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Author : Karl Shuker
Publisher :
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 34,20 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781616461089
Previous eds. published as: The lost ark. London: HarperCollins, 1993, and The new zoo. Thirsk, [England]: House of Stratus, 2001.
Author : Tim Harris
Publisher : Chartwell Books
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 29,57 MB
Release : 2018-10-16
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0785836462
Discover the lifestyles, habitats, and behaviors of the animal kingdom as you’ve never seen them before with The Encyclopedia of Animals. Each page of this comprehensive guide is packed with amazingly detailed artworks and full-color photographs. From the flying squirrel to the yellow-bellied sapsucker, and from the fire ant to the sun bear, animals are seen in all their splendid variety in this fascinating visual guide. Divided by class and family, the sections in this book clarify the distinguishing traits of the animals, which are depicted in colorful scientific drawings; captions provide additional information. User-friendly and with the sections marked by color tabs for quick consultation, this book could serve as a field guide or a desk reference. Shown in all their glory, here are the gulper eel, the blue wildebeest, the giant African bullfrog, the Sumatran Orangutan, the Chilean flamingo, and the tiny but terrifying anglerfish. Many of the book's images show the animals in their natural environment and behaving as they would in the wild. An orangutan is shown swinging from a branch, a bird-of-paradise is illustrated during a courtship display, and hyenas are depicted in pursuit of zebra prey. Map icons illustrate the animal’s distribution around the world, while key fact boxes highlight features of the animal’s anatomy, diet, and genus. Learn more about your favorite species, from the smallest insects to the largest mammals, with expert information and up-to-date population statistics throughout. User-friendly and accessible, this is the perfect modern encyclopedia for animal enthusiasts of all ages.
Author : Ross Piper
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 49,11 MB
Release : 2007-08-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 0313085943
Animals have existed on Earth for many hundreds of millions of years. In that time they have evolved into a great variety of forms, exploiting nearly every habitat the planet has to offer. In the dark depths of the oceans, in the seemingly inhospitable Polar Regions, in the driest deserts, even within the bodies of other animals, there are animal species that have developed unique and extraordinary means of surviving and thriving. Extraordinary Animals: An Encyclopedia of Curious and Unusual Animals is an exploration of those members of the animal kingdom who possess strange and bizarre adaptations that allow them to survive in the most extreme environments, or whose complex lives can only be said to be bewildering. From the tar-baby termite to the blue whale, from the harpy eagle to the naked mole rat, these species reflect the exceptionally broad spectrum of life, showing just how diverse the animal kingdom is. Extraordinary Animals has been thoroughly researched for scientific accuracy, but is accessibly written in everyday language. Each entry includes a description of the animal, an explanation of its odd behavior, other interesting scientific and trivial facts, and black and white illustrations. In addition, a fun and interactive Go Look section encourages readers to go look for the animals in the outside world.
Author : Tom Jackson
Publisher :
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 41,37 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Animals
ISBN : 9780681103863
An illustrated guide to over 650 amphibians, reptiles and mammals of the United States, Canada, Central and South America, detailing distribution, habitat, food, size, life span and conservation status. A natural history section explains how these animals are adapted to their habitat and food sources, with information about anatomy, reproduction, ecology, migration, hibernation, biomes, endangered species and wildlife conservation. Over 900 color photographs and specially commissioned illustrations and maps for each of the species featured--Cover.
Author : Ross Piper
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 11,11 MB
Release : 2009-03-20
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0313349886
Everyone is familiar with the dodo and the wooly mammoth, but how many people have heard of the scimitar cat and the Falkland Island fox? Extinct Animals portrays over 60 remarkable animals that have been lost forever during the relatively recent geological past. Each entry provides a concise discussion of the history of the animal—how and where it lived, and how it became extinct—as well as the scientific discovery and analysis of the creature. In addition, this work examines what led to extinction—from the role of cyclical swings in the Earth's climate to the spread of humans and their activities. Many scientists believe that we are in the middle of a mass extinction right now, caused by the human undermining of the earth's complex systems that support life. Understanding what caused the extinction of animals in the past may help us understand and prevent the extinction of species in the future. Extinct Animals examines the biology and history of some of the most interesting creatures that have ever lived, including: The American Terror Bird, which probably became extinct over 1 million years ago, who were massive predators, some of which were almost 10 feet tall; the Rocky Mountain Locust, last seen in 1902, formed the most immense animal aggregations ever known, with swarms estimated to include over 10 trillion insects; the Giant Ground Sloth, which was as large as an elephant; and the Neandertals, the first Europeans, which co-existed with prehistoric Homo sapiens. Extinct Animals includes illustrations—many created for the work—that help the reader visualize the extinct creature, and each entry concludes with a list of resources for those who wish to do further research.
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 15,8 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Animals
ISBN : 9781905704071
Author : Jules Howard
Publisher : Wide Eyed Editions
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 37,98 MB
Release : 2019-10-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 178603462X
Plunge into the diversity of the animal kingdom in this Encyclopaedia of Animals. Packed with over 500 creatures, every one is looked at in detail by a natural history expert. From the tiniest sponge to the largest elephant, all entries are gloriously illustrated in this spectacular celebration of life on Earth.
Author :
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 619 pages
File Size : 11,17 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0520244060
This lavishly illustrated trade reference to mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, and invertebrates features hundreds of glorious photos, masterful illustrations, and informative maps.
Author :
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 29,97 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Animals
ISBN :
This lavishly illustrated visual reference book is an authoritative survey of the intriguing world of animals. The first section is an overview of animal evolution, classification, biology, behaviour, habitats and adaptations. Special attention is paid to current conservation issues. At the core of the book is an encyclopedic survey of all the animal groups - mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes and invertebrates ...
Author : Sarah Lovett
Publisher : Avalon Travel Publishing
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 45,65 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781562613815
Introduces readers to animals that are extremely weird in appearance, behavior, or habitat.