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Hoofed Mammals of British Columbia

Author : David M. Shackleton
Publisher : UBC Press
ISBN 13 : 9780774807289
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (72 download)

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Download or read book Hoofed Mammals of British Columbia written by David M. Shackleton and published by UBC Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hoofed mammals (ungulates) are the most abundant large mammals in the world. They are also plentiful in British Columbia, which is home to nine wild native species: moose, elk, caribou, bison, mountain goat, two species of deer and two of sheep. There are also several introduced species. In Hoofed Mammals of British Columbia, David Shackleton presents a comprehensive summary of the most up-to-date information on these ungulates. In the well-illustrated introduction, he discusses their evolution and biology, survival adaptations, and social organization. He also covers conservation issues, tracking, and taxonomy. In the species accounts, he describes each species and subspecies and discusses their natural history: habitat, diet, behaviour, reproduction, life expectancy, and mortality factors, and predators. Each account includes a distribution map and data on taxonomy, recent population estimates, conservation status, and traditional aboriginal use. Excellent illustrations and two keys help identify each species by its external features or its skull. Hoofed Mammals of British Columbia is the third of six handbooks on the mammals of British Columbia, a Royal B.C. Museum project to update and expand the classic treatment by Ian McTaggart-Cowan and Charles Guiguet, The Mammals of British Columbia, last revised in 1965.

Rodents and Lagomorphs of British Columbia

Author : David W. Nagorsen
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780774807296
Total Pages : 410 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (72 download)

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Download or read book Rodents and Lagomorphs of British Columbia written by David W. Nagorsen and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The rodents are the world's most numerous and diverse group of mammals. British Columbia is home to 45 species, from the tiny Western Harvest Mouse to the large and toothy Beaver, from the ubiquitous rats and squirrels to the endangered Vancouver Island Marmot. Just 7 species of lagomorphs inhabit B.C.: 5 rabbits and hares, and 2 pikas. overlook their importance to the province's ecosystems. Because of their abundance, rodents and lagomorphs are vital prey species for raptors and mammalian carnivores. Burrowing species play an important role in aerating soils. Some rodents, such as chipmunks, voles and flying squirrels, are also important in forest ecosystems because they consume truffles or underground fungi and disperse their spores on the forest floor. most up-to-date information on these mammals. He discusses their general biology, including ecology, diet, anatomy, conservation and relations with humans. Illustrated keys aid in identification of the 52 species inhabitting the province. For each species, the author describes its natural history, identifying characteristics, taxonomy and conservation status in the province. Each species account is accompanied by illustrations and a distribution map. Columbia. Books already published are Bats of British Columbia (1993) by David W. Nagorsen and R. Mark Brigham; Opossums, Shrews and Moles of British Columbia (1996) by David W. Nagorsen; and Hoofed Mammals of British Columbia (1999) by David Shackelton. Still to come are books on marine mammals (whales, dolphins, seals and sea lions) and land carnivores.

The Mammals of British Columbia

Author : Ian McTaggart-Cowan
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 422 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book The Mammals of British Columbia written by Ian McTaggart-Cowan and published by . This book was released on 1965 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Carnivores of British Columbia

Author : David Francis Hatler
Publisher : Mammals of British Columbia
ISBN 13 : 9780772658692
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (586 download)

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Book Synopsis Carnivores of British Columbia by : David Francis Hatler

Download or read book Carnivores of British Columbia written by David Francis Hatler and published by Mammals of British Columbia. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: " ... Comprehensive, up-to-date information on the 21 species of wild terrestrial carnivores in the province."--Back cover.

The Natural History of Canadian Mammals

Author : Donna Naughton
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
ISBN 13 : 1442622326
Total Pages : 688 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (426 download)

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Download or read book The Natural History of Canadian Mammals written by Donna Naughton and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 2014-11-11 with total page 688 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This selection features the sections on hoofed animals, including horses, moose, deer, bison, sheep, and more. The Natural History of Canadian Mammals is a beautifully illustrated, up-to-date guide to all 215 known species of mammals in Canada. It features brand-new, full-colour images of each species, as well as stunning photographs from Canadian Geographic magazine’s national photography competitions depicting the animals in their natural environments. Along with being a visual treat, this book is jam-packed with information accessible to readers at all levels. Detailed descriptions are provided of each mammal’s appearance, habitat, and behavior, while colour maps show their full distribution across Canada, North America, and globally. The book also includes practical guides on tracking and identification for readers who would like to learn how to spot mammals in the wild. Among its most special features is a series of colour plates with vignettes of the Canadian representatives of each group, sized relative to one another for easy comparison and linked to the full species accounts later in the book.

Horns, Tusks, and Flippers

Author : Donald R. Prothero
Publisher : JHU Press
ISBN 13 : 9780801871351
Total Pages : 334 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (713 download)

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Download or read book Horns, Tusks, and Flippers written by Donald R. Prothero and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the extinction of the dinosaurs, hoofed mammals have been the planet's dominant herbivores. Native to all continents except Australia and Antarctica, recent paleontological and biological discoveries have deepened understanding of their evolution. This text reveals their evolutionary history.

Opossums, Shrews and Moles of British Columbia

Author : David W. Nagorsen
Publisher : UBC Press
ISBN 13 : 9780774805636
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (56 download)

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Book Synopsis Opossums, Shrews and Moles of British Columbia by : David W. Nagorsen

Download or read book Opossums, Shrews and Moles of British Columbia written by David W. Nagorsen and published by UBC Press. This book was released on 1996 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mammalogist David Nagorsen covers 12 species of insectivores (shrews and moles) and one marsupial (an opossum), describing their identifying characteristics, natural history, habitat and distribution. He also discusses the general biology of this group, including diet and anatomy.

Mammals of British Columbia

Author : Tamara Eder
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (11 download)

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Download or read book Mammals of British Columbia written by Tamara Eder and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Atlas of British Columbia

Author : A.L. Farley
Publisher : UBC Press
ISBN 13 : 0774844280
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (748 download)

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Download or read book Atlas of British Columbia written by A.L. Farley and published by UBC Press. This book was released on 2011-11-01 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Atlas of British Columbia is the first major cartographic study of the province to be published since 1956. Created through close co-operation between government, the private sector, and the unviersity, it is the successor to the British Columbia Atlas of Resources which, for twenty years, has been the standard reference work used by schools, industry, government, and the general public. The most recent data available have been used to give an accurate, comprehensive picture of British Columbia's economy as it is today. Comparative studies show the development orf the province's manpower and natural resources as well as the rapid growth of industry and technology since the beginning of the century. In party, the emphasis of the atlas reflects thousands of specific requests for up-to-date resource information rercorded over the last ten years.

A Year on the Wild Side

Author : Briony Penn
Publisher : TouchWood Editions
ISBN 13 : 1771512687
Total Pages : 401 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (715 download)

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Download or read book A Year on the Wild Side written by Briony Penn and published by TouchWood Editions. This book was released on 2019-05-21 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shortlisted for a 2020 BC Yukon Book Prize A freshly designed, new edition of a funny weekly chronicle that offers a year-long, intimate view of the flora and fauna populating the West Coast. A Year on the Wild Side is a witty commentary on the social and natural history of Vancouver Island. Composed of short, readable essays arranged into 12 monthly chapters, this engaging book reveals the magic and humour of the natural world and reminds us of our place within it. As the weeks and seasons unfold with the turning of the pages, you’ll be in sync with the living world that surrounds you. Discover what berries are ripe and the best time to pick them. Learn why the termites swarm, where the herring spawn, and when the maple leaves fall. Get up close and personal with fascinating creatures like the snowy owl, the giant Pacific octopus, the river otter, and more. The West Coast is abundantly alive, and A Year on the Wild Side invites you to indulge in unforgettable experiences, week by week, all year long.

The Archive of Place

Author : William Turkel
Publisher : UBC Press
ISBN 13 : 0774840862
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (748 download)

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Download or read book The Archive of Place written by William Turkel and published by UBC Press. This book was released on 2011-11-01 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Archive of Place weaves together a series of narratives about environmental history in a particular location � British Columbia's Chilcotin Plateau. In the mid-1990s, the Chilcotin was at the centre of three territorial conflicts. Opposing groups, in their struggle to control the fate of the region and its resources, invoked different understandings of its past � and different types of evidence � to justify their actions. These controversies serve as case studies, as William Turkel examines how people interpret material traces to reconstruct past events, the conditions under which such interpretation takes place, and the role that this interpretation plays in historical consciousness and social memory. It is a wide-ranging and original study that extends the span of conventional historical research.

The Mammals of British Columbia

Author : Ian McTaggart Cowan
Publisher : British Columbia Provincial Museum, 1965, 1975 printing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 414 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (731 download)

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Download or read book The Mammals of British Columbia written by Ian McTaggart Cowan and published by British Columbia Provincial Museum, 1965, 1975 printing. This book was released on 1965 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Real Thing

Author : Briony Penn
Publisher : Rocky Mountain Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1771600713
Total Pages : 640 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (716 download)

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Download or read book The Real Thing written by Briony Penn and published by Rocky Mountain Books Ltd. This book was released on 2015-10-15 with total page 640 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Real Thing is the first official biography of Ian McTaggart Cowan (1910–2010), the “father of Canadian ecology.” Authorized by his family and with the research support and participation of the University of Victoria Libraries, Briony Penn provides an unprecedented and accessible window into the story of this remarkable naturalist. From his formative years roaming the mountains around Vancouver looking for venison to his last years finishing the voluminous and authoritative Birds of British Columbia, Cowan’s life provides a unique perspective on a century of environmental change—with a critical message for the future. As the head and founder of the first university-based wildlife department in Canada, Ian McTaggart Cowan revolutionized the way North Americans understood the natural world, and students flocked into his classrooms to hear his brilliant, entertaining lectures regarding the new science of ecology. His television programs in the 1950s and ’60s, Fur and Feathers, The Web of Life and The Living Sea, made him a household name around the world. He was also responsible for hiring a young David Suzuki, who followed in his nature-show-host footsteps. Illustrated throughout with colour and black-and-white photos from all aspects of Cowan’s life, The Real Thing takes the reader on an adventurous and inspirational journey through the heart of North American ecology, wilderness, landscape and wonder.

Recent Mammals of Alaska

Author : Joseph A. Cook
Publisher : University of Alaska Press
ISBN 13 : 1602231168
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (22 download)

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Download or read book Recent Mammals of Alaska written by Joseph A. Cook and published by University of Alaska Press. This book was released on 2010-03-15 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the polar bear and the gray wolf to the walrus and river otter, there are 115 species of mammals in Alaska that have never been fully catalogued until now. Biologists Joseph A. Cook and Stephen O. MacDonald have compiled here the first comprehensive guide to all of Alaska’s mammals, big and small, endearing and ferocious. Through extensive fieldwork and research the authors have produced a unique and authoritative reference. Detailed entries for each species include distribution and taxonomic information, status, habitat, and fossil history. Appendices include quick reference listings of mammal distribution by region, specimen locations, conservation status, and the incidence of Pleistocene mammals. The guide is generously illustrated with line drawings by Alaskan artist W. D. Berry and includes several maps indicating populations and locations of species. Mammals of Alaska will be an accessible, easy to use source for scholars and hobbyists alike.

Ecology and Management of Black-tailed and Mule Deer of North America

Author : James R. Heffelfinger
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1000851559
Total Pages : 537 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (8 download)

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Download or read book Ecology and Management of Black-tailed and Mule Deer of North America written by James R. Heffelfinger and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2023-04-27 with total page 537 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Black-tailed and mule deer represent one of the largest distributions of mammals in North America and are symbols of the wide-open American West. Each chapter in this book was authored by the world’s leading experts on that topic. Both editors, James R. Heffelfinger and Paul R. Krausman, are widely published in the popular and scientific press and recipients of the O. C. Wallmo Award, given every two years to a leading black-tailed and mule deer expert who has made significant contributions to the conservation of this species. In addition, Heffelfinger has chaired the Mule Deer Working Group sponsored by the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies for more than 15 years. This working group consists of the leading black-tailed and mule deer experts from each of 24 states, provinces, and territories in western North America, putting them at the forefront of all conservation and much of the research on this species. The book represents all current knowledge available on these deer, including how changing conditions such as fires, habitat alteration and loss, disease, climate change, socio-economic forces, energy development, and other aspects are influencing their distribution and abundance now and into the future. It takes a completely fresh look at all chapter topics. The revisions of distribution, taxonomy, evolution, behavior, and new and exciting work being done in deer nutrition, migration and movements, diseases, predation, and human dimensions are all assembled in this volume. This book will instantly become the foundation for the latest information and management strategies to be implemented on the ground by practitioners and to inform the public. Although this book is about deer, the topics discussed influence most terrestrial wildlife worldwide, and the basic concepts in many of the chapters are applicable to other species.

The Mammals of British Columbia

Author : Ian McTaggart-Cowan
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 414 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (1 download)

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Download or read book The Mammals of British Columbia written by Ian McTaggart-Cowan and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Behavior Guide to African Mammals

Author : Richard Estes
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 9780520080850
Total Pages : 648 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (88 download)

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Download or read book The Behavior Guide to African Mammals written by Richard Estes and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1991 with total page 648 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A work of tremendous scope. . . . Amateur naturalists and tourists to the parks of Africa and finally professionals will find this a stimulating, well-documented summary."--John F. Eisenberg, Florida Museum of Natural History "We have seen in the field how very helpful and informative The Behavior Guide is. Our knowledgeable safari guides turned often to their prized and already well-thumbed copies, and we continue to refer to ours now that we are back home."--Douglas F. Williamson, Jr., National Council, World Wildlife Fund, U.S. "A fascinating, perceptive, and enjoyable travel companion heightens the pleasure of being afield. The Behavior Guide to African Mammals is that ideal companion. Lucid, accurate, and marvelously illustrated, the book is a basic reference for anyone interested in natural history."--George B. Schaller, author of The Serengheti Lion and The Deer and the Tiger "A remarkable review of what is known about the larger African mammals."--A.R.E. Sinclair, The Ecology Group, University of British Columbia