Mongooses of the World

Author: Andrew Jennings
Publisher: Whittles
ISBN: 9781849954358
Category : Mongooses
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This is the first book for over 50 years that is entirely devoted to all mongooses. It provides a comprehensive and thorough overview and describes the most up-to-date and scientifically-sound information about all 34 mongoose species. The current conservation status of each mongoose species is highlighted and the threats that they face are described, as well as the role that mongooses have played in human culture, mythology and folklore.

Mongooses

Author: Megan Borgert-Spaniol
Publisher: Bellwether Media
ISBN: 1612117457
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24

Book Description
Mongooses are nothing if not tenacious. These creative hunters whack bird eggs against hard surfaces to get at the meal within. TheyÕll even grapple with venomous snakes, waiting patiently for the chance at a fatal counterattack. Discover the quick reflexes and crafty methods of the mongoose in this fun book for new readers.

Warthogs and Banded Mongooses

Author: Kari Schuetz
Publisher: Bellwether Media
ISBN: 1681036886
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24

Book Description
Ouch! Pesky insects bite up warthogs under the hot sun. Luckily, banded mongooses are here to help. They ride atop warthogs’ backs, picking insects out of their skin. The warthogs are happy to provide meals for the mongooses. The symbiotic bond between these species helps them both survive. This title for young readers explores the lives of these animal friends, including their habitat, individual behaviors, and relationship with one another!

Adventures of the Humongoose Family

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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 83

Book Description

Activity Patterns in Small Mammals

Author: S. Halle
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9783540592440
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 352

Book Description
Environmental conditions change considerably in the course of 24 h with respect to abiotic factors and intra- and interspecific interactions. These changes result in limited time windows of opportunity for animal activities and, hence, the question of when to do what is subject to fitness maximisation. This volume gives a current overview of theoretical considerations and empirical findings of activity patterns in small mammals, a group in which the energetic and ecological constraints are particularly severe and the diversity of activity patterns is particularly high. Following a comparative ecological approach, for the first time activity timing is consequently treated in terms of behavioural and evolutionary ecology, providing the conceptual framework for chronoecology as a new subdiscipline within behavioural ecology. An extensive Appendix gives an introduction to methods of activity modelling and to tools for statistical pattern analysis.

Mongoose Watch

Author: Anne Rasa
Publisher: Doubleday
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 322

Book Description
This book parallels the society of Man and the Dwarf mongoose, examining their high degree of mutual caring and division of labour also as individuals these animals are rather weak and helpless, but together, acting as a group, there are not many enemies that can stand against them.

King Cobra Vs. Mongoose

Author: Kieran Downs
Publisher: Animal Battles
ISBN: 9781648344954
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 24

Book Description
"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about the fighting abilities of king cobras and mongooses. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--

Rikki-Tikki-Tavi

Author: Rudyard Kipling
Publisher: Ink Lion Books
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44

Book Description
Rikki-Tikki-Tavi is the story of a mongoose whose bravery knows no bounds and the family he is endeared to and looks after with a fiery passion. After a small flood Rikki-Tikki-Tavi finds himself rescued by a family in India and he is curious to discover more about his new surroundings. He finds there is danger lurking in the shadows that threatens his new family. Rikki will stop at nothing to make sure they are safe. Rikki-Tikki-Tavi is a timeless classic from Rudyard Kipling that should be enjoyed by all. - 10 unique color illustrations

The Photo Ark

Author: Joel Sartore
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426217773
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 404

Book Description
This book of photography represents National Geographic's Photo Ark, a major cross-platform initiative and lifelong project by photographer Joel Sartore to make portraits of the world's animals -- especially those that are endangered. His message: to know these animals is to save them. Sartore intends to photograph every animal in captivity in the world. He is circling the globe, visiting zoos and wildlife rescue centers to create studio portraits of 12,000 species, with an emphasis on those facing extinction. He has photographed more than 6,000 already and now, thanks to a multi-year partnership with National Geographic, he may reach his goal. This book showcases his animal portraits: from tiny to mammoth, from the Florida grasshopper sparrow to the greater one-horned rhinoceros. Paired with the prose of veteran wildlife writer Douglas Chadwick, this book presents an argument for saving all the species of our planet.

Field Guide to Carnivores of the World, 2nd edition

Author: Luke Hunter
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472982673
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 258

Book Description
From the largest terrestrial carnivore, the Polar Bear, to the tiny Least Weasel that can squeeze through a wedding ring, the true carnivores include some of the world's most charismatic, admired, feared and spectacular creatures. This fully updated second edition of Luke Hunter's comprehensive guide profiles all of the world's terrestrial carnivore species. Thoroughly updated throughout and covering recently described species, a detailed account describes each species' key identification characteristics, distribution and habitat, behaviour, feeding ecology, social patterns, life history statistics, conservation and the latest on classification. This edition also includes accurate distribution maps for each species. Colour plates by top wildlife artist Priscilla Barrett depict each species, with subspecies, colour variations and behavioural vignettes for many. There are also detailed line drawings of more than 230 skulls and 110 footprints.