The Natural History of Weasels & StoatsA comprehensive treatment of the fierce little predators: physical description, life cycle and span, evolution, hunting and reproduction behavior, population dynamics, the impact on their prey, diseases, and their relation to humans (mostly as pests, i.e. competitors). The color plates are informative, but the line drawing are marvelous. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com). |
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Reproduction | 90 |
Adjustable living spaces | 105 |
density and productivity | 166 |
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