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Squirrels of the World

Door Richard W. Thorington e.a.

Categorie
Algemeen Dieren
Boeknummer
#364370-KG12
Titel
Squirrels of the World
Auteur
Thorington, Richard W. & John L. Koprowski & Michael A. Steele & James F. Whatton
Boektype
Gebonden hardcover
Uitgeverij
Blatimore : The Johns Hopkins University Press
Jaar van uitgave
2012
ISBN10
1421404699
ISBN13
9781421404691
Taal
Engels
Beschrijving
Original pictorial boards, illustrated with numerous colour photographs and illustrations, 4to.
Samenvatting
Squirrels of the World, written by scientists with more than 100 years of collective experience studying these popular mammals, is the first comprehensive examination of all 285 species of squirrels worldwide. The authors reveal virtually every detail of the family Sciuridae, which includes ground squirrels, tree squirrels, flying squirrels, prairie dogs, and chipmunks. Each species—from the familiar gray squirrel of American backyards to the exotic and endangered woolly flying squirrel of Pakistan—is described in a detailed account that includes distinguishing characteristics, ecology, natural history, conservation status, and current threats to its existence. Squirrels of the World includes • stunning color photographs that document rare and unusual squirrels as well as ... (Lees verder)common varieties• evolution, morphology, ecology, and conservation status• colorful range maps marking species distribution• images of the skull of each genus of squirrel• extensive references -- Lawrence Heaney, Curator and Head of the Division of Mammals, The Field Museum (Chicago)
Pagina's
457
Conditie
Goed — Remnants of glue on verso cover (removed price tag).
Prijs
€ 50,00

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