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Garry Hamilton Arctic Fox (Paperback) (UK IMPORT)
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- Book Title
- Arctic Fox : Life at the Top of the World
- Publication Name
- Arctic Fox
- Title
- Arctic Fox
- Subtitle
- Life at the Top of the World
- Contributor
- Norbert Rosing (By (photographer))
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- EAN
- 9780228104148
- ISBN
- 9780228104148
- Publisher
- Firefly Books, The Limited
- Genre
- Nature, Science
- Topic
- Animals / Mammals, Ecosystems & Habitats / Polar Regions, Life Sciences / Zoology / General
- Release Year
- 2023
- Release Date
- 29/05/2023
- Language
- English
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- CA
- Item Height
- 0.6 in
- Item Length
- 11 in
- Publication Year
- 2023
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Width
- 8.5 in
- Item Weight
- 33.2 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 232 Pages
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Curious, innovative and mysterious survivors of the arctic tundra Look at it curled up in its cloudlike pillow of snow-white fur, an icon for beauty if there ever was one Perhaps there is something deep within us that recognizes this material for what it is, one of nature's greatest feats of engineering It is believed that no other animal coat can match the insulating properties of arctic fox fur Ever since explorers began venturing north into the harsh lands of the Arctic, they have encountered arctic foxes in the unlikeliest and most inhospitable 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 degrees Fahrenheit (-50 degrees Celsius) 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
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Firefly Books, The Limited
ISBN-10
0228104149
ISBN-13
9780228104148
eBay Product ID (ePID)
9058362089
Product Key Features
Book Title
Arctic Fox : Life at the Top of the World
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Animals / Mammals, Ecosystems & Habitats / Polar Regions, Life Sciences / Zoology / General
Publication Year
2023
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature, Science
Number of Pages
232 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
11 in
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Width
8.5 in
Item Weight
33.2 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Ql737.C22
Photographed by
Rosing, Norbert
Reviews
[Review of hardcover edition:] 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., [Review of hardcover edition:] 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, [Review of hardcover edition:] 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., [Review of hardcover edition:] 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
Copyright Date
2023
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
2022-948657
Dewey Decimal
599.776/4
Dewey Edition
23
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