02580cam a22003733u 4500 55660 UtSlPG 20260610134301.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 QL Duncan, P. Martin (Peter Martin), 1821-1891 Cassell's Natural History, Vol. 1 (of 6) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-10-01 Apes and Monkeys / P.M. Duncan -- Lemurs / J. Murie and P.M. Duncan -- Chiroptera / W.S. Dallas -- Insectivora / W.S. Dallas. 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) "Cassell's Natural History, Vol. 1" by Duncan, Dallas, Duncan, and Murie is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This comprehensive work explores diverse aspects of the natural world, focusing specifically on various animal species, their characteristics, behaviors, and classifications. It aims to provide an accessible yet detailed understanding of zoology, targeting both amateur naturalists and enthusiasts. The opening of this volume provides an introduction to the book's purpose and the significance of studying natural history. It emphasizes the captivating nature of animals and how this fascination often leads to a deeper inquiry into their lives. The chapter then progresses into the classification of mammals, particularly focusing on monkeys and apes. It discusses their physical characteristics, behavioral traits, and habitats, noting the distinctions between New World and Old World monkeys. The narrative further includes anecdotal observations and historical accounts related to the fascination with these species, setting the stage for more in-depth exploration of specific animals. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Animals Animal behavior Zoology Dallas, W. S. (William Sweetland), 1824-1890 Duncan, P. Martin (Peter Martin), 1821-1891 Murie, James, 1832-1925 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55660 96491 96491