Hunting the Spiral Horns

Hunting the Spiral Horns
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Total Pages : 278
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ISBN-10 : 0981442471
ISBN-13 : 9780981442471
Rating : 4/5 (71 Downloads)

Synopsis Hunting the Spiral Horns by : Peter H. Flack

The South African Conservation Success Story

The South African Conservation Success Story
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Total Pages : 56
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ISBN-10 : 0981442439
ISBN-13 : 9780981442433
Rating : 4/5 (39 Downloads)

Synopsis The South African Conservation Success Story by : Peter H. Flack

This 64-page book, filled with many beautiful photographs, is produced by Peter Flack Productions. It traces the history of conservation and, at times, the lack thereof, from 1652 to the present. It is based on the very successful documentary by the same name which was launched in high definition DVD in March 2011.

Bovids of the World

Bovids of the World
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Publisher : Princeton University Press
Total Pages : 665
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ISBN-10 : 9781400880652
ISBN-13 : 1400880653
Rating : 4/5 (52 Downloads)

Synopsis Bovids of the World by : José R. Castelló

The most comprehensive guide to the bovids of the world Bovids are a diverse group of ruminant mammals that have hooves and unbranched hollow horns. Bovids of the World is the first comprehensive field guide to cover all 279 bovid species, including antelopes, gazelles, cattle, buffaloes, sheep, and goats. From the hartebeest of Africa and the takin of Asia to the muskox of North America, bovids are among the world's most spectacular animals and this stunningly illustrated and easy-to-use field guide is an ideal way to learn more about them. The guide covers all species and subspecies of bovids described to date. It features more than 300 superb full-color plates depicting every kind of bovid, as well as detailed facing-page species accounts that describe key identification features, horn morphology, distribution, subspeciation, habitat, and conservation status in the wild. This book also shows where to observe each species and includes helpful distribution maps. Suitable for anyone with an interest in natural history, Bovids of the World is a remarkable and attractive reference, showcasing the range and beauty of these important mammals. The first comprehensive field guide to all 279 bovid species 337 full-color plates, with more than 1,500 photographs Detailed species accounts describe key identification features, distribution, subspeciation, habitat, behavior, reproduction, and conservation status Fully updated and revised taxonomy, with common and scientific names Easy-to-read distribution maps

Microbe Hunters

Microbe Hunters
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Total Pages : 390
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015030873130
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (30 Downloads)

Synopsis Microbe Hunters by : Paul De Kruif

First published in 1927.

The Secret of the Himalayas

The Secret of the Himalayas
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 208
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ISBN-10 : 9780735231467
ISBN-13 : 073523146X
Rating : 4/5 (67 Downloads)

Synopsis The Secret of the Himalayas by : Adam Gidwitz

The newest adventure in the bestselling Unicorn Rescue Society transports readers to the Himalayan mountains in Northern Pakistan! When Uchenna and Elliot’s classmate publishes an article in the school newspaper about the Schmoke Brothers, Professor Fauna notices something alarming in a photo. Mounted on the wall of the Schmoke’s living room is a single spiral horn that he’s certain could have come from only one animal—a unicorn! To save these magical creatures—and to finally see a unicorn themselves—the Unicorn Rescue Society heads to the rugged mountains of Pakistan. Hena Khan, the critically acclaimed author of Amina’s Voice, joins Newbery Honor-winner Adam Gidwitz for the Unicorn Rescue Society’s most dramatic, action-filled mission yet!

The Unicornis Manuscripts

The Unicornis Manuscripts
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Publisher : Amber Lotus
Total Pages : 127
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ISBN-10 : 1602371199
ISBN-13 : 9781602371194
Rating : 4/5 (99 Downloads)

Synopsis The Unicornis Manuscripts by : Michael Green

An illuminated manuscript setting forth the fictional fifteenth-century diary of one Magnalucius, who records his first-hand observations of unicorns along with the facts he has learned about their natural history.

The MeatEater Guide to Wilderness Skills and Survival

The MeatEater Guide to Wilderness Skills and Survival
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Publisher : Random House
Total Pages : 465
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ISBN-10 : 9780593129708
ISBN-13 : 0593129709
Rating : 4/5 (08 Downloads)

Synopsis The MeatEater Guide to Wilderness Skills and Survival by : Steven Rinella

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An indispensable guide to surviving everything from an extended wilderness exploration to a day-long boat trip, with hard-earned advice from the host of Netflix’s MeatEater For anyone planning to spend time outside, The MeatEater Guide to Wilderness Skills and Survival is the perfect antidote to the sensationalism of the modern survival genre. Informed by the real-life experiences of renowned outdoorsman Steven Rinella, its pages are packed with tried-and-true tips, techniques, and gear recommendations. Among other skills, readers will learn about old-school navigation and essential satellite tools, how to build a basic first-aid kit and apply tourniquets, and how to effectively purify water using everything from ancient methods to cutting-edge technologies. This essential guide delivers hard-won insights and know-how garnered from Rinella’s own experiences and mistakes and from his trusted crew of expert hunters, anglers, emergency-room doctors, climbers, paddlers, and wilderness guides—with the goal of making any reader feel comfortable and competent while out in the wild.

How to Score North American Big Game

How to Score North American Big Game
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Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1940860105
ISBN-13 : 9781940860107
Rating : 4/5 (05 Downloads)

Synopsis How to Score North American Big Game by : Jack Reneau

While the definition of a successful hunt is left to its participants, the Boone and Crockett Club scoring system remains the benchmark for identifying mature big-game animals and healthy big-game populations. This This handy reference guide is a must-have for your hunting camp!

Archeology of Mississippi

Archeology of Mississippi
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 398
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015014598190
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (90 Downloads)

Synopsis Archeology of Mississippi by : Calvin Smith Brown