Prepared by two of Missouri's most distinguished conservationists, The Wild Mammals of Missouri has been the definitive guide to mammals of this state for over forty years. Now the University of Missouri Press is pleased to release an updated edition, revised by Elizabeth R. Schwartz, reflecting the changes in Missouri's mammalian fauna and including the latest taxonomic revisions. Maintaining the original's successful format and the language that made the book accessible to both professional and lay readers, the revised ...
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Prepared by two of Missouri's most distinguished conservationists, The Wild Mammals of Missouri has been the definitive guide to mammals of this state for over forty years. Now the University of Missouri Press is pleased to release an updated edition, revised by Elizabeth R. Schwartz, reflecting the changes in Missouri's mammalian fauna and including the latest taxonomic revisions. Maintaining the original's successful format and the language that made the book accessible to both professional and lay readers, the revised edition incorporates throughout new knowledge of the various species of mammals of Missouri. Most notable is the addition of a new resident species, the nine-banded armadillo. Several other taxonomic and distributional changes are reflected and the range maps have been revised to show significant changes. Charles Schwartz's meticulously rendered drawings capture the spirit of his subjects while remaining technically accurate. These drawings range from fully rendered portraits to illustrations of dentition and skulls, tracks, and other identifying characteristics, to vignettes showing the mammals engaged in characteristic behaviors. Also included in this volume are discussions of all biological and ecological aspects of the mammals including distribution and abundance, habitat and home, habits, food, reproduction, adversities faced, and conservation and management concerns. The Schwartzes' lifelong dedication to state and national conservation and their vast biological knowledge are apparent throughout the pages of this attractive reference guide. People of all ages and backgrounds will find The Wild Mammals of Missouri an invaluable guide to the study of Missouri's mammals.
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Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 0826203248. Large format hardcover with dustjacket, book is in excellent condition, the former owner's name on the first blank page is the only remarkable flaw, the jacket has one short tear on the rear panel and the gold coloring on the spine is sunned to a slightly lighter shade, the jacket is clean and presentable and a professional (removable) mylar cover is included, this revised edition includes nearly 100 new illustrations for a total of almost 500 pictures, including 60 full-page plates, the text presents significant information about seventy species; 356 pages.
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Very good in very good dust jacket. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 384 p. Audience: General/trade. Quarto Hardcover with dust jacket-full gold cloth over boards with brown lettering stamped on spine, silhouette of animal footprint in brown stamped on front. Glossy illustrated gold DJ. Sewn binding. xi + 356 pages, with over 500 pen and ink illustrations, including full-page plates, distribution maps, index. Revised (2nd) Edition (1981), 2nd Printing (1986). Published by University of Missouri Press and the Missouri Department of Conservation (revision of 1959 edition). CONDITION: Book VEERY GOOD, gift inscription on ffep, former owner's name stamp on foot of text block, else near fine; binding square and tight, pages bright and unmarked; DJ VERY GOOD, light rubbing and edge wear, else near fine; not clipped. >Guaranteed secure packaging, free tracking, and no-hassle return policy.