On the Prowl
Title | On the Prowl PDF eBook |
Author | Mark Hallett |
Publisher | Columbia University Press |
Total Pages | 434 |
Release | 2020-06-02 |
Genre | 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.
Big Cats (A Day in the Life)
Title | Big Cats (A Day in the Life) PDF eBook |
Author | Tyus D. Williams |
Publisher | Neon Squid |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2022-04-05 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1684492076 |
A beautifully illustrated nonfiction story by wildlife ecologist Tyus D. Williams, following lions, cheetahs, tigers, panthers, mountain lions, and snow leopards over the course of one day.
Big Cats
Title | Big Cats PDF eBook |
Author | Tom Brakefield |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 164 |
Release | |
Genre | Felidae |
ISBN | 9781610603546 |
Combines photography, research, and personal observations of the worlds eight big cats.
Big Cat, Little Cat
Title | Big Cat, Little Cat PDF eBook |
Author | Elisha Cooper |
Publisher | Roaring Brook Press |
Total Pages | 40 |
Release | 2017-03-14 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1250155975 |
A 2018 Caldecott Honor book There was a cat who lived alone. Until the day a new cat came . . . And so a story of friendship begins, following the two cats through their days, months, and years until one day, the older cat has to go. And he doesn’t come back. This is a poignant story, told in measured text and bold black-and-white illustrations about the act of moving on.
Big Cats, Little Cats
Title | Big Cats, Little Cats PDF eBook |
Author | Jim Medway |
Publisher | Big and Little |
Total Pages | 32 |
Release | 2018-09 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 9780228101079 |
"This illustrated children's book brings together every domestic cat breed in the world alongside coloured drawings of rare wild cats and the well-known big cats. It is divided into double-page spreads. The book features cat breeds from North America, Europe, Asia and the Rest of the World; the second half is devoted to the wild cats of the world, both the rarer small species and the large cats of Africa, North and South America and Asia - the Tiger, Lion, Leopard, Cheetah and Jaguar. The book also features both a charming kitten identifier and a cub identifier. And an extensive cat index gives the reader fun facts about every breed and species featured. This is a great new reference guide for all the family that will make your little children cat experts!"--
My Big Cats Journal
Title | My Big Cats Journal PDF eBook |
Author | Steve Bloom |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2012 |
Genre | Cheetah |
ISBN | 9780500650028 |
Facts and photographs about big cats in the wild from around the world.
Big Cats
Title | Big Cats PDF eBook |
Author | Carly Blake |
Publisher | The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc |
Total Pages | 26 |
Release | 2014-07-15 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1477791833 |
A puma may not be able to roar like a lion, but it can make ear-splitting screams just as terrifying as a lion’s roar. Learn all about lions, pumas, tigers, African servals, and more with this high-energy Q-and-A formatted text that will fascinate even reluctant readers.