End Of The Megafauna The Fate Of The Worlds Hugest Fiercest And Strangest Animals
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Author |
: Ross D E MacPhee |
Publisher |
: W. W. Norton & Company |
Total Pages |
: 144 |
Release |
: 2018-11-13 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780393249309 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0393249301 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (09 Downloads) |
Synopsis End of the Megafauna: The Fate of the World's Hugest, Fiercest, and Strangest Animals by : Ross D E MacPhee
The fascinating lives and puzzling demise of some of the largest animals on earth. Until a few thousand years ago, creatures that could have been from a sci-fi thriller—including gorilla-sized lemurs, 500-pound birds, and crocodiles that weighed a ton or more—roamed the earth. These great beasts, or “megafauna,” lived on every habitable continent and on many islands. With a handful of exceptions, all are now gone. What caused the disappearance of these prehistoric behemoths? No one event can be pinpointed as a specific cause, but several factors may have played a role. Paleomammalogist Ross D. E. MacPhee explores them all, examining the leading extinction theories, weighing the evidence, and presenting his own conclusions. He shows how theories of human overhunting and catastrophic climate change fail to account for critical features of these extinctions, and how new thinking is needed to elucidate these mysterious losses. Along the way, we learn how time is determined in earth history; how DNA is used to explain the genomics and phylogenetic history of megafauna—and how synthetic biology and genetic engineering may be able to reintroduce these giants of the past. Until then, gorgeous four-color illustrations by Peter Schouten re-create these megabeasts here in vivid detail.
Author |
: Richard A. Fariña |
Publisher |
: Indiana University Press |
Total Pages |
: 458 |
Release |
: 2013-05-22 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780253007193 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0253007194 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (93 Downloads) |
Synopsis Megafauna by : Richard A. Fariña
“An enjoyable read that provides a substantial amount of detail on the biology, ecology, and distribution of these fantastic animals . . . Highly recommended.” —Choice More than 10,000 years ago spectacularly large mammals roamed the pampas and jungles of South America. This book tells the story of these great beasts during and just after the Pleistocene, the geological epoch marked by the great ice ages. Megafauna describes the history and way of life of these animals, their comings and goings, and what befell them at the beginning of the modern era and the arrival of humans. It places these giants within the context of the other mammals then alive, describing their paleobiology—how they walked; how much they weighed; their diets, behavior, biomechanics; and the interactions among them and with their environment. It also tells the stories of the scientists who contributed to our discovery and knowledge of these transcendent creatures and the environment they inhabited. The episode known as the Great American Biotic Interchange, perhaps the most important of all natural history “experiments,” is also an important theme of the book, tracing the biotic events of both North and South America that led to the fauna and the ecosystems discussed in this book. “Collectively, this book brings attention to the discovery and natural history of ancient beasts in South America while providing a broader temporal and geographic background that allows readers to understand their evolution and potential immigration to South America.” —Quarterly Review of Biology “An excellent volume . . . This book is likely to facilitate progress in the understanding of fossil mammals from the Americas.” —Priscum
Author |
: Paul E. Widmayer |
Publisher |
: WestBowPress |
Total Pages |
: 52 |
Release |
: 2014-03-04 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781490826813 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1490826815 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (13 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Strongest Animals in the World Are Herbivores by : Paul E. Widmayer
This book contains a bit of science, philosophy, nature, and beauty. It provides some concepts of life involving the source of all energythe sunand how its energy is utilized through basic chemistry to form various food sources from vegetation. From these various forms of vegetationthe most abundant food source available on earthall life is able to flourish. Numerous animals including aquatics, fowl, and a wide variety of mammals are able to utilize this vegetation to sustain life, give beauty to the world, and live in harmony with nature. The book lists a number of great men who were visionaries and understood the natural laws of the universe. These visionaries of centuries past shared their ideas on vegetarianism, respect for animals, and life in general. The book alludes to an interconnectedness of life and tries to convey that our world can become a better place when there is care and concern for all creatures capable of sensation.
Author |
: Peter Douglas Ward |
Publisher |
: Penguin (Non-Classics) |
Total Pages |
: 300 |
Release |
: 2005 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0143034715 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780143034711 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (15 Downloads) |
Synopsis Gorgon by : Peter Douglas Ward
Based on more than a decade's research in South Africa's Karoo Desert, this remarkable journey of discovery and real-life adventure deep into Earth's history is offered by a renowned scientist. Photo insert.
Author |
: Meish Goldish |
Publisher |
: Bearport Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 28 |
Release |
: 2007-01-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781597163743 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1597163740 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (43 Downloads) |
Synopsis Giraffe by : Meish Goldish
Find out how the world's tallest mammal uses its height to find food, stay safe, and even help other animals escape from enemies.
Author |
: Ian M. Lange |
Publisher |
: Mountain Press |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2017 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0878426809 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780878426805 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (09 Downloads) |
Synopsis Ice Age Mammals of North America by : Ian M. Lange
Lange untangles the complex evolutionary lineages of mammal families, including the gomphotheres, elephant-like creatures that coexisted with humans at the end of the Pleistocene. You�ll learn about the geologic events that led to the ice ages, along with possible causes for the mass extinctions of so many species.
Author |
: Anthony J. Stuart |
Publisher |
: University of Chicago Press |
Total Pages |
: 317 |
Release |
: 2021-01-28 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780226432984 |
ISBN-13 |
: 022643298X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (84 Downloads) |
Synopsis Vanished Giants by : Anthony J. Stuart
Featuring numerous illustrations, this book explores the many lessons to be learned from Pleistocene megafauna, including the role of humans in their extinction, their disappearance at the start of the Sixth Extinction, and what they might teach us about contemporary conservation crises. Long after the extinction of dinosaurs, when humans were still in the Stone Age, woolly rhinos, mammoths, mastodons, sabertooth cats, giant ground sloths, and many other spectacular large animals that are no longer with us roamed the Earth. These animals are regarded as “Pleistocene megafauna,” named for the geological era in which they lived—also known as the Ice Age. In Vanished Giants: The Lost World of the Ice Age, paleontologist Anthony J. Stuart explores the lives and environments of these animals, moving between six continents and several key islands. Stuart examines the animals themselves via what we’ve learned from fossil remains, and he describes the landscapes, climates, vegetation, ecological interactions, and other aspects of the animals’ existence. Illustrated throughout, Vanished Giants also offers a picture of the world as it was tens of thousands of years ago when these giants still existed. Unlike the case of the dinosaurs, there was no asteroid strike to blame for the end of their world. Instead, it appears that the giants of the Ice Age were driven to extinction by climate change, human activities—especially hunting—or both. Drawing on the latest evidence provided by radiocarbon dating, Stuart discusses these possibilities. The extinction of Ice Age megafauna can be seen as the beginning of the so-called Sixth Extinction, which is happening right now. This has important implications for understanding the likely fate of present-day animals in the face of contemporary climate change and vastly increasing human populations.
Author |
: Paul S. Martin |
Publisher |
: Univ of California Press |
Total Pages |
: 276 |
Release |
: 2007-05-08 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780520252431 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0520252438 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (31 Downloads) |
Synopsis Twilight of the Mammoths by : Paul S. Martin
"Paul S. Martin's innovative ideas on late quaternary extinctions and wildlife restoration have fueled one of science's most stimulating recent debates. He expounds them vividly here, and defends them eloquently. A must-read."—David Rains Wallace, author of Beasts of Eden "This is a marvelous read, by a giant in American prehistory, about one of the greatest mysteries in the earth sciences."—Tim Flannery, author of The Eternal Frontier "Whether or not you agree with Paul Martin, he has shaped how we think about our Pleistocene ancestors and their role in transforming this planet."—Ross D. E. MacPhee, Curator of Mammalogy, American Museum of Natural History
Author |
: Alan Turner |
Publisher |
: National Geographic Kids |
Total Pages |
: 192 |
Release |
: 2004-10 |
ISBN-10 |
: 079226441X |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780792264415 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (1X Downloads) |
Synopsis Prehistoric Mammals by : Alan Turner
Author |
: Alix Wood |
Publisher |
: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc |
Total Pages |
: 34 |
Release |
: 1900-01-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781477760079 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1477760075 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (79 Downloads) |
Synopsis Animal Handler by : Alix Wood
From detecting drugs to competing in sporting events, animals have proven they can do it all with the right training. Do you have what it takes to be that trainer? Filled with engaging facts and tips, this volume provides everything you’ll need to know about the ins and outs of animal training and handling.