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Author : John Thorbjarnarson,Xiaoming Wang
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2010-05-17
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780801893483
Illustrated throughout and featuring the most up-to-date biological information available, this volume is a complete overview of the Chinese alligator, a conservation and cultural icon.
Author : Albert Auguste Fauvel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 58 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1879
Category : Alligators
ISBN : UCBK:C026134575
Author : Albert-Auguste Fauvel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1879
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:933429550
Author : Tracy Read
Publisher : Firefly Books
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1770859438
Silently suspended in water, with only their eyes, nostrils and ears breaking the surface, these members of the crocodilian family play a terrifying sit-and-wait game with their prey, striking with lightning speed, chilling accuracy and a deadly bite stronger than any other living creature. Their victims stand little chance once held in their strong jaws. Land-dwelling prey are equally at risk--crocodilians can walk, gallop and leap at high speed, making them among nature's fiercest predators. The crocodile and alligator families descend from the reptiles that roamed Earth alongside the dinosaurs some 250 million years ago. Today, most of the land-dwelling crocodilians live in tropical lowlands, while the broad-snouted American and Chinese alligators have adapted to cooler temperatures. In Exploring the World of Alligators and Crocodiles, young readers will learn about the crocodilians' life history, physical characteristics, courtship displays, communication strategies and family life. They'll also find out how these semiaquatic reptiles rely on their senses and speed to survive--and why humans should keep their distance. The Exploring the World of... nature series was created for young readers who are eager to learn more about the wild creatures of the world. Each title contains beautiful photographs of the animals in their natural habitats and the highly readable text explores their daily lives and physical characteristics, how they make their homes, how they raise their young and what they eat. -This series has a different approach than typical animal books and goes beyond a basic introduction. The books provide the reader with another perspective and focus on different forms of survival tactics. Diagrams of the animals are presented describing different body parts and their functions. Another chapter discusses the natural talents of the animal... An extensive index is included. Recommended.- --Library Media Connection, of the previous books in the series
Author : Kent A. Vliet
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2020-03-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781421433387
The ultimate guide to understanding the biology and behavior of the amazing and underappreciated American alligator. Few scenes put the senses on edge more than a submerged alligator, only eyes and snout showing, when peering across a southern lake on a misty morning. An iconic American predator, these reptiles grow to thirteen feet or more and can live as long as humans. Alligators are complex creatures, capable of terrific attacks and yet tending to their young in the same gentle way a mother duck looks after her brood. Once extremely numerous, alligators came close to extinction in the twentieth century, but thanks to conservation efforts have since made a comeback, reclaiming their rightful place as the monarchs of the southern wetlands. In this fascinating account, richly illustrated with more than 150 photographs from award-winning wildlife photographer Wayne Lynch, expert zoologist Kent A. Vliet introduces readers to the biology, ecology, and natural history of the American alligator. Sharing nuanced depictions of their hidden lives that will forever change the way you think of these giant reptiles, the book • combines captivating storytelling with the most current scientific facts • chronicles the life cycle of the alligator • explains why the alligator's precise anatomy and physiology make it so successful • covers a wide range of topics, from courtship and reproduction to communication, basking, nest-building, and hunting • reveals the alligator's sophisticated social life in detail • evaluates the alligator's environmental role as a keystone species • examines the complicated relationship between alligators and people
Author : J.M. Garlock
Publisher : Booktango
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2013-07-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781468933901
This book explains how alligators & crocodiles are living dragons, how they have morphed into dragons & how & why they are hiding in plain sight.
Author : International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. Crocodile Specialist Group. Working Meeting
Publisher : IUCN
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Crocodiles
ISBN : 288032209X
Author : Qiu Miaojin
Publisher : New York Review of Books
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2017-05-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781681370767
WINNER OF THE 2018 LUCIEN STRYK ASIAN TRANSLATION PRIZE The English-language premiere of Qiu Miaojin's coming-of-age novel about queer teenagers in Taiwan, a cult classic in China and winner of the 1995 China Times Literature Award. An NYRB Classics Original Set in the post-martial-law era of late-1980s Taipei, Notes of a Crocodile is a coming-of-age story of queer misfits discovering love, friendship, and artistic affinity while hardly studying at Taiwan’s most prestigious university. Told through the eyes of an anonymous lesbian narrator nicknamed Lazi, this cult classic is a postmodern pastiche of diaries, vignettes, mash notes, aphorisms, exegesis, and satire by an incisive prose stylist and major countercultural figure. Afflicted by her fatalistic attraction to Shui Ling, an older woman, Lazi turns for support to a circle of friends that includes a rich kid turned criminal and his troubled, self-destructive gay lover, as well as a bored, mischievous overachiever and her alluring slacker artist girlfriend. Illustrating a process of liberation from the strictures of gender through radical self-inquiry, Notes of a Crocodile is a poignant masterpiece of social defiance by a singular voice in contemporary Chinese literature.
Author : Andrew T. Smith,Yan Xie,Robert S. Hoffmann,Darrin Lunde,John MacKinnon,Don E. Wilson,W. Chris Wozencraft
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 571 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2010-04-23
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781400834112
China's stunning diversity of natural habitats--from parched deserts to lush tropical forests--is home to more than 10 percent of the world's mammal species. A Guide to the Mammals of China is the most comprehensive guide to all 556 species of mammals found in China. It is the only single-volume reference of its kind to fully describe the physical characteristics, geographic distribution, natural history, and conservation status of every species. An up-to-date distribution map accompanies each species account, and color plates illustrate a majority of species. Written by a team of leading specialists, including Professor Wang Sung who provides a history of Chinese mammalogy, A Guide to the Mammals of China is the ideal reference for researchers and a delight for anyone interested in China's rich mammal fauna. The definitive, comprehensive, up-to-date guide to all of China's 556 mammal species High-quality color plates accompany the detailed text Each species account comes with a distribution map Organized taxonomically for easy reference Includes an extensive bibliography
Author : Albert-Auguste Fauvel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1879
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BML:37001105492628
Author : Buffy Silverman
Publisher : LernerClassroom
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2011-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780761378464
Looks at the ways that alligators and crocodiles are different, as well as how they are similar, looking at their physical features, behavior, and where they live.
Author : Angela Royston
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2013-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781615338535
With razor-sharp teeth, crushing bite force, uncanny patience, and shocking speed, the Alligator is the Swamp's apex predator. This book offers an excellent look at the alligators who live and hunt in the swamps and wetlands of the southeastern United States. Physical traits are examined in richly detailed text and dynamic photographs, while fact-filled sidebars offer additional context on the swamps that are an alligator's hunting ground, and the species that are its prey.
Author : Pamela T. Plotkin
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2007-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0801886112
Here Plotkin and her colleagues reveal the nature of these species and the steps needed to make sure they remain a permanent part of the marine environment.
Author : Scott E. Henke
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2018-04
Category : American alligator
ISBN : 1536133515
Author : Taro Gomi
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 41 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2018-08-21
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781452173498
Author-illustrator Taro Gomi has sold over one million books to date! Anyone who has ever dreaded a visit to the dentist's office will appreciate this quirky and comical, one-of-a-kind picture book by best-selling Japanese author-illustrator Taro Gomi. Gomi humorously sheds light on the universal fear of dentists with playful and charming characters, uniquely illustrated to help children (and some adults) face their fears of going to the dentist's office. Gomi's humorous tale shows fear from both the dentist and patient's angles, providing a fresh perspective on fear and evoking empathy in the reader. Patients of all ages will come away from the book with a new take on what it means to see the dentist, and possibly learn some coping skills along the way. • Light-hearted illustrations add humor • Encourages empathy and emotional intelligence • Children and adults learn to face their own fears Fans of Just Going to the Dentist and The Tooth Book will love this book. • Perfect gift for anyone with anxiety about going to the dentist • Great way to introduce kids to the dentist • Fun way to introduce children to empathy
