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Tooth and Claw

Top Predators of the World
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Tooth and Claw dives into the fascinating world of animal anatomy and survival strategies. It explores the various adaptations animals have evolved to hunt, escape predators, and cope with their environment. The book combines scientific insights with engaging storytelling, offering readers a vivid understanding of the complexities and marvels of the natural world.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the intricate world of predators and prey. It delves into the ecological relationships and evolutionary adaptations that shape animal behaviour and interactions, offering insights into the natural world that are both educational and captivating. Ideal for those with a keen interest in biology, wildlife, and the science behind nature's survival strategies.

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Tooth and Claw

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A marvellously 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

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Tooth and Claw has received praise for its vivid illustrations and informative content, making complex material accessible. Reviewers highlight its well-researched insights into predator roles in ecosystems, and commend its ability to balance academic depth with engaging language, earning it recognition as an outstanding academic title.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780691240282

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 09 May 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Princeton University Press

Illustration: 206 color + b/w illus.

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Elise Pullen

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 191.0mm

Height: 241.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 352

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.

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