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This book contains detailed descriptions and illustrations of several newly discovered species of mammals from Western Mexico and Lower California, including several species of bats and rodents. It is a must-read for zoologists and scientists interested in the mammals of this region.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Identify marine mammals on your whale-watching trips and beach outings in California, Oregon, and Washington. Seeing a whale is an experience unlike any other. You wait, you hope, and when a beautiful creature breaks the ocean surface, the moment is as thrilling as it is unforgettable. Whether you're a tourist on vacation or a local resident on a day trip, keep this booklet close at hand. Written by environmental educator and Emmy Award-winning documentary film producer Stan Minasian, it features more than 20 species of whales, dolphins, and porpoises-as well as other marine wildlife. When you spot an animal in the Pacific Ocean, check this guide to identify it and learn more about it!The handy booklet is applicable to the coastal waters of California, Oregon, Washington, Canada, and Alaska. It provides a brief introduction to cetaceans (marine mammals) and outlines what to expect when watching whales from land or while on a cruise. The guide also presents the best land-based locations for whale-watching, organized by state. The pocket-size format is much easier to use than laminated foldouts, and the tear-resistant pages help to make the spiral-bound book durable in the field. As an added bonus, the guide introduces present-day threats to whales and discusses US laws that help to protect whales, including the Marine Mammals Protection Act. The booklet documents specific requirements that whale-watching vessels must adhere to, like how far away they must remain from various whale species, and it even outlines details about a phone hotline and a smartphone app that you can access if you spot a whale in trouble. Book Features:Pocket-size format-easier than laminated foldoutsProfessional illustrations and photographs for quick identificationWhale-watching locations organized by stateEasy-to-use information for even casual observersSuggestions for choosing an eco-friendly whale-watching vesselWhale-watching "do" and "don't" tips from an expert

Put aside your notions of beings half-human and half-fish, for there are no such things. Put aside for the time being your fears of things wet and strange, said to be reptilian in nature, which emerge from swamps and rivers and oceans to walk among us.The answers to these mysteries you find in this book will surprise you. They have an ancient ancestry and a story of survival that we are only now beginning to uncover.Join us as we reveal this journey of discovery in these pages.MARK A. HALL, who served in the US Army as a Russian translator in Cold War Berlin, was an author whose challenging intellectual insights into cryptozoology covered a span of fifty years. He passed away in September 2016.LOREN COLEMAN is the founder and director of the nonprofit International Cryptozoology Museum in Maine. Among his many books is True Giants, also co-authored with Mark A. Hall. DAVID GOUDSWARD is a historian, editor, and author, as well as an expert on H. P. Lovecraft. His latest book on cryptozoology is Sun, Sand, and Sea Serpents.

Africa's surviving rhinos are seriously threatened. This timely book considers all kinds of human interactions with these magnificent and enigmatic animals, offering a significant contribution to our understanding of wildlife in the African continent.

This ground-breaking volume covers 42 species of terrestrial mammal. Contains spectrograms, detailed guidance and access to a downloadable sound library containing more than 250 recordings.

"Learn to identify mammals in Arizona. With Stan Tekiela's famous field guide, mammal identification is simple and informative. The Mammals of Arizona Field Guide features all 144 species found in the state, organized by family and then by size. When you see a mammal, you can determine its family by common visual characteristics and then turn to the corresponding section to find out what it is!"--

"Learn to identify mammals in Texas. With Stan Tekiela's famous field guide, mammal identification is simple and informative. The Mammals of Texas Field Guide features all 157 species found in the state, organized by family and then by size. When you see a mammal, you can determine its family by common visual characteristics and then turn to the corresponding section to find out what it is!"--

"This new edition is a modified version of our 2012 book, updated to reflect advances in the knowledge of the natural history of snakes, and improvements in their taxonomy and classification"--Page 6 of ECIP galley.

Includes an essay by the author, My zoo story following the main text.

Kaskelotten er verdens største rovdyr. Den har verdens største tænder (25 cm lange!), verdens største hjerne og et hjerte, der vejer flere hundrede kilo. Der er meget, vi mennesker ikke ved om kaskelothvalen, da den tilbringer det meste af sit liv i havets dyb, men i denne bog kan du læse om, hvad man har opdaget om den hemmelighedsfulde kæmpe. Med fantastiske fakta og smukke, detaljerede illustrationer dykker Lennart Eng langt dybt i historien om kaskelothvalernes hemmelige liv.

"Descended from shy, solitary North African wild cats, domestic cats set up homes with devoted owners all over the world by learning how to talk to us. This book translates-in case you missed anything. A renowned cat behavior scientist of over thirty years, Dr. Sarah Brown has been at the forefront of research in the field, discovering how cats use tail signals to interact with each other and their owners. Now, she reveals the previously unexplored secrets of cat communication in a book that is both scientifically grounded and utterly delightful. Each chapter dives into a different form of communication, including vocalizations, tail signals, scents, rubbing, and ear movements. The iconic meow, for example, is rarely used between adult cats-cleverly mimicking the cries of a human infant, the meow is a feline invention for conversing with people. Through observing the behavior of two cat colonies in rural England, readers will also have the opportunity to glimpse into the lives of some of the cats behind Dr. Brown's science. Can we understand what cats' meows and other signals mean? How do cats actually perceive us? And how can we use this information to inform how we talk back to our feline friends? Referencing historical records, exploring modern scientific studies of cat-human communication, and including simple, elegant line drawings, The Hidden Language of Cats is perfect for any cat lover who wants to learn more about their companion"--

Pete is stranded on a forgotten island somewhere in the mediterranean among a population of elderly people. This is where the search for cryptids has led him.With so much time on his hands, he tries to make sense of what has happened and the inescapable situation he has found himself in. When he first struck a deal with the enigmatic captain tripp to find the klumpy, a mythical furry fish off the coast of scotland, it sounded like an adventure. It would be something fun to do before figuring out what to do with his life. This complete boxed set includes:Hired killerSilent deathSacrificial weaponHead hunterMc'mercsThis is b.s.Learn to liveMonster in meMassive battles take place and the carnage is horrific. Old enemies switch sides when they gain the knowledge adam has to offer, and with each tiny victory or step forward, adam inches toward the final battles that will offer either the hope of survival or the certainty of death.Does he have the will, the strength, and the fortitude to complete the tasks he believes are assigned by god? What will the vatican do? Who and what is cardinal bellinelli and what is his agenda for the future of earth?