Carnivores Of The World (Princeton Field Guides) Download Free (EPUB, PDF)
Carnivores are among the most spectacular creatures in the natural world, and also the most feared. Carnivores of the World is the first comprehensive field guide to all 245 terrestrial species of true carnivores, from the majestic polar bear and predatory wild cats to the tiny least weasel. This user-friendly illustrated guide features 86 color plates by acclaimed wildlife artist Priscilla Barrett that depict every species and numerous subspecies, as well as about 400 line drawings of skulls and footprints. Detailed species accounts describe key identification features, distribution and habitat, feeding ecology, behavior, social patterns, reproduction and demography, status, threats, lifespan, and mortality. Carnivores of the World includes an introduction that provides a concise overview of taxonomy, conservation, and the distinct families within the order Carnivora. Covers all 245 terrestrial species of true carnivores Includes 86 color plates by acclaimed wildlife artist Priscilla Barrett Features detailed species accounts and hundreds of line drawings The first field guide of its kind
Series: Princeton Field Guides
Paperback: 240 pages
Publisher: Princeton University Press (November 6, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0691152284
ISBN-13: 978-0691152288
Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 0.6 x 9.2 inches
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Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
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This book is an excellent presentation of the world's carnivores, with fine color drawings, and concise and very detailed text on each species. The only quibble I have is the editorial decision to include skull and track diagrams at the end but not range maps, which would be more useful for the typical reader instead of the distribution descriptions in the text. The range maps for the book are readily available online at the Panthera website, but this is obviously not as convenient as having them in the book itself. The rationale is the continual and frequent expansion/contraction of carnivore species distribution based on updated survey data, and the easy ability to update online distribution maps. I still do not hesitate to rate this book "five stars" despite the absence of the maps; its an admirable achievement and highly recommended for anyone with an interest in the world's carnivores.
An informative, multi-purpose coffee-table book X field guide. As you can see from the photo I've uploaded, it has lovely illustrations. The text presents a host of interesting facts and introduces you to fascinating and little-known species. It could have been improved, however, by the addition of range maps, although distribution is given in general terms.This book will appeal to a variety of readers.
I was so excited when I saw this book had come out that I just had to buy it right away! The plates are beautiful and many species have multiple illustrations showing different subspecies and variant forms. I really appreciated the coverage of poorly-known species, and I liked the inclusion of the skull and track illustrations in the back on the book (I think the tracks may come in handy for field identification in the future).Overall I found this book just delightful. A must-have for anyone who appreciates the beauty and diversity of little-known terrestrial mammals!I sincerely hope that there are more books like this one in the works covering the other groups of mammals!
This is an incredibly useful book, I bought it mainly as a reference for the rarest species of mongooses and weasels, and I'm pretty happy with it. It's composed mainly by one illustration per species, besides data on behaviour, size, habitat, diet, etc. for each; but some of the better known species have up to 5 or 6 illustrations (both color and black and white), which deal with color variations and characteristic behaviours (although some, like how leopards cache food in trees are strangely missing). There is a section for skulls and other for the pug marks/footprints with measurements. Some might complain about the limited information but you have to remember that this is a field guide and that some of the species are barely studied.All in all a great acquisition and one of my favorite wildlife books in my collection.
It is a good book with information on all carnivore species you find today, what I really don't like is the information it has about the maximun size of African Lions, Tigers and Jaguars, it says that the maximun head and body length of African Lions is 250 cm when the truth is that they grow up to 210 cm long the only felines that were so huge were the largest of all cats the extints males of Panthera Atrox, it says that the largest Tigers have a head and body length of 300 cm that size is larger than the largest Bears (Polar Bears and kodiak bears) when the truth is that the largest ones grow up to 220 cm long and it says that the largest Jaguars have a head and body length up to 219 cm when the truth is that the largest of them all measured 182 cm long. Dr. Luke Hunter is the President of Panthera he has contact with many Biologist working with him all over the world that could give him better information of this cats, that is what I was expecting in this book.
I was searching for something on the big cats for my grandson and came across this. It had much more than the big cats but I knew he would like it anyway. It is a beautifully illustrated book and has excellent information too. My grandson just loved this book and is leaning so much about the carnivores in general. It has widened his horizons and I am so proud to see him pouring through this great book. This is appropriate for anyone interested in real facts about the carnivore world.
This is one of the most handiest books I have around. It contains all carnivorous mammalians in one book. It is easy to find any cat, dog or other carnivore and have precise and great information n the animal. It comes with stunning drawings done that are just great. Get this book if you love carnivores!- David L.
Great reference book on carnivores. The drawings are out of this world. Look forward to reading and referencing over the forth coming months. Will use some of the data in a research paper I'm composiing.Price and delivery as stated.
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