Mammal, class mammalia, any member of the group of vertebrate animals in which the young are nourished with milk from special mammary glands of the mother. Parental care of the young is universal among mammals, and it is essential because live birth limits the number of offspring. Mar 29, 2017 turning pages of a book with pictures and descriptions of mammals and their habits. Articles describe every species in detail, based on the very latest taxonomy, and a host of biological, ecological and sociological aspects relating to marine mammals. This book is a very well written intellectual and fascinating study of every mammal you can think of. Some species can be strictly included in just one of these categories. The marshall illustrated encyclopedia of dinosaurs and prehistoric animals is an encyclopedia of prehistoric and extinct animals which had vertebrae. Mammals is the perfect way of dinging out all about the exciting world of animals. The encyclopedia of mammals by david w macdonald alibris. It is an outstanding marine mammal biblelike book for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students, as well as marine mammals lovers. Macdonald an ultimate in natural history books irish times written by an international team of experts and edited by renowned zoologist professor david macdonald, this new edition of the encyclopedia of mammals has been comprehensively revised and updated to reflect the most recent. The encyclopedia of animals by george mckay hardcover. Get ebooks encyclopedia of marine mammals on pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi and audiobook for free.
Macdonald, 9780198508236, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Mammal simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Oct 01, 1984 unrivaled in content and quality, the encyclopedia of mammals details in definitive text and more than 800 fullcolor illustrations every living species of mammal. The book covers all the mammals in the world in full color with comprehensive text and weighs about 12 lbs.
Oxford university press, 2006 electronic books 936 pages. Some mammals, such as the virginia opossum, are found throughout all the regions, whereas others, like the red squirrel, are restricted in range, occurring in one region or in only part of a region. Since its earliest age it can identify what is a cat, dog, rabbit, bear, fox, wolf, monkey, deer, mouse, or pig and soon experiences that with anyone who lacks such a knowledge there would be little chance to communicate about other things as well. Packed with fascinating information, interesting activities and brilliant pictures, it can be used as a reference for school projects of just for fun. Each mammal family is assessed in a full text introduction with photographs and each species has a text account with a distribution map and illustrations on a plate. Mammals have three little bones in their inner ear, the ear ossicles. And these animals represent all orders of mammals, including, for example, carnivores, herbivores, insectivores, omnivores, sea mammals, primates, bats and marsupials. Updated for 2011, mammals, is one book in the britannica illustrated science library series that covers todays most popular science topics, from digital tv to microchips to touchscreens and beyond. Perennial subjects in earth science, life science, and physical science are all explored in detail. The new encyclopedia of mammals gathers together the fruits of dedicated zoological research worldwide and presents them in a lively, accessible form. Unrivaled in content and quality, the encyclopedia of mammals details in definitive text and more than 800 fullcolor illustrations every living species of mammal. The encyclopedia of mammals hardcover october 1, 1995 by david w. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text.
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Animals book for children illustrated encyclopedia of. The latest information on the biology, ecology, anatomy, behavior and interactions with man is provided. Every child is able to identify an animal as a mammal. Written by an international team of specialists, spectacularly adorned with a gallery of more than 2,000 color illustrations, and supplemented with distribution maps, detailed and beautifully rendered diagrams, and. Deepdiving marine mammals, especially recent cetaceans, have bones that are less dense than homologous elements in terrestrial mammals. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Feb 26, 2009 this thorough revision of the classic encyclopedia of marine mammals brings this authoritative book right uptodate. The princeton encyclopedia of mammals is the most comprehensive and accessible reference book on mammals available. Hailed as a rare combination of learning, decent writing and knockyoureyesout photography by the times and an ultimate in natural history books by the irish times when it was published in its first edition, this encyclopedia has become the definitive reference work on mammals for the 21st century. This is an exlibrary book and may have the usual libraryusedbook markings inside. Armed with its large glossy cover, attractive illustrations and a superb selection of photographs from top. The encyclopedia of mammals 1984, hardcover for sale online. Written by an international team of specialists, spectacularly adorned with a gallery of more than 2,000 color illustrations, and supplemented with distribution maps, detailed and beautifully rendered diagrams, and some of the worlds. Mammals animal lives world book world book encyclopedia.
Unsurpassed in scope and stunningly illustrated, this book covers every known living species, from aardvarks to zorros. The encyclopedia of animals is a lavishly illustrated, authoritative, and comprehensive exploration of the rich and intriguing world of animals. Marine mammal distribution can also be classified according to general geographic areas. It creates a perfect accompaniment to any animal type course and also makes for interesting and entertaining reading. The latest information on the biology, ecology, anatomy, behavior and interactions with man is provided by a. This edition provides new content on anthropogenic concerns, the latest information on emerging threats such as.
Text and over 800 fullcolor illustrations detail every living species of mammal. The encyclopedia of mammals by unknown a readable copy. The ear ossicles are bones which were, long ago, part of the lower jaw in early proto mammals. Thus, marine mammals have tropical andor subtropical, temperate, antarctic, or arctic distributions. This comprehensive encyclopedia, expanded from one to three volumes and updated to include the latest scientific developments since the 1984 edition, should reach a broad audience. They have fur or hair and a very precise kind of temperature regulation with the exception of the monotremes, all mammals bear live young. Request pdf encyclopedia of marine mammals this thorough revision of the classic first edition brings this authoritative book right uptodate. This splendid book is an ideal introduction to the wonderful world of mammals. Readers will explore the life cycle and behaviors of these warmblooded, bigbrained creatures, along with their adaptations to various habitats. The latest information on the biology, ecology, anatomy, behavior and interactions. There are quite a number of other features, particularly in the skull and limbs, so that it is usually possible identify and describe a mammal from its skeleton alone. Download this ebook encyclopedia now and happy reading. The last decades of the 20th century saw a flowering. Other species, like the black bear, are found in more than one region in georgia but only in limited areas within those regions.
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Princeton encyclopedia of mammals windmill books andromeda. The encyclopedia of mammals 1984, hardcover for sale. Includes sounds of pages turningflipping, crinkling, hands moving on glossy pages, pointing, and tracing. The third edition of the encyclopedia of marine mammals covers the ecology, behaviour, conservation, evolution, form and function of whales, dolphins, seals, sea lions, manatees, dugongs, otters and polar bears. Christpher lever in zoological journal of the linnean society 1999 this second edition of the encyclopedia of mammals has a most appealing quality to it. Carnivores, sea mammals, primates, large herbivores, small herbivores, insect eaters, and marsupials are the stars in this. The encyclopedia of mammals book by david w macdonald. Buy the encyclopedia of mammals 2 by david macdonald isbn. Wolf, any of two species of wild doglike carnivores. There are more than 1 million books that have been enjoyed by people from all over the world. Mammals are a group of vertebrate animals which form the class mammalia. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,2150grams, isbn. In addition to these characteristic milk glands, mammals are distinguished by several other unique features. Turning pages of a book with pictures and descriptions of mammals and their habits.
See all 21 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. With the loss of habitat caused by increasing human demand for land, many species face a struggle for survival. The last decades of the twentieth century saw a flowering of knowledge about the behaviour, ecology, and evolution of mammals, including ourselves. It is the largest nondomestic member of the dog family canidae and inhabits vast areas of the northern hemisphere. The gray, or timber, wolf canis lupus is the better known. Encyclopedia britannica, updated for 2020, provides information about mammals.
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