This ornithological study covers penguin behavior, the workings of their bodies, the details of their vision, the impact of their rookeries on the southern oceans, and their evolutionary history
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Two of Britain's leading naturalists have revised their 1967 book on penguins, birds of perennial interest and appeal. This fine title deserves a place next to the several other related books, such as R.T. Peterson's sumptuous Penguins (1979). It is full of high-quality illustrations, including maps, drawings, paintings, and figures from books of historical interest; new illustrations include some color photos and a plate showing all the penguins of the world. The authoritative yet easily read text has chapters on courtship, breeding, family life, food, predators, evolution, discovery, captivity, and exploitation, plus one with brief writeups on each of the 17 penguin species. Revisions have brought the text up to date. An excellent book that deserves a wide readership. Henry T. Armistead, Thomas Jefferson Univ. Lib., Philadelphia
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Hardback. Condition: USED_VERYGOOD. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Robert Gillmor (illustrator). 2nd edition. Penguins by John Sparks. Published by Facts on File Inc, New York, NY, 1987. Revised Edition 1st Printing. Hardbound. Paper DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine in Good- DJ. 246 Pgs. ISBN 0816017530. LCCN 86-29063. By John Sparks and Tony Soper. Illustrated by Robert Gillmor. The authors deal with all the species and every aspect of their social and family lives, their relationships with the food they eat, and the predators with eat them. Line drawings, black and white and color photographs. Description text copyright 2006 BooksForComfort. Item ID 11760. book. Seller Inventory # 11760
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