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Okapi: Mysterious Animal Of Congo-Zaire
by: Lindsey, Green, & Bennett
Chapters include: Introduction, Description of the Okapi, In captivity,
Field studies, Conservation. Line Drawings. 131 pgs.
c. 1999, S/C...$17.95
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Operation Rhino
by: Davis, John
A true story of an attempt to save the African Black Rhino from poachers.
Well-written account of efforts to preserve the Black Rhino by capturing
wild rhinos alive and transporting them to Gona-re-Zhou wildlife preserve.
Author was a participant in the entire operation and brings his skills
as a professional novelist to bear in telling of the close-calls, unxepected
problems and pitfalls of the project. B/W photos. 233 pgs.
c. 1973, H/C...$12.50
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
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Outdoor Life's Gallery Of North American Game
by: Outdoor Life
A brillant collection of paintings by Francis Lee Jaques, foremost artist
of the outdoors, with descriptive text by distinguished authorities on
wildlife. Color painting & B/W illustrations. Coffee-table size 142
pgs.
c. 1956, Third printing 1958, Oversize, H/C...$35.00
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Good, no dust jacket, some water
stains on bottom inside of all pages, staining does not affect color paintings
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Ovis: North American Wild Sheep
by: Tillett, Guy
Characteristics, habitat, and range for Desert bighorns, Rocky Mountain
bighorns, Dall's sheep, and Stone's sheep are given along with discussions
of the natural history of wild sheep. Contains photographs and maps. 74
pgs.
c.1977...S/C...$15.95
Out-Of-Print Quantities Limited
Condition: Brand New
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Quaggas & Other Zebras
by: Barnaby, David
An account of a journey to South Africa to study the mystery of the Quagga.
c.1996...S/C...$17.95
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Raising Daisy Rothschild
by: Melville, Betty & Jack
True story of a family raising two rare Rothchild Giraffes in their home.
B/W photos.
c. 1977, H/C...$35.00
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Raising Daisy Rothschild
by: Melville, Betty & Jack
True story of family raising two rare Rothchild Giraffes in their home.
B/W photos. 301 pgs.
c. 1977, P/B...$7.50
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Very Good, some wear on
cover, inside very good
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Raising Daisy Rothschild
by: Melville, Betty & Jack
True story of family who rescued & raised two rare Rothchild Giraffes
in their home. B/W photos. 301 pgs.
c. 1977, H/C, Pocketsize...$5.00
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Very Good, ex-library, usual
library markings
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Records Of North American Sheep, Rocky Mountain Goats & Pronghorn
Edited
A book of the Boone & Crockett Club containing tabulations of wild sheep,
Rocky Mountain goats & pronghorn of North America as compiled from data
in the Club's Records. 380 pgs.
c.1996...H/C, 1st Ed...$24.95
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Return Of Royalty: Wild Sheep Of North America
by: Toweill, Dale & Geist, Valerius
A celebration of the return of wild sheep to many of their historical
ranges, along with information on wild sheep evolution, behavior & management.
Lots of color photos. 214 pgs.
c. 1999, H/C...$59.95
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Rhino Road: The Black & White Rhinos Of Africa
by: Booth, Martin
A naturalist's studies of 2 species of African rhino - the white & the
black. Evolution, natural history, encounters with rhinos by both hunters
& conservationists, game-poaching issues, conservation, & a look at the
rhinos future. B/W & Color photos 221 pgs.
c. 1992, H/C...$35.00
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River Wolf
by: Laidler, Keith/Liz
A real-life adventure of two young zoologists in the forests of Guyana,
during thier three year study of the giant otter, which can grow up to
seven feet, to help save it from extinction. 178 pgs.
c. 1983, H/C...$32.00
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Near Mint
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Rowland Ward's Records Of Big Game (2 Volume Set)
Volume 1: Africa
Volume 2: North & South America, Europe, Asia & Oceania
Hunters throughout the world regard this record-keeping book as a "Bible",
not only as a source of knowledge on distribution of game and its taxonomic
features but also as a historical, geographical and biological record.
It is not designed to be a scientific work, but a source for sportsmen
and scientific men who are interested to see comparable measurements at
a glance. The first edition was published in 1892 and was 264 pages. Due
to it's massive size and weight this 26th edition is now in 2 volumes
and spans 1120 pgs. Limited to 1500 copies.
c. 2002, 26th Ed, 2 Vol set, H/C...$195.00
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Smith's Gazelle
by: Davidson, Lionel
A novel about a small boy from a kibbutz and an Arab joining together
in determination to rescue a rare species of gazelle. 279 pgs.
c. 1971, H/C...$7.50
Used, Out-of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Very Good, no dust jacket,
name in front cover
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S.O.S. Rhino
by: Guggisberg, C.A.W.
A survival book on rhinoceroses. This book is a passionate plea for the
rhino's survival, it is also the most complete and informative natural
history of all five living species ever to be published for the general
reader. Mr. Guggisberg pleads the rhino's case with justice and feeling,
and he describes the animals and their lives with infectious enthusiasm
and deep knowledge. B/W photos. 174 pgs.
c. 1966, H/C...$25.00
Used, Out-of-Print, Quantities Limited
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Tall Blondes: A Book About Giraffes
by: Sherr, Lynn
Traces the cultural history of the giraffe, from its first appearance
in Europe in 46 BC through medieval bestisries and up to the modern giraffe
star of a TV movie. The book is filled with little-known tidbits, awe-inspiring
photographs & drawings, and intriguing tales. 167 pgs.
c. 1997, H/C...$16.95
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Tapirs: Mgmt Guidelines For The Welfare Of Zoo Animals
Edited
Taxonomy, morphology, physiology, longevity, ecology, diet, feeding behavior,
reproduction, enclosures, social structure, breeding, handling, specific
problems. Charts, graphs. 51 pgs.
c.1993...S/C...$39.95
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Treasury Of Big Game Animals (An Outdoor Life Book)
by: Bauer, Erwin
A famous photographer-author presents the great game animals of North
America, Africa, Asia, South America & Europe. Animals such as: Deer,
elk, moose, wild sheep, bears, cougar, wild goats, walrus, musk ox, bison,
wolf, lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, antelope, zebra, cheetah, hippo,
lion, hogs, pigs, wild boar, leopard, jaguar, & various small wild
cats. Stunning color photos. 398 pgs.
c. 1972, H/C...$25.00
Used, Out-of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Very Good - Good, small
tears in dust jacket
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Ultimate Dinosaur
This book contains answer to questions like; What were the Dinosaurs?
What was the world like in which they lived? What ended their 150-million-year
reign? and What if they had survived? Colorful illustrations 336 pgs.
c. 1992, S/C...$19.95
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Wild Herds (Wild, Wild World Of Animals)
by: Time Life TV
Information on antelpoes, zebras, horses, camels, pigs, peccaries, bison,
buffalo, deer, sheep, goats, pronghorn, and feral herds. Based on the
television series, Wild Wild World Of Animals. Color photos. 128 pgs.
c. 1977, H/C...$10.00
Used, Out-of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Very Good - Like new
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Wild Oxen, Sheep & Goats Of All Lands: Living And Extinct (1898)
by: Lydekker, Richard
Originally printed in 1898, this edition covers all known species of Oxen,
Sheep and Goats. Included are the Oxen (Genus BOS); the Bibovine Group
(sub-genus Bibos) which includes the Gaur, Gayal and Banting; the Bisontine
Group (Sub-genus Bison) which includes the Yak and American Bison; the
Bubaline Group (Sub-genus Babalus) which includes the African Buffalo;
the Musk-Oxen (Genus Ovibos); Sheep (Genus Ovis) which includes the Muflon,
Urial, Arali, Littledale's, Marco Polo, Bighorn, Arui and Bharal; Goats
(Genus Capra) which includes the Tur, Common Goat, Ibex & Markhor;
and the Tahr (Genus Hemitragus). Includes illustrations and B/W photos.
318 pages
c. 2010, Reprint of 1898 book, H/C... $49.95
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Wild Sheep & Wild Sheep Hunters Of The Old World
by: Valdez, Raul
Traces history of sheep hunting in Eurasia. Every old world species is
included. Profusely illustrated with photographs. 209 pages. Limited Edition.
c.1983...H/C, L/E...$75.00
Quantities Limited
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World Of The Pronghorn
by: Van Wormer, Joe
Follows the 12 month cycle of the pronghorn, future of the pronghorn,
& subspecies. B/W photos. 191 pgs.
c. 1968, H/C...$50.00
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
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Zarafa: A Giraffe's True Story, From Deep in Africa to the Heart of
Paris
by: Allin, Michael
In Oct. 1826, a ship arrived carrying the first giraffe ever seen in France.
This chronicles the full story of this remarkable animal, revealing a
kaleidoscope of history, science, and culture of the early nineteenth
century. "Zarafa" takes readers on a historical journey, emanating from
the roots of the French Revolution and Napoleon's subsequent invasion
of Egypt, to show how the giraffe's remarkable life helped link Africa
and Europe in mutual discovery. 30 illustrations. 215 pgs.
c. 1998, H/C...$22.00
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Zarafa: A Giraffe's True Story, From Deep in Africa to the Heart of
Paris
by: Allin, Michael
In Oct. 1826, a ship arrived carrying the first giraffe ever seen in France.
This chronicles the full story of this rematkable animal, revealing a
kaleidoscope of history, science, and culture of the early nineteenth
century. "Zarafa" takes readers on a historical journey, emanating
from the roots of the French Revolution and Napoleon's subsequent invasion
of Egypt, to show how the giraffe's remarkable life helped link Africa
and Europe in mutual discovery. 30 illustrations. 215 pgs.
c. 1998, S/C...$9.95
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Zebras, Asses & Horses: An Action Plan For The Conservation Of Wild
Equids
by: Duncan, Patrick
Genectic diversity of Equid species, feral horses and donkeys, feeding
& ranging, reproductive and social behavior, population sizes, action
required to conserve wild equids. Includes: mountain zebras, grevy's zebras,
plain zebras, african wild asses, asian wild asses, przewalski's horse.
36 pgs.
c. 1992, S/C...$12.95
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