Hoofed Mammals of British Columbia

Shackleton, David

ISBN 10: 0772666385 / ISBN 13: 9780772666383

Edité par The Royal British Columbia Museum, 2013

N° de réf. du vendeur 19608368-n

Synopsis :

Hoofed mammals are the most abundant large mammals in British Columbia. Nine wild native species live here: Elk, Moose, Mule Deer, White-tailed Deer, Caribou, Bison, Mountain Goat, Bighorn Sheep and Thinhorn Sheep. One introduced species, European Fallow Deer, also lives in small populations on some coastal islands. David Shackleton provides a comprehensive examination of British Columbia's hoofed mammals, discussing their evolution and general biology, including morphological and behavioural adaptations to their unique lifestyle. He also describes each species and subspecies in detail and discusses its social organisation, habitat, diet, reproduction and life expectancy. Each species account has a distribution map and data on taxonomy, populations, conservation status and traditional Aboriginal use. Fine illustrations and two identification keys help readers recognise species by external features or dried skulls.

À propos de l?auteur: David Shackleton

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Hoofed Mammals of British Columbia
Éditeur : The Royal British Columbia Museum
Date d'édition : 2013
Reliure : Couverture souple
Etat : New