Mammals of the Intermountain West
Author | : Samuel I. Zeveloff |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 365 |
Release | : 1988 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9780874803273 |
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Author | : Samuel I. Zeveloff |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 365 |
Release | : 1988 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9780874803273 |
Author | : Vinson Brown |
Publisher | : Naturegraph Publishers |
Total Pages | : 148 |
Release | : 1968 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780911010145 |
This book helps you identify the common plants, plant communities, mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians of a vast area of the west. Though dealing primarily with the Palouse and Great Basin Wildlife Regions, it covers also much of the wildlife of the Rocky Mountain, Mohave Desert and Navahonian Wildlife Regions.
Author | : Mark Hengesbaugh |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 228 |
Release | : 2001-05 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : |
From flying squirrels on high wooded plateaus to hanging gardens in redrock canyons, the Intermountain West is home to some of the world's rarest and most fascinating animals and plants. Creatures of Habitat details many unique but little-known talents of this region's strange and wonderful wild inhabitants and descibes their connections with native environments. For example, readers will learn about the pronghorn antelope's supercharged cardiovascular system, a brine shrimp-powered shorebird that each year flies nonstop from the Great Salt Lake to Central Argentina, and a rare mustard plant recently discovered on Mount Ogden. Emphasizing how increasing loss and degradation of habitat hinders native species' survival, Mark Gerard Hengesbaugh discusses what is happening to wildlife and wild places and what is being done about it. Well illustrated, this book has habitat maps, pen-and-ink illustrations, and fifty photos of wildlife and wild places selected by photo editor Dan Miller. Also included are guides to wildlife viewing and lists of Utah species, including those considered sensitive, threatened, or endangered.
Author | : Mark C. McKinstry |
Publisher | : University of Texas Press |
Total Pages | : 327 |
Release | : 2010-01-01 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 0292778406 |
Wetlands and riparian areas between the Rocky Mountains and the Sierra Nevada are incredibly diverse and valuable habitats. More than 80 percent of the wildlife species in this intermountain region depend on these wetlands—which account for less than 2 percent of the land area—for their survival. At the same time, the wetlands also serve the water needs of ranchers and farmers, recreationists, vacation communities, and cities. It is no exaggeration to call water the "liquid gold" of the West, and the burgeoning human demands on this scarce resource make it imperative to understand and properly manage the wetlands and riverine areas of the Intermountain West. This book offers land managers, biologists, and research scientists a state-of-the-art survey of the ecology and management practices of wetland and riparian areas in the Intermountain West. Twelve articles examine such diverse issues as laws and regulations affecting these habitats, the unique physiographic features of the region, the importance of wetlands and riparian areas to fish, wildlife, and livestock, the ecological function of these areas, their value to humans, and the methods to evaluate these habitats. The authors also address the human impacts on the land from urban and suburban development, mining, grazing, energy extraction, recreation, water diversions, and timber harvesting and suggest ways to mitigate such impacts.
Author | : Vinson Brown |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 144 |
Release | : 1964 |
Genre | : Nature study |
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Author | : |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 572 |
Release | : 1991 |
Genre | : Conservation of natural resources |
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Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 46 |
Release | : 1980 |
Genre | : Wildlife management |
ISBN | : |
Author | : George A. Feldhamer |
Publisher | : JHU Press |
Total Pages | : 764 |
Release | : 2015-01-15 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1421415895 |
Reflecting the expertise and perspective of five leading mammalogists, the fourth edition of Mammalogy: Adaptation, Diversity, Ecology significantly updates taxonomy, includes a new chapter on mammalian molecular phylogenetics, and highlights several recently described species. There are close to 5,500 species in the class Mammalia, including the blue whale—the largest animal that has ever lived—and the pygmy shrew, which weighs little more than a penny. The functional diversity of mammals has allowed them to play critical roles in every ecosystem, whether marine, freshwater, alpine, tundra, forest, or desert. Many mammal species are critically endangered and present complex conservation and management challenges. This book touches on those challenges, which are often precipitated by overharvesting and habitat loss, as well as emerging threats, such as the impact of wind turbines and white nose syndrome on bats and chronic wasting disease on deer. Among the updates and additions to the fourth edition of Mammalogy are numerous new photos, figures, and cladograms, over 4,200 references, as well as • A completely new chapter on mammalian phylogeny and genomics • Current taxonomy—including major changes to orders, suborders, and superfamilies of bats and rodents • An explanation of the recent inclusion of whales with terrestrial even-toed ungulates • Updates on mammalian structural, functional adaptations, and fossil history • recent advances in our understanding of phylogeny, biogeography, social behavior, and ecology • A discussion of two new orders and thirteen newly recognized extant families • Reflections on the implications of climate change for mammals • Thorough examinations of several recently described species, including Durrell's vontsira (Salanoia durrelli) and the Laotian rock rat (Laonastes aenigmamus) • An explanation of mammalian biomechanics, such as that seen in lunge feeding of baleen whales • Breakout boxes on unique aspects of mammals, including the syntax of bat songs, singing mice, and why there are no green mammals (unless we count algae-covered sloths) Maintaining the accessible, readable style for which Feldhamer and his coauthors are well known, this new edition of Mammalogy is the authoritative textbook on this amazingly diverse class of vertebrates.
Author | : James C. Halfpenny |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 12 |
Release | : 2017-09 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781943334834 |
The wild mammals of the Great Basin are often elusive and difficult to locate. They range from deserts to mountain tops. Their tracks, scats, and signs may be the best clue for the nature-wise detective whether a casual observer, amateur naturalist, or outdoor adventure enthusiast of any age. Now, a practical, convenient-sized guide for use in track-scene investigation. Color photos show common and some rare mammals of the region along with selected tracks, scats, and signs to facilitate visual identification of the animal or its trail. Mammals are listed by common and scientific name. Useful identification features including weight and size describe animals and signs, respectively, to facilitate field identification. Text explains behavioral, ecological, and habitat relationships for each species. This pocket-sized, 12-panel, laminated, waterproof guide is great for those who wish to know the outdoors.
Author | : David S. Dobkin |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 199 |
Release | : 2004 |
Genre | : Bird populations |
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