Duncan, P. Martin (Peter Martin) 1821-1891 creator Dawkins, William Boyd 1838-1929 Garrod, A. H. (Alfred Henry) 1846-1879 Murie, James 1832-1925 Oakley, H. W. Parker, T. Jeffery (Thomas Jeffery) 1850-1897 Parker, William Kitchen 1823-1890 text utu 2019 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Cassell's Natural History, Vol. II" by P. Martin Duncan et al. is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This volume focuses on the order Carnivora, detailing various families of carnivorous mammals, including their anatomy, behavior, geographic distribution, and ecological significance. Through the lens of zoology, it explores the adaptations that enable these species to thrive as predators within their respective habitats. The opening of this work introduces the Carnivora, highlighting the division between terrestrial (Fissipedia) and aquatic (Pinnipedia) carnivores. The text emphasizes the significance of these animals in both the natural world and human culture, discussing their roles as both companions, such as dogs, and formidable predators. It delves into their evolutionary adaptations, anatomical structures, and the broader implications of their existence in the ecosystem, such as pest control and the balance of herbivore populations. The writer sets the stage for a detailed examination of the cat family, beginning with their unique characteristics and importance as apex predators. (This is an automatically generated summary.) The Land Carnivora / W.K. Parker and T.J. Parker -- The Aquatic or Marine Carnivora / J. Murie -- Cetacea / J. Murie -- Sirenia / J. Murie -- Proboscidea / W.B. Dawkins and H.W. Oakley -- Hyracoidea / W.B. Dawkins and H.W. Oakley -- Ungulata: Perissodactyla; Artiodactyla / W.B. Dawkins, H.W. Oakley, and A.H. Garrod. Release date is 2019-07-12 Produced by Jane Robins, Reiner Ruf, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Animals Animal behavior Zoology QL Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59906 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59906 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134359.0 59906