Walker's carnivores of the world

Ronald M. Nowak ; introduction by David W. Macdonald and Roland W. Kays

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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書名 Walker's carnivores of the world
著作者等 Kays Roland W.
Macdonald David W.
Nowak Ronald M.
書名別名 Carnivores of the world
出版元 Johns Hopkins University Press
刊行年月 2005
ページ数 313 p.
大きさ 26 cm
ISBN 0801880327
NCID BB00108755
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言語 英語
出版国 アメリカ合衆国
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