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Carnivores of the World
By Priscilla Barrett (illustrator) and Luke Hunter
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher Princeton Univ Pr
Publication date October 17, 2011
Pages 240
Binding Hardcover
Book category Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13 9780691152271
ISBN-10 0691152276
Dimensions 1 by 6.25 by 9.25 in.
Weight 1.70 lbs.
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Original list price $78.50
Other format details university press
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Carnivores are among the most spectacular creatures in the natural world, and also the most feared. Carnivores of the World is the first comprehensive field guide to all 245 terrestrial species of true carnivores, from the majestic polar bear and predatory wild cats to the tiny least weasel. This user-friendly illustrated guide features 86 color plates by acclaimed wildlife artist Priscilla Barrett that depict every species and numerous subspecies, as well as about 400 line drawings of skulls and footprints. Detailed species accounts describe key identification features, distribution and habitat, feeding ecology, behavior, social patterns, reproduction and demography, status, threats, lifespan, and mortality. Carnivores of the World includes an introduction that provides a concise overview of taxonomy, conservation, and the distinct families within the order Carnivora.



  • Covers all 245 terrestrial species of true carnivores

  • Includes 86 color plates by acclaimed wildlife artist Priscilla Barrett

  • Features detailed species accounts and hundreds of line drawings

  • The first field guide of its kind




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With Luke Hunter | from Princeton Univ Pr (October 17, 2011)
9780691152271 | details & prices | 240 pages | 6.25 × 9.25 × 1.00 in. | 1.70 lbs | List price $78.50
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With Luke Hunter | from Princeton Univ Pr (October 17, 2011)
9780691152288 | details & prices | 240 pages | 6.25 × 9.50 × 0.75 in. | 1.30 lbs | List price $29.95

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