Read Ebook {PDF EPUB} Opossums Shrews and Moles of British Columbia by David W. Nagorsen Opossums, shrews, and moles of British Columbia. Places: British Columbia. Subjects: Shrews -- British Columbia, Moles (Animals) -- British Columbia, Opossums -- British Columbia, Insectivora -- British Columbia, Marsupials -- British Columbia. Edition Notes. Statement David W. Nagorsen ; illustrated by Michael Hames and Bill Adams. Series The mammals of British Columbia ;, v. 2, Royal British Columbia Museum handbook, Contributions Royal British Columbia Museum. Classifications LC Classifications QL737.M34 N34 1996 The Physical Object Pagination 169 p. : Number of Pages 169 ID Numbers Open Library OL734098M ISBN 10 0774805633 LC Control Number 97124283 OCLC/WorldCa 35267994. David Nagorsen is a biological consultant based in Victoria; he has written three handbooks published in the Mammals of BC series: Bats of BC (with R.M. Brigham), Opossums, Shrews and Moles of British Columbia and Rodents and Lagomorphs of British : The American shrew mole (Neurotrichus gibbsii) is the smallest species of is the only living member of the genus Neurotrichus and the tribe is also known as Gibb's shrew mole and least shrew mole. It is not closely related to the Asian shrew mole (Uropsilus in Urotrichini).The reason that it is called a "shrew mole" instead of being called either a "shrew" or a "mole Class: Mammalia. Books already published are Bats of British Columbia () by David W. Nagorsen and R. Mark Brigham; Opossums, Shrews and Moles of British Columbia () by David W. Nagorsen; and Hoofed Mammals of British Columbia () by David Shackelton. Still to come are books on marine mammals (whales, dolphins, seals and sea lions) and land carnivores. 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He provides general information on their biology, including ecology, diet, anatomy, relations with humans and conservation. Opossums, shrews, and moles of British Columbia, David W. Nagorsen ; illustrated by Michael Hames and Bill Adams. (pbk.), Toronto Public Library. Opossums, shrews, and moles of British Columbia / David W. Nagorsen ; illustrated by Michael Hames and Bill Adams. QL I5 N34 Updated status report on the Nuttall's cottontail Sylvilagus nuttallii nuttallii and Sylvilagus nuttallii pinetis in Canada / by Dave Carter and Markus Merkens. QL L32 C37 In Opossums, Shrews, and Moles of British Columbia, DavidW. Nagorsen presents a comprehensive summary of the most up-to- dateinformation on these intriguing mammals. He provides generalinformation on their biology, including ecology, diets, anatomy,relations with humans, and conservation. Illustrated keys aid inidentification. Opossums, Shrews and Moles of British Columbia quantity Add to cart Mammalogist David Nagorsen covers 12 species of insectivores (shrews and moles) and one marsupial (an opossum), describing their identifying characteristics, natural history, habitat and distribution. E-Fauna BC: Electronic Atlas of the Wildlife of British Columbia Moles of BC References for Opossums, Shrews and Moles. Annelids (Earthworms) Introduction to the Earthworms. Earthworms of British Columbia. Arachnids (Spiders and Ticks) Introduction to the Oribatid Mites of BC. Introduction to the Spiders of BC. Introduction to the Ticks of BC. Cnidarians (Corals, Sea Anemones and Jellyfish. It has been estimated, by David W. Nagorsen in Opposums, Shrew and Moles of British Columbia, that a population of ten Coast Moles per hectare would eat someearthworms every year. Moles also consume snails, slugs, millipedes, centipedes and various soil insects. The pest status of moles is. He has studied mammals in BC for many years and has published several books on them, including three handbooks in the Mammals of BC series: Bats of BC (with R.M. Brigham), Opossums, Shrews & Moles of BC and Rodents & Lagomorphs of BC. The first general overview of the province’s mammalian fauna was the BC Provincial Museum’s handbook The Mammals of British Columbia by Ian McTaggart Cowan and Charles Guiguet first published in and last revised in Dated and out-of-print, it has been updated in a series of mammal handbooks published by the Royal BC Museum. Mammalogist David Nagorsen covers 12 species of insectivores (shrews and moles) and one marsupial (an opossum), describing their identifying characteristics, natural history, habitat and distribution. He also discusses the general biology of this group, including diet. Living with wildlife: Moles. Figure 1. The Townsend mole (shown here), like all moles have broad front feet, the toes of which terminate in stout claws faced outward for digging. Nagorsen, David W. Royal British Columbia Museum Handbook: Opossums, Shrews, and Moles of British Columbia. Vancouver, BC: University of British Columbia Press, Opossums, Shrews and Moles of British Columbia. UBC Press/Vancouver: Royal British Columbia Museum Handbook ISSN Pagels, J., K. Uthus, H. Duval. The Masked Shrew, Sorex cinereus, in a Relictual Habitat of the Southern Applachian Mountains. in J Merritt, G Kirkland, R Rose, eds. Advances in the Biology of Shrews. Mammalogist David Nagorsen covers 12 species of insectivores (shrews and moles) and one marsupial (an opossum), describing their identifying characteristics, natural history, habitat and distribution. The Virginia Opossum, a marsupial, is an alien mammal species in British Columbia that was introduced to Washington State and spread northward into BC. In their publication, Alien Animals in British Columbia, Clifford and Guiget document the arrival of the opossum in BC: "Opossums were introduced on Camano Island and at Sedro Woolley. Opossums Shrews And Moles Of British Columbia. Author by: David W Description: Mammalogist David Nagorsen covers 12 species of insectivores (shrews and moles) and one marsupial (an opossum), describing their identifying characteristics, natural history, habitat and distribution. He also discusses the general biology of this group.David Hatler is a wildlife biologist specializing in the study of carnivores. David Nagorsen is a biological consultant based in Victoria; he has written three handbooks published in the Mammals of BC series: Bats of BC (with R.M. Brigham), Opossums, Shrews and Moles of British Columbia and Rodents and Lagomorphs of British Columbia. David Hatler is a wildlife biologist specializing in the study of carnivores. David Nagorsen is a biological consultant based in Victoria; he has written three handbooks published in the Mammals of BC series Bats of BC (with R.M. Brigham), Opossums, Shrews and Moles of British Columbia and Rodents and Lagomorphs of British Columbia/5(4). Carnivores of British Columbia. This Royal BC Museum handbook provides comprehensive, up-to-date information on the 21 species of wild terrestrial carnivores in the province. For each species it discusses distribution and habitat, feeding ecology, social behaviour, reproduction, issues around health and mortality, abundance, human uses, conservation and management. 2008, paperback, 416 pages. b/w illustrations, colour photographs. You may also like… Opossums, Shrews and Moles of British Columbia. Nature Guide to the Victoria Region. Amphibians and Reptiles of British Columbia. Hoofed Mammals of British Columbia. Description Reviews (0) Description. Carnivores are mammals that hunt and eat other animals, mostly herbivorous mammals. Humans share a long history with them. We fear carnivores as predators, revile them as competitors, exploit them for their fur, or admire them for their grace and beauty. Species covered: Dogs (Canids): Coyote, Grey Wolf, Red Fox. Bears (Ursids): American Black Bear, Grizzly Bear. Raccoons (Procyonids): Northern Raccoon. Weasels and relatives (Mustelids): Sea Otter, Wolverine, Northern River Otter, American Marten, Fisher, Ermine, Long-tailed Weasel, Least Weasel, American Mink, American Badger. Skunks (Mephitids): Striped Skunk, Western Spotted Skunk. Cats (Felids): Cougar, Canada Lynx, Bobcat. Carnivores of British Columbia describes each species, with illustrations of whole animals and skulls. This book will be an important educational reference for the general public, schools, naturalists and wildlife biologists. Royal BC Museum Handbook. Volume 5 of the Mammals of British Columbia. “An excellent book … worth every penny of the price.” – Chris Darimont, Discovery , Nature Vancouver. Opossums, Shrews and Moles of British Columbia. British Columbia has the greatest diversity of insectivores (shrews and moles) of any Canadian province: twelve species. In some habitats, insectivores are the dominant mammals. British Columbia’s only marsupial, the North American opossum, was brought here by humans from eastern North America. But humans rarely see any of these mammals, except for the occasional shrew brought in by the family cats or molehills observed in gardens or on golf courses. Even naturalists are largely unfamiliar with them. In Opossums, Shrews, and Moles of British Columbia, David W. Nagorsen presents a comprehensive summary of the most up-to-date information on these intriguing mammals. He provides general information on their biology, including ecology, diets, anatomy, relations with humans, and conservation. Illustrated keys aid in identification. In detailed species accounts, the author gives descriptions of each species, along with their identifying characteristics, natural history and taxonomy. Each account is accompanied by illustrations and a provincial range map. Opossums, Shrews and Moles of British Columbia. Mammalogist David Nagorsen covers 12 species of insectivores (shrews and moles) and one marsupial (an opossum), describing their identifying characteristics, natural history, habitat and distribution. He also discusses the general biology of this group, including diet and anatomy. 1996, paperback, 176 pages. b/w illustrations and photographs. Description Reviews (0) Description. In some habitats in BC, insectivores are the dominant mammals, but humans rarely notice them unless the family cat brings in a shrew or molehills appear in our gardens or golf courses. Even naturalist are largely unfamiliar with these small mammals. Species covered in this book: North American Opossum Black-backed Shrew Pacific Water Shrew Common Shrew Pygmy Shrew Dusky Shrew Water Shrew Trowbridge’s Shrew Tundra Shrew Vagrant Shrew Shrew-mole Coast Mole Townsend’s Mole. Royal BC Museum Handbook. About the Author. David Nagorsen is a biological consultant based in Victoria and former curator of vertebrate zoology at the Royal BC Museum. He has studied mammals in BC for many years and has published several books and many articles on them. Opossums Shrews and Moles of British Columbia by David W. Nagorsen. Hooray! You've discovered a title that's missing from our library. Can you help donate a copy? If you own this book, you can mail it to our address below. You can also purchase this book from a vendor and ship it to our address: Better World Books Amazon More Bookshop.org. When you buy books using these links the Internet Archive may earn a small commission. Benefits of donating. 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Edition Notes. Includes bibliographical references (p. 149-162) and index. Published in collaboration with the Royal British Columbia Museum. Folded colored map tipped in. Series The mammals of British Columbia ;, v. 2, Royal British Columbia Museum handbook,