Author: Bothma, J. Du P.; Author: Bothma, Jacobus Du P.
Adaptations of Desert Organisms; Hardback; Book; 18 Figures, References, Index
200 pages
Published: February 1998
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
ISBN: 3540592652
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Arid lands require that the organisms inhabiting them be well-adapted to thrive or even just to survive. This book provides review of the ecological adaptations -- be they behavioral, physiological or morphological -- of carnivores in arid environments. Following a general introduction to aridity and arid lands in Africa, the major carnivore families are examined. Ecological adaptationsof carnivores in arid lands reveal the amplitude and resilience of the ecology of these animals.Focusing on the arid regions of Africa, but making reference to other areas where applicable, this work discusses the ecology of carnivores in arid lands. Emphasis is placed on the canids, felids and hyaenids. Behavioural, physiological and morphological, and ecological adaptations are covered.