Carnivore Ecology in Arid Lands

ISBN-13: 9783540592655 / Angielski / Twarda / 1998 / 212 str.

J. Du P. Bothma; Jacobus Du P. Bothma; J. L. Cloudsley-Thompson

Opis

Focusing on the arid regions of Africa, but making reference to other areas where applicable, this work discusses the ecology of carnivores in arid lands. Emphasis is placed on the canids, felids and hyaenids. Behavioural, physiological and morphological, and ecological adaptations are covered.

Spis treści

1 Introduction.- 2 Family Canidae.- 3 Family Felidae.- 4 Family Hyaenidae.- 5 Family Herpestidae.- 6 Families Mustelidae and Viverridae.- 7 Synthesis.- References.- Genus and Species Index.