Facts on File Natural Science Library
2 total works
Animal Life Cycles describes and illustrates the various, and sometimes unique, ways in which mammals raise their young and live their lives. More than seventy types of mammals are represented - from the chimpanzee, which does not gain its independence until the age of seven or eight - to the hamster, which is already fending for itself after only two months. Other animals profiled include African wild dogs, antelopes, badgers, chimpanzees, otters, platypuses, shrews, wild cattle, and much more.
From the polar bear that endures icy temperatures of minus forty degrees Fahrenheit during the Arctic winter to the kangaroo that lives in areas with less than ten inches of rainfall a year, Animal Habitats describes and illustrates almost every kind of living environment where animals flourish. More than forty-nine clear and concise profiles detail the territories inhabited by each animal and how they cope with ecological factors such as shrinking natural surroundings, seasonal migration, and competition for food. Two-page spreads with vibrant color illustrations offer a revealing glimpse of animals in their natural environments, while in-depth case studies cover the local geography, vegetation, climate, and food chains of each region.