| Author |
Sclater, Philip Lutley, 1829-1913 |
| Author |
Thomas, Oldfield, 1858-1929 |
| Title |
The book of antelopes, vol. 2 (of 4)
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: R. H. Porter, 1897.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 72.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Peter Becker, Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"The Book of Antelopes, Vol. 2" by Philip Lutley Sclater and Oldfield Thomas is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This volume continues the detailed examination of various antelope species, focusing specifically on their classification, anatomy, and distribution across Africa. The book likely serves as a comprehensive reference for naturalists and zoologists interested in the biology and diversity of antelopes. At the start of this volume, the authors delve into the subfamily of Neotraginae, outlining the general characteristics that differentiate these small antelopes from others. The text also introduces specific genera like Oreotragus, showcasing the Klipspringer antelope, and Ourebia, detailing the Cape Oribi and its relatives. The narrative emphasizes both anatomical features and ecological habits, using illustrations and thorough descriptions to aid in understanding the adaptations and classifications of these remarkable animals within their habitats. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
QL: Science: Zoology
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| Subject |
Antelopes
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71134 |
| Release Date |
Jul 7, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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