The distinctive character of this work consists in the treatment of the whole Animal Kingdom as a unit; in the comparative study of the development and variations of organs and their functions, from the simplest to the most complex state; in withholding Systematic Zoology until the student has mastered those structural affinities upon which true…

The purpose of this directory is to bring the public aquaria of the world closer together in order that ideas and exhibits can be exchanged. The aquaria are listed in the index and in the table of contents in the geographical sequence of North America, Atlantic-Caribbean Islands, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Asia Minor, and Australia.…

Traces changes in the distribution and the extinction of many large mammals since the Pleistocene. Implicates man as the chief agent of extinction. (EB)

Reviews six science books for children, two on the human body, two on plants, one on wolves, and one on zoology. (AEA)

The life cycle of the horseshoe crab, limulus polyphemus, is detailed. Topics discussed include: geologic ancestry, reproduction, growth and development, molting, and feeding habits. (BT)

Traces the history of 20th-century zoological collections in Cuba, and the present whereabouts of Cuba's zoological collections. The historical accounts are divided into two periods: from 1902 to 1959 and from 1959 to the present. A preliminary survey of the nature, size, and current state of these collections is included. (MDH)

The central nervous system (CNS) is the first adult organ system to appear during vertebrate development, and the process of its emergence is commonly called neurulation. Such biological "urgency" is perhaps not surprising given the structural and functional complexity of the CNS and the importance of neural function to adaptive behavior and…

The ability of the National Marine Park of Zakynthos (NMPZ) in Greece to protect an important sea turtle rookery will ultimately depend on the level of local support and involvement that it receives. Therefore, it is essential for environmental educators to generate among local inhabitants, starting at early ages, positive attitudes concerning the…

"Animals" is a three-part lesson plan for young learners with a zoo animal theme. The first lesson is full of activities to describe animals, with Simon Says, guessing games, and learning stations. The second lesson is about desert animals, but other types of animals could be chosen depending on student interest. This lesson teaches…

This compendium is designed for use in grammar and high schools. It is introductory to the author's larger zoology text. Though partly rewritten, and with additions regarding the habits of birds and mammals, portions of the larger book have been retained, the more difficult parts being omitted so as to adapt it for younger pupils, or those whose…

This publication contains a detailed list of the birds, mammals, fish, amphibians, reptiles, and invertebrates found in Alaska. Part I lists the species by geographical regions. Part II lists the species by the ecological regions of the state. (CO)