Lions And Other Mammals

by Solway, Andrew

• ISBN13: 9781403482204
• ISBN10: 1403482209
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-09-21
• Publisher: Heinemann/Raintree

Summary

Lions are among the most awesome predators in the world, but how have they, and other mammals, adapted to become so successful? The series explores how some of our favorite animals are uniquely adapted to their environment. Each book looks at the various ways in which different species have adapted to their surroundings and covers habitat, defenses, camouflage, and the way animals find food.

Table of Contents

Descended from Shrews	p. 4
How Does Adaptation Work?	p. 6
Where Lions Live	p. 8
Mammals in Different Environments	p. 10
Finding a Niche	p. 12
Top Hunters	p. 14
All Kinds of Food	p. 16
Unusual Feeding Habits	p. 18
Disguising an Attack	p. 20
Hiding from Each Other	p. 22
A Zebra's Stripes	p. 24
On the Defensive	p. 26
Escaping from Predators	p. 28
More Defenses	p. 30
Social Cats	p. 32
Adapting Through Behavior	p. 34
Finding Mates and Breeding	p. 36
Failing to Adapt	p. 38
Unfair Competition	p. 40
What Makes an Animal Successful?	p. 42
Further Information	p. 44
Glossary	p. 46
Index	p. 48
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