Carnivores of the world

"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. T...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Hunter, Luke
Otros Autores: Barrett, Priscilla
Formato: Libro
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Princeton, NJ : Princeton University Press, c2011.
Colección:Princeton field guides.
Materias:
Carnívoros
Carnívoros > Identificación.
Acceso en línea:http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1303/2011926335-b.html
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1303/2011926335-d.html
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Introduction
  • Carnivore families
  • The conservation challenge
  • About Panthera
  • Structure of the species accounts
  • Species accounts: Felidae (Cats)
  • Hyaenidae ( Hyaenas)
  • Herpestidae (Mongooses)
  • Eupleridae (Fosa and allies)
  • Prionodontidae (Linsangs)
  • Viverridae (Genets, oyans and civets)
  • Nandiniidae (African palm civet)
  • Canidae (Dogs)
  • Ursidae (Bears)
  • Procyonidae (Raccoons, coatis and allies)
  • Ailuridae (Red panda)
  • Mephitidae (Skunks and stink badgers)
  • Mustelidae (Weasels, martens, badgers and otters)
  • Skulls
  • Footprints.

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