Felines of the World: Discoveries in Taxonomic Classification and History

by Giovanni G. Bellani

Overview

Felines of the World: Discoveries in Taxonomic Classification and History provides the most recent taxonomic, paleontological, phylogenetic and DNA advances of wild felid and domestic cat species following guidelines dictated by the IUCN SSC Cat Specialist Group. It highlights the importance of felines and their role as predators in maintaining the ecological biome balance in which they have evolved. The book delves into the anatomical, evolutionary and zoogeographic features of fossil and current felid species. Each species is described in detail, detailing its classification, habitat and biological habits. This book also presents the most updated threat and conservation status of each species. This book is an ideal resource for zoologists and paleontologists, primarily those interested in the evolution and features of extinct and extant felines. - Details the lineage, features and habits of over 40 felid species - Covers all species within the Felidae family, including lions, lynxes, pumas and domestic cats - Features detailed and colorful illustrations, diagrams and species location maps - Informs readers on endangered species, current threats and conservation efforts

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780128172773
Publisher:	Elsevier Science & Technology Books
Publication date:	09/19/2019
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	486
File size:	200 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.

About the Author

Dr. Giovanni Giuseppe Bellani is a zoology consultant for some of the most prestigious natural history museums in Italy, including his recent past affiliation with the Natural History Museum "Faraggiana Ferrandi of Novara, where he organized the classification of the collections and the restructuring, planning, and following production of the new permanent exhibitions. He received his Ph.D. in natural sciences from the University of Pavia. He is a member of the Scientific Committee for the Design of Watercourses and participates in an exhibition of the Ecomuseum of the Sesia River Valley, which is part of the Piedmontese ecomuseum project. Dr. Bellani has published four books on natural sciences and has collaborated with two other books and on numerous scientific journal publications on zoology, museology, conservation and environmental sciences.
Dr. Giovanni Giuseppe Bellani is a zoology consultant for some of the most prestigious natural history museums in Italy, including his recent past affiliation with the Natural History Museum “Faraggiana Ferrandi” of Novara, where he organized the classification of the collections and the restructuring, planning, and following production of the new permanent exhibitions. He received his Ph.D. in natural sciences from the University of Pavia. He is a member of the Scientific Committee for the Design of Watercourses and participates in an exhibition of the Ecomuseum of the Sesia River Valley, which is part of the Piedmontese ecomuseum project. Dr. Bellani has published four books on natural sciences and has collaborated with two other books and on numerous scientific journal publications on zoology, museology, conservation and environmental sciences.

Table of Contents

1. Order of Carnivores2. Family Felidae3. Zoogeography of FelinesGallery of All Species of Felidae4. Pantherinae 5. Felinae6. Ecology7. Ethology8. Genetics9. The Felidae and Man10. Conservation of Felidae

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

An all-inclusive resource on the natural history of the Felidae family

Editorial Reviews

"Felines of the World provides a detailed and complete picture of the characteristics of the Felidae family. Starting from the general traits of the Carnivora and the peculiarities of the felids among them, the book is divided into several sections, defining in detail the history of the family and its classification. The main anatomical, ecological and behavioral characteristics of each species are illustrated, with clarity and precision. The author also discusses the general traits of the family from an ecological, ethological and genetic perspective, with particular attention to some phenotypes. There is also a discussion of the role of felids in human culture, and an in-depth study on the threats to their survival from a conservationist perspective. A scientific text in English, full of information, but clear and fluent. Certainly not the book to take under an umbrella, but a precious resource for researchers and enthusiasts, who will find it rigorous and enjoyable." —BioPills

From the Publisher