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Author : David Day
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780947889302
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (893 download)
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Vanished Species written by David Day and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Ross Piper
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 0313349886
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (133 download)
Download or read book Extinct Animals written by Ross Piper and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2009-03-20 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everyone is familiar with the dodo and the wooly mammoth, but how many people have heard of the scimitar cat and the Falkland Island fox? Extinct Animals portrays over 60 remarkable animals that have been lost forever during the relatively recent geological past. Each entry provides a concise discussion of the history of the animal—how and where it lived, and how it became extinct—as well as the scientific discovery and analysis of the creature. In addition, this work examines what led to extinction—from the role of cyclical swings in the Earth's climate to the spread of humans and their activities. Many scientists believe that we are in the middle of a mass extinction right now, caused by the human undermining of the earth's complex systems that support life. Understanding what caused the extinction of animals in the past may help us understand and prevent the extinction of species in the future. Extinct Animals examines the biology and history of some of the most interesting creatures that have ever lived, including: The American Terror Bird, which probably became extinct over 1 million years ago, who were massive predators, some of which were almost 10 feet tall; the Rocky Mountain Locust, last seen in 1902, formed the most immense animal aggregations ever known, with swarms estimated to include over 10 trillion insects; the Giant Ground Sloth, which was as large as an elephant; and the Neandertals, the first Europeans, which co-existed with prehistoric Homo sapiens. Extinct Animals includes illustrations—many created for the work—that help the reader visualize the extinct creature, and each entry concludes with a list of resources for those who wish to do further research.
Author : David Day
Publisher : Popular Culture Ink
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)
Download or read book Vanished Species written by David Day and published by Popular Culture Ink. This book was released on 1989 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Great Auk, the Japanese Wolf, the Atlas Bear, the Cape Lion, the Elephant Bird, the Mauritius Giant Tortoise -- these are among the hundreds of beautiful birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish which the world will never see again. David Day and four leading wildlife artists have worked from expert research, museum records and contemporary sketches and notes, to recreate for the modern reader these beautiful and sometimes extraordinary creatures. The author's immediate and startling text describes the combination of cruelty, startling thoughtlessness and sheer commercial greed that largely led to the extinction of these species. His highly readable descriptions of each animal's appearance, behaviour and habitat, complemented by the authentic, breathtaking illustrations provide a dramatic historical record. David Day documents for the first time the extinction of almost 300 species and subspecies over the last 300 years. It is a fact that the rate of extinction during the last three centuries has multiplied several hundred times its previous rate and is still increasing ... Therefore, alongside reference maps and classification listings, David Day gives a "waiting list" of 400 critically endangered species ..."--Inside front cover
Author : Errol Fuller
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 1408160013
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (81 download)
Download or read book Lost Animals written by Errol Fuller and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2013-11-21 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Caught on camera prior to their demise, this book reveals the surprisingly rich photographic record of now-extinct animals. A photograph of an animal long-gone evokes a feeling of loss more than a painting ever can. Often tinted sepia or black-and-white, these images were mainly taken in zoos or wildlife parks, and in a handful of cases featured the last known individual of the species. There are some familiar examples, such as Martha, the last Passenger Pigeon, or the Ivory-billed Woodpecker, recently fledged and perching happily on the hat of one of the biologists that had just ringed it. But for every Martha there are a number of less familiar extinct birds and mammals that were caught on camera. The photographic record of extinction is the focus of this remarkable book, written by the world's leading authority on vanished animals, Errol Fuller. Lost Animals features photographs dating from around 1870 to as recently as 2004, the year that saw the demise of the Hawaiian Po'ouli. From a mother Thylacine and her pups to now-extinct birds such as the Heath Hen and Carolina Parakeet, Fuller tells the tale of each animal, why it became extinct, and discusses the circumstances surrounding the photography itself, in a book rich with unique images. The photographs themselves are poignant and compelling. They provide a tangible link to animals that have now vanished forever, in a book that brings the past to life while delivering a warning for the future.
Author : David Day
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (733 download)
Download or read book Vanished Species written by David Day and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : David Day
Publisher : Penguin Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book The Doomsday Book of Animals written by David Day and published by Penguin Books. This book was released on 1983 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Anthony J. Stuart
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 022643298X
Total Pages : 317 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (264 download)
Download or read book Vanished Giants written by Anthony J. Stuart and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2021-01-28 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring numerous illustrations, this book explores the many lessons to be learned from Pleistocene megafauna, including the role of humans in their extinction, their disappearance at the start of the Sixth Extinction, and what they might teach us about contemporary conservation crises. Long after the extinction of dinosaurs, when humans were still in the Stone Age, woolly rhinos, mammoths, mastodons, sabertooth cats, giant ground sloths, and many other spectacular large animals that are no longer with us roamed the Earth. These animals are regarded as “Pleistocene megafauna,” named for the geological era in which they lived—also known as the Ice Age. In Vanished Giants: The Lost World of the Ice Age, paleontologist Anthony J. Stuart explores the lives and environments of these animals, moving between six continents and several key islands. Stuart examines the animals themselves via what we’ve learned from fossil remains, and he describes the landscapes, climates, vegetation, ecological interactions, and other aspects of the animals’ existence. Illustrated throughout, Vanished Giants also offers a picture of the world as it was tens of thousands of years ago when these giants still existed. Unlike the case of the dinosaurs, there was no asteroid strike to blame for the end of their world. Instead, it appears that the giants of the Ice Age were driven to extinction by climate change, human activities—especially hunting—or both. Drawing on the latest evidence provided by radiocarbon dating, Stuart discusses these possibilities. The extinction of Ice Age megafauna can be seen as the beginning of the so-called Sixth Extinction, which is happening right now. This has important implications for understanding the likely fate of present-day animals in the face of contemporary climate change and vastly increasing human populations.
Author : Bill Freedman
Publisher : Gale Cengage
ISBN 13 : 9780810393158
Total Pages : 904 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (931 download)
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Endangered Species written by Bill Freedman and published by Gale Cengage. This book was released on 1998-11 with total page 904 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Annotation This 2nd volume contains an additional 500 descriptions and status reports on endangered animals and plants of the world. Reports are arranged taxonomically, by order, family, genus and species Each entry contains a description of the species, range and habitat information, population, history, conservation record and survival outlook.
Author : Time-Life Books
Publisher : Time Life Medical
ISBN 13 : 9780809416349
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (163 download)
Download or read book Vanishing Species written by Time-Life Books and published by Time Life Medical. This book was released on 1976 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 0520244060
Total Pages : 619 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (22 download)
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Animals written by and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 619 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This lavishly illustrated trade reference to mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, and invertebrates features hundreds of glorious photos, masterful illustrations, and informative maps.
Author : Radek Maly
Publisher : Albatros Media
ISBN 13 : 9788000061269
Total Pages : 88 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (612 download)
Download or read book Atlas of Extinct Animals written by Radek Maly and published by Albatros Media. This book was released on 2021-11-23 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Scott Weidensaul
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 9780865476684
Total Pages : 356 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (766 download)
Download or read book The Ghost with Trembling Wings written by Scott Weidensaul and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2003-06-11 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scott Weidensaul chronicles scientists' search for extinct species, discussing how some plants and animals have reappeared after being lost for hundreds of years.
Author : David Day
Publisher : Avery Publishing Group
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (97 download)
Download or read book The Doomsday Book of Animals written by David Day and published by Avery Publishing Group. This book was released on 1981 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A descriptive account of the extinction of nearly 300 species and subspecies between 1680 and 1980, profusely illustrated with drawings and watercolor paintings.
Author : Paul R. Ehrlich
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 408 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)
Download or read book Extinction written by Paul R. Ehrlich and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Rebecca E. Hirsch
Publisher : Twenty-First Century Books (Tm)
ISBN 13 : 1467794902
Total Pages : 124 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (677 download)
Download or read book De-extinction written by Rebecca E. Hirsch and published by Twenty-First Century Books (Tm). This book was released on 2017 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the pros and cons of de-extinction and the new science that makes it possible.
Author : Miles Barton
Publisher : Franklin Watts
ISBN 13 : 9780531173060
Total Pages : 46 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (73 download)
Download or read book Vanishing Species written by Miles Barton and published by Franklin Watts. This book was released on 1991 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains how the extinction of various animal species can upset the delicate balance of the ecosystem and offers a variety of protective measures that would help avoid further damage.
Author : Dorrik Stow
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199214298
Total Pages : 313 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (992 download)
Download or read book Vanished Ocean written by Dorrik Stow and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2012-03-29 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once, the ocean of Tethys stretched across the world. It vanished just before Man appeared on Earth. Dorrik Stow tells of the powerful forces that created and destroyed a great ocean, its marine life, its extinctions, its impact on climate, and the many clues by which scientists have put together its story, stretching back 250 million years.
