02100cam a22003013u 4500 20129 UtSlPG 20260610133451.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG nl iso639-1 QL Brehm, Alfred Edmund, 1829-1884 Het Leven der Dieren: Deel 1, Hoofdstuk 04: De Roofdieren Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-12-18 Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ "Het Leven der Dieren: Deel 1, Hoofdstuk 04: De Roofdieren" by Alfred Edmund Brehm is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work offers a detailed examination of carnivorous mammals, emphasizing their diverse forms, physical structures, and behaviors. The text likely explores the characteristics and adaptations of various carnivores, starting with a focus on the cat family, highlighting their significance in the animal kingdom. The opening of the work introduces the order of carnivores, noting the remarkable variety of forms within this group, from the powerful lion to the nimble weasel. Brehm delineates the physical traits common among carnivores, such as their skeletal structure, sensory organs, and predatory adaptations. He also discusses their dietary habits, behaviors, and habitats, emphasizing the intricate balance of their roles within ecosystems and their complex relationships with humans. Overall, this portion sets the stage for a thorough exploration of these fascinating predators, painting a vivid picture of their life and importance in nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Animals https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20129 61414 61414