Mammals And Birds

Author : Roland W. Kays,Don E. Wilson
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 816 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2009-11-09
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781400833504

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Mammals of North America by Roland W. Kays,Don E. Wilson Pdf

The best field guide to North American mammals The best-selling field guide that "sets new standards" (New Scientist) and "makes all other field guides for mammals of the United States. . . and Canada obsolete" (Journal of Mammalogy) is now even better. Covering 20 species recognized since 2002 and including 13 new color plates, this fully revised edition of Mammals of North America illustrates all 462 known mammal species in the United States and Canada—each in beautiful color and accurate detail. With a more up-to-date species list than any other guide, improved facing-page descriptions, easier-to-read distribution maps, updated common and scientific names, and track and scat illustrations, this slim, light, and easy-to-use volume is the must-have source for identifying North American mammals. Roland Kays and Don Wilson have scoured the technical literature to pull out the key differences between similar species, and illustrated these whenever possible, making the guide useful to amateur naturalists and professional zoologists alike. Casual animal watchers will appreciate the overview of mammal diversity and the tips on identifying animals they can spy in their binoculars, while scientists will appreciate the exacting detail needed to distinguish similar species, including illustrations of shrew teeth, bat toes, and whale dorsal fins. The best-illustrated and easiest-to-use field guide to North American mammals Beautiful and accurate color illustrations of all 462 mammals found in the United States and Canada—including 20 species recognized since 2002 112 color plates—including 13 new ones Key identification information—fully revised—on facing pages The most current taxonomy/species list Fully revised, easy-to-read range maps Illustrations of tracks, scat, and whale and dolphin dive sequences

Author : Charles P Lyman
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2013-07-10
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780323138246

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Hibernation and Torpor in Mammals and Birds by Charles P Lyman Pdf

Hibernation and Torpor in Mammals and Birds explores the physiological factors that control hibernation and torpor in birds and mammals. This text covers topics ranging from metabolism in hibernation to the role of endocrines, respiration and acid-base state in hibernation, and theories of hibernation. This book is comprised of 14 chapters and begins with an overview of some clear-cut definitions and why mammals and birds hibernate. The reader is then introduced to the variations from euthermia that have been observed among birds and mammals. To give some structure to this listing, the approach is phylogenetic, starting with the birds and proceeding through the primitive to the more advanced mammals. Subsequent chapters explains the process of entering hibernation and the hibernating state, itself; capability of a species in natural hibernation to arouse from that state using self-generated heat; physiological changes at the start of a spontaneous arousal; and physiological mechanisms underlying the ability of hibernators to rewarm. Consideration is also given to intermediary metabolism in hibernation, cold adaptation of metabolism in hibernators, and the response of hibernators to various extrinsic influences such as neoplastic growth, radiation injury, and parasitism and symbionts. This book will be of interest to students and researchers in fields ranging from zoology to physiology and biophysics.

Author : Dolorés Gavier-Widen,Anna Meredith,J. Paul Duff
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 581 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2012-07-10
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781118342435

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Infectious Diseases of Wild Mammals and Birds in Europe by Dolorés Gavier-Widen,Anna Meredith,J. Paul Duff Pdf

INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF WILD MAMMALS AND BIRDS IN EUROPE Infectious Diseases of Wild Mammals and Birds in Europe is a key resource on the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases in European wildlife that covers the distinctive nature of diseases as they occur in Europe, including strains, insect vectors, reservoir species, and climate, as well as geographical distribution of the diseases and European regulations for reporting, diagnosis and control. Divided into sections on viral infections, bacterial infections, fungal and yeast infections, and prion infections, this definitive reference provides valuable information on disease classification and properties, causative agents, epidemiology, pathogenesis, and implications for human, domestic and wild animal health. KEY FEATURES: Brings together extensive research from many different disciplines into one integrated and highly useful definitive reference. Zoonotic risks to human health, as well as risks to pets and livestock are highlighted. Each disease is covered separately with practical information on the animal species in which the disease has been recorded, clinical signs of the disease, diagnostic methods, and recommended treatments and vaccination. Wildlife vaccination and disease surveillance techniques are described. Examines factors important in the spread of disease such as changing climate, the movement of animals through trade, and relaxations in the control of wild animal populations. Written by a team of pathologists, epidemiologists and clinicians from across Europe, this is the definitive resource for infectious diseases of wild mammals and birds in Europe. It will be an invaluable reference for veterinarians, conservation biologists, epidemiologists, and wildlife researchers, managers, rehabilitators and students.

Author : Tony Angell,Kenneth C. Balcomb
Publisher : University of Washington Press
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : History
ISBN : UCSD:31822010136703

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Marine Birds and Mammals of Puget Sound by Tony Angell,Kenneth C. Balcomb Pdf

Author : Frank Todd
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2018-06-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0888391285

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Birds and Mammals of the Antarctic, Subantarctic and Falkland Islands by Frank Todd Pdf

Author : Trevor Carnaby
Publisher : Jacana Media
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781770092402

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Beat about the Bush by Trevor Carnaby Pdf

Filling the gap between basic mammal guides and extensive academic texts, this resource answers everyday questions about mammals in an understandable fashion that will appeal to tourists, bush enthusiasts, and field guides. Addressing everything from how an elephant's trunk works to why the blue whale is not a fish, this question-and-answer guide includes more than 700 color photographs and a detailed section on tracks and signs, making it a must-have for anyone wanting to know about the mammals of the bush region.

Author : Richard Lydekker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 634 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1894
Category : Natural history
ISBN : SRLF:D0003048584

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Mammals.- v. 3. Mammals, birds.- v. 4. Birds.- v. 5. Reptiles and fishes.- v. 6. Invertebrate animals by Richard Lydekker Pdf

Author : Trevor Carnaby
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2014-01-21
Category : Animal tracks
ISBN : 1431408530

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Mammals and Birds by Trevor Carnaby Pdf

More comprehensive than a field guide yet more accessible than an academic text, this completely revised and fully updated favorite reference answers fundamental questions about mammals and birds in the African bush such as How does an elephant's trunk work? Is the cheetah really the fastest animal? and Why do some bird species sit on animals? Ideal for anyone who has ever wanted to know why animals walk in line, how they see at night, or why they have the coloring they do, Beat about the Bush is the most comprehensive bush and field companion available. Photographs, charts, and tables accompany the question-and-answer format, making this all-in-one guide user-friendly for both wildlife enthusiasts and professionals.

Author : Dale Carlson,Irene Ruth
Publisher : Bick Publishing House
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Wildlife rehabilitation
ISBN : 1884158161

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Wildlife Care for Birds and Mammals by Dale Carlson,Irene Ruth Pdf

An instructional manual for the care of orphaned, distressed birds, rabbits, squirrels, opossums, raccoons, and more. It covers: examination, first aid, diet, housing, care, release, resources, habitat design, basic rehabilitation and release techniques.

Author : Otto Pfister
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2014-06-15
Category : Animals
ISBN : 0199452709

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Birds and Mammals of Ladakh by Otto Pfister Pdf

Ladakh in the northwestern trans-Himalayan region is a land of rich biodiversity. It has remained closed to visitors for many years. Yet, during recent years, tourism has 'discovered' the land of scenic landscapes, unspoiled nature, and hospitable people. Due to its isolation and inaccessibility, serious research on Ladakh's fauna has started only recently. This book is a complete inventory of all bird and mammal species in the Ladakh region. It describes and illustrates the numerous species of birds and mammals, including their local names, alternative names, habitat, behaviour, status, and distribution. A total of 305 bird species has been reported from the Ladakh region, of which 34 species have not been sighted after 1960. Similarly, two of the 33 mammal species have not been seen for some time. Ladakh, like any other cold desert in the world, is a fragile ecosystem that can be easily spoiled by unimaginative planning and uncontrolled tourism. This book gives practical and specific suggestions on how to conserve the ecosystem and enjoy the region's beauty without destroying it.

Author : Barry Gordon Lovegrove,Roger S. Seymour
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 381 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2019-01-01
Category : Evolution (Biology)
ISBN : 9780300227161

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Fires of Life by Barry Gordon Lovegrove,Roger S. Seymour Pdf

A groundbreaking argument on how endothermy--arguably the most important innovation in vertebrate evolution--developed in birds and mammals "Vividly narrated and illustrated. . . . Provocative and fascinating for specialists and lay readers alike."--Southeastern Naturalist This pioneering work investigates why endothermy, or "warm-bloodedness," evolved in birds and mammals, despite its enormous energetic costs. Arguing that single-cause hypotheses to explain the origins of endothermy have stalled research since the 1970s, Barry Gordon Lovegrove advances a novel conceptual framework that considers multiple potential causes and integrates data from the southern as well as the northern hemisphere. Drawing on paleontological data; research on extant species in places like the Karoo, Namaqualand, Madagascar, and Borneo; and novel physiological models, Lovegrove builds a compelling new explanation for the evolution of endothermy. Vividly narrated and illustrated, this book stages a groundbreaking argument that should prove provocative and fascinating for specialists and lay readers alike.

Author : Charles P Lyman
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1982-07-28
Category : Nature
ISBN : UOM:39015001920142

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Hibernation and Torpor in Mammals and Birds by Charles P Lyman Pdf

Hibernation and Torpor in Mammals and Birds explores the physiological factors that control hibernation and torpor in birds and mammals. This text covers topics ranging from metabolism in hibernation to the role of endocrines, respiration and acid-base state in hibernation, and theories of hibernation. This book is comprised of 14 chapters and begins with an overview of some clear-cut definitions and why mammals and birds hibernate. The reader is then introduced to the variations from euthermia that have been observed among birds and mammals. To give some structure to this listing, the approach is phylogenetic, starting with the birds and proceeding through the primitive to the more advanced mammals. Subsequent chapters explains the process of entering hibernation and the hibernating state, itself; capability of a species in natural hibernation to arouse from that state using self-generated heat; physiological changes at the start of a spontaneous arousal; and physiological mechanisms underlying the ability of hibernators to rewarm. Consideration is also given to intermediary metabolism in hibernation, cold adaptation of metabolism in hibernators, and the response of hibernators to various extrinsic influences such as neoplastic growth, radiation injury, and parasitism and symbionts. This book will be of interest to students and researchers in fields ranging from zoology to physiology and biophysics.

Author : Elżbieta Kalisińska
Publisher : Springer
Page : 708 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2019-03-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030001216

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Mammals and Birds as Bioindicators of Trace Element Contaminations in Terrestrial Environments by Elżbieta Kalisińska Pdf

The population explosion that began in the 1960s has been accompanied by a decrease in the quality of the natural environment, e.g. pollution of the air, water and soil with essential and toxic trace elements. Numerous poisonings of people and animals with highly toxic anthropogenic Hg and Cd in the 20th century prompted the creation of the abiotic environment, mainly in developed countries. However, the system is insufficient for long-term exposure to low concentrations of various substances that are mainly ingested through food and water. This problem could be addressed by the monitoring of sentinels – organisms that accumulate trace elements and as such reflect the rate and degree of environmental pollution. Usually these are long-lived vertebrates – herbivorous, omnivorous and carnivorous birds and mammals, especially game species. This book describes the responses of the sentinels most commonly used in ecotoxicological studies to 17 trace elements.

Author : Trevor Carnaby
Publisher : Jacana Media
Page : 770 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781770092419

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Beat about the Bush by Trevor Carnaby Pdf

Revealing fascinating insights into the mysterious lives of birds native to the mother continent, this remarkable guide exhibits the many vibrantly colorful species found in the South African bush. Providing an in-depth discourse on all aspects of bird life--detailing their myriad forms, survival strategies in a harsh landscape, breeding and feeding behaviors, movements, migrations, preferred habitat, unique behavioral patterns, and vocalizations--this comprehensive manual also expertly advises on how to easily and accurately identify each individual species. Populated with more than 900 brilliantly vivid photographs and exhaustively researched to fill the gap in existing literature and field guides, this essential reference will delight nature lovers, tourists, birdwatchers, and bush lovers alike.

Author : Aldo Starker Leopold
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 594 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1959
Category : Science
ISBN : 0520007247

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Wildlife of Mexico by Aldo Starker Leopold Pdf