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Mammal (Eyewitness) ISBN: 0751364762 ISBN13: 9780751364767 Mammal (Eyewitness) By: Steve Parker : Photographs by Kim Taylor ; Dave King ; C. Keates ; Jane Burton Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd Format: Paperback Our Price: 4.31 Discount: 28% RRP: 5.99

Did you know that when two bull hippos yawn at each other, they aren't actually tired, but displaying territorial ownership? This book sets out to explore the world of the mammals - what they look like, their body structure, evolution, breeding, habits and behaviours, and in doing so it should hopefully cast some light on our place in their world. This title is a comprehensive guide to the natural world of mammals. It covers everything, from answering the question what separates us from other groups of species - birds, fish, spiders and insects to the evolution of mammals over the last 200 million years.


Contents:

The mammal world
- Making sense of mammals
- The evolution of mammals
- The mammals diversify
- Mammal senses
- Flying mammals
- Furry coats
- Hiding in the open
- A spiny coat
- Designs for defence
- What is a tail for?
- An early birth
- Fast breeders
- Nine lives
- Unique to mammals
- Growing up
- The game of life
- Keeping clean
- How to deal with a meal
- Grippers and grinders
- Food for later
- At home in a nest
- Life underground
- How many toes?
- Tracks and trails
- Mammal detective
- Did you know?
- Mammal classification
- Find out more.

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