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General Books publication date: 2009Original publication date: 1921Original Publisher: University of ChicagoSubjects: CaenolestesMarsupialsJuvenile Nonfiction / Animals / MammalsJuvenile Nonfiction / Science ... Read more

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Tasmania is the land under the land down under. And it's home to some very unusual animals. Jeff finds the fierce Tasmanian devil and an egg-laying mammal: the duckbill platypus. (20040901) ... Read more

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Describes the unique animals that raise their young in pouches. ... Read more

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Excellent contribution to mammalogy
Written by well-respected researchers, this first volume in the series treats the marsupials (such mouse oppossums), xenarthrans (such as armadillos and sloths), shrews and bats.For each species, synonyms are provided, there's a text description of the distribution, and marginal localities are given.Natural history synopses are given for some species, but are not yet known for others.The indexing and gazetteer are excellent. The literature cited section is exhaustive and valuable in its own right. This is an especially important scientific contribution, as so many species approach extinction.

mammals of south america
This book is very good if you are looking for mammal distributions and sub specis but it has zero pictures. Also this book says it has 912 pages my copy has only 668 pages.I WAS VERY DISAPPOINTED with the condition of this book the right upper corner was dogear very bad plus pages 1-104 also were bend grant this isan amazon problem but if you want a book on south america mammals look into the mammals of the neotropics series.I hope the carnivores of south america the volume 2 of the series is better.I hope natural history are covered better in volume 2 and 3. ... Read more

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This monograph details molecular (DNA sequence) and morphological variation of slender mouse opposums of the genus Marmosops, a diverse but biologically poorly known group of insectivorous marsupials of the neotropical wet forests. Emphasis is placed on taxa of the Atlantic rainforest of coastal Brazil, with comparisons made to those of Amazonia. Lineages of these opossums are quite old, likely dating fromthe late Tertiary, and the acutal number of species in the genus is considerably higher than presently believed. Both of these findings are important to issues of meaasurement and management of biodiversity in threatened ecosystems. ... Read more

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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Tasmanian Devil, Thylacine, Marsupial Lion, Tiger Quoll, Thylacoleonidae, Thylacinus Potens, Propleopus, Sarcophilus Laniarius. Excerpt:Marsupial Lion Fossil range: Early - Late Pleistocene The Marsupial Lion ( Thylacoleo carnifex , the "murderous (or 'meat-cutting') marsupial lion" from thylakos - pouch, leo - lion, carnifex - murderer, tormentor, 'butcher') is an extinct species of carnivorous marsupial mammal that lived in Australia from the early to the late Pleistocene (1,600,000 46,000 years ago). Despite its name it is not closely related to the lion , but is a member of the order Diprotodontia . Description Skeleton of a Marsupial Lion ( Thylacoleo carnifex ) in the Victoria Fossil Cave, Naracoorte Caves National Park , South Australia . The Marsupial Lion is the largest meat-eating mammal known to have ever existed in Australia, and one of the largest marsupial carnivores from anywhere in the world (although see Thylacosmilus and Borhyaena ). Individuals ranged up to around 75 cm (29.5 in) high at the shoulder and about 150 cm (60 in) from head to tail. Measurements taken from a number of specimens show that they averaged 100 to 130 kg (220 to 285 lb) in weight although individuals heavier than 160 kg (350 lb) may not have been uncommon. This would make it quite comparable to female lions and tigers in general size. The animal was extremely robust with powerfully built jaws and very strong forelimbs. It possessed retractable claws, a unique trait among marsupials. This would have allowed the claws to remain sharp by protecting them from being worn down on hard surfaces. The claws were well-suited to securing prey and for climbing trees. The first digits ("thumbs ") on each hand were semi-opposable and bore an enlarged claw. Palaeontologists believe that this would hav... ... Read more

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Chapters: List of Prehistoric Mammals, List of Monotremes and Marsupials, List of Whale Species, List of Mammalian Carnivore Genera, List of Mammals. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 85. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: This is an incomplete list of prehistoric mammals. It does not include extant mammals or recently extinct mammals. For extinct primate species, see: list of fossil primates. Adelobasileus Megazostrodon Late TriassicLate Jurassic Pseudotribos SteropodonMiddle CretaceousRecent Late JurassicEocene to be sorted Jeholodens GobiconodonLate TriassicLate Cretaceous Late TriassicLate Cretaceous Late TriassicLate Jurassic Late CretaceousRecent Diprotodon Ekaltadeta Necrolestes Palorchestes to be sorted Simosthenurus, Leptictidium Late CretaceousRecent PaleoceneRecent EoceneRecent List of fossil primates EoceneRecent PaleoceneRecent Giant Beaver to be sorted ArctocyonPaleoceneEocene MacraucheniaPaleocenePleistocene ToxodonPaleocenePleistocene EoceneMiocene Paleogene EoceneOligocene EoceneEocene Oligocene PaleocenePliocene Hyaenodon PaleoceneRecent Ekorus Acrophoca Dire Wolf Amphicyon Short-face Bear Saber-toothed cat American Lion Ictitherium to be sorted PaleoceneRecent Eremotherium Glyptodon to be sorted EoceneRecent Eocene?Recent ?-1000 AD Woolly Mammoth Columbian MammothEoceneRecent See also: OligoceneRecent DesmostylusMiocenePliocene EoceneRecent to be sorted EoceneRecent to be sorted EoceneRecent EoceneRecent Oxydactylus to be sorted ...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=2004035 ... Read more

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For Young Readers Only
I was searching for a book for my own education on marsupials and was disappointed that find that this science workbook is for 6+ year-olds. This wasn't noted in the book notes. I will say that for the younger audience itis interesting though not excellent. It contains some good biologicalinformation on critters from possums to echidnas, but also has things assimple as doorknob decorations.Perhaps I'm spoiled by having seensuperior books of this nature while in Australia, the land of some fabulousmarsupials and marsupial experts. ... Read more

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Chapters: Crash Bandicoot. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 26. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Crash Bandicoot, or simply "Crash", is a video game character and the primary protagonist of the Crash Bandicoot series of video games. In the series, Crash is described as a genetically-advanced Eastern Barred Bandicoot who attempts to live a quiet life on a three-island chain southeast of Australia. Throughout the series, his relaxation is interrupted by his nemesis and creator Doctor Neo Cortex, forcing Crash to defeat him in order to put his life back in order. He is often accompanied by such allies as his sister Coco Bandicoot, his friend Crunch Bandicoot and the ancient island guardian Aku Aku. Crash was created by Andy Gavin and Jason Rubin, and was originally designed by Charles Zembillas. Crash was intended to be a mascot character for Sony to use to compete against Nintendo's Mario and Sega's Sonic the Hedgehog. Crash has drawn comparisons to Mario and Sonic the Hedgehog by reviewers. His animations have been praised, and his voice has been criticized, while his redesign in the Radical Entertainment games has drawn mixed reactions. Concept art of Willy Wombat, who would later become Crash BandicootAfter working on such games as Rings of Power and Way of the Warrior, Andy Gavin and Jason Rubin set out to create a mascot for Sony after realizing that Sega had Sonic and Nintendo had Mario. Wanting their mascot game to be multi-dimensional in character depth as well as gameplay, Gavin and Rubin chose not to base Crash around one attribute such as "fast" or "cute". Crash was originally given the name of "Willy the Wombat". During production of the first game, the marketing director of Universal Interactive Studios insisted that Crash be named "Wez", "Wuzzles" or "Wizzy the Wombat"...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=4606420 ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR), published by Thomson Gale on April 19, 2006. The length of the article is 950 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Wallaby goes walkabout.(Animals)(Capable of sprinting up to 40 mph, the small missing marsupial could be far from his Walterville digs, but his owners hope Xander is close to home)
Publication: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR) (Newspaper)
Date: April 19, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Wombats are Australian marsupials; they are short-legged, muscular quadrupeds, approximately 1 metre (39 in) in length with a very short tail. They are found in forested, mountainous, and heathland areas of south-eastern Australia and Tasmania. The name wombat comes from the Eora Aboriginal community who were the original inhabitants of the Sydney area.Wombats dig extensive burrow systems with rodent-like front teeth and powerful claws. One distinctive adaptation of wombats is their backwards pouch. The advantage of a backwards-facing pouch is that when digging, the wombat does not gather dirt in its pouch over its young. Although mainly crepuscular and nocturnal, wombats will also venture out to feed on cool or overcast days. They are not commonly seen, but leave ample evidence of their passage, treating fences as minor inconveniences to be gone through or under, and leaving distinctive cubic faeces. ... Read more

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Wombat Smith is the adopted member of a loving human family -- but he only just recently realized his wasn't quite like them. Wondering if he really belongs with the Smiths, Wombat sets out to learn more about what he is -- a marsupial. A trip to the library inspires him to travel to the wilds of Tasmania, where Wombat is sure to find other marsupials just like him, and maybe a new home. But frightening encounters with unfriendly farmers and Tasmanian devils make the countryside a dangerous place for a lone traveler. Will Wombat ever find out where he belongs? This new series features a curious, cuddly hero, who happens to be a marsupial. In his first adventure he travels to Australia and Tasmania, where he encounters interesting animals, exotic plants, and strange foods, which will delight young explorers. Children will identify with Wombat's sense of curiosity, his desire to belong, and the fact that sometimes he feels "different" from others. A vibrant, manga-inspired cover and black and white interior illustrations rich with texture and shading, capture the cute, comedic nature of Wombat Smith, and complement the smart, entertaining text. ... Read more

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Companion non-fiction title for the bestselling Diary of a Wombat.A non-fiction book that explores everything you've ever wanted to know about wombats. Jackie French loves wombats. She's been living with and studying them for over 30 years, and they have been featured characters in many of her books.Now her beloved wombats take centre stage, as Jackie reveals everything you have ever wanted to know about them - from their zoological history to habitation and habits. Jackie also shares some personal stories from her experiences living with these wonderful creatures. There are also wombat Q&As and wombat jokes sprinkled throughout the book. Ages 7-12. ... Read more

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Volume: Fieldiana, Geology, new series, no. 5Publisher: [Chicago] : Field Museum of Natural HistoryPublication date: 1980Subjects: Mammals, Fossil -- ClassificationPaleontology -- CenozoicCaenolestidae -- ClassificationPaleontology -- South AmericaNotes: This is an OCR reprint. There may be numerous typos or missing text. There are no illustrations or indexes.When you buy the General Books edition of this book you get free trial access to Million-Books.com where you can select from more than a million books for free. You can also preview the book there. ... Read more