{"product_id":"mammals-of-oklahoma-second-edition-hardcover","title":"Mammals of Oklahoma: Second Edition - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWilliam Caire\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLynda Loucks\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMichelle L. Haynie\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOklahoma is currently home to 117 known species of mammals, representing one marsupial (opossums; Didelphimorphia), seven insectivores (shrews and moles; Soricomorpha), twenty-three bats (Chiroptera), one armadillo (Cingulata), four rabbits (Lagomorpha), fifty-one rodents (Rodentia), twenty-two carnivores (Carnivora), and eight artiodactyls (deer, pronghorn, sheep, and bison; Artiodactyla). For the professional mammalogist and amateur naturalist alike, \u003ci\u003eMammals of Oklahoma\u003c\/i\u003e provides a clear, comprehensive, illustrated guide to Oklahoma's diverse native fauna, as well as introduced species and extirpated and unverified mammals cited in the state's records. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Incorporating the latest data, this second edition includes up-to-date descriptions and identification keys; line drawings and full-color photos and distribution maps; life history information; and ecological notes on such things as dens, nests, burrows, food habits, reproduction, pathogens and parasites, and predators. The book's etymology offers insight into each species' scientific name, and its natural history describes habitat and diseases, among other distinguishing characteristics. A glossary provides guidance on technical terms. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This accessible and authoritative volume marks a significant update and expansion of the knowledge of mammals in Oklahoma. It will be the definitive desk reference and field guide to the state's rich mammalian diversity. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 672\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.52 x 10.07 x 7.33 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 30, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51750938771744,"sku":"9780806193694","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/da674eb4da746625acc73890cc553e80.jpg?v=1779961072","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/mammals-of-oklahoma-second-edition-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}