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Skulls and Bones: A Guide to the Skeletal Structures and Behavior of North American Mammals
 
 
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Skulls and Bones: A Guide to the Skeletal Structures and Behavior of North American Mammals [Paperback]

Glenn Searfoss (Author)
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0811725715 978-0811725712 February 1, 1995 1
  • Complete guide to an intriguing hobby
  • Excellent reference on common North American land mammals
  • Organized for easy use by novices and professionals alike

A sun-bleached skull lies half-hidden by a veil of grass and leaves -- what type of animal did it come from? What did the animal eat? How did it behave? Skulls and Bones gives hobbyists, artists, and outdoor enthusiasts of all ages the skill and knowledge to answer those questions and many others, allowing them to quickly identify mammal bones and comprehend what the structures indicate about the animal's lifestyle. Packed with detail, informative line drawings, tips on building a bone collection, and listings of environmental organizations and scientific equipment suppliers. Skulls and Bones can serve as the foundation of a fascination new hobby or a useful reference for experienced collectors and biologists.



Product Details

  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Stackpole Books; 1 edition (February 1, 1995)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0811725715
  • ISBN-13: 978-0811725712
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #690,044 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent guide, August 12, 2005
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This review is from: Skulls and Bones: A Guide to the Skeletal Structures and Behavior of North American Mammals (Paperback)
I found this to be a superb reference in identifying random bones I've found in the woods. I *like* the simple line drawings--they show the basic shape of the bones nicely--you know exactly what it is you're looking for. I highly recommend it!
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5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding reference material, July 8, 2008
This review is from: Skulls and Bones: A Guide to the Skeletal Structures and Behavior of North American Mammals (Paperback)
This book is an excellent reference book for students, collectors, and for law enforcement and forensic investigators. This book is a simple, concise, heavily illustrated guide for animal bone recognition. While it is usually easy for an experienced indiviual to distinguish human skeletal remains from animal, this book provides the ability to determine exactly what animal.
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2 of 48 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Cover might need a bit of work..., May 20, 2007
This review is from: Skulls and Bones: A Guide to the Skeletal Structures and Behavior of North American Mammals (Paperback)
I have not read the book. It could be a great book for all I know. I just wanted to point out that the cover has what looks like a chinese water deer skull in the top left corner. The last time I checked those were not found in North America.
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First Sentence:
Our world is home to many animals. Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
inferential classification, costa cartilage, unguligrade locomotion, dental construction, digitigrade locomotion, distal phalanx bones, back leg bones, zygomatic breadth, carnivore skulls, vertebrochondral ribs, bone collecting, front leg bones, flat molars, excellent peripheral vision, false pelvis, small herbivores, environmental lifestyle, arboreal habitat, sagittal crest, nasal structures, skull structures, true ribs, articular process, traditional taxonomy, zygomatic arch
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North American, United States
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