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Walker's Carnivores of the World (Hardcover)
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Walker's Carnivores of the World (Hardcover)
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Although they are highly intelligent, ruthless predators,
carnivores are increasingly rare. From the dwarf mongoose to the
polar bear, carnivores are at once respected and misunderstood,
invoking both fear and curiosity in the humans with whom they share
their world. Ronald M. Nowak celebrates these fascinating mammals
in Walker's Carnivores of the World. This comprehensive guide,
featuring 225 illustrations, covers the world's eight terrestrial
families of carnivores. Each generic account comprises scientific
and common names, number and distribution of species, physical
attributes, measurements, hunting and social activity,
reproduction, habitat, population dynamics, longevity, and status
of threatened species. A thought-provoking overview by David W.
Macdonald and Roland W. Kays is packed with results of the latest
field and laboratory research on topics ranging from evolutionary
history to the adaptive value of fur patterns. Emphasizing the
interplay of social life, morphology, and predatory behavior, it
provides an up-to-date panorama of the world's carnivores. Ernest
P. Walker (1891-1969) began work on Mammals of the World in the
early 1930s, when he became assistant director of the National Zoo
in Washington. Ronald M. Nowak was senior author of the fourth
edition and author of the fifth and sixth editions of Walker's
Mammals of the World. He served as editorial consultant for four
editions of National Geographic Society's Wild Animals of North
America.
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