Mammals of South America by Rexford D. Lord (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Mammals of South America by Rexford D. Lord Arranged according to the recognized mammal families, it will serve as a valuable reference for both students and professional mammalogists. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description From marsupials to bats to carnivores to cetaceans, fully one-fourth of the worlds mammals can be found on the South American continent. Rexford D. Lord provides the most vivid snapshot of South American fauna ever produced. With 252 stunning photographs-most taken by the author during his 40 years as an ecologist and mammalogist in the region-and engaging descriptions of each of the mammal families found on the continent, Lord reveals the diversity of these incredible animals. Among the mammals profiled here are the unusual and exotic spectacled bear, the capybara (the worlds largest rodent), and the common llama. Lord includes such fascinating facts as details about the "third eyelid" of the manatee, the strange hair of sloths, how vampire bats actually feed, and the unusual lives of river dolphins. Intertwined with the facts and photographs are stories of the connection between mammals and humans in South America, including current conservation issues. This breathtaking overview will find a place in the library of anyone with interests in the fauna of the continent.Arranged according to the recognized mammal families, it will serve as a valuable reference for both students and professional mammalogists. Author Biography Rexford D. Lord is an adjunct professor at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a retired scientific consultant-ecologist for the United Nations Pan American Health Organization. Review This is a highly interesting overview of the mammalian fauna of South America, and is highly recommended to anyone interested in natural history. -- Dan R. Kunkle Wildlife Activist Anyone interested in but unfamiliar with South American mammals should find this book fascinating. -- Alfred L. Gardner Journal of Mammalian Evolution A readable account of... impressive diversity... I certainly enjoyed reading the book. -- F.E. Zachos Kiel Mammalian Biology Beautiful book. -- Francis Petter Mammalia Long Description From marsupials to bats to carnivores to cetaceans, fully one-fourth of the worlds mammals can be found on the South American continent. Rexford D. Lord provides the most vivid snapshot of South American fauna ever produced. With 252 stunning photographs--most taken by the author during his 40 years as an ecologist and mammalogist in the region--and engaging descriptions of each of the mammal families found on the continent, Lord reveals the diversity of these incredible animals.Among the mammals profiled here are the unusual and exotic spectacled bear, the capybara (the worlds largest rodent), and the common llama. Lord includes such fascinating facts as details about the third eyelid of the manatee, the strange hair of sloths, how vampire bats actually feed, and the unusual lives of river dolphins. Intertwined with the facts and photographs are stories of the connection between mammals and humans in South America, including current conservation issues.This breathtaking overview will find a place in the library of anyone with interests in the fauna of the continent. Arranged according to the recognized mammal families, it will serve as a valuable reference for both students and professional mammalogists. Review Text ""Beautiful book."" Review Quote "This is a highly interesting overview of the mammalian fauna of South America, and is highly recommended to anyone interested in natural history." -- Wildlife Activist Details ISBN0801884942 Author Rexford D. Lord Short Title MAMMALS OF SOUTH AMERICA Publisher Johns Hopkins University Press Language English ISBN-10 0801884942 ISBN-13 9780801884948 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 599.098 Year 2007 Imprint Johns Hopkins University Press Place of Publication Baltimore, MD Country of Publication United States Audience Age 17 DOI 10.1604/9780801884948 NZ Release Date 2007-02-28 US Release Date 2007-02-28 UK Release Date 2007-02-28 Pages 224 Publication Date 2007-02-28 Illustrations 500 Illustrations, black and white Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2007-01-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161796995;

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