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1 books Mammalogy: Adaptation, Diversity, Ecology

2 Reflecting the expertise and perspective of five leading mammalogists, the fourth edition of Mammalogy: Adaptation, Diversity, Ecology significantly updates taxonomy, includes a new chapter on mammalian molecular phylogenetics, and highlights several recently described species.there are close to 5,500 species in the class Mammalia, including the blue whaleã â â the largest animal that has ever livedã â â and the pygmy shrew, which weighs little more than a penny. The functional diversity of mammals has allowed them to play critical roles in every ecosystem, whether marine, freshwater, alpine, tundra, forest, or desert. Many mammal species are critically endangered and present complex conservation and management challenges. This book touches on those challenges, which are often precipitated by overharvesting and habitat loss, as well as emerging threats, such as the impact of wind turbines and white nose syndrome on bats and chronic wasting disease on deer.among the updates and additions to the fourth edition of Mammalogy are numerous new photos, figures, and cladograms, over 4,200 references, as well asã â  A completely new chapter on mammalian phylogeny and genomicsã â  Current taxonomyã â â including major changes to orders, suborders, and superfamilies of bats and rodentsã â  An explanation of the recent inclusion of whales with terrestrial even-toed ungulatesã â  Updates on mammalian structural, functional adaptations, and fossil historyã â  recent advances in our understanding of phylogeny, biogeography, social behavior, and ecologyã â  A discussion of two new orders and thirteen newly recognized extant families à â  Reflections on the implications of climate change for mammalsã â  Thorough examinations of several recently described species, including Durrellà â â s vontsira ( Salanoia durrelli) and the Laotian rock rat ( Laonastes aenigmamus)ã â  An explanation of mammalian biomechanics, such as that seen in lunge feeding of baleen whalesã â  Breakout boxes on unique aspects of mammals, including the syntax of bat songs, singing mice, and why there are no green mammals (unless we count algae-covered sloths) Maintaining the accessible, readable style for which Feldhamer and his coauthors are well known, this new edition of Mammalogy is the authoritative textbook on this amazingly diverse class of vertebrates. Hardcover: 768 pages Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press; fourth edition edition (November 14, 2014) Language: English ISBN-10:

3 ISBN-13: Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 2 x 11 inches Shipping Weight: 5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars 5 customer reviews Best Sellers Rank: #43,264 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #6 inã Â Books > Science & Math > Biological Sciences > Zoology > Mammals #28 inã Â Books > Textbooks > Science & Mathematics > Biology & Life Sciences > Ecology #34 inã Â Books > Science & Math > Biological Sciences > Animals > Mammals "Anyone teaching or studying mammalogy will be interested in this excellent textbook." (Dan R. Kunkle Wildlife Activist)"This latest edition provides a comprehensive, well-illustrated introduction to the diversity and ecology of extant mammals... A handsome and valuable reference source for those seeking an introductory understanding of mammals." (Choice)"... the Feldhamer et al. tome is still the best review reference of mammalogy as a field and one that represents the standard for an all-encompassing reference volume." (Journal of Mammalian Evolution)"... this book provides a wealth of information on major topics in biology using examples specific to mammals." (Journal of Mammalogy)"[Mammalogy] will challenge the student to think critically and seek to understand rather than merely remember the facts." (Reference Reviews)"... The Feldhamer et al. tome is still the best review reference of mammalogy as a field and one that represents the standard for an all-encompassing reference volume." (Journal of Mammal Evolution)"Further exploration of mammalogy, as a case study in natural history and comparative phylogeny, will be richly enhanced for anyone who studies this new edition of an excellent publication. Feldhamer et al. provide a resource for comparing, contrasting, and appreciating the whole array of orders and species that make up the Class Mammalia." (The Quarterly Review of Biology) "This attractive book will be welcome to those seeking a well-written, current text to use in their mammalogy courses... It is logically organized, clearly written, well referenced, and nicely illustrated." (Journal of Mammalogy)"An excellent mammalogy text... filled with wonderfully descriptive illustrations." (Association of Southeastern Biologists Bulletin) Quick shipping and great quality!

4 I bought it new, and there's marks on the front cover and the corners are bent. Just a little disappointing, but other than that it's nice It came faster than expected and it is a fairly light book And impressive tome when it arrives. I didn't keep it though. I sent it back. The restocking fee nearly killed me. Buy with caution. I wish I had kept it for my library now. SOOOOOO DRYYYYYY Mammalogy: Adaptation, Diversity, Ecology Mammalogy (Jones & Bartlett Learning Titles in Biological Science) A Manual of Mammalogy: With Keys to Families of the World Mammalogy Measuring and Monitoring Biological Diversity. Standard Methods for Amphibians (Biological Diversity Handbook) Leininger's Culture Care Diversity And Universality: A Worldwide Nursing Theory (Cultural Care Diversity (Leininger)) Glencoe iscience Modules: Life iscience, Animal Diversity, Student Edition (GLEN SCI: ANIMAL DIVERSITY) Diversity Matters: Understanding Diversity in Schools (Whatà â â s New in Education) Cultural Diversity in Health and Illness/Culture Care: Guide to Heritage Assessment Health (Cultural Diversity in Health & Illness (Spector)) The Diversity of Fishes: Biology, Evolution, and Ecology Parasite Diversity and Diversification: Evolutionary Ecology Meets Phylogenetics Parasitism: The Diversity and Ecology of Animal Parasites Buddhism and Ecology: The Interconnection of Dharma and Deeds (Religions of the World and Ecology) Freshwater Ecology, Second Edition: Concepts and Environmental Applications of Limnology (Aquatic Ecology) Social Ecology: Applying Ecological Understanding to our Lives and our Planet (Social Ecology Series) Ecology: Global Insights & Investigations (Botany, Zoology, Ecology and Evolution) Wetland Ecology (Cambridge Studies in Ecology) Biology and Ecology of Earthworms (Biology & Ecology of Earthworms) Freshwater Ecology: Concepts and Environmental Applications of Limnology (Aquatic Ecology) Maximum Entropy and Ecology: A Theory of Abundance, Distribution, and Energetics (Oxford Series in Ecology and Evolution)

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