Excerpt from Natural History Rambles: Lakes and Rivers
The fresh-water shells and their inhabitants are well treated in J. Gwyn Jeffreys' British Conchology. There are a few little books on pond and freshwater life in its lower forms, but I do not know any really important works which exhaust the subject.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is a beautifully descriptive account of the wildlife that can be found in lakes, rivers, and seas, focusing particularly on mammals, aquatic birds, insects, and fish. It acts as a comprehensive guide to over 100 British species, featuring detailed information on their habitat, feeding habits, mating seasons, and physical characteristics. The author draws on decades of experience as a conservationist and biologist, providing remarkable detail and a wealth of expert knowledge that will fascinate and inform anyone interested in the natural world around them. Combining scientific study with personal observation, the author interweaves life histories of specific creatures with expert commentary on a range of topics, from the vulnerability of otters and the clever behaviors of kingfishers to the important role that water-dwelling creatures play in the sustenance of our planet. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330139288_0
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