Name: Dogs: Their Fossil Relatives and Evolutionary History
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Author: Wang, Xiaoming ; Tedford, Richard ; Antón, Mauricio
ISBN: 9780231135290

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Dogs: Their Fossil Relatives and Evolutionary History

Type

Physical Book

Author

Xiaoming Wang

Richard Tedford

Illustrated by

Mauricio Antón

Publisher

Columbia University Press

Language

English

Pages

219

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

25.4 x 17.9 x 1.3 cm

Weight

0.42 kg.

ISBN

9780231135290

ISBN13

9780231135290

Synopsis "Dogs: Their Fossil Relatives and Evolutionary History "

Xiaoming Wang and Richard H. Tedford have spent the past 20 years studying the evolutionary history of the family Canidae. Both are well known for having established the modern framework for the evolutionary relationship of canids. Combining their research with Mauricio Antón's impeccable reconstructions of both extinct and extant species, Wang and Tedford present a remarkably detailed and nuanced portrait of the origin and evolution of canids over the past 40 million years. The authors cull their history from the most recent scientific research conducted on the vast collections of the American Museum of Natural History and other leading institutions. The fossil record of the Canidae, particularly those from their birth place in North America, are the strongest of their kind among known groups of carnivorans. Such a wonderfully detailed evolutionary history provides access to a natural history that is not possible with many other groups of carnivorans. With their rich fossil record, diverse adaptations to various environments, and different predatory specializations, canids are an ideal model organism for the mapping of predator behavior and morphological specializations. They also offer an excellent contrast to felids, which remain entrenched in extreme predatory specializations. The innovative illustrated approach in this book is the perfect accompaniment to an extremely important branch of animal and fossil study. It transforms the science of paleontology into a thrilling visual experience and provides an unprecedented reference for anyone fascinated by dogs.

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