giant in American prehistory, about one of the greatest mysteries in the earth sciences."—Tim Flannery, author of The Eternal Frontier "Whether or not you agree with Paul Martin, he has shaped how we think about our Pleistocene ancestors and their role in transforming this planet."—Ross D. E. MacPhee, Curator of Mammalogy, American Museum of Natural History

Author : Andrew B. Heckert,Spencer G. Lucas
Publisher : New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Animals, Fossil
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Vertebrate Paleontology in Arizona by Andrew B. Heckert,Spencer G. Lucas Pdf

Author : Spencer G. Lucas,Gary S. Morgan,Justin A Spielmann,Donald R. Prothero
Publisher : New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Science
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Neogene Mammals by Spencer G. Lucas,Gary S. Morgan,Justin A Spielmann,Donald R. Prothero Pdf

Neogene Mammals: New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science Bulletin 44

Author : Gary S. Morgan,Jon A. Baskin,Nicholas J. Czaplewski,Spencer G. Lucas,H. Gregory McDonald,Jim I. Mead,Richard S. White, Jr.,Asher J. Lichtig
Publisher : New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2022-07-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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LATE CENOZOIC VERTEBRATES FROM THE AMERICAN SOUTHWEST: A TRIBUTE TO ARTHUR H. HARRIS by Gary S. Morgan,Jon A. Baskin,Nicholas J. Czaplewski,Spencer G. Lucas,H. Gregory McDonald,Jim I. Mead,Richard S. White, Jr.,Asher J. Lichtig Pdf

Author : Spencer G. Lucas,Robert M. Sullivan
Publisher : New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Paleontology
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Vertebrate Paleontology in New Mexico by Spencer G. Lucas,Robert M. Sullivan Pdf

Author : Apollonios Rhodios,Apollonius (Rhodius.)
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 792 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2007-12-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0520253930

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The Argonautika by Apollonios Rhodios,Apollonius (Rhodius.) Pdf

"Green turns his formidable classical learning and his finely nuanced sense of English verse to bear on the challenge of restoring Apollonios to his true place—on a par with the best modern poetic versions of Homer and Virgil."—Robert Fagles

Author : Ted Goebel,Ian Buvit
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2011-08-25
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781603443210

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From the Yenisei to the Yukon by Ted Goebel,Ian Buvit Pdf

Who were the first people who came to the land bridge joining northeastern Asia to Alaska and the northwest of North America? Where did they come from? How did they organize technology, especially in the context of settlement behavior? During the Pleistocene era, the people now known as Beringians dispersed across the varied landscapes of late-glacial northeast Asia and northwest North America. The twenty chapters gathered in this volume explore, in addition to the questions posed above, how Beringians adapted in response to climate and environmental changes. They share a focus on the significance of the modern-human inhabitants of the region. By examining and analyzing lithic artifacts, geoarchaeological evidence, zooarchaeological data, and archaeological features, these studies offer important interpretations of the variability to be found in the early material culture the first Beringians. The scholars contributing to this work consider the region from Lake Baikal in the west to southern British Columbia in the east. Through a technological-organization approach, this volume permits investigation of the evolutionary process of adaptation as well as the historical processes of migration and cultural transmission. The result is a closer understanding of how humans adapted to the diverse and unique conditions of the late Pleistocene.