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Author : Robert J. G. Savage
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Total Pages : 27 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (755 download)
Download or read book Megistotherium, Gigantic Hyaenodont written by Robert J. G. Savage and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Bimal Kumar Samanta
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Total Pages : 123 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (755 download)
Download or read book A Revision of the Redfieldiiform and Perleidiform Fishes from the Triassic of Bekker's Kraal (South Africa) and Brookvale (New South Wales). written by Bimal Kumar Samanta and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Robert Joseph Gay Savage
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 26 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (252 download)
Download or read book Megistotherium, Gigantic Hyaenodont from Miocene of Gebel Zelten, Libya. 4 Pl., 20 Text-fig written by Robert Joseph Gay Savage and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Robert Joseph Gay Savage
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 29 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (674 download)
Download or read book Megistotherium, Gigantic Hyaenodont from Miocene of Gebel Zelton, Libya written by Robert Joseph Gay Savage and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : British Museum (Natural History)
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Total Pages : 29 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (639 download)
Download or read book Megistotherium Gigantic Hijaenodont from Miocene of Gebel Zelten, Libya written by British Museum (Natural History) and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Kenneth D. Rose
Publisher : JHU Press
ISBN 13 : 080189221X
Total Pages : 468 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (18 download)
Download or read book The Beginning of the Age of Mammals written by Kenneth D. Rose and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2006-10-31 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the tradition of G. G. Simpson's classic work, Kenneth D. Rose's The Beginning of the Age of Mammals analyzes the events that occurred directly before and after the mysterious K-T boundary which so quickly thrust mammals from obscurity to planetary dominance. Rose surveys the evolution of mammals, beginning with their origin from cynodont therapsids in the Mesozoic, contemporary with dinosaurs, through the early Cenozoic, with emphasis on the Paleocene and Eocene adaptive radiations of therian mammals. Focusing on the fossil record, he presents the anatomical evidence used to interpret behavior and phylogenetic relationships. The life's work of one of the most knowledgeable researchers in the field, this richly illustrated, magisterial book combines sound scientific principles and meticulous research and belongs on the shelf of every paleontologist and mammalogist.
Author : Alan Turner
Publisher : Columbia University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780231119443
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (194 download)
Download or read book Evolving Eden written by Alan Turner and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Garden of Eden as the ideal and untouched site of life's creation persists in popular thought, even as we have uncovered a lengthy fossil record and developed a scientific understanding of evolution. The continent of Africa is a good candidate for Eden: its generally warm climate, rich vegetation, and variety of animal species lend themselves easily to such a comparison. Yet in the time since the first primates appeared millions of years ago, Africa has undergone profound alterations in physical geography, climate, and biota. Linking the evidence of the past with that of the present, this exquisitely illustrated guide examines the evolution of the mammalian fauna of Africa within the context of dramatic changes over the course of more than 30 million years of primate presence. The book covers such topics as dating, continental drift, and global climate change and the likely motors of evolution as well as the physical evolution of the African continent, including present and past climates, and the major determinants of plant and mammal distributions. The authors discuss human evolution as a part of the larger pattern of mammalian evolution while responding to the unique interest that we have in our own past. The meticulous reconstructions of fossil mammals in this book are the result of detailed anatomical research. Restorations of mammalian musculature and appearance take into account the affinities between fossil forms and extant species in order to make well-founded inferences about unpreserved animal attributes. Environmental reconstructions benefit from the authors' visits to more than a dozen wildlife preserves in five African countries as well as the use of an extensive database of published studies on the evolution of landscapes on the continent. A fascinating read and a visual feast, Evolving Eden lays the foundation for a deeper appreciation of contemporary African wildlife.
Author : Richard A. Fariña
Publisher : Indiana University Press
ISBN 13 : 0253007194
Total Pages : 458 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (53 download)
Download or read book Megafauna written by Richard A. Fariña and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2013-05-22 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “An enjoyable read that provides a substantial amount of detail on the biology, ecology, and distribution of these fantastic animals . . . Highly recommended.” —Choice More than 10,000 years ago spectacularly large mammals roamed the pampas and jungles of South America. This book tells the story of these great beasts during and just after the Pleistocene, the geological epoch marked by the great ice ages. Megafauna describes the history and way of life of these animals, their comings and goings, and what befell them at the beginning of the modern era and the arrival of humans. It places these giants within the context of the other mammals then alive, describing their paleobiology—how they walked; how much they weighed; their diets, behavior, biomechanics; and the interactions among them and with their environment. It also tells the stories of the scientists who contributed to our discovery and knowledge of these transcendent creatures and the environment they inhabited. The episode known as the Great American Biotic Interchange, perhaps the most important of all natural history “experiments,” is also an important theme of the book, tracing the biotic events of both North and South America that led to the fauna and the ecosystems discussed in this book. “Collectively, this book brings attention to the discovery and natural history of ancient beasts in South America while providing a broader temporal and geographic background that allows readers to understand their evolution and potential immigration to South America.” —Quarterly Review of Biology “An excellent volume . . . This book is likely to facilitate progress in the understanding of fossil mammals from the Americas.” —Priscum
Author : Ronald Singer
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134271417
Total Pages : 1153 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (342 download)
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Paleontology written by Ronald Singer and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-06-04 with total page 1153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Encyclopedia of Paleontology is designed to address the shortage of general reference works on both vertebrate and invertebrate paleontology and to serve the needs of students and lay persons interested in the field. As the encyclopedia aims to provide basic information, the majority of the 350 entries are devoted to explanations of paleontological concepts and techniques, examinations of the evolutionary development of particular organisms and biological features, profiles of major discoveries, and biographies of leading scientists. Each entry includes an essay and a further reading list. An international team of 200 leading experts in the field has prepared the illustrations and the essays, which range from concise descriptions to comprehensive discussions.
Author : John L. Gittleman
Publisher : Cornell University Press
ISBN 13 : 1501745824
Total Pages : 659 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (17 download)
Download or read book Carnivore Behavior, Ecology, and Evolution written by John L. Gittleman and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2019-05-15 with total page 659 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Because carnivores are at the top of the food chain, their status is an important indicator of the health of the world ecosystem. They are intensely interesting to zoologists and uniquely intriguing to the general public. Devoted primarily to terrestrial carnivores, this volume focuses on such themes as carnivore reintroduction programs and the ethics of studying carnivores, drawing examples from a variety of species. The need to evaluate new conceptual ideas and empirical data inspired this volume of Carnivore Behavior, Ecology, and Evolution, a complement to the original book. In the eight years since publication of the first volume, conservation has emerged as a thematic imperative. The study of carnivores has become even more important in raising and resolving crucial biological problems. Differential rates of mortality in the giant panda and other endangered carnivores are now known to influence dispersal and life history patterns basic to these species' survival. Reintroduction efforts of the black-footed ferret and the red wolf are establishing essential guidelines for preservation and management of endangered species. Studies of the African lion and the dwarf mongoose illustrate the power of new genetic techniques of DNA fingerprinting for understanding the evolution of social behavior.
Author : British Museum (Natural History)
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Total Pages : 648 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (49 download)
Download or read book Bulletin of the British Museum (Natural History). written by British Museum (Natural History) and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 648 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Pat Shipman
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 60 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)
Download or read book Reconstructing the Paleoecology and Taphonomic History of Ramapithecus Wickeri at Fort Ternan, Kenya written by Pat Shipman and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Alfred Walter Crompton
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 728 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)
Download or read book The Dentitions and Relationships of the Southern African Triassic Mammals, Erythrotherium Parringtoni and Megazostrodon Rudnerae written by Alfred Walter Crompton and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 728 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Total Pages : 782 pages
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Download or read book Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology written by and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 782 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Bernard L. Mamet
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Total Pages : 332 pages
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Download or read book Third North American Paleontological Convention, Montreal, August 5-7, 1982 written by Bernard L. Mamet and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Great Britain. Her Majesty's Stationery Office
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Total Pages : 1020 pages
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Download or read book Government Publications written by Great Britain. Her Majesty's Stationery Office and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 1020 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Michael J. Benton
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
ISBN 13 : 0500778604
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (7 download)
Download or read book Extinctions written by Michael J. Benton and published by Thames & Hudson. This book was released on 2023-09-28 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this vast sweep of our Earths history, Michael Benton brings the deep past to life as never before. Deploying the cutting-edge tools in biology, chemistry, physics and geology that are transforming our understanding of previous environmental cataclysms including the incredible new discovery of a hitherto unknown extinction event he uncovers not only their lethal effects but also the processes that brought about such large-scale destruction. Beginning with the oldest extinction, Benton investigates the Late Ordovician, which set the evolution of the first animals on an entirely new course; the late Devonian, brought on by global warming; the cataclysmic End-Permian, which wiped out over 90 per cent of all life on Earth; and, book-ending the age of the dinosaurs, the newly discovered Carnian Pluvial Event and the End-Cretaceous asteroid. He examines how global warming, acid rain, ocean acidification, erupting volcanoes and meteorite impact have affected conditions on Earth, the drastic consequences for global ecology, and how life in turn survived, adapted and evolved. This expert retelling of scientific breakthroughs allows us to link long-ago upheavals to our modern crises. As todays climate scientists and political leaders grapple to understand these processes and our planet enters the sixth great extinction, these insights from the past may hold the key to survival.
