Bibliograph

Penguins, the animal answer guide, Gerald L. Kooyman and Wayne Lynch

Type

Label

Penguins, the animal answer guide, Gerald L. Kooyman and Wayne Lynch

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 131-140) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Penguins

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

840926281

Responsibility statement

Gerald L. Kooyman and Wayne Lynch

Sub title

the animal answer guide

Summary

"Flightless, iconic birds made even more famous by the 2005 film March of the Penguins, penguins conjure up images of caring parents, devoted couples, and tough survivors. In Penguins: The Animal Answer Guide, Gerald L. Kooyman and Wayne Lynch inform readers about all seventeen species, including the emperor penguin featured in the film. Do you know why penguins live only in the Southern Hemisphere? Or that they can be ferocious predators? Why are penguins black and white? Do they play? This book answers these questions and many more, illuminating the fascinating biology and evolutionary history of these odd birds. Kooyman has studied penguins for decades, and Lynch’s photographs of penguins in the wild are the best ever captured. The result of their combined effort is a book that answers every penguin question you've ever had."--Publisher description

Table Of Contents

Introducing penguins -- Form and function -- Penguin colors -- Penguin behavior -- Penguin ecology -- Reproduction and development -- Food and feeding -- Penguins and humans -- Penguin problems (from a human viewpoint) -- Human problems (from a penguin's viewpoint) -- Penguins in stories and literature -- "Penguinology" -- Appendixes: A. Penguins of the world -- B. Penguin research and conservation organizations

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