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Carnivore Behavior, Ecology, and Evolution (Volume 1)
John L. Gittleman
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Description for Carnivore Behavior, Ecology, and Evolution (Volume 1)
Paperback. A study of the terrestrial members of the mammalian order, carnivore, revealing their range of morphological, ecological, and behavioural characteristics. Most chapters address specific themes, while others focus on specific groups such as hyenas, weasels or pandas. Num Pages: 635 pages, 37 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSVP; PSVS; PSVW7. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 967.
Carnivores have always fascinated us, even though they make up only 10% of all mammalian genera and only about 2% of all mammalian biomass. In Greek mythology most of the gods adorned their robes and helmets with depictions of carnivores, and the great hero Hercules' most famous feat was killing the "invulnerable" lion with his bare hands. Part· of our fascination with carnivores stems from fright and intrigue, and sometimes even hatred because of our direct competition with them. Cases of "man-eating" lions, bears, and wolves, as well as carnivores' reputation as killers of livestock and game, provoke communities and ... Read more
Carnivores have always fascinated us, even though they make up only 10% of all mammalian genera and only about 2% of all mammalian biomass. In Greek mythology most of the gods adorned their robes and helmets with depictions of carnivores, and the great hero Hercules' most famous feat was killing the "invulnerable" lion with his bare hands. Part· of our fascination with carnivores stems from fright and intrigue, and sometimes even hatred because of our direct competition with them. Cases of "man-eating" lions, bears, and wolves, as well as carnivores' reputation as killers of livestock and game, provoke communities and ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1989
Publisher
Springer
Condition
New
Number of Pages
620
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780412343605
SKU
V9780412343605
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