
A Guide to the Deer of the World
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Lavishly illustrated throughout in colour, the guide looks at deer evolution, biology and lifestyles in general before covering each of the fifty-five true deer, seven musk deer and ten chevrotain species as well as their subspecies in more detail with photographs, general information and distribution maps. In addition, there are fact boxes which include descriptions of individual recognition features, habitats, behaviour, breeding and conservation issues for each member of this widely diverse and fascinating group of animals. Forming an iconic and important part of almost all the world's ecosystems, many of the species featured are elusive and only very rarely photographed or observed. Any areas of taxonomical confusion and ongoing discussion are highlighted in readily understandable terms.
This book will have a valued place in the library or on the coffee table of any nature lover or deer enthusiast.
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'This is a rare feat: both coffee table book and academic reference book, engaging and informative in equal measure.' 'the value of this book to me means that it may be some time before I have exhausted the joy that comes with finding out another new-to-me fact about this fascinating and under-appreciated taxon.' 'Writing for a wide readership in an accessible style, Smith-Jones has produced an authoritative and attractive reference work with a strong conservation focus.' 'A comprehensive volume covering each of the world's deer species...It will make a valuable contribution to a natural history library' 'I tend to pride myself on my knowledge of deer species, but even I will admit that there are a few in these pages that were a surprise! Add to that the stunning pictures sprinkled throughout, and you've got an easy read that I found myself flicking through at leisure.' 'What a beautiful book! This is one that I had my eye on for some time and was incredibly pleased that when it arrived it did not disappoint.' -- Scribehound, November 2023More details
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Content
- Intro
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Foreword
- Introduction
- Acknowledgements
- 1: Origins
- Classification and taxonomy
- Fossil deer
- Modern deer
- The naming of deer
- 2: Aspects of Deer Biology
- Antlers
- Rumination
- Teeth
- Senses
- Scent glands
- Pelage
- Sexual dimorphism
- Hybridisation
- Health and disease
- 3: Lifestyles
- Habitats and movements
- Running and swimming
- Food and drink
- Relationships
- Communication and competition
- Breeding strategies
- Birthing strategies
- Natality and Mortality
- 4: Deer and Man
- Impacts
- Poaching and hunting
- Management
- Transplantation
- Domesticated deer
- Deer as pets
- Feeding deer
- Zoonoses
- Aggression towards humans
- 5: The IUCN
- Background
- The Red List
- 6: List of Deer Species
- Deer species
- Individual species
- 7: Conclusion
- Glossary of Terms
- Further Resources
- Index
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