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Author | : Mel Sunquist |
Publisher | : University of Chicago Press |
Total Pages | : 495 |
Release | : 2017-05-15 |
Genre | : Pets |
ISBN | : 022651823X |
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Did you know that European royalty once used cheetahs to hunt deer, or that caracals can capture birds by leaping six and a half feet straight up into the air from a standing start? Have you ever wondered whether domestic cats really do land on their feet when they fall, or how Canada lynx can stalk their prey in the winter without falling through the deep snow? Wild Cats of the World is a treasure trove of answers to questions like these, and many others, for anyone who's interested in learning more about the world's felids, including the ones with whom we share our homes. Mel and Fiona Sunquist have spent more than a decade gathering information about cats from every available source, many of them quite difficult to find, including scientific papers, descriptions of hunts, archeological findings, observations by naturalists and travelers, reports from government agencies, and newsletters from a wide variety of organizations. Weaving information from these sources together with their own experiences observing wild cats around the world, the Sunquists have created the most comprehensive reference on felids available. Each of their accounts of the 36 species of cat contains a description of the cat, including human interactions with it, as well as detailed data on its distribution, ecology and behavior, status in the wild, and efforts to conserve it. Numerous photographs, including more than 40 in full color, illustrate these accounts. Ranging from the two-pound black-footed cat to the five-hundred-pound tiger, and from the African serval with its satellite-dish ears to the web-footed fishing cat of Asia, Wild Cats of the World will fascinate and educate felid fans of any stripe (or spot).
Author | : Luke Hunter |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | : 242 |
Release | : 2015-10-22 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 1472922859 |
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Wild Cats of the World provides detailed accounts for all 38 species of wild cat accompanied by magnificent artwork and stunning photography. From the rabbit-sized Black-footed Cat of southern Africa to bear-killing Amur tigers of the Russian Far East, the 38 members of the Cat Family include some of the world's most fascinating and magnificent species on earth. Supremely adapted for the kill, all cats are obligate carnivores; they survive only by preying upon other animals, and they have become one of evolution's most successful predatory lineages of mammals. Wild Cats of the World explores the spectacular Cat Family in unprecedented depth. Drawing on thousands of scientific papers and direct observations in the field, each species is profiled at length, covering all aspects of felid behaviour and ecology. The book is profusely illustrated with colour plates, black-and-white sketches showing important aspects of cat life and accurate images of every species' skull. Over 400 spectacular photographs are included, many of them showing extremely rare and little-known cats published here for the first time. Each profile includes an up-to-date range map and explains the most current science on how cats are classified and related to each other, including some very recent, surprising discoveries. Despite their great evolutionary success, the challenges facing felids in the modern world are profound. Only one, the ubiquitous domestic cat, does not require dedicated conservation action to ensure survival for the next century. The book also explores the current conservation issues facing wild cats, the increasingly perilous status of many species and how they can be saved.
Author | : Fiona Sunquist |
Publisher | : University of Chicago Press |
Total Pages | : 277 |
Release | : 2014-10-02 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 0226780260 |
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Cat experts Fiona and Mel Sunquist present comprehensive entries for each of the thirty-seven cat species that include color distribution maps and up-to-date information related to the species' IUCN conservation and management statuses, while their informative sidebars reveal why male lions have manes (and why dark manes are sexiest), how cats see with their whiskers, the truth behind our obsession with white lions and tigers, and why cats can't be vegetarians. The Wild Cat Book also highlights the grave threats faced by the world's wild cats--from habitat destruction to human persecution.
Author | : Jeff Corwin |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2014-06-02 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9781583558171 |
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The reclusive and endangered snow leopard, is one of the many fascinating species covered in this guide. The World of Wild Cats, edited by world-famous naturalist Jeff Corwin, teaches about the way wild cats evolved, how they are built and how they behave, reproduce and survive in different habitats around the world. It also highlights some of the most familiar and unique species found worldwide, their current status, what to do if you encounter a wild cat in the wild and what you can do to help to conserve and protect these spectacular creatures. This folding pocket guide is the ideal reference for cat-lovers and teachers alike. Made in the USA.
Author | : Charles Albert Walter Guggisberg |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 356 |
Release | : 1975 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Diane Swanson |
Publisher | : Walrus Books |
Total Pages | : 36 |
Release | : 1997 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9781551106151 |
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Discover facts about wild cats; includes habitat, diet and hunting skills. 6-8 yrs.
Author | : Barbara Sleeper |
Publisher | : Crown |
Total Pages | : 232 |
Release | : 1995 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : |
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Portrait of the world's 37 species of wild cats.
Author | : C. A. W. Guggisberg |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 328 |
Release | : 2001-06 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9780795001284 |
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Author | : Editors of Kingfisher |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 34 |
Release | : 2017-10-17 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 0753473682 |
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"Get your teeth into the world of wild cats!"--Cover.
Author | : James G. Sanderson |
Publisher | : JHU Press |
Total Pages | : 163 |
Release | : 2011-10 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 0801898854 |
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This book examines the behavior, biology, and conservation of the more than 30 small wild cat species.