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Tetrapod Zoology

Author : Darren Naish

Publisher :

Page : 316 pages

File Size : 43,39 MB

Release : 2010

Category : Science

ISBN : 9781905723614

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B logging has revolutionised the way we communicate our interests and spread news. This book is a compilation of various articles from the blog, Tetrapod Zoology(currently hosted at www.scienceblogs.com/tetrapodzoology). As of early 2010, Tet Zoo - as it's affectionately known - is in its fifth year. It's become reasonably popular (it has a daily readership of several thousand) and is now well known internationally. Or, it is, at least, among people interested in zoology and in scientific blogging. Welcome to the world of Tet Zoo: mphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals(the tetrapods), living and fossil. Their evolution, ecology, behaviour and biology. Think killer eagles, dinosaurs, giant caimans, mystery cats and lake monsters



Dinopedia

Author : Darren Naish

Publisher : Princeton University Press

Page : 213 pages

File Size : 44,22 MB

Release : 2021-11-30

Category : Nature

ISBN : 0691212023

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"A personal selection of circa 180 topics from dinosaur biology, including classification, fossil finds, biographies, and much more"--



Abominable Science

Author : Daniel Loxton

Publisher : Columbia University Press

Page : 434 pages

File Size : 15,29 MB

Release : 2013-09-10

Category : Science

ISBN : 0231153201

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Book Description

Presents arguments for and against the existence of five notable cryptids and challenges the pseudoscience that furthers their legendary statuses, while providing an exploration of the nature and subculture of cryptozoology.



Cryptozoologicon

Author : John Conway

Publisher : Lulu.com

Page : 100 pages

File Size : 27,36 MB

Release : 2013-11

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 9781291621532

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Cryptozoologicon is a celebration of the myths, legends, evolution and biology of hidden animals. Always sceptical, but always willing to indulge in speculative fun, Cryptozoologicon aims to provide a new way to approach cryptozoology: as fictional biology.



Hunting Monsters

Author : Darren Naish

Publisher : Arcturus Publishing

Page : 227 pages

File Size : 20,17 MB

Release : 2016-01-26

Category : Science

ISBN : 1784281913

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The Loch Ness Monster. The Yeti. Bigfoot. These are just some of the iconic mythical creatures studied by the discipline of 'cryptozoology'. The idea of mysterious and terrifying creatures goes back centuries. They are known by the experts as cryptids. Today, these legendary beings continue to capture our imaginations. Discover the fascinating and often bizarre stories of real life monsters and the scientists who strove to separate the fact from fiction. In Hunting Monsters, Palaeozoological researcher Professor Darren Naish explores the fascinating science behind these elusive monsters - a science known as 'cryptozoology'. Bizarre stories of ancient sea-monsters and resurgent dinosaurs are explored in this concise book, taking into account the theories of Belgian zoologist Bernard Heuvelmans, the man responsible for coining the term 'cryptozoology', as well as modern day zoologists like John MacKinnon whose research sheds light into this novel field of work. Whether it is the monsters or the humans behind the story, this is a gripping tale of mystery and legend sure to enlighten you in the strange realms of cryptozoology.



Bone Histology of Fossil Tetrapods

Author : Kevin Padian

Publisher : Univ of California Press

Page : 298 pages

File Size : 16,84 MB

Release : 2013-03-19

Category : Nature

ISBN : 0520273524

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The microscopic examination of fossilized bone tissue is a sophisticated and increasingly important analytical tool for understanding the life history of ancient organisms. This book provides an essential primer and manual for using fossil bone histology to investigate the biology of extinct tetrapods. Twelve experts summarize advances in the field over the past three decades, reviewing fundamental basics of bone microanatomy and physiology. Research specimen selection, thin-section preparation, and data analysis are addressed in detail. The authors also outline methods and issues in bone growth rate calculation and chronological age determination, as well as how to examine broader questions of behavior, ecology, and evolution by studying the microstructure of bone.



Dinosaurs

Author : Darren Naish

Publisher :

Page : 224 pages

File Size : 20,23 MB

Release : 2018-09

Category : Dinosaurs

ISBN : 9781486309849

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Book Description

Fully illustrated and immersive guide to the latest research in these incredible animals. Discover the groundbreaking developments in dinosaur research with this state-of-the-art guide to dinosaur biology. Written by experts from a leading dinosaur research centre, this book begins by tracing the evolution of the dinosaur from 225 million years ago through to the end of the Cretaceous Period, exploring how they lived and what happened during the great extinction event. Research on these fantastic animals is proceeding at a faster pace than ever before. Dinosaurs explores the most recent global discoveries and the major role that new technologies play in revealing previously inaccessible and unknown details about how dinosaurs lived, such as the use of CT-scanning we can now look inside a dinosaur skull and gain new information on brains and sense organs. This engaging book reveals the latest findings about dinosaur anatomy and behaviour, evolution, diversity and lifestyle, and is lavishly illustrated with artwork, photographs and artistic reconstructions that bring these iconic creatures to life.



National Geographic Kids Ultimate Dinopedia

Author : Don Lessem

Publisher : National Geographic Books

Page : 276 pages

File Size : 29,26 MB

Release : 2010

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1426301642

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Book Description

Suitable for children ages 7-10, this book includes information on various dinosaurs. It is divided into three sections by period: Triassic, Jurassic, Cretaceous.



New Perspectives on Pterosaur Palaeobiology

Author : D.W.E. Hone

Publisher : Geological Society of London

Page : 237 pages

File Size : 40,93 MB

Release : 2018-01-18

Category : Science

ISBN : 1786203170

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Pterosaurs, the first vertebrates to evolve powered flight, are undergoing a long-running scientific renaissance that has seen sustained, and even elevated interest, from several generations of palaeontologists. These incredible reptiles are known from every continent, flew the Mesozoic skies for at least 160 million years, diversified into more than a dozen major clades and well over 100 species, and included the largest flying animals of all time. This volume brings together leading pterosaur researchers from around the globe to discuss new and cutting-edge research into various aspects of pterosaur palaeobiology and presents diverse papers to deliver new insights on flying reptile palaeoecology, flight, ontogeny, skeletal and soft-tissue anatomy, temporal and spatial distribution and evolution, as well as revisions of their taxonomy and interrelationships.



Evolution of the Vertebrate Ear

Author : Jennifer A. Clack

Publisher : Springer

Page : 366 pages

File Size : 24,93 MB

Release : 2016-12-21

Category : Medical

ISBN : 3319466615

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The evolution of vertebrate hearing is of considerable interest in the hearing community. However, there has never been a volume that has focused on the paleontological evidence for the evolution of hearing and the ear, especially from the perspective of some of the leading paleontologists and evolutionary biologists in the world. Thus, this volume is totally unique, and takes a perspective that has never been taken before. It brings to the fore some of the most recent discoveries among fossil taxa, which have demonstrated the sort of detailed information that can be derived from the fossil record, illuminating the evolutionary pathways this sensory system has taken and the diversity it had achieved.