Foxes, Wolves And Wild Dogs Of The World
Language: English
Published by Facts On File Pub., 1994
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
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Copyright Date: 1994 Sm Quarto, 1994, PP.192.
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- Title
- Foxes, Wolves And Wild Dogs Of The World
- Author
- Alderton, David
- Publisher
- Facts On File Pub.
- Publication year
- 1994
- Condition
- Very Good, Clean
- Dust jacket
- Dust Jacket
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0816029547
- ISBN 13
- 9780816029549
- Illustrator
- Color Photographs, Distribution Maps
- Edition
- First Edition.
- Dimensions
- Sm Quarto
This book examines all members of the Canidae, showing where the existing 34 species are distributed, and how they have been affected by human pressures. David Alderton describes fully the form, function, reproduction, lifestyles and distribution of the wild canids. The text is illustrated throughout by superb color photographs, specially taken for this book. There are also clear distribution maps for every species, and a full checklist of the Canidae.
It is the ultimate irony that though we have accepted the domestic dog into our homes, we still generally perceive its ancestor as an evil killer. Such a lack of understanding is probably the greatest barrier to the effective conservation of wolves and other wild canids. Foxes, Wolves and Wild Dogs of the World breaks down these popular misconceptions and shows that positive action is needed to safeguard the future of wild canids.
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Reviews
The small type and scientific vocabulary mean this book is not suitable for elementary school children. The photographs represent only half of the species mentioned in the text. There should have been one photograph of each species described. A few of the pictures are blurry. This American edition keeps the original British spelling. There are no charts. Since the authors mention endangered species, conservation, and the CITES Treaty, charts of populations and changes would have been useful. But on the whole, this is an excellent volume and should be considered for purchase by most libraries, though for the circulating collection, rather than reference.
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