ISBN: 9781421404691

Richard W. Thorington, Jr., is a curator of mammals at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History and the author of Squirrels: The Animal Answer Guide, also publishe… Mehr…

Richard W. Thorington, Jr., is a curator of mammals at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History and the author of Squirrels: The Animal Answer Guide, also published by Johns Hopkins University Press. The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   Squirrels of the World by John L. Koprowski, Michael A. Steele, James F. Whatton, Richard W. Thorington, Jr., Richard W. Thorington From the familiar gray squirrel of American backyards to the exotic and endangered woolly flying squirrel of Pakistan, this title provides color photographs that document rare and unusual squirrels as well as common varieties, evolution, morphology, and ecology. FORMATHardcover LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description "Squirrels of the World", written by scientists with more than 100 years of collective experience studying these popular mammals, is the first comprehensive examination of all 285 species of squirrels worldwide. The authors reveal virtually every detail of the family Sciuridae, which includes ground squirrels, tree squirrels, flying squirrels, prairie dogs, and chipmunks. Each species-from the familiar gray squirrel of American backyards to the exotic and endangered woolly flying squirrel of Pakistan-is described in a detailed account that includes distinguishing characteristics, ecology, natural history, conservation status, and current threats to its existence. "Squirrels of the World" includes: stunning color photographs that document rare and unusual squirrels as well as common varieties; evolution, morphology, ecology, and conservation status; colorful range maps marking species distribution; images of the skull of each genus of squirrel; and extensive references. Notes This is the most thorough treatment ever undertaken on the Sciuridae and promises to be the definitive book on squirrels for decades to come. Author Biography Richard W. Thorington, Jr., is a curator of mammals at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History and the author of Squirrels: The Animal Answer Guide, also published by Johns Hopkins University Press. John L. Koprowski is a professor at the Wildlife and Fisheries Resources School of Natural Resources at the University of Arizona. Michael A. Steele is a professor in the Department of Biology at Wilkes University and is co-author, with Koprowski, of North American Tree Squirrels. James F. Whatton is a research assistant at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History. Table of Contents PrefaceAbbreviationsTaxonomic IntroductionPaleontologyAnatomyEcology, Behavior, and ConservationSpecies AccountsRatufinaeRatufaSciurillinaeSciurillusSciurinaeSciuriniMicrosciurusRheithrosciurusSciurusSyntheosciurusTamiasciurusPteromyiniAeretesAeromysBelomysBiswamoyopterusEoglaucomysEupetaurusGlaucomysHylopetesIomysPetaurillusPetauristaPetinomysPteromysPteromyscusTrogopterusCallosciurinaeCallosciurusDremomysExilisciurusFunambulusGlyphotesHyosciurusLariscusMenetesNannosciurusProsciurillusRhinosciurusRubrisciurusSundasciurusTamiopsXerinaeXeriniAtlantoxerusSpermophilopsisXerusProtoxeriniEpixerusFunisciurusHeliosciurusMyosciurusParaxerusProtoxerusMarmotiniAmmospermophilusCallospermophilusCynomysIctidomysMarmotaNotocitellusOtospermophilusPoliocitellusSciurotamiasSpermophilusTamiasUrocitellusXerospermophilusAppendix: Representative Skulls of Each Squirrel GenusReferencesIndex Review As a comprehensive guide, the book is quite informative, easy to use, beautifully designed, and an excellent resource for anyone interested in this family of mammals. -- Selma Glasscock The Wildlife Society Southwest Section Newsletter This thorough guide to the squirrel family profiles 285 species, including not only the tree and flying squirrels, but also chipmunks, ground squirrels (including prairie dogs), and marmots. Choice Squirrels of the World does a wonderful job at surveying this charismatic group of animals... The photographs in this book are worth the cost of the book themselves. -- Randy Lauff Canadian Field-Naturalist This is a wonderful book with hundreds of full-color photographs packed with loads of information on the 285 known living species of squirrels found all over the world. -- Sonu Chandiram Biz India Magazine The heart of this book is an account of each of the 285 species of squirrels... The photographs and color range maps give the book a striking and handsome appearance... excellent treatment of the squirrel family. -- Kenneth Armitage Quarterly Review of Biology Squirrels of the World provides an excellent guide to the present state of scientific knowledge of the Sciuridae, but also sheds light on the degree of ignorance that remains. -- Nicholas Gould International Zoo News Still think you know all you need to about the Sciuridae? What tree squirrel specializes in ant-eating, and has a distinct skull with a long snout? What bushy-tailed tree squirrel weighs only around 15 g, the size of a deer mouse (Peromyscus maniculatus)? I'm not going to tell you. Buy the book. -- Edward J. Heske Journal of Mammology If you need a squirrel inventory, this is a good one. And it's nice to feel that this type of catalogue is still appearing in print rather than on some obscure website of doubtful reliability. The back cover 'blurb' reveals the authors' impeccable institutional affiliations. -- Pat Morrie Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society A guide to the squirrels of the world is long overdue. This one is information rich, clearly written and beautifully presented. It incorporates an extensive bibliography (well over 1,500 references), discussions about important squirrel biology topics, critical conservation information, a large array of images and a massive collection of species-dependent information. -- Clay E. Corbin African Journal of Ecology As a teacher of mammalogy, this is a valuable contribution and I expect that I will use it while preparing multiple lectures for my courses. As a squirrel devotee, I am sure this I will return to many of the species accounts to glean more information and thereby bolster my enthusiasm for these fascinating animals. -- Eileen A. Lacey Journal of Mammalian Evolution Promotional There is an astounding amount of information packed into this book, clearly demonstrating the breadth of knowledge by the authors. -- Lawrence Heaney, Curator and Head of the Division of Mammals, The Field Museum (Chicago) Long Description Squirrels of the World, written by scientists with more than 100 years of collective experience studying these popular mammals, is the first comprehensive examination of all 285 species of squirrels worldwide. The authors reveal virtually every detail of the family Sciuridae, which includes ground squirrels, tree squirrels, flying squirrels, prairie dogs, and chipmunks. Each species from the familiar gray squirrel of American backyards to the exotic and endangered woolly flying squirrel of Pakistanis described in a detailed account that includes distinguishing characteristics, ecology, natural history, conservation status, and current threats to its existence. Squirrels of the World includes stunning color photographs that document rare and unusual squirrels as well as common varieties evolution, morphology, ecology, and conservation status colorful range maps marking species distribution images of the skull of each genus of squirrel extensive references Review Text ""As a teacher of mammalogy, this is a valuable contribution and I expect that I will use it while preparing multiple lectures for my courses. As a squirrel devotee, I am sure this I will return to many of the species accounts to glean more information and thereby bolster my enthusiasm for these fascinating animals."" Review Quote This thorough guid to the squirrel family profiles 285 species, including not only the tree and flying squirrels, but also chipmunks, ground squirrels (including prairie dogs), and marmots. Promotional "Headline" This is the most thorough treatment ever undertaken on the Sciuridae and promises to be the definitive book on squirrels for decades to come. Details ISBN1421404699 Author Richard W. Thorington Pages 472 Audience Age 17 Publisher Johns Hopkins University Press Year 2012 ISBN-10 1421404699 ISBN-13 9781421404691 Format Hardcover Imprint Johns Hopkins University Press Place of Publication Baltimore, MD Country of Publication United States DEWEY 599.36 Short Title SQUIRRELS OF THE WORLD Language English Media Book Illustrations 2 Graphs; 28 Plates, black and white; 285 Maps; 276 Illustrations, color Publication Date 2012-10-27 NZ Release Date 2012-10-27 US Release Date 2012-10-27 UK Release Date 2012-10-27 Alternative 9781421408682 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2012-09-14 We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERYNo matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. 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