In this Book
- The Natural History of Tassel-Eared Squirrels
- Book
- 2010
- Published by: University of New Mexico Press
summary
This comprehensive book, the first text on this species, has an extensive literature review and list of references, and beautiful full-color photography illustrating the squirrels and their magnificent ponderosa habitat. Sylvester Allred reveals the history of the Kaibab squirrel, including brief biographies of the early naturalists who first described them, and descriptions of fossils and other remains that reveal the evolutionary history of these unique creatures. Throughout the book more than forty research topics for future exploration are identified.
Table of Contents
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- Illustrations
- pp. xiii-xvi
- Acknowledgments
- pp. xvii-xviii
- Author's Notes
- pp. xix-xxi
- 1. Introduction
- pp. 1-4
- 4. Food and Feeding Activities
- pp. 38-55
- 6. Behavior and Social Interactions
- pp. 66-78
- 8. Mortality and Parasites
- pp. 93-104
- 9. Genetics
- pp. 105-115
- 10. The Kaibab Squirrel
- pp. 116-128
- 11. Ecology [Includes Image Plates]
- pp. 129-143
- Bibliography
- pp. 191-222
Additional Information
ISBN
9780826346575
Related ISBN(s)
9780826346551
MARC Record
OCLC
759158373
Pages
280
Launched on MUSE
2012-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No