Mammals Of The World
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
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From the frozen tundra to the sweltering rainforest, the mammals of our world represent one of nature's most spectacular triumphs of adaptation and diversity. Mammals of the World by Michael Boorer presents a comprehensive and richly illustrated survey of the mammalian class, guiding readers through the extraordinary range of creatures that populate every continent and ecosystem on Earth — from the mighty whale to the diminutive shrew. Organised with clarity and scientific authority, the book chronicles the defining characteristics, behaviours, and habitats of hundreds of species, making it an indispensable reference for naturalists, students, and curious minds alike. Boorer writes with an accessible yet authoritative voice that bridges the gap between academic zoology and popular natural history, situating each animal within its ecological context while illuminating the evolutionary forces that shaped it. The result is a vivid portrait of the animal kingdom that underscores both the richness of life on Earth and the fragility of the ecosystems that sustain it. Whether you are encountering the giant panda's precarious existence or the astonishing migrations of wildebeest, this volume leaves you with a renewed sense of wonder — and an urgent question: how much of this magnificent world remains for future generations to discover?
Author: Michael Boorer
Format: Paperback
Genre: Zoology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
From the frozen tundra to the sweltering rainforest, the mammals of our world represent one of nature's most spectacular triumphs of adaptation and diversity. Mammals of the World by Michael Boorer presents a comprehensive and richly illustrated survey of the mammalian class, guiding readers through the extraordinary range of creatures that populate every continent and ecosystem on Earth — from the mighty whale to the diminutive shrew. Organised with clarity and scientific authority, the book chronicles the defining characteristics, behaviours, and habitats of hundreds of species, making it an indispensable reference for naturalists, students, and curious minds alike. Boorer writes with an accessible yet authoritative voice that bridges the gap between academic zoology and popular natural history, situating each animal within its ecological context while illuminating the evolutionary forces that shaped it. The result is a vivid portrait of the animal kingdom that underscores both the richness of life on Earth and the fragility of the ecosystems that sustain it. Whether you are encountering the giant panda's precarious existence or the astonishing migrations of wildebeest, this volume leaves you with a renewed sense of wonder — and an urgent question: how much of this magnificent world remains for future generations to discover?