Rhinoceridae (Rhinoceroses)
Chapter 55 Rhinoceridae (Rhinoceroses) Michele A. Miller, Peter E. Buss Biology Rhinoceroses (rhinos) are among the most primitive of the world’s large mammals, and in prehistoric times were common large…
Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars and Allies)
Chapter 24 Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars and Allies) Rosemary J. Booth Biology The order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars and allies) comprises five families and 120 species of large-eyed, wide-mouthed, superbly camouflaged birds. Family Podargidae…
Procyonids and Viverids
Chapter 49 Procyonids and Viverids Edward Ramsay Biology Members of the families Procyonidae and Viveridae are small- and medium-sized, mainly nocturnal members of the order Carnivora. Although the two groups…
Pinnipedia
Chapter 44 Pinnipedia William George Van Bonn General Biology Pinnipedia is a suborder of carnivorous mammals found exclusively in aquatic habitats. The suborder includes three recognized extant families: Odobenidae (walrus),…
Marsupialia (Marsupials)
Chapter 33 Marsupialia (Marsupials) Larry Vogelnest General Biology Marsupials are an ancient and diverse mammal group, inhabiting a wide range of environments, from high alpine regions to coastal forests and…
Lagomorpha (Pikas, Rabbits, and Hares)
Chapter 41 Lagomorpha (Pikas, Rabbits, and Hares) Jennifer E. Graham Biology Leporidae (rabbits and hares) and Ochotonidae (pikas) are the two families in the order Lagomorpha.27 With a worldwide distribution,…
Piciformes (Honeyguides, Barbets, Woodpeckers, Toucans)
Chapter 30 Piciformes (Honeyguides, Barbets, Woodpeckers, Toucans) John M. Sykes IV, Biology The order Piciformes comprises four families: (1) Indicatoridae (honeyguides); (2) Capitonidae (barbets); (3) Picidae (woodpeckers); and (4) Ramphastidae…
Update on Remote Delivery and Restraint Equipment
Chapter 79 Update on Remote Delivery and Restraint Equipment Chris Walzer, Hanno Gerritsmann History and Background The first description of a “flying syringe,” which used an acid–base reaction to administer…
Insectivores (Insectivora, Macroscelidea, Scandentia)
Chapter 34 Insectivores (Insectivora, Macroscelidea, Scandentia) Jennifer D’Agostino Biology Insectivora Insectivores are considered the most primitive of all placental mammals and are believed to be the ones from which present…
