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1000 Facts on Mammals
by: Brewer, Duncan
Everything you could possibly want to know about the world of mammals is
presented in bite-sized pieces of information. Every page contains extraordinary
facts and fantastic color images to ensure a truly fascinating read. 224
pages. Color photos and illustrations
c. 2002, H/C...$7.95
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A Classification Of Living Animals
by: Rothschild, Lord
Contains a classification of living animals with examples of common forms
or genera in each sub-division (Order, Sub-Order, etc). Some 2500 genera
are mentioned with English or vernacular names given in many cases. 134
pgs.
c. 1965, 2nd Ed, H/C...$35.00
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Condition: Very Good with Dust Jacket
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A Field Guide To The Larger Mammals Of Africa
by: Dorst, Jean & Dandelot, Pierre
Identification & information guide. Every species is described
in full - measurements, form, color, markings. Notes on habitat, feeding,
behavior, breeding, socail habits, calls, migration. Range maps for every
species. 233 species illustrated - 6 in line drawings, all other in color
plates. 287 pgs.
c. 1969, H/C (Reg Price $35.00)...$22.50
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Condition: Very Good, name inside front cover
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A Field Guide To The Mammals
by: Burt, W.H.
Illustrated by: Grossenheider, R.P.
Identification & field guide to the mammals north of the Mexican border.
Color illustrations, range maps, and B/W photos of skulls of 91 land mammals.
200 pgs.
c. 1952, H/C...$12.50
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Very Good with dust jacket, some tears
in dust jacket on edges, inside very good & clean, autographed by illustrator
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A Field Guide To The National Parks of East Africa
by: Williams, J.G.
Tourists' guide to parks, game reservesand important wildlife ares of
Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, incorporating field guides to nearly 400 mammals
and birds of the area. 353 illustrations, 289 in color, and 25 maps. 336
pgs.
c. 1981, H/C...$15.00
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A Field Guide To Tracks & Signs Of Southern & East African Wildlife
by: Stuart, Chris & Tilde
This book offers a guide to sign identification and interpretation. It
suggests where to look for signs, how to identify them, and provides information
on what the sign means. Covers: tracks, droppings & bird pellets, feeding
signs, scent-mark, shed skins, & skulls. Photos. 310 pgs.
c.1994...S/C...$35.95
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A Guide To The Carnivores Of Central America: Natural History, Ecology
& Conservation
by: DeLaRosa, Carlos & Nocke, Claudia
It describes the four indigenous families - wild cats, raccoons &
their relatives, skunks & their relatives & wild canids. The authors
introduce each species by recounting a first-person encounter with it,
followed by concise explanations of its taxonomy, scientific name, English
& Spanish common name, habitat, natural history, & conservation
status. Range maps show their past & present distribution, while Nocke's
B/W drawings portray it visually. 244 pgs.
c. 2000, S/C...$27.95
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Condition: New
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A Guide To The Native Animals Of Australia
by: Ride, WDL
Written by a zoologist. Describes the species of Australia, where they
occur and states the nature of the environment which is known to contain
them. B/W illustrations. 249 pgs.
c. 1970, H/C...$75.00
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A Handguide to the Wild Animals of Britain and Europe
by: Arnold, Nicholas
Identification and information with color illustrations.
c. 1979, H/C...$10.00
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A Manual of Mammalogy
by: Deblase, Anthony
A comprehensive guide to the study of mammals in both the laboratory and
the field. Order of living mammals, age determination, diet analysis,
systems. 448 pgs.
c. 1981, spiral...$25.00
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A Neotropical Companion: An Introduction to the Animals, Plants, and
Ecosystems of the New World Tropics
by: Kricher, John
This book introduces armchair travelers, field naturalists, & conservationists
to the tropics of Central & South America. After giving an overview
of the different kinds of ecosystems in the tropics, it describes the
structure, function, & evolution of tropical rain forests. Tropical
tress are discussed, as well as the vast array of vines, orchids, bromeliads
& other plants that live there. A chapter of "tropical pharmacy"
treats the many drugs present in tropical vegetation. It also surveys
the diversity of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, & arthropods
of the neotropics. An epilogue deals with the crucially important issues
of conservation. Illustrations. 436 pgs.
c. 1989, S/C...$25.00
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Condition: Very Good - like new, except name written
inside front cover
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A Neotropical Companion: An Introduction to the Animals, Plants, and
Ecosystems of the New World Tropics
by: Kricher, John
This book introduces armchair travelers, field naturalists, & conservationists
to the tropics of Central & South America. After giving an overview
of the different kinds of ecosystems in the tropics, it describes the
structure, function, & evolution of tropical rain forests. Tropical
tress are discussed, as well as the vast array of vines, orchids, bromeliads
& other plants that live there. A chapter of "tropical pharmacy"
treats the many drugs present in tropical vegetation. It also surveys
the diversity of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, & arthropods
of the neotropics. An epilogue deals with the crucially important issues
of conservation. Illustrations & Color photos. 451 pgs.
c. 1997, 2nd Ed, H/C...$75.00
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A Photographic Guide To Southern, Central & East African Mammals
by: Stuart, Chris & Tilde
Anyone interested in mammals or visiting a game reserve or park will find
this handy pocket size photographic idententification & information
guide quite handy. The authors have selected 152 mammal species most likely
to be encountered and, by means of clear field text & color photos,
highlight the characteristic features of each species for easy identification.
Where applicable, age & sex differences are illustrated. 144 pgs.
c.1992...S/C...$15.95
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A Photographic Guide To Mammals Of Australia
by: Straham, Ronald
Pocket size photographic ident & info guide of mammals of Australia. Easy
to use format with authoritative text describing key identification features.
Full-color photos illustrating each of the 168 species. Thumbnail outlines
of each family group enabling quick identification. 134 pgs.
c.1995...S/C....$15.95
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A Souvenir Of Australian Wildlife
by: Parish, Steve
Full of brilliant color photographs of Australian wildlife accompanied
by informative text. 33 pgs.
c. 1995, S/C...$7.95
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A World List Of Mammalian Species
by: Corbet, G.B. & Hill, J.E.
This book is an attempt to present a comprehensive list of all living
species of mammals as far as current knowledge alows. Recently extinct
species are also included.
c.1986, 2nd Ed, H/C...$25.00
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Condition: Very Good, ex-library, like
new except for usual lib markings
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ABSA Find It: Kruger National
Park
Edited
This publication takes a closer look at one of South Africa's most famous
landmarks - the Kruger National Park. It is an integrated guide to the wide
variety of vegetation & species of the Park. Informative text, accompanied
by beautiful illustrations & photographs make it an essental companion
for any visitor to the area. Chapters include: How to use this guide, glossary,
geology, plants (grasses, reeds, trees), animals (mammals, birds, reptiles,
insects & other small creatures) & history. 44 pgs.
c. 1993, 3rd Ed, S/C...$7.50
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Condition: Very Good
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About Mammals & How They Live
by: Schwartz, Charles
This book, written by biologists Charles & Elizabeth Schwartz, includes
all wild, land-dwelling mammals in North America, excluding Mexico. It
focuses on habits & behavior. Covers: where they make their homes,
how they get their food, how they care for their young, how they move
from place to place, all about their senses, how they cope with their
environment, & more. Contains 40 pages of new color illustrations
& other never-before-published color & pen-and-ink drawings by
the late Charles Schwartz, a former Missouri Department of Conservation
biologist & wildlife artist. The book is written to be easily understood
by all ages and reading levels. 200 pgs.
c. 1993, S/C...$25.00
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Condition: Very Good, ex-library, like
new except for usual library markings
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African Wildlife Trivia
by: Van Lill, Dawid
Africa is famous for its abundance and variety of wildlife, making it a
great attraction for hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. In many
ways it is a continent of records. Dawid van Lill has produced a book of
amazing records, facts and did-you-knows that cast new light on our extraordinary
continent. From lists of 'largests' and 'smallests' to detailed accounts
of exceptional features, we are introduced to a vast range of facts about
the world around us. A fresh design and light-hearted illustrations make
the book highly accessible to both young and old. B/W drawings.104 pgs.
c. 2008, S/C...$11.95
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America's Wildlife Sampler
National Wildlife Federation
Discover the miles of wilderness, mountains, praries and farmland that
is America's great heritage. An album of memories and a pleasant collection
of nature's surprises. Filled with colof photos. 208 pgs.
c. 1982, H/C...$10.00
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Condition: Very good with dust jacket
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An Encyclopedia of Bible Animals
by: France, Peter
Explains the meaning & purpose of all animals mentioned in scriptures.
166 pgs.
c. 1986, H/C...$22.50
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Animal Diseases (Yearbook of Agriculture 1956)
by: USDA
This book gives information about the cause, nature, & prevention of
the common diseases of animals on American farms. Contents: To guard the
health of man & animals; Prevention & treatment of diseases; Diseases
& parasites affecting several species of animals (cattle, swine, sheep,
goats, poultry, dogs, cats, horses, mules, & fur-bearing animals). 591
pgs.
c. 1956, H/C...$40.00
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Condition: Near Mint
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Animal Encyclopedia
by: Wender, Leo
A complete dictionary of mammals containing essential facts about the habits
& characteristics of every known mammal in all its varieities. More
than 1500 mammals are described with full details on their size, appearance,
habits & geographical distribution. Line drawings. 266 pgs.
c. 1947, H/C...$45.00
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Animal Kingdom (Vol 1)
by: Graig, Hugh
Based upon the writings of the most eminent naturalists: Audubon, Wallace,
Brehm, Wood & Others. Written in a language plain, clear & correct
for the general public. Covers: apes, old world monkeys, baboons, macaques,
new world monkeys, marmosets, lemurs, bats, pentail, hedgehogs, moles, shrews,
lion, tiger, panthers, leopards, ocelots & other cats, lynx, xheetahs,
civet cats, aardwolf, hyenas, wolves, jackals, foxes, dogs, sporting dogs,
shepherd's dogs & house dogs, weasels, otters, skunks, racoons, pandas,
bears, eared seals, walruses, true seals, right whales, finner whales, rorquals,
sperm whales, black fish, beaked whales, narwhales, dolphins, porposies,
& white whales. With 64 full-page illustrations accurately & beautifully
executed in eight colors & tints. 394 pgs.
c. 1897, H/C...$50.00 00000709
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Condition: Fair, no dust jacket, cover wear, binding
breaking, no writing inside, pages in very good shape considering age of
book
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Animal Life Encyclopedia Vol 07 Birds 1
by: Grzimek, Dr. H.C. Bernhard
Tinamous, ostrich, grebes, loons, penguins, albatrosses, petrels, pelicans,
storks, herons, ibises, flamingos, geese, ducks, hawks, falcons, eagles,
chachalacas, curassows, guans, quails.
c. 1975, S/C...$26.50
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Animal Life Encyclopedia Vol 07 Birds 1
by: Grzimek, Dr. H.C. Bernhard
Tinamous, ostrich, grebes, loons, penguins, albatrosses, petrels, pelicans,
storks, herons, ibises, flamingos, geese, ducks, hawks, falcons, eagles,
chachalacas, curassows, guans, quails.
c. 1975, H/C...$45.00
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Animal Life Encyclopedia Vol 10 Mammals 1
by: Grzimek, Dr. H.C.Bernhard
Egg layers, pouched animals, insect eaters, hedgehogs, monkeys, apes,
gibbons, gorillas.
c. 1972, H/C...$45.00
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Animal Life Encyclopedia Vol 11 Mammals 2
by: Grzimek, Dr. H.C. Bernhard
Chimpanzee, man, lemur, bat, rodent, whale, dolphin.
c. 1972, S/C...$26.50
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Animal Tracks & Signs
by: Johnson, Jinny
How do you find (or avoid) animals? By following the clues they leave
behind - tracks, nests, meal leftovers, even dung. This encyclopedic reference
combines the tracks and signs left behind by animals of all shapes and
sizes with basic information about them and exciting and fact-packed photographs
and illustrations. 192 pages
c. 2008, H/C... $24.95
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Animal World Of India
by: Bothwell, Jean
Jean Bothwell, who lived in India for many years, writes a fascinating
account of the lives & habits of some of the most colorful, interesting,
& typical of India's hundreds of animals, birds, & reptiles. Illustrations.
203 pgs.
c. 1961, H/C...$12.50
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Condition: Fair, ex-library, no dust jacket although
the inside flap is glued to inside front cover, name & date in front
cover, binding good
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Animals of the World: Australia
by: Whitley, Gilbert
Lavishly illustrated with over 160 photographs - 50 of them in color -
here is abook providing an introduction to all the animals of Australia
which is both accurate in its scientific facts& entertaining in its
pictorial appeal. 124 pgs.
c. 1968, H/C...$12.00
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Condition: Very Good with dust jacket, minor tears
on edge of dust jacket
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Audubon Game Animals: A Selected Treasury
for Sportsmen
by: Audubon, John James
82 Full color prints & info on the quarupeds of North America. 172 pgs.
c. 1968, H/C...$25.00
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Condition: Very Good- inside near mint
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Audubon Society Book of Wild Animals
by: Line, Les
The wonder, beauty, and drama of wild mammals, and the vivid details
of their lives are presented here in pictures by the world's finest wildlife
photographers and a text by two expert observers of the natural scene.
Color photos. 296 pgs.
c. 1977, Oversize, H/C...$35.00
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Condition: Like new with dust jacket
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Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mammals
by: Whitaker, Jr., John O.
Covers 390 species and illustrated with more than 300 full-color photographs,
each species account includes information on physical characteristics,
size, similar species, breeding, tracks and other signs, habitat, and
range, as well as commentary on feeding, nesting, and other behaviors.
Easy-to-read range maps, detailed anatomical illustrations of different
mammals, track illustrations, and a state-by-state location guide make
this the decisive authority on North American mammals. 992 pgs.
c.1996, S/C...$19.95
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Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mammals
Whitaker, Jr., John O.
Covers 390 species and illustrated with more than 300 full-color photographs,
each species account includes information on physical characteristics,
size, similar species, breeding, tracks and other signs, habitat, and
range, as well as commentary on feeding, nesting, and other behaviors.
Easy-to-read range maps, detailed anatomical illustrations of different
mammals, track illustrations, and a state-by-state location guide make
this the decisive authority on North American mammals. 745 pgs.
c. 1980, S/C...$15.00
Used
Condition: Good, no dust jacket, inside excellent,
cover shows minor wear
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Australia's Wonderful Wildlife
by: Australian Women's Weekly
Lavishly illustrated from incredible colour photographs throughout. Very
good magazine depicting the wildlife of Australia in colorful photographs
with accompanying descriptions. Undated. Includes vegetation and habitat
map. 127 pgs.
Magazine...$5.98
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Condition: Very Good
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