Kenyon Scheffer (7 results)

United States Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service (Hrsg.). 34 S. Heftklammern rostig.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Noticeably aged / worn / yellowed. Previous owner's name inside and on the front cover.

Booklet - Unbound Pages. Condition: Very Good. 22 pages, with photographs some in colour. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Supplied without title page or cover. Size: 16 x 24 cms. Quantity Available: 3. Category: National Geographic Magazine; Inventory No: 260244. Cosmo Books : 28 years selling on ABE; 28 years of taking care of customers on ABE; A seller you can rely on.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive and accessible guide to identifying and learning about the 12 species of seals, sea-lions, sea otters, and walrus that inhabit the Pacific Coast of North America. The author, a respected wildlife expert, provides detailed descriptions, stunning photographs, and informative drawings to help readers distinguish between these fascinating marine mammals. Beyond identification, the book also explores the natural history and behavior of each species. It discusses their habitats, diets, social structures, and reproductive habits, offering insights into the complex lives of these creatures. The author highlights the unique adaptations that allow these animals to thrive in the diverse marine environments of the Pacific, and raises awareness about conservation efforts to protect them. Whether you're an avid naturalist, a coastal resident, or simply curious about the wildlife that shares our oceans, this book is an invaluable resource. Its wealth of knowledge and captivating imagery will leave you with a deep appreciation for the beauty and diversity of these iconic marine mammals. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Soft Cover. Condition: Fair with no dust jacket. Sound binding, clean and bright interior. Wrappers are yellow and white, heavily worn, with front detached but present. ; Contents: Walker, New Zealand, pocket wonder world. Detwiler and Fletcher, Hays, Kansas, at the nation's heart. Scheffer and Kenyon, The fur seal herd comes of age. James and Stewart, Portsmouth, Britannia's sally port. Moyal and Coen, Sheep trek in the French Alps. Many advertisements, including full-page Coca-Cola ad on back. 10.0" tall.

Pamphlet. Condition: Very Good. April, 1952, pp. 491-512, Profusely Illus with Color & BW Photos, Extracted from orig vol, begins with title page, trimmed & stapled, thus is like a pamphlet, VG.

Hardcover. Condition: Near fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very good. First edition. An association copy, inscribed on the front free endpaper: "To Karl, with thanks for many of the ideas expressed in this book, Victor B. Scheffer." Uncommon signed. The recipient is Karl W. Kenyon, who was a pinniped biologist and Scheffer's close colleague, working under him in the Fish and Wildlife Service in Seattle. Kenyon undertook a census of fur seals in Alaska (Scheffer and Kenyon were co-authors on this paper among others), pioneered handling techniques for sea otters which allowed them to be relocated to areas they'd been extirpated, and later became an expert on Hawaiian monk seals. In many other ways he was dedicated to marine mammals. He also was one of the first to document the problem of plastic ingestion in sea birds. This is Victor Scheffer's first book, a systematic review of pinnipeds and their populations across the globe. Hewas a marine mammalogist who worked for thirty years for government agencies, including the National Park Service, Forest Service, and Fish and Wildlife Service, before he moved to academia at the University of Washington in 1969 and devoted himself to popular writing. He won the John Burroughs Medal for natural history writing in 1970 forThe Year of the Whale. Octavo in brown cloth. Thirty-two black-and-white photographic plates near the rear. Extensive literature cited. With some notes/edits in pencil in Kenyon's hand in the brief introduction, revising population estimates, etc. Also tipped in is a letter and a copy of a letter to Scheffer, both dated 1958, the first from Ronald A Ryder, the copy from William Troyer. Both have to do with some details about a walrus specimen. The copy has "Kenyon" written at top. A near fine book with some minor rubbing to spine ends, darkening to upper face of the text block. In a very good jacket with some slight loss to spine ends and corners. Letters about fine. An important association copy in the field of marine mammalogy .