Mammals of California

Name: Mammals of California
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ISBN: 9780520235823

ISBN-10: 0520235827

ISBN-13: 9780520235823

Edition: 2nd 2005 (Revised)

Authors: E. W. Jameson, Hans J. Peeters, Phyllis M. Faber, Bruce M. Pavlik, E. W. Jameson

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From river otters and minks to bobcats, pikas, and flying squirrels, California boasts a diverse and intriguing fauna. But many of these animals can be secretive, shy, and nocturnal and observing them in the wild can be difficult. During the past two decades, the first edition of this popular guide introduced thousands to California's mammals by describing techniques for recognizing their presence, and when possible, methods for watching them in their natural habitats.Mammals of Californiais now completely revised and updated throughout, making it an ideal companion in the field or classroom. * Includes 144 line drawings, 143 range maps, and 18 illustrated color plates * Gives valuable…

Book details

List price: $26.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: University of California Press
Publication date: 4/26/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 480
Size: 4.50" wide x 7.25" long x 1.10" tall
Weight: 0.990
Language: English



Acknowledgments


Maps


Mammal Ecology


Introduction


Studying Mammals


Origins of Mammals


Reproduction


Social Groups


Population Fluctuations


Thermoregulation


Seasonal Dormancy


Senses


Migration and Movements


Mammals and California Society


Food of Mammals


Identification of Mammals


Species Accounts


Marsupialia (Metatheria)


Opossums (Didelphidae)


Insectivora


Shrews (Soricidae)


Moles (Talpidae)


Chiroptera


Flight


Echolocation


Reproduction


Leaf-nosed Bats (Phyllostomidae)


Vesper Bats (Vespertilionidae)


Free-tailed Bats (Molossidae)


Carnivora


Dogs, Foxes, and Allies (Canidae)


Bears (Ursidae)


Raccoons and Ringtails (Procyonidae)


Weasels, Marten, Skunks, and Allies (Mustelidae)


Cats (Felidae)


Pinnipeds (Pinnipedia)


Sea Lions or Eared Seals (Otariidae)


Seals (Phocidae)


Cetacea


Sperm Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises (Odontoceti)


Dolphins and Allies (Delphinidae)


Porpoises (Phocoenidae)


Sperm Whales (Physeteridae)


Beaked Whales (Ziphiidae)


Whalebone Whales or Baleen Whales (Mysticeti)


Gray Whale (Eschrichtidae)


Rorquals (Balaenopteridae)


Right Whales (Balaenidae)


Perissodactyla


Horses (Equidae)


Artiodactyla


Pigs (Suidae)


Deer (Cervidae)


Sheep, Goats, and Cattle (Bovidae)


Rodentia


Porcupine (Erethizontidae)


Mountain Beaver (Aplodontidae)


Squirrels (Sciuridae)


Beavers (Castoridae)


Jumping Mice (Dipodidae)


Pocket Gophers, Kangaroo Rats, Kangaroo Mice, and Pocket Mice (Geomyidae)


Rats, Mice, Voles, and Allies (Muridae)


Lagomorpha


Pikas (Ochotonidae)


Rabbits and Hares (Leporidae)


Glossary


References


Index