The Mammals of Israel
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| Rating | : | 4.85 (603 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 9652292788 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 200 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Read this book for a picture of biodiversity in Israel; savour this work for its sheer artistry! -- Prof. -- Dr. Emeritus Phillip V. Amnon Freidberg, Dept of Zoology, Tel Aviv University, Israel. Tobias F.R.S., Witwotersrand University, Johannesburg, Republic of South AfricaWalter Ferguson is one of the best scientists among illustrators and one of the best illustrators among scientists
It is hoped that in view of the danger to the survival of wild animals, this book will increase awareness of the wonderful wildlife heritage of Israel, enhance the appreciation and study of mammals, and help protect the mammals of the country for future generations.. A resume' of the zoogeography of Israel introduces the reader to the mammals that inhabited the region in prehistoric times. The Mammals of Israel includes their habits, habitat, distribution and taxonomic remarks on the status of certain species and races. This is
Walter W. He has served as the staff artist for the Department of Zoology of the Tel Aviv University for 29 years. His book is a synthesis of two disciplines: art and science. Other books by the author include The Living Animals of Bible and The Snows of Mount Hermon. Ferguson has contributed to the world of fine art, illustration, zoology and paleoanthropology.
Where Art Meets Science Walter Ferguson is a wonderful and very talented artist as demonstrated by the super realistic paintings of Israel's mammals, and the icing on the cake is the scientific twist that adds clear context and descriptions of the subject mammals, their habits, habitat, and distribution. This book does a great job in