[PDF] Hawaiis Animals And Wildlife eBook

Author : National Academy of Sciences
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 43,51 MB
Release : 2004-02-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 0309166705

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As both individuals and societies, we are making decisions today that will have profound consequences for future generations. From preserving Earth's plants and animals to altering our use of fossil fuels, none of these decisions can be made wisely without a thorough understanding of life's history on our planet through biological evolution. Companion to the best selling title Teaching About Evolution and the Nature of Science, Evolution in Hawaii examines evolution and the nature of science by looking at a specific part of the world. Tracing the evolutionary pathways in Hawaii, we are able to draw powerful conclusions about evolution's occurrence, mechanisms, and courses. This practical book has been specifically designed to give teachers and their students an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of evolution using exercises with real genetic data to explore and investigate speciation and the probable order in which speciation occurred based on the ages of the Hawaiian Islands. By focusing on one set of islands, this book illuminates the general principles of evolutionary biology and demonstrate how ongoing research will continue to expand our knowledge of the natural world.

Author : Susan Scott
Publisher : Bess Press
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 25,7 MB
Release : 1991
Category : Animal introduction
ISBN : 9780935848939

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A thorough treatment of the many plant and animal species found in Hawai'i.

Author : Margaret Titcomb
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 14,17 MB
Release : 1972-11-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780824805920

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This book provides a lot of information on the importance of fishing in ancient Hawaiian society. It includes drawings of fish with both Hawaiian and scientific names.

Author : Tammy Yee
Publisher : Bess Press
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 23,66 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781573060592

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Fun and educational coloring books explore many beautiful and unique aspects of Hawai'i, including nature and culture.

Author : Mark J. Rauzon
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 32,33 MB
Release : 2000-11-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780824823306

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In Isles of Refuge, the first book solely devoted to the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, field biologist Mark Rauzon shares his extensive, first-hand knowledge of their natural history while providing an engaging narrative of his travels. Braving seasickness, bad weather, and biting bird ticks, he journeyed from Nihoa to Kure to study and photograph plants and animals for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: rare palms, sharks, turtles, seals, and thousands of birds--finches, terns, petrels, noddies, shearwaters, curlews, boobies, tropicbirds, ducks, and albatrosses, or "gooneys," famed throughout the Pacific for their flying prowess and bizarre breeding rituals. Isolation and access restrictions have led to the recovery of many of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands' animal and plant populations to pre-exploitation levels, but they have also resulted in the general public's ignorance of the islands and their ecosystems. Informative and enjoyable, Isles of Refuge invites readers to learn more about the history and natural wonders of this invaluable resource.

Author : Marion Coste
Publisher : Latitude 20
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,9 MB
Release : 2014-10-31
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780824839628

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Hawai‘i is like no other place on earth. Raised above the sea by volcanic action, the islands are home to a fascinating array of animals, most of which are found nowhere else in the world. Because the Hawaiian islands are so isolated—more than 2000 miles from any large land mass—many of its native animals have developed unusual adaptations that help them survive. For example, Hawai‘i has * whales that sing * dolphins that spin through the air * bats that turn somersaults as they feed * shrimp that climb waterfalls * killer caterpillars * a tiny blood-sucking bug that survives on the summit of Mauna Kea Hawai‘i’s habitats are fragile, however, and many of its native species are in danger of becoming extinct. Humans are the most dangerous threats to these threatened animals. Habitat destruction, pollution, development, and introduced species have all contributed to the loss or diminishment of Hawai‘i’s native species. Hawai‘i is the extinction capital of the United States. Only through education and thoughtful conservation can we prevent the disappearance of any more of Hawai‘i’s unique animals. The first step is to learn about these animals and begin to appreciate their special characteristics.