The Natural History of Deer

Rory Putman

ISBN 10: 0801422833 / ISBN 13: 9780801422836

Published by Comstock Publishing Associates, Ithaca, New York, 1989

About this Item

Condition: As New (AN). This copy appears new and unread. The dust jacket is pristine, with no tears or wear; however, there is minor age related discoloration, as the book was published in 1988. The cover boards, binding, and spine are tight and in new condition. The title is embossed in gold gilt along the spine. All 191 pages are clean and well preserved, with no markings.

An engaging and authoritative exploration of the worlds deer species, examining their evolution, behavior, ecology, and relationship with humans. Drawing on scientific research and extensive field knowledge, Putman covers topics such as antler development, breeding, habitat, feeding habits, communication, and conservation. Richly illustrated and written for both wildlife enthusiasts and students of natural history, this book offers a fascinating look at one of the worlds most recognizable and adaptable mammals. An excellent addition to any collection on wildlife biology, zoology, or outdoor studies.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1784549453819

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Natural History of Deer
• Publisher: Comstock Publishing Associates, Ithaca, New York
• Publication Date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0801422833
• ISBN 13: 9780801422836
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: As New
• Dust Jacket Condition: As New
• Dimensions: 6.25W x 9.5H x 0.5D inches 6.25 inches width by 9.5 inches height by 0.5 inches depth
• Weight: 1.75 pounds
• Seller catalogs:
  • Nature
  • Antiquities/Vintage
  • History
  • Sports

About this title

Synopsis

Among the most widespread and abundant of the world's larger mammals, deer have been a source of endless fascination for humans beings. Yet over the centuries we have hunted them for sport and for their meat, hides, and antlers, and pursued them as destructive pests.In this richly informative and engagingly written book, Rory Putnam captures the astonishing diversity―in habitat, diet, social organization, and behavior―of the world's 40 species of deer, and tells what is known about their biology and natural history. Rather than simply assembling species-by-species data, he compares and contrasts the characteristics of the various species and accounts for their similiarities and differences in reference to the environments they have come to colonize.After discussing the origins of deer, Putnam describes the species of modern deer and their evolutionary relationships. He considers aspects of their physiology, ecology, and behavior, drawing particular attention to the ecology of habitat use, diet and digestive physiology, and social organization and behavior. He covers the life histories of the different species, population dynamics, and the interactions of deer with other animals.Devoting a whole chapter to an essay on antlers, he ends with an enlightening and entertaining analysis of the relations between deer and humans.Generously illustrated with stunning color and black-and-white photographs, as well as many line drawings and figures, this book will both reward the amateur naturalist and please the professional biologist.

From the Back Cover

This book reviews current knowledge of the biology and natural history of the world's 40 species of deer.