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- Publication Date
- 2008-09-12
- Pages
- 231
- ISBN
- 9781554073412
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Firefly Books, The Limited
ISBN-10
1554073413
ISBN-13
9781554073412
eBay Product ID (ePID)
66019382
Product Key Features
Book Title
Arctic Fox : Life at the Top of the World
Number of Pages
232 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2008
Topic
Animals / Mammals, Animals / Wildlife, Life Sciences / Zoology / Mammals, Subjects & Themes / Plants & Animals
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature, Photography, Science
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
0 Oz
Item Length
11 in
Item Width
8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2009-417264
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
The text by Garry Hamilton and pictures by German Norbert Rosing paint an intriguing never-ending struggle for survival in great details. The Arctic fox is a biological accomplishment. The book is an impressive portrait., A wonderfully written [and] thorough species account of the Arctic fox... A must for those interested in carnivore ecology., [Spotlight: Recent Publications of Particular Interest] The stunning photographs that accompany the text include many of the fox and its habitat as well as birds and other mammals that occur in the Arctic., Fascinating reading.... Exquisitely illustrated with Norbert Rosing's photographs, this is an intriguing look at a little-known animal., Journalist Hamilton covers the ecology and life cycle of this little fox, which has conquered one of the planet's most extreme climates. Hunting lemmings under packed snow, following reindeer herds on their migration, raising pups to independence in the three-month Arctic summer, and always looking for the next meal and eating whatever they can find, the behavior of the arctic fox makes for fascinating reading. One of the most interesting aspects of the fox's life is its ability to link up with polar bears and scavenge on their kills, behavior that Hamilton devotes an entire chapter to. Exquisitely illustrated with Rosing's photos, this is an intriguing look at a little-known animal., The prose is vivid and non-technical, without losing precision--simply excellent science journalism.... An aesthetic masterpiece., It must be said at once that the book has fulfilled its aim of being an up-to-date, full account of the most significant biological features of the Arctic fox.... The author's success in getting things right can probably be attributed to a series of interviews with active Arctic fox scientists, who have also reviewed large parts of the book. The text is spiced with statements made by these scientists, capturing their fascination for the Arctic fox. The prose is vivid and non-technical, without losing precision--simply excellent science journalism.... This book is much more than its text. Indeed, what makes it an aesthetic masterpiece is its collection of photographs, all by Norbert Rosing. The book includes a number of photographs that, in terms of their composition of animal and environment, are true art.... If you have trouble understanding why this particular species...has been able to capture the attention and devotion of so many conservationists and scientists, this book will convincingly tell you why., Stunning photographs...of the fox and its habitat as well as birds and other mammals that occur in the Arctic., Garry Hamilton has produced a wonderfully written account of a whimsical predator... He has gone to the source to obtain the most accurate and reliable information: the biologists and graduate students that ventured to the circumpolar region and studied the fox first hand. These interviews and summations of their research provide an added edge that is lacking in today's natural history writing.... Each chapter covers a particular aspect of Arctic fox biology and is accompanied by outstanding full-color photos by photographer Norbert Rosing. Indeed, the most striking aspect of Hamilton's writing is his ability to communicate the adaptability of the little fox, from reproduction to the constant struggle in obtaining food.... [The book] contains nearly everything currently known about the fox. In short, it is a thorough species account of the Arctic fox, and exceeded my initial expectations.... [It is] a must for those interested in carnivore ecology, and seeking a volume detailing the Arctic fox's struggle within the brutal frozen habitat north of the Arctic Circle.
Photographed by
Rosing, Norbert
Dewey Decimal
599.776/4
Table Of Content
Table of Contents Introduction PART ONE: ORIGINS Chapter 1 Rise of the Catlike Dogs Chapter 2 Into the Cold Chapter 3 Alopex lagopus -- The Arctic Fox PART TWO: ADAPTATIONS Chapter 4 Life at 40 Below Chapter 5 On the Barrens Chapter 6 Tyranny of the Lemmings Chapter 7 In the Shadow of Ursus maritimus Chapter 8 When the Geese Come Chapter 9 The Problem With Permafrost Chapter 10 How to Raise a Family in 90 Days Or Less Chapter 11 Born To Roam Chapter 12 Grizzly Bears and Other Nuisances PART THREE: CHANGE Chapter 13 The Hunter Becomes the Hunted Chapter 14 Object of Desire Chapter 15 One Thousand Years of Loathing Chapter 16 A Cautionary Tale Epilogue Acknowledgments Map Notes Bibliography Index
Synopsis
Curious, innovative and mysterious survivors of the arctic tundra. Ever since explorers began venturing north into the harsh lands of the arctic, they have encountered arctic foxes in the unlikeliest of places. The arctic fox is an extraordinary creature. No bigger than a house cat, it survives on almost nothing in the middle of a land so hostile it seems incompatible with the very existence of life. The tundra is a place of endless days or endless nights where temperatures can reach -58°F (-50°C) for weeks at a time, and where the terrain consists mostly of ice sheets, pack ice, ice floes, icebergs, ice shelves and glaciers. Arctic Fox tells the story of this animal from its evolutionary beginnings to its difficult life in the far north involving: *Mating and raising a family *Hunting and scavenging *Its relationship with the polar bear and other arctic inhabitants *The fur trade *Adaptation to seasonal changes *The never-ending struggle for survival in a fragile and vanishing environment. This informative, lively and beautifully photographed book will fascinate naturalists and general readers. Garry Hamilton is a journalist whose articles have appeared in magazines around the world. He is the author of Frog Rescue and Rhino Rescue, in the acclaimed Firefly Animal Rescue series. AUTHOR: Norbert Rosing travels annually to the Arctic to photograph arctic foxes, polar bears and other inhabitants of the region. He is a regular contributor to National Geographic and has won many awards for his work. He is the author and photographer of The World of the Polar Bear. 80 colour photographs, Curious, innovative and mysterious survivors of the arctic tundra. Ever since explorers began venturing north into the harsh lands of the arctic, they have encountered arctic foxes in the unlikeliest of places. The arctic fox is an extraordinary creature. No bigger than a house cat, it survives on almost nothing in the middle of a land so hostile it seems incompatible with the very existence of life. The tundra is a place of endless days or endless nights where temperatures can reach -58 F (-50 C) for weeks at a time, and where the terrain consists mostly of ice sheets, pack ice, ice floes, icebergs, ice shelves and glaciers. Arctic Fox tells the story of this animal from its evolutionary beginnings to its difficult life in the far north involving: Mating and raising a family Hunting and scavenging Its relationship with the polar bear and other arctic inhabitants The fur trade Adaptation to seasonal changes The never-ending struggle for survival in a fragile and vanishing environment. This informative, lively and beautifully photographed book will fascinate naturalists and general readers., A study of an extraordinary animal that improbably survives in one of the world's harshest environment. Arctic Fox features extraordinary photographs and an informative, lively text that covers all aspects of the animals life and habitat.
LC Classification Number
QL737.C22H348 2008
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