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Author : Texas Tech University. Museum
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 568 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Archaeology
ISBN : MINN:31951P000362613
Author : Texas Tech University. Museum
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Archaeology
ISBN : UCLA:L0061444857
Author : Anthony Michael Hutson,Anthony M. Hutson,Simon P. Mickleburgh,P. A. Racey
Publisher : IUCN
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Bats
ISBN : 2831705959
Author : Texas Tech University. Museum
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Archaeology
ISBN : 0896721388
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 688 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Natural history
ISBN : UCBK:C038401323
Author : Texas Tech University. Museum
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Archaeology
ISBN : CHI:66298233
Author : M. Brock Fenton
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1983-12-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781442655386
Bats are dangerous to man. Right? Wrong. Here is the truth about chiroptera, the only mammals that fly, in a short, well-illustrated account based on solid research but intended for a general reader. Bats, of which there are about 850 species in the world, are maligned as carriers of rabies (largely untrue) and admired for their biosonar. Heir diversity is reflected in their diets: some eat fruit, some nectar and pollen, other fish, birds, frogs, or other bats. Although most eat insects, it is the three species of blood-feeding vampires which receive most public attention and around which much myth and superstition (and misconception) have evolved. In addition to their diet and habit, Fenton discusses their remarkable sonar sight, their reproduction, migration, patterns of behavior – from hunting to mating – parasites, enemies, and life span. (The current record is held by an Ontario Little Brown Bat which in 1980 had survived more than 30 years.) Man's attitude toward bats, his destruction of their habitats, and his use of pesticides have contributed to a sharp decline in the bat population in many parts of the world. Many biologists are becoming increasingly concerned about the survival of some species, but maintaining their numbers requires a change in people's attitudes. Just Bats will help. It will also tell the reader how to evict bats from his attic – provided he knows how they got in.
Author : Frank B. Gill
Publisher : Academy of Natural Sciences
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Science
ISBN : 1422317854
The papers in this volume all deal with animals that have centers of endemism & diversity in the Greater Antilles. Contents: The Origins of the West Indian Butterfly Fauna, by F. Martin Brown; Some Aspects of the Herpetogeography of the West Indies, by Albert Schwartz; Zoogeography of Antillean Bats, by Robert J. Baker & Hugh H. Genoways; A Paleontological Perspective of West Indian Birds & Mammals, by Storrs L. Olson; & Derivations & Continental Affinities of Antillean Birds, by James Bond. Maps & illustrations.
Author : Franklin D. Yancey,David J. Schmidly,Stephen Kasper,Richard W. Manning
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2023-12-14
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781648430251
One hundred and five species of mammals are native to the Trans-Pecos region of Texas. The greatly varied terrain, climate, and vegetation make its mammalian life exceptionally varied, ranging from tiny shrews to great elks, from bats to aquatic beavers and muskrats, from desert-dwelling kangaroo rats to forest-loving chipmunks, and from an assortment of mice and rats to predatory cougars and coyotes. This fully revised and updated edition of The Mammals of Trans-Pecos Texas provides a guide to the identification of these animals and summarizes important facts about their lives. With nearly every species illustrated with accurate, detailed pen-and-ink drawings by artist Chester O. Martin and color plates of some of the most iconic mammals that live in the Trans-Pecos region, it exemplifies how biologists integrate art with science to develop a wider appreciation for nature. The account of each species is arranged to contain a brief description of the animal, the geographic distribution of the species, and a discussion of the natural history of the mammal. This authoritative work brings together an appreciation for and understanding of the diversity of fauna, life histories, and ecologies within a unique and fascinating landscape.
Author : Cornelio Sánchez-Hernández,María de Lourdes Romero-Almaraz,Gary D. Schnell,Michael L. Kennedy,Troy L. Best,Robert D. Owen,Sara B. González-Pérez
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2016-09-16
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780806152387
The tiny state of Colima on Mexico’s Pacific coast is one of the three most biodiverse hot spots in the world. Straddling temperate and tropical zones, with rugged topography ranging from a volcanic mountaintop to sandy beaches, the state shelters nearly half—66—of Mexico’s species of Chiroptera, or bats. In this volume, studded with more than 200 full-color photographs and maps, a team of mammalogists from Mexico and the United States marshal information gathered over decades to present a comprehensive portrait of the bats of Colima. Bats of Colima, Mexico provides readers with the tools necessary to understand and identify each species of Colima’s bat population, from the sac-winged bats of family Emballonuridae to the mustached bats of family Mormoopidae. A dichotomous key indicates how each bat can be differentiated and describes the seven families within which they fall. The authors provide an in-depth description of each species, including a photograph, a map of its distribution across Colima, and information on habitat, reproduction, conservation status, and more. By calling attention to Colima’s rich chiropteran fauna, Bats of Colima, Mexico should not only foster interest in the rich biodiversity of the region but also nurture further collaboration between scientists and naturalists in the United States and Mexico.
Author : Theodore H. Fleming,Paul A. Racey
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 568 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2010-03-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780226253312
The second largest order of mammals, Chiroptera comprises more than one thousand species of bats. Because of their mobility, bats are often the only native mammals on isolated oceanic islands, where more than half of all bat species live. These island bats represent an evolutionarily distinctive and ecologically significant part of the earth’s biological diversity. Island Bats is the first book to focus solely on the evolution, ecology, and conservation of bats living in the world’s island ecosystems. Among other topics, the contributors to this volume examine how the earth’s history has affected the evolution of island bats, investigate how bat populations are affected by volcanic eruptions and hurricanes, and explore the threat of extinction from human disturbance. Geographically diverse, the volume includes studies of the islands of the Caribbean, the Western Indian Ocean, Micronesia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and New Zealand. With its wealth of information from long-term studies, Island Bats provides timely and valuable information about how this fauna has evolved and how it can be conserved.
Author : Gerardo Ceballos
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 976 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2014-01-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781421408439
The most comprehensive reference on Mexico's diverse mammalian fauna. Mammals of Mexico is the first reference book in English on the more than 500 types of mammal species found in the diverse Mexican habitats, which range from the Sonoran Desert to the Chiapas cloud forests. The authoritative species accounts are written by a Who’s Who of experts compiled by famed mammalogist and conservationist Gerardo Ceballos. Ten years in the making, Mammals of Mexico covers everything from obscure rodents to whales, bats, primates, and wolves. It is thoroughly illustrated with color photographs and meticulous artistic renderings, as well as range maps for each species. Introductory chapters discuss biogeography, conservation, and evolution. The final section of the book illustrates the skulls, jaws, and tracks of Mexico’s mammals. This unparalleled collection of scientific information on, and photographs of, Mexican wildlife belongs on the shelf of every mammalogist, in public and academic libraries, and in the hands of anyone curious about Mexico and its wildlife.
Author : Thomas H. Kunz,M. Brock Fenton
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 799 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780226462073
In recent years researchers have discovered that bats play key roles in many ecosystems as insect predators, seed dispersers, and pollinators. Bats also display astonishing ecological and evolutionary diversity and serve as important models for studies of a wide variety of topics, including food webs, biogeography, and emerging diseases. In Bat Ecology, world-renowned bat scholars present an up-to-date, comprehensive, and authoritative review of this ongoing research. The first part of the book covers the life history and behavioral ecology of bats, from migration to sperm competition and natural selection. The next section focuses on functional ecology, including ecomorphology, feeding, and physiology. In the third section, contributors explore macroecological issues such as the evolution of ecological diversity, range size, and infectious diseases (including rabies) in bats. A final chapter discusses conservation challenges facing these fascinating flying mammals. Bat Ecology is the most comprehensive state-of-the-field collection for scientists and researchers. Contributors: John D. Altringham, Robert M. R. Barclay, Tenley M. Conway, Elizabeth R. Dumont, Peggy Eby, Abigail C. Entwistle, Theodore H. Fleming, Patricia W. Freeman, Lawrence D. Harder, Gareth Jones, Linda F. Lumsden, Gary F. McCracken, Sharon L. Messenger, Bruce D. Patterson, Paul A. Racey, Jens Rydell, Charles E. Rupprecht, Nancy B. Simmons, Jean S. Smith, John R. Speakman, Richard D. Stevens, Elizabeth F. Stockwell, Sharon M. Swartz, Donald W. Thomas, Otto von Helversen, Gerald S. Wilkinson, Michael R. Willig, York Winter
Author : Theodore H Fleming,Liliana M. Dávalos,Marco A. R. Mello
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 489 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2020-10-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780226696126
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 : Theodore H. Fleming,Alfonso Valiente-Banuet
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2019-05-28
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780816540211
A collection of writings on the ecology, evolution, and conservation of columnar cacti and their vertebrate mutualists, demonstrating that the survival of these cacti depends on animals who pollinate them and disperse their seeds.
