Kirshner, David

Encyclopedia of birds by Joseph Michael Forshaw( Book )

12 editions published between 1991 and 2004 in English and held by 1,426 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"A comprehensive illustrated guide by international experts."--Jacket subtitle

Encyclopedia of Reptiles & Amphibians by Harold G Cogger( Book )

15 editions published between 1992 and 2003 in English and held by 1,366 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Facts and photos of reptiles and amphibians

Encyclopedia of mammals by Edwin Gould( Book )

17 editions published between 1991 and 2003 in 3 languages and held by 1,244 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"This thoroughly revised and updated edition of the Encyclopedia of Mammals features new conservation information on each order, highlighting the three levels of threat - critically endangered, endangered, and vulnerable. Statistics regarding the number of families, genera, and species within each of the orders and the number of endangered species have been amended to reflect the most recent data. The species distribution maps have also been updated." "The authoritative text is written by the worlds leading mammalogists who have included newly discovered species as well as numerous insights afforded us by recent research. The text is complemented by over 200 superb photographs and over 100 original paintings, diagrams, and maps to give an up-to-date overview of our knowledge of the once-secret lives of mammals."--Jacket

Biology and evolution of crocodylians by Gordon C Grigg( )

10 editions published in 2015 in English and held by 695 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"Gordon Grigg's authoritative and accessible text and David Kirshner's stunning interpretive artwork and color photographs combine expertly in this contemporary celebration of crocodiles, alligators, caimans, and gharials. This book showcases the skills and capabilities that allow crocodylians to live how and where they do. It covers the biology and ecology of the extant species, conservation issues, crocodylian-human interaction, and the evolutionary history of the group, and includes a vast amount of new information; 25 percent of 1,100 cited publications have appeared since 2007. Richly ilustrated with more than five hundred color photographs and black-and-white illustrations, this book will benchmark reference work for crocodylian biologists, herpetologists, and vertebrate biologists for years to come." -- Back of book

Bears by Ian Stirling( Book )

9 editions published between 1993 and 2000 in English and German and held by 267 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Presents the first international survey of bears divided into 3 sections. The first, Evolution and biology, provides an overview of the origins, development, biology, and behavior of bears. The second section, Bears up close, examines each species in detail and reviews the most recent research findings. The final section, Bears and humans, surveys the history of interaction between bears and people and provides advice on how people should behave in bear territory. Considers human attitudes toward bears from the viewpoint of anthropology, art, and literature and evaluates the role of bears in zoos and circuses and their use as sources of food and medicine

Mammals by Carson Creagh( Book )

7 editions published in 1990 in English and Spanish and held by 229 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Examines the physical structure, metabolism, and life cycle of mammals and discusses how they fit into the food chain

Reptiles and amphibians by Claire Craig( Book )

3 editions published between 1996 and 2001 in English and held by 171 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Looks at reptiles and amphibians on land and in the water to help you spot them before they spot you

Woodland wildlife by Terence Lindsey( Book )

2 editions published in 1996 in English and held by 92 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Revelation of the many insects, birds, and other animals that shelter among the trees in our woodlands

Dinosaurs by Paul M. A Willis( Book )

3 editions published between 1996 and 2003 in English and Spanish and held by 89 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Introduces dinosaurs, discussing the different categories, what they looked like, what they ate, how we know about them through the study of fossils, and why they may have become extinct

Desert life by Terence Lindsey( Book )

2 editions published in 1997 in English and held by 66 WorldCat member libraries worldwide