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The New Neotropical Companion

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Author : John Kricher
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 1400885582
Total Pages : 433 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (8 download)

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Download or read book The New Neotropical Companion written by John Kricher and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2017-02-21 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The acclaimed guide to the ecology and natural history of the American tropics—now fully updated and expanded The New Neotropical Companion is the completely revised and expanded edition of a book that has helped thousands of people to understand the complex ecology and natural history of the most species-rich area on Earth, the American tropics. Featuring stunning color photos throughout, it is a sweeping and cutting-edge account of tropical ecology that includes not only tropical rain forests but also other ecosystems such as cloud forests, rivers, savannas, and mountains. This is the only guide to the American tropics that is all-inclusive, encompassing the entire region's ecology and the amazing relationships among species rather than focusing just on species identification. The New Neotropical Companion is a book unlike any other. Here, you will learn how to recognize distinctive ecological patterns of rain forests and other habitats and to interpret how these remarkable ecosystems function—everything is explained in clear and engaging prose free of jargon. You will also be introduced to the region's astonishing plant and animal life. Informative and entertaining, The New Neotropical Companion is a pleasurable escape for armchair naturalists, and visitors to the American tropics will want to refer to this book before, during, and after their trip. Covers all of tropical America Describes the species and habitats most likely to be observed by visitors Includes every major ecosystem, from lowland rain forests to the high Andes Features a wealth of color photos of habitats, plants, and animals

A Neotropical Companion

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Author : John C. Kricher
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780691009742
Total Pages : 506 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (97 download)

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Download or read book A Neotropical Companion written by John C. Kricher and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Widely praised, "A Neotropical Companion" is an extraordinarily readable introduction to the American tropics, the lands of Central and South America, their rainforests and other ecosystems, and the creatures that live there. 177 color illustrations.

A Neo Tropical Companion

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Author : Jamie Stewart
Publisher : punctum books
ISBN 13 : 9081709143
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (817 download)

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Download or read book A Neo Tropical Companion written by Jamie Stewart and published by punctum books. This book was released on 2012 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Neo Tropical Companion is the first collection of haikus written by Xiu Xiu singer, Jamie Stewart. This is the first time his haikus, which have been featured in several literary journals and small press releases, will be comprehensively collected. Two thirds of the work will include new poems written for specifically for this book. The title, A Neo Tropical Companion, comes from an antiquated guide book to North East South America that Stewart found molding on the ground in the jungle. The poems, written in the classical Japanese poetry form, concern death, uncertainty, cats, being on weird tours, horrible sex, hating other people, bird watching in Guyana, and growing up in a dim and boxed-in valley.

Tropical Ecology

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Author : John C. Kricher
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 1400838959
Total Pages : 641 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (8 download)

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Download or read book Tropical Ecology written by John C. Kricher and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2011-02-28 with total page 641 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive introduction to tropical ecology This full-color illustrated textbook offers the first comprehensive introduction to all major aspects of tropical ecology. It explains why the world's tropical rain forests are so universally rich in species, what factors may contribute to high species richness, how nutrient cycles affect rain forest ecology, and how ecologists investigate the complex interrelationships among flora and fauna. It covers tropical montane ecology, riverine ecosystems, savanna, dry forest—and more. Tropical Ecology begins with a historical overview followed by a sweeping discussion of biogeography and evolution, and then introduces students to the unique and complex structure of tropical rain forests. Other topics include the processes that influence everything from species richness to rates of photosynthesis: how global climate change may affect rain forest characteristics and function; how fragmentation of ecosystems affects species richness and ecological processes; human ecology in the tropics; biodiversity; and conservation of tropical ecosystems and species. Drawing on real-world examples taken from actual research, Tropical Ecology is the best textbook on the subject for advanced undergraduates and graduate students. Offers the first comprehensive introduction to tropical ecology Describes all the major kinds of tropical terrestrial ecosystems Explains species diversity, evolutionary processes, and coevolutionary interactions Features numerous color illustrations and examples from actual research Covers global warming, deforestation, reforestation, fragmentation, and conservation The essential textbook for advanced undergraduates and graduate students Suitable for courses with a field component Leading universities that have adopted this book include: Biola University Bucknell University California State University, Fullerton Colorado State University - Fort Collins Francis Marion University Michigan State University Middlebury College Northern Kentucky University Ohio Wesleyan University St. Mary's College of Maryland Syracuse University Tulane University University of California, Santa Cruz University of Central Florida University of Cincinnati University of Florida University of Missouri University of New Mexico University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University of the West Indies

The New Neotropical Companion

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Author : John Kricher
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 0691115257
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (911 download)

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Download or read book The New Neotropical Companion written by John Kricher and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2017-03-07 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The acclaimed guide to the ecology and natural history of the American tropics—now fully updated and expanded The New Neotropical Companion is the completely revised and expanded edition of a book that has helped thousands of people to understand the complex ecology and natural history of the most species-rich area on Earth, the American tropics. Featuring stunning color photos throughout, it is a sweeping and cutting-edge account of tropical ecology that includes not only tropical rain forests but also other ecosystems such as cloud forests, rivers, savannas, and mountains. This is the only guide to the American tropics that is all-inclusive, encompassing the entire region's ecology and the amazing relationships among species rather than focusing just on species identification. The New Neotropical Companion is a book unlike any other. Here, you will learn how to recognize distinctive ecological patterns of rain forests and other habitats and to interpret how these remarkable ecosystems function—everything is explained in clear and engaging prose free of jargon. You will also be introduced to the region's astonishing plant and animal life. Informative and entertaining, The New Neotropical Companion is a pleasurable escape for armchair naturalists, and visitors to the American tropics will want to refer to this book before, during, and after their trip. Covers all of tropical America Describes the species and habitats most likely to be observed by visitors Includes every major ecosystem, from lowland rain forests to the high Andes Features a wealth of color photos of habitats, plants, and animals

Tropical Nature

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Author : Adrian Forsyth
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1439144745
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (391 download)

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Download or read book Tropical Nature written by Adrian Forsyth and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-05-24 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seventeen marvelous essays introducing the habitats, ecology, plants, and animals of the Central and South American rainforest. A lively, lucid portrait of the tropics as seen by two uncommonly observant and thoughtful field biologists. Its seventeen marvelous essays introduce the habitats, ecology, plants, and animals of the Central and South American rainforest. Includes a lengthy appendix of practical advice for the tropical traveler.

The Balance of Nature

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Author : John C. Kricher
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 1400830265
Total Pages : 251 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (8 download)

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Download or read book The Balance of Nature written by John C. Kricher and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2009-04-27 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The idea of a balance of nature has been a dominant part of Western philosophy since before Aristotle, and it persists in the public imagination and even among some ecologists today. In this lively and thought-provoking book, John Kricher demonstrates that nature in fact is not in balance, nor has it ever been at any stage in Earth's history. He explains how and why this notion of a natural world in balance has endured for so long, and he shows why, in these times of extraordinary human influence on the planet's ecosystems, it is critical that we accept and understand that evolution is a fact of life, and that ecology is far more dynamic than we ever imagined. The Balance of Nature traces the fascinating history of the science of ecology and evolutionary biology, from the discipline's early innovators to the advent of Darwin and evolution, to the brilliant and inquisitive scientific minds of today. Blending insights and entertaining stories from his own remarkable life in science, Kricher reveals how evolution is a powerful engine that drives ecological change, how nature is constantly in flux and, in effect, quite naturally out of balance--and how notions to the contrary are misguided and ultimately hazardous to us all. The Balance of Nature forcefully argues that an understanding of the dynamic nature of ecology and evolution is essential to formulating policies of environmental ethics to guide humanity toward a more responsible stewardship of our planet's ecosystems.

Mammals of the Neotropics, Volume 3

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Author : John F. Eisenberg
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 9780226195421
Total Pages : 652 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (954 download)

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Download or read book Mammals of the Neotropics, Volume 3 written by John F. Eisenberg and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 1989 with total page 652 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume provides a survey and synthesis of current knowledge of the more than 650 species of land and marine mammals found in Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil, as well as information on the mammalian fossil record, current biodiversity, and biogeography of this region. Chapters present up-to-date taxonomic information, ecological and behavioral characteristics, conservation status, and distribution maps for most species. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Time and Complexity in Historical Ecology

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Author : William Balée
Publisher : Columbia University Press
ISBN 13 : 0231509618
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (315 download)

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Download or read book Time and Complexity in Historical Ecology written by William Balée and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2006-06-22 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of studies by anthropologists, botanists, ecologists, and biologists is an important contribution to the emerging field of historical ecology. The book combines cutting-edge research with new perspectives to emphasize the close relationship between humans and their natural environment. Contributors examine how alterations in the natural world mirror human cultures, societies, and languages. Treating the landscape like a text, these researchers decipher patterns and meaning in the Ecuadorian Andes, Amazonia, the desert coast of Peru, and other regions in the neotropics. They show how local peoples have changed the landscape over time to fit their needs by managing and modifying species diversity, enhancing landscape heterogeneity, and controlling ecological disturbance. In turn, the environment itself becomes a form of architecture rich with historical and archaeological significance. Time and Complexity in Historical Ecology explores thousands of years of ecological history while also addressing important contemporary issues, such as biodiversity and genetic variation and change. Engagingly written and expertly researched, this book introduces and exemplifies a unique method for better understanding the link between humans and the biosphere.

Neotropical Birds

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Author : Douglas F. Stotz
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 9780226776309
Total Pages : 546 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (763 download)

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Download or read book Neotropical Birds written by Douglas F. Stotz and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 1996-06 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unparalleled wealth of finely detailed ecological information on Neotropical bird communities will prove invaluable to all Neotropical wildlife managers, conservation biologists, and serious birders.

Costa Rican Natural History

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Author : Daniel H. Janzen
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 022616120X
Total Pages : 829 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (261 download)

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Download or read book Costa Rican Natural History written by Daniel H. Janzen and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2018-12-14 with total page 829 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume is a synthesis of existing knowledge about the flora and fauna of Costa Rica. The major portion of the book consists of detailed accounts of agricultural species, vegetation, amphibians, reptiles, mammals, birds, and insects. "This is an extraordinary, virtually unique work. . . . The tremendous amount of original, previously unpublished, firsthand information is remarkable."—Peter H. Raven, Director, Missouri Botanical Garden "An essential resource for anyone interested in tropical biology. . . . It can be used both as an encyclopedia—a source of facts on specific organisms—and as a source of ideas and generalizations about tropical ecology."—Alan P. Smith, Ecology

New World Primates

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Author : Warren G. Kinzey
Publisher : Transaction Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9780202367507
Total Pages : 460 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (675 download)

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Download or read book New World Primates written by Warren G. Kinzey and published by Transaction Publishers. This book was released on with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enth.: Most papers presented in a symposium on Nov. 19, 1988 at the annual meeting of the American Anthropological Association in Phoenix, Ariz.

A Guide to the Birds of Colombia

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Author : Steven L. Hilty
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780691083728
Total Pages : 992 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (837 download)

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Download or read book A Guide to the Birds of Colombia written by Steven L. Hilty and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 1986 with total page 992 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describing all of Colombia's birds, Steven Hilty and William Brown bring together information on one of the world's largest avifaunas-nearly 1,700 species. Over half of all the species of birds in South America are included, thus making the book useful in regions adjacent to Colombia, as well as in the country itself. The primary purpose of the work is to enable observers to identify the birds of the region, but it also provides detailed species accounts and will serve as an important handbook and reference volume. Fifty-six lavish color plates, thirteen halftone plates, and ninety-nine line drawings in the text illustrate over 85% of the species, including most of the resident birds. Notes on the facing-page of each place, and range maps of 1,475 species, facilitate identification. Written with the field observer in mind, the text gives special attention to comparisons of similar species, transcriptions of voices, and comments on behavior, status, and habitat. It also provides ranges, breeding data, and references. Notes outline taxonomic problems and briefly describe species that eventually may be found in Colombia. Introductory chapters and photographs highlight Colombia's geography, climate, and vegetation, and discuss migration and conservation questions, and the history of Colombian ornithology. Appendices contain a large bibliography, a section on birding locations, and coverage of two of Colombia's far-flung island territories, Isla San Andr s and Providencia. Maps depicting vegetation zones, political boundaries, national parks, and the most text localities are included.

Seed Dispersal by Bats in the Neotropics

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Author : Tatyana A. Lobova
Publisher : New York Botanical Garden Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 538 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Seed Dispersal by Bats in the Neotropics written by Tatyana A. Lobova and published by New York Botanical Garden Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 538 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a comprehensive treatment of all known bat-dispersed plants in the New World tropics and covers a total of 549 species in 191 genera from 62 plant families. It places a special emphasis on the flowering plants and bat fauna of the relatively undisturbed forests of central French Guiana. In particular, detailed descriptions of 112 bat-dispersed species from that area are complemented by color photographs that will help other researchers identify fruits and seeds throughout the Neotropics. Going beyond merely describing these species, the authors compare and analyze the diverse traits of plants dispersed by bats to reexamine bat preferences of some fruiting plants over the others, a phenomenon known as the "bat-fruit syndrome." The seed dispersers too are given ample treatment, with descriptions of the foraging ecology and feeding behaviors of the 37 fruit-eating bats found in central French Guiana. The monograph includes complementing appendices that allow the reader to determine all bat species reported to feed on the fruits of a particular plant and all fruiting plants in the diet of a particular bat species. It summarizes decades of research on bat-plant interactions from many parts of the Neotropics, providing a stimulus for further ecological and evolutionary studies--

The Food Web of a Tropical Rain Forest

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Author : Douglas P. Reagan
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 9780226705996
Total Pages : 640 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (59 download)

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Download or read book The Food Web of a Tropical Rain Forest written by Douglas P. Reagan and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 1996-09 with total page 640 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Preface 1: The Rain Forest Setting Robert B. Waide, Douglas P. Reagan. 2: Plants: The Food Base William T. Lawrence, Jr 3: Microorganisms D. Jean Lodge 4: Termites Elizabeth A. McMahan 5: Litter Invertebrates William J. Pfeiffer 6: Arboreal Invertebrates Rosser W. Garrison, Michael R. Willig. 7: Arboreal Arachnids William J. Pfeiffer 8: Amphibians Margaret M. Stewart, Lawrence L. Woolbright. 9: Anoline Lizards Douglas P. Reagan 10: Nonanoline Reptiles Richard Thomas, Ava Gaa Kessler. 11: Birds Robert B. Waide 12: Mammals Michael R. Willig, Michael R. Gannon. 13: The Stream Community Alan P. Covich, William H. McDowell. 14: The Community Food Web: Major Properties and Patterns of Organization Douglas P. Reagan, Gerardo R. Camilo, Robert B. Waide. Glossary Contributors Bibliography Index Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

The Quetzal and the Macaw

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Author : David Rains Wallace
Publisher : Random House (NY)
ISBN 13 : 9780871565853
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (658 download)

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Download or read book The Quetzal and the Macaw written by David Rains Wallace and published by Random House (NY). This book was released on 1992 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wallace details the unbelievable diversity of life in this rich land: pumas, ocelots, peccaries, howler monkeys--and the scarlet macaws and resplendent quetzals, the birds symbolizing two of Costa Rica's earliest parks. The park system became the nucleus of a socio-political network that has successfully battled loggers, miners, ranchers, and government development agencies. Enlivened throughout by the voices of people actually involved in establishing and managing the parks and preserves, Wallace's narrative is by turns suspenseful, humorous, and inspiring.

Ecological And Distributional Databases For Neotropical Birds

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Author : T.A. Parker III
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780226646763
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (467 download)

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Download or read book Ecological And Distributional Databases For Neotropical Birds written by T.A. Parker III and published by . This book was released on 1996-10-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Compiled by Theodore A. Parker III, Douglas F. Stotz, and John W. Fitzpatrick