The Natural History Of Canadian Mammals

Author : Donna Naughton
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2014-11-11
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781442622340

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The Natural History of Canadian Mammals by Donna Naughton Pdf

This section features chapters on humans and the seven principle domestic mammal species in Canada, such as the domestic dog, cow, and goat. The Natural History of Canadian Mammals is a beautifully illustrated, up-to-date guide to all 215 known species of mammals in Canada. It features brand-new, full-colour images of each species, as well as stunning photographs from Canadian Geographic magazine’s national photography competitions depicting the animals in their natural environments. Along with being a visual treat, this book is jam-packed with information accessible to readers at all levels. Detailed descriptions are provided of each mammal’s appearance, habitat, and behavior, while colour maps show their full distribution across Canada, North America, and globally. The book also includes practical guides on tracking and identification for readers who would like to learn how to spot mammals in the wild. Among its most special features is a series of colour plates with vignettes of the Canadian representatives of each group, sized relative to one another for easy comparison and linked to the full species accounts later in the book.

Author : Donna Naughton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 784 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Mammals
ISBN : 1442667761

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"A Northern Pocket Gopher can dig an amazing half a metre of tunnel through compacted clay soil in just 15 minutes. North American Beavers, along with humans, are the only mammals whose impact on their environment is so massive that it can be clearly seen with the naked eye from outer space. And there really are Narwhals - the single-tusked mammals that likely inspired the unicorn legend - living in the waters surrounding Greenland. Learning about any of these mammals on their own brings out fascinating traits and stories. But when considered alongside the entire mammal population of Canada - from the tiny Olive-Backed Pocket Mouse to the enormous Killer Whale, and the Arctic-dwelling Polar Bear to the more southerly Red Bat - a spectacular portrait emerges of the diversity and beauty of Canada's animal life. The Natural History of Canadian Mammals is a beautifully illustrated, up-to-date guide to all 215 known species of mammals in Canada. It features brand-new, full-colour images of each species, as well as stunning photographs from Canadian Geographic magazine's national photography competitions depicting the animals in their natural environments. Along with being a visual treat, this book is jam-packed with information accessible to readers at all levels. Detailed descriptions are provided of each mammal's appearance, habitat, and behavior, while colour maps show their full distribution across Canada, North America, and globally. The book also includes practical guides on tracking and identification for readers who would like to learn how to spot mammals in the wild. Among its most special features is a series of colour plates with vignettes of the Canadian representatives of each group, sized relative to one another for easy comparison and linked to the full species accounts later in the book. Comprehensive and immensely valuable, The Natural History of Canadian Mammals will become a treasured companion for scientific researchers, animal lovers, and all those wishing to gain a greater appreciation of Canada's natural wonders. The Canadian Museum of Nature, Canada's national natural history museum, continues to author these wonderful books in its goal to inspire a greater understanding of the natural environment."--Pub. desc.

Author : Donna Naughton
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2014-11-11
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781442622319

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The Natural History of Canadian Mammals by Donna Naughton Pdf

This section features the entries on opossums and carnivores. The species described include cats, dogs, opossums, bears, and seals, among others. The Natural History of Canadian Mammals is a beautifully illustrated, up-to-date guide to all 215 known species of mammals in Canada. It features brand-new, full-colour images of each species, as well as stunning photographs from Canadian Geographic magazine’s national photography competitions depicting the animals in their natural environments. Along with being a visual treat, this book is jam-packed with information accessible to readers at all levels. Detailed descriptions are provided of each mammal’s appearance, habitat, and behavior, while colour maps show their full distribution across Canada, North America, and globally. The book also includes practical guides on tracking and identification for readers who would like to learn how to spot mammals in the wild. Among its most special features is a series of colour plates with vignettes of the Canadian representatives of each group, sized relative to one another for easy comparison and linked to the full species accounts later in the book.

Author : Federation of Ontario Naturalists
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 554 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1997-01-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0802027555

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A Nature Guide to Ontario by Federation of Ontario Naturalists Pdf

Showcases over 600 sites easily accessible by the amateur naturalist. Chapters describe how to get the most out of a nature trip, and provide overviews of Ontario's natural history and rich plant and animal life.

Author : Frances Backhouse
Publisher : ECW/ORIM
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2015-10-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781770907553

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Once They Were Hats by Frances Backhouse Pdf

“Unexpectedly delightful reading—there is much to learn from the buck-toothed rodents of yore” (National Post). Beavers, those icons of industriousness, have been gnawing down trees, building dams, shaping the land, and creating critical habitat in North America for at least a million years. Once one of the continent’s most ubiquitous mammals, they ranged from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and from the Rio Grande to the edge of the northern tundra. Wherever there was wood and water, there were beavers—sixty million, or more—and wherever there were beavers, there were intricate natural communities that depended on their activities. Then the European fur traders arrived. Once They Were Hats examines humanity’s fifteen-thousand–year relationship with Castor canadensis, and the beaver’s even older relationship with North American landscapes and ecosystems. From the waterlogged environs of the Beaver Capital of Canada to the wilderness cabin that controversial conservationist Grey Owl shared with pet beavers; from a bustling workshop where craftsmen make beaver-felt cowboy hats using century-old tools to a tidal marsh where an almost-lost link between beavers and salmon was recently found, it’s a journey of discovery to find out what happened after we nearly wiped this essential animal off the map, and how we can learn to live with beavers now that they’re returning. “Fascinating and smartly written.” —The Globe and Mail (Toronto)

Author : Rosemary Curley,Pierre-Yves Daoust,Donald McAlpine,Kim Riehl,Dan McAskill
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2019-10-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1988692318

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Mammals of Prince Edward Island and Adjacent Marine Waters by Rosemary Curley,Pierre-Yves Daoust,Donald McAlpine,Kim Riehl,Dan McAskill Pdf

This long overdue book provides a comprehensive guide to the Island's terrestrial and marine mammals. Rooted in historical accounts and local research, this book illuminates the lives of PEI mammals large and small. From the Little Brown Bat to the Sowerby's Beaked Whale, this book highlights each species in illustrated detail and outlines the continued need for conservation efforts. No other Canadian province has lost such a large proportion of its mammal species due to the conversion from a forested to a predominantly agricultural landscape. In the 20th century, many marine mammals were so rare due to prior centuries of human exploitation that any sightings or strandings on PEI were recorded. The expansion of forest cover and the continued efforts of local wildlife and conservation agencies, along with the use of new and refined study techniques on land and in the sea, continue to improve our ability to understand and protect the native mammals of PEI.

Author : Donna Naughton
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2014-11-11
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781442622302

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The Natural History of Canadian Mammals by Donna Naughton Pdf

This section features descriptions of pikas, hares and rabbits, shrews, moles, and bats. The Natural History of Canadian Mammals is a beautifully illustrated, up-to-date guide to all 215 known species of mammals in Canada. It features brand-new, full-colour images of each species, as well as stunning photographs from Canadian Geographic magazine’s national photography competitions depicting the animals in their natural environments. Along with being a visual treat, this book is jam-packed with information accessible to readers at all levels. Detailed descriptions are provided of each mammal’s appearance, habitat, and behavior, while colour maps show their full distribution across Canada, North America, and globally. The book also includes practical guides on tracking and identification for readers who would like to learn how to spot mammals in the wild. Among its most special features is a series of colour plates with vignettes of the Canadian representatives of each group, sized relative to one another for easy comparison and linked to the full species accounts later in the book.

Author : Justin Kestler
Publisher : Pelagic Publishing Ltd
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2022-07-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781784272838

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The Hair Scale Identification Guide to Terrestrial Mammalian Carnivores of Canada by Justin Kestler Pdf

Mammalian predators are keystone species in any ecosystem. But many are elusive by nature and have territories that cover large areas of land, which makes them challenging to monitor. When tracks and signs prove difficult to interpret or are non-existent, hair samples recovered from the field offer a fantastic resource – one that is often overlooked. The Hair Scale Identification Guide to Terrestrial Mammalian Carnivores of Canada provides a fully illustrated, up-to-date hair scale reference for all 25 of the terrestrial carnivorous mammals of Canada. From the tiny least weasel (Mustela nivalis) to the giant polar bear (Ursus maritimus), unique traits – as well as tricky similarities – can clearly be observed through hair scale patterns magnified at the medial portion of the hair impression. These scale patterns aid in species identification when hair is the only possible evidence available. This guide also outlines hair impression techniques for samples found in the field, assisting ecologists and technicians with wildlife monitoring studies on predatory mammals where additional identification is required. Including range maps and key identification characteristics for all species represented, as well as superb images of hair scale impressions at two magnification levels, this book is a comprehensive tool for animal hair ID.

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 : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2010-04-23
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781400834112

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A Guide to the Mammals of China by Andrew T. Smith,Yan Xie,Robert S. Hoffmann,Darrin Lunde,John MacKinnon,Don E. Wilson,W. Chris Wozencraft Pdf

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 : Ross Layberry,Peter Hall,Don Lafontaine
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1998-12-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781442655720

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The Butterflies of Canada by Ross Layberry,Peter Hall,Don Lafontaine Pdf

Beautifully illustrated and clearly presented, The Butterflies of Canada is an indispensable guide to all aspects of butterfly study. Butterfly collecting has long been a popular summer activity, and as the growing popularity of butterfly watching and conservatories in Ontario and British Columbia shows, butterflies are a continuing source of delight and interest to Canadians. The Butterflies of Canada is the first comprehensive guide to all the butterflies found in Canada. Based on the national butterfly collection maintained by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, it contains descriptive individual accounts for the close to three hundred butterfly species recorded in Canada, including descriptions of early stages, subspecies, and key features that help distinguish similar species. Each species of butterfly has an individual distribution map, generated from a database of more than 90,000 location records. More than just a field guide to identifying Canadian butterflies, however, The Butterflies of Canada includes chapters on Canadian geography and butterfly distribution, conservation, gardening, photography, and the history of butterfly study in Canada. It also contains new and unpublished information on the classification of butterflies, their ranges, larval food plants, abundance, flight seasons, and noteworthy habits. Thirty two colour plates provide diagnostic details for each species, and also feature butterflies in their natural habitats. There is an extensive bibliography.

Author : Tamara Eder,Gregory Kennedy
Publisher : Lone Pine Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Mammals
ISBN : 155105857X

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Mammals of Canada by Tamara Eder,Gregory Kennedy Pdf

The mighty polar bear. The plucky beaver. The majestic caribou. These iconic animals are etched in our national consciousness (and on our coins), but they represent only a small fraction of the amazing variety of mammals found in Canada's wild. Lone Pine Publishing, Canada's leading publisher of nature guides, celebrates this diversity with Mammals of Canada. Features include: * 188 species accounts with information about habitat, food, young, den, range and similar species * Colour-coded header bars and quick reference guide to make finding information fast and easy * Beautiful illustrations and photographs * Range maps * ''Did you know'' facts * Detailed descriptions of our natural regions * Tips on watching mammals * Canada's top mammal-watching sites. * Whether you are a naturalist, a photographer, a wildlife enthusiast or simply appreciate the great outdoors, this book will become a vital reference in your natural history library.

Author : Donna Naughton
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 688 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2014-11-11
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781442622326

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The Natural History of Canadian Mammals by Donna Naughton Pdf

This selection features the sections on hoofed animals, including horses, moose, deer, bison, sheep, and more. The Natural History of Canadian Mammals is a beautifully illustrated, up-to-date guide to all 215 known species of mammals in Canada. It features brand-new, full-colour images of each species, as well as stunning photographs from Canadian Geographic magazine’s national photography competitions depicting the animals in their natural environments. Along with being a visual treat, this book is jam-packed with information accessible to readers at all levels. Detailed descriptions are provided of each mammal’s appearance, habitat, and behavior, while colour maps show their full distribution across Canada, North America, and globally. The book also includes practical guides on tracking and identification for readers who would like to learn how to spot mammals in the wild. Among its most special features is a series of colour plates with vignettes of the Canadian representatives of each group, sized relative to one another for easy comparison and linked to the full species accounts later in the book.

Author : Donna Naughton
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2014-11-11
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781442622333

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The Natural History of Canadian Mammals by Donna Naughton Pdf

The selections in this section include whales, dolphins, and porpoises. The Natural History of Canadian Mammals is a beautifully illustrated, up-to-date guide to all 215 known species of mammals in Canada. It features brand-new, full-colour images of each species, as well as stunning photographs from Canadian Geographic magazine’s national photography competitions depicting the animals in their natural environments. Along with being a visual treat, this book is jam-packed with information accessible to readers at all levels. Detailed descriptions are provided of each mammal’s appearance, habitat, and behavior, while colour maps show their full distribution across Canada, North America, and globally. The book also includes practical guides on tracking and identification for readers who would like to learn how to spot mammals in the wild. Among its most special features is a series of colour plates with vignettes of the Canadian representatives of each group, sized relative to one another for easy comparison and linked to the full species accounts later in the book.

Author : Tom Hunter
Publisher : Heritage House Publishing Co
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2015-03-23
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1894384180

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Canadian Wildlife Activity Book by Tom Hunter Pdf

Tom Hunter's outstanding artwork and clever brainteasers provide entertainment and instruction for children, parents and teachers. Canada is home to hundreds of species of amphibians, reptiles and insects, as well as over 1,200 different kinds of larger animals: birds, fish and mammals. Hunter provides an introduction to many of these species. Canadian Wildlife Activity Book: Volume Two contains over 200 detailed illustrations, ranging from Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep to leopard frogs, which help children identify and appreciate their magnificent wildlife heritage. The Canadian Library Association calls this "a splendid activity book . . .drawings are accurate and the animals look as if they could step off the page . . .invaluable on a family camping holiday."

Author : Jon Sandy Dobbyn,Federation of Ontario Naturalists
Publisher : Don Mills, Ont. : Federation of Ontario Naturalists
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Mammals
ISBN : CORNELL:31924073225926

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Atlas of the Mammals of Ontario by Jon Sandy Dobbyn,Federation of Ontario Naturalists Pdf