Author : B. J. Deming
Publisher : Flight to Wonder Publishing
Page : 65 pages
File Size : 34,35 MB
Release : 2020-05-21
Category : Nature
ISBN :
Did you know that Asia has many small cats, in addition to tigers, leopards, and other big cats? You'll find them from coastal areas (jungle cats and leopard cats) up into the snowy heights of Mongolia, where Manul, the Pallas cat, lives. Are they like house cats? How are they different? Read this book and learn all about these beautiful little cats today!
Author : B. J. Deming
Publisher : B. J. Deming
Page : 29 pages
File Size : 24,60 MB
Release : 2020-03-10
Category : Nature
ISBN :
Africa is famous for its big game and big cats. But if it didn't also have small cats, this great continent would soon be awash in rodents and other small animals. African wildcats are widespread and were domesticated thousands of years ago to become house cats. As part of an international lineage, they are described in another book in this series. But what about that spotted cat with the super-long legs? And the one with crazy ears? In this book, meet those two remarkable members of the cat family -- serval and caracal, respectively -- along with three other uniquely African cats. Each chapter contains statistics, pictures, Red-List status and information about the cat's lifestyle and wild prey. There are also links to conservation sites online for you to learn even more, as well as an extensive reference section in the back of the book. Buy this book today and spend hours relaxing with Africa's OTHER cats!
Author : B. J. Deming
Publisher : Flight to Wonder Publishing
Page : 115 pages
File Size : 11,68 MB
Release : 2020-02-20
Category : Nature
ISBN :
Have you ever wondered where house cats come from? How bobcats and lynxes are related? Whether cheetahs and mountain lions are big cats? This eBook addresses those and other questions about four transcontinental feline lines -- big cats, the puma and its relatives, lynxes, and wildcats. It isn't a textbook or research paper (although plenty of those are listed in the reference section!). It is an easy-to-read introduction to some of the world's most beautiful and mysterious predators. And it comes with images and links to useful and reliable online information about all of these endangered species -- as well as links to even more images and some videos, because cats are beautiful. Buy this handy guide to Family Felidae's international lineages and meet almost twenty different felines today!
Author : Mark Hallett
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 40,88 MB
Release : 2020-06-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 0231545525
Big cats such as lions, tigers, leopards, and jaguars fascinate us like few other creatures. They are enduring symbols of natural majesty and power. Yet despite the magnetic appeal of the big cats, their origins and evolutionary history remain poorly understood—and human activity threatens to put an end to the big cats’ glory. On the Prowl is a fully illustrated and approachable guide to the evolution of the big cats and what it portends for their conservation today. Mark Hallett and John M. Harris trace the origins of these iconic carnivores, venturing down the evolutionary pathways that produced the diversity of big cat species that have walked the earth. They place the evolution and paleobiology of these species in the context of ancient ecosystems and climates, explaining what made big cats such efficient predators and analyzing their competition with other animals. Hallett and Harris pay close attention to human impact, from the evidence of cave paintings and analysis of ancient extinctions up to present-day crises. Their engaging and carefully documented account is brought to life through Hallett’s detailed, vivid illustrations, based on the most recent research by leading paleontologists. Offering a fresh look at the rise of these majestic animals, On the Prowl also makes a powerful case for renewed efforts to protect big cats and their habitats before it is too late.
Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 634 pages
File Size : 45,82 MB
Release : 2017-09-12
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1465470867
View the animal kingdom up close as never before in this breathtaking title, which has already sold over 1.5 million copies. Written by 70 specialists, it features stunning wildlife photography of more than 2000 of the world's most important wild mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and insects. With around two million species identified to date, animals are the dominant and most varied form of life on the planet. Animal presents a representative selection, ranging from the giant baleen whale, to fast-moving predators such as sharks, big cats, and birds of prey, as well as microscopic beetles barely 1mm long and other insects. It presents some of the latest species to be described: meet the cute but elusive olinguito from South America, which was only identified in 2013, or the skywalker hoolock gibbon that was named after a Star Wars character in 2017. Animal also explains how the earth's biodiversity is in sharp decline and the conservation projects underway to safeguard precious species. For each one, it gives a locator map and statistics, including its conservation status. For anyone who wants a reliable and enthralling reference, in which you can find the answers to everything - from why zebras are striped or how the sunbear got its name - Animal is your essential one-stop guide.
Author : Adam Glaz
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter
Page : 492 pages
File Size : 26,85 MB
Release : 2013-12-11
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 8376560743
the book is concerned with the linguistic worldview broadly understood, but it focuses on one particular variant of the idea, its sources, extensions, its critical assessment, and inspirations for related research. This approach is the ethnolinguistic linguistic worldview (LWV) program pursued in Lublin, Poland, and initiated and headed by Jerzy Bartminski. In its basic design, the volume emerged from the theme of the conference held in Lublin in October 2011: "The linguistic worldview or linguistic views of worlds?" If the latter is the case, then what worlds? Is it a case of one language/one worldview? Are there literary or poetic worldviews? Are there auctorial worldviews? Many of the chapters are based on presentations from that conference, and others have been written especially for the volume. Generally, there are four kinds of contributions: (i) a presentation and exemplification of the "Lublin style" LWV approach; (ii) studies inspired by this approach but not following it in detail; (iii) independent but related and compatible research; and (iv) a critical reappraisal of some specific ideas proposed by Jerzy Bartminski and his collaborators.
Author : Abigail Tucker
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 45,47 MB
Release : 2017-09-05
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1476738246
Originally published in hardcover in 2016 by Simon & Schuster.
Author : Bruce Fogle
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 43,85 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Pets
ISBN :
An illustrated guide to cats, providing information about different breeds and color varieties; examining general characteristics of cat anatomy, senses, genetics, and behavior; and including discussion of the history of cats, their relationships with humans, and their appearance in art, literature, and religion.
Author : Bruce Fogle
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 28,81 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9780756619480
This reference book begins with a fascinating history of the evolution of cats from their wild origins to their multiple incarnations as human companions and their appearance in culture and religion through the ages. It continues with individual accounts of breeds from Siamese to Sphinx and finishes with the acquisition and care of cats- their behaviours and basic psychology, training, grooming and basic first aid.
Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 71 pages
File Size : 29,37 MB
Release : 2019-02-19
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1465487417
Supporting STEM-based learning, this fact-filled book for animal lovers ages 6–9 is the ultimate guide to the mightiest members of the cat family, entertaining and educating young readers through a combination of close-up images, quirky trivia facts, quiz questions, and fascinating tidbits on ferocious felines like tigers, lions, and leopards. What’s the difference between big cats and wild cats? Which big cat is the only one that is unable to roar? What makes cheetahs the fastest animals on land? Find out the answers to these questions and more in DKfindout! Big Cats, which features stunning wildlife photography of these incredible creatures in their native environments. Kids will learn about the physical components of big cats from around the world—including patterned fur coats, retractable claws, and superior senses—and how these components work together to power some of the deadliest predators found anywhere today. From playful hijinks to nighttime prowling, DKfindout! Big Cats captures the world of these awe-inspiring animals in a unique and fun way. Vetted by educational consultants, the DKfindout! series drives kids ages 6–9 to become experts on more than 30 of their favorite STEM- and history-related subjects, whether Vikings, volcanoes, or robots. This series covers the subjects that kids really want to learn about—ones that have a direct impact on the world around them, like climate change, space exploration, and rapidly evolving technology—making learning fun through amazing images, stimulating quizzes, and cutting-edge information. The DKfindout! series is one that kids will want to turn to again and again.
