Tooth and Claw

Robert M. Johnson III, Sharon L. Gilman, Daniel Abel

ISBN 10: 0691240280 / ISBN 13: 9780691240282

Published by Princeton University Press, US, 2023

About this Item

A marvelously illustrated look at the most deadly predators on the planetTooth and Claw presents the world's top predators as you have never seen them before, from big cats and wild dogs to sharks, reptiles, and killer whales. Blending gorgeous photos and illustrations with spellbinding storytelling, this book is packed with the latest facts about these fearsome but often misunderstood animals. It covers apex and other top predators in each major vertebrate family, discussing where and how they live, how they are faring in the modern world, and why they matter. Along the way, the authors share informative and entertaining anecdotes from their decades in the field learning about predators and reveal hard truths about the role humans continue to play in their fate. Tooth and Claw also describes conservation successes and lays out some simple but crucial steps each of us can take to protect these magnificent beasts. Are humans top predators, too? Read this amazing book and find out.Offers an unparalleled look at a side of nature rarely witnessed up closeStunningly illustrated throughout and brimming with fun factsDescribes ultimate vertebrate predators ranging from sharks and reptiles to raptors, cats, dogs, bears, and marine mammalsProvides rare insights into the biology, ecology, and conservation of top predatorsDraws on the latest findings from habitats around the worldConveys the wonders of the natural world with engaging storytelling and lively personal anecdotes.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Tooth and Claw
• Publisher: Princeton University Press, US
• Publication Date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0691240280
• ISBN 13: 9780691240282
• Binding: Hardback
• Illustrator: Pullen, Elise
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

A marvelously illustrated look at the most deadly predators on the planet

Tooth and Claw presents the world’s top predators as you have never seen them before, from big cats and wild dogs to sharks, reptiles, and killer whales. Blending gorgeous photos and illustrations with spellbinding storytelling, this book is packed with the latest facts about these fearsome but often misunderstood animals. It covers apex and other top predators in each major vertebrate family, discussing where and how they live, how they are faring in the modern world, and why they matter. Along the way, the authors share informative and entertaining anecdotes from their decades in the field learning about predators and reveal hard truths about the role humans continue to play in their fate. Tooth and Claw also describes conservation successes and lays out some simple but crucial steps each of us can take to protect these magnificent beasts. Are humans top predators, too? Read this amazing book and find out.

• Offers an unparalleled look at a side of nature rarely witnessed up close
• Stunningly illustrated throughout and brimming with fun facts
• Describes ultimate vertebrate predators ranging from sharks and reptiles to raptors, cats, dogs, bears, and marine mammals
• Provides rare insights into the biology, ecology, and conservation of top predators
• Draws on the latest findings from habitats around the world
• Conveys the wonders of the natural world with engaging storytelling and lively personal anecdotes

About the Author

Robert M. Johnson III is a wildlife specialist, conservationist, and biology teaching associate at Coastal Carolina University. Sharon L. Gilman is a biology professor and Daniel C. Abel is a marine science professor at CCU. His books include Shark Biology and Conservation (illustrated by Elise Pullen). Elise Pullen is a marine biologist and illustrator.