{"product_id":"carnivores-of-the-world-second-edition-paperback","title":"Carnivores of the World: Second Edition - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLuke Hunter\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePriscilla Barrett\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn acclaimed illustrated guide to the world's carnivores--now in an expanded and thoroughly updated new edition\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is an expanded and fully revised new edition of a highly acclaimed guide to the world's carnivores--some of the most spectacular and feared creatures in nature. Covering all 250 species of terrestrial, true carnivores, from the majestic polar bear and predatory wild cats to the tiny least weasel, Luke Hunter's comprehensive, up-to-date, and user-friendly guide features 93 color plates by acclaimed wildlife artist Priscilla Barrett that depict every species and numerous subspecies, as well as more than 400 drawings of skulls and footprints. Features new to this edition include revised and expanded species coverage, a distribution map for every species, 25 new behavioral illustrations, and much more. Detailed species accounts describe key identification features, distribution and habitat, feeding ecology, behavior, social patterns, reproduction and demography, status, threats, lifespan, and mortality. An introduction includes a concise overview of taxonomy, conservation, and the distinct families of \u003ci\u003eCarnivora\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers all 250 terrestrial carnivore species\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 93 color plates by acclaimed wildlife artist Priscilla Barrett\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePacked with new features, including: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully updated coverage, including new accounts of 9 recently delineated species\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7 new color plates illustrating the new species and additional forms of existing species\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e185 distribution maps\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 new behavioral illustrations\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16 new pages and larger format\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA double-page spread on canid hybrids\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe latest data on population trends and endangered status\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLuke Hunter\u003c\/b\u003e is one of the world's leading authorities on wild carnivores. His books include \u003ci\u003eWild Cats of the World\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCheetah\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in New York City.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 9.4 x 6.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 08, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757009043744,"sku":"9780691182957","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/40d158ff5e8f87ad799745c717efce86.webp?v=1780091411","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/carnivores-of-the-world-second-edition-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}