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Book, 1999
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Current format, Book, 1999, , No Longer Available. Offered in 0 more formatsThis three-volume reference (a volume devoted each to mammals, birds and reptiles, and amphibians) comprises 2,000 articles organized by taxonomic category of order, family, genus, and species, with an overview providing the characteristics shared by animals within each category. Each entry includes information on size, breeding patterns, feeding habits, intriguing adaptations and behaviors, common and scientific names and conservation status. Detailed original color illustrations by famous wildlife artists enhance explanations of the evolution and diversity of each class in the animal kingdom. The set also features an alphabetical list of animals, addresses of world zoos, conservation organizations, a list of endangered species, and a glossary. Whitfield is associated with the biology department of King's College, U. of London. Oversize: 9.5x11.5<">. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Volumes dedicated to mammals, birds and reptiles, and amphibians organize articles by taxonomic categories, and describes the physical characteristics, behavior, feeding habits, and conservation status of each animal.
Volumes dedicated to mammals, birds and reptiles, and amphibians organize articles by taxonomic categories, and describes the physical characteristics, behavior, feeding habits, and conservation status of each animal.
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- New York : Macmillan Library Reference USA, 1999.
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