{"title":"Richard H. Tedford","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring renowned author and palaeontologist Richard H. Tedford. Known for his significant contributions to the field of palaeontology, Tedford has dedicated his career to exploring the fascinating history of ancient mammals. His expertise shines through in his engaging and informative works under the Science \u0026amp; Nature category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout works in this collection is \u003cem\u003eDogs: Their Fossil Relatives and Evolutionary History\u003c\/em\u003e. Co-authored with X. Wang and B. Van Valkenburgh, this book delves into the evolutionary journey of dogs, charting their origins and development over millions of years. It offers a captivating glimpse into how these ancestors roamed the earth, providing a thorough exploration of their remarkable evolutionary path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRichard H. Tedford's publications are not just informative; they are a testament to his passion for uncovering and sharing the mysteries of Earth's past. Discover his works today and embark on a journey through the incredible story of canine evolution and more.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dogs-by-richard-h-tedford-9780231135290","title":"Dogs","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDogs\u003c\/i\u003e by Xiaoming Wang and Richard H. Tedford encapsulates over 20 years of dedicated research into the evolutionary history of the family Canidae. Both authors are renowned for establishing the contemporary framework for understanding the evolutionary relationships among canids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough a collaboration with Mauricio Antón, whose reconstructions of both extinct and extant species bring the animals to life, Wang and Tedford offer a comprehensive and nuanced portrait of the origin and evolution of canids over the past 40 million years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrative draws from cutting-edge scientific research conducted on vast collections housed at the American Museum of Natural History and other prestigious institutions. With a strong fossil record that is unparalleled among carnivorans, particularly those originating in North America, canids offer a detailed evolutionary history. This richness of data presents a natural history that is not readily available in many other carnivoran groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to their rich fossil record, varied adaptations to different environments, and diverse predatory specialisations, canids serve as an exemplary model organism for studying predator behaviour and morphological specialisations. They provide an intriguing contrast to felids, which exhibit extreme predatory specialisations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe innovative illustrated approach in \u003ci\u003eDogs\u003c\/i\u003e not only complements this significant branch of animal and fossil study but also transforms paleontological science into an engaging visual experience. The book serves as an unprecedented reference for anyone captivated by the fascinating world of dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854459687148,"sku":"9780231135290","price":52.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780231135290.jpg?v=1759242887"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/richard-h-tedford.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}