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Paperback. In many senses the ostrich looms large - the tallest and heaviest of any living bird, a fully grown North African ostrich can reach 2.75 metres (9 feet) in height and weigh almost 160 kgs (350 pounds). This title offers comprehensive insight into this bird, chronicling its behaviour, history and habitat as well as its effect on our culture. Series: Animal. Num Pages: 224 pages, 100 black & white illustrations, 60 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 190 x 137 x 14. Weight in Grams: 318.
In many senses the ostrich looms large - the tallest and heaviest of any living bird, a fully grown North African ostrich can reach 2.75 metres (9 feet) in height and weigh almost 160 kgs (350 pounds). It also lays the largest egg of any living bird. From its eggs to its meat, skin and feathers, the ostrich has been exploited by humans since history began. The demand for its feathers was so great in Victorian times that vast fortunes were made from ostrich farming, particularly in South Africa and the United States. Following the First World War fashions changed, ... Read more
In many senses the ostrich looms large - the tallest and heaviest of any living bird, a fully grown North African ostrich can reach 2.75 metres (9 feet) in height and weigh almost 160 kgs (350 pounds). It also lays the largest egg of any living bird. From its eggs to its meat, skin and feathers, the ostrich has been exploited by humans since history began. The demand for its feathers was so great in Victorian times that vast fortunes were made from ostrich farming, particularly in South Africa and the United States. Following the First World War fashions changed, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Reaktion Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Series
Animal
Condition
New
Weight
318g
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781780230399
SKU
V9781780230399
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Edgar Williams
Edgar Williams is Reader in Physiology at the University of Glamorgan, Wales. He is author of Giraffe (Reaktion, 2011).
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