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Description: |
313 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
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General Note: |
"Portions of this book have been adapted from Walker's mammals of the world, 6th ed., by Ronald M Nowak"--Title page verso. |
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Bibliography Note: |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 285-309) and index. |
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Contents Note: |
Contents: Carnivores of the world : an introduction -- Carnivores. Dogs, wolves, coyotes, jackals, and foxes : Canidae ; Bears : Ursidae ; Raccoons and relatives : Procyonidae ; Weasels, badgers, skunks, and otters : Mustelidae ; Civets, genets, and linsangs : Viverridae ; Mongooses and fossa : Herpestidae ; Aardwolf and hyenas : Hyaenidae ; Cats : Felidae -- World distribution of carnivores. |
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Summary, Etc. Note: |
Review: "Featuring 225 illustrations, this comprehensive guide covers the world's eight terrestrial families of carnivores. Each account contains 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. An overview by David W. Macdonald and Roland W. Kays features results from the latest field and laboratory research on topics ranging from evolutionary history to the adaptive value of fur patterns."--Jacket. |
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Elect. Loc./Access: |
Table of contents http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0418/2004012073.html |