02456cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000160007804000110009404100170010505000070012210000390012924500290016826400510019730000470024833600260029533700260032133800360034750000310038350502470041450800690066152012550073053400700198565300200205565300120207585600430208774363UtSlPG20260610134724.0mcr n260607r20241926utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aagr28000441  aUtSlPG 7ade2iso639-1 4aQL1 aLucanus, Friedrich von,d1869-194710aIm Zauber des Tierlebens 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2024  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2024-09-030 aTiere der Vorwelt -- Fortpflanzung und Liebesleben -- Biotechnik -- Wanderungen -- In Nacht und Finsternis -- Kunst und Handwerk im Leben der Tiere -- Schutzfarben und Nutztrachten -- Verstellungskünste -- Soziales Leben und Staatenbildung.  aThe Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net  a"Im Zauber des Tierlebens" by Friedrich von Lucanus is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work explores the fascinating world of animal life across different geological eras, delving into everything from the origins of various species to their mating habits and evolutionary history. It is structured into chapters that cover a vast array of topics, including prehistoric fauna, reproductive behaviors, and the complex interrelationships among species.  The opening of the publication introduces the reader to the concept that the diversity of animal life we see today is the result of a gradual evolution over extensive periods, rather than a single act of creation. It touches upon palæontological time periods, summarizing how the characteristics of wildlife changed with the earth's climatic and geological transformations. Lucanus discusses early life forms, from single-celled organisms to complex vertebrates, and hints at how contemporary species can trace their lineage to these ancient predecessors. This sets the tone for a deep exploration into the intricate tapestry of life, encouraging readers to consider the historical continuum that connects all organisms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cBerlin: Wegweiser-Verlag G. m. b. H., 1926  aAnimal behavior  aZoology40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74363