South American Animals
Title | South American Animals PDF eBook |
Author | Caroline Arnold |
Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 1999 |
Genre | Animals |
ISBN | 9780688155650 |
Discusses the variety of animals found in the rainforests, mountains, grasslands, and coastal regions of South America, including the birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians.
Mammals of South America
Title | Mammals of South America PDF eBook |
Author | Rexford D. Lord |
Publisher | JHU Press |
Total Pages | 232 |
Release | 2007-01-03 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 9780801884948 |
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Megafauna
Title | Megafauna PDF eBook |
Author | Richard A. Fariña |
Publisher | Indiana University Press |
Total Pages | 458 |
Release | 2013-05-22 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 0253007194 |
“An enjoyable read that provides a substantial amount of detail on the biology, ecology, and distribution of these fantastic animals . . . Highly recommended.” —Choice More than 10,000 years ago spectacularly large mammals roamed the pampas and jungles of South America. This book tells the story of these great beasts during and just after the Pleistocene, the geological epoch marked by the great ice ages. Megafauna describes the history and way of life of these animals, their comings and goings, and what befell them at the beginning of the modern era and the arrival of humans. It places these giants within the context of the other mammals then alive, describing their paleobiology—how they walked; how much they weighed; their diets, behavior, biomechanics; and the interactions among them and with their environment. It also tells the stories of the scientists who contributed to our discovery and knowledge of these transcendent creatures and the environment they inhabited. The episode known as the Great American Biotic Interchange, perhaps the most important of all natural history “experiments,” is also an important theme of the book, tracing the biotic events of both North and South America that led to the fauna and the ecosystems discussed in this book. “Collectively, this book brings attention to the discovery and natural history of ancient beasts in South America while providing a broader temporal and geographic background that allows readers to understand their evolution and potential immigration to South America.” —Quarterly Review of Biology “An excellent volume . . . This book is likely to facilitate progress in the understanding of fossil mammals from the Americas.” —Priscum
Biology, Medicine, and Surgery of South American Wild Animals
Title | Biology, Medicine, and Surgery of South American Wild Animals PDF eBook |
Author | Murray Fowler |
Publisher | John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | 536 |
Release | 2008-08-06 |
Genre | Medical |
ISBN | 0470376767 |
Biology, Medicine and Surgery of South American Wild Animals examines the medicine and treatment of animals specific to South America. It discusses topics dealing with diseases and biology topics. In addition, the animals studied are broken down into family and genus, using both English and Spanish names. The book is liberally illustrated and contains references for further reading as well as the contributions of regional experts on the animals covered.
Animals of South America
Title | Animals of South America PDF eBook |
Author | Kathryn Knight |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 23 |
Release | 2010 |
Genre | Animals |
ISBN | 9781403795915 |
The Wildlife of South America
Title | The Wildlife of South America PDF eBook |
Author | Dorothy Edwards Shuttlesworth |
Publisher | Hastings House Book Publishers |
Total Pages | 124 |
Release | 1974 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 9780803880696 |
A study of the wildlife in South America from prehistoric times to the present. Discusses recent attempts to keep certain varieties of animal, bird, and reptile life from extinction.
The Animals of South America
Title | The Animals of South America PDF eBook |
Author | Amie Jane Leavitt |
Publisher | Continent of Creatures |
Total Pages | 24 |
Release | 2016-10-15 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 9781624692727 |
Each continent in the world is home to its very own animal kingdom. Learn about the animals of South America, and the lands they live in, with extensive pictures to amaze and educate young readers.