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100 1 _aOlin, George,
_d1907-
245 1 0 _aMammals of the Southwest Mountains and Mesas
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-01-01
508 _aProduced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Mammals of the Southwest Mountains and Mesas" by George Olin is a scientific publication written in the early 1960s. This work focuses on the diverse mammalian species inhabiting the mountainous regions of the southwestern United States, particularly above the desert environments. The book aims to educate readers about the specific adaptations and ecological roles of these mammals, as well as the challenges they face in a rapidly changing environment. The opening of the book sets the stage by discussing the geographical context of the Southwest, highlighting how the area serves as a unique habitat for various life forms due to its elevation and climate variations. Olin introduces the concept of "life zones," explaining how these distinct ecological areas influence the distribution of mammal species. The introduction serves as a reminder of the historical human impact on these environments and emphasizes the importance of conservation. It hints at the detailed descriptions and categorization of the mammals that will follow, aiming to deepen the reader's understanding of the intricate balance of life within this unique ecosystem. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMammals -- Southwest, New
700 1 _aBierly, Edward,
_d1920-2004
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50822
999 _c91660
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