The New Dinosaurs: An Alternative EvolutionEvolution run amok. Dixon's imaginary animals show the imagination of Gary Larson, better drafting skills, but a very ponderous sense of humor. A lushly (color) illustrated unnatural history. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR |
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Page 61
... hunting the birds and small mountain mammals on which it feeds . It has developed a high degree of endothermy - warm ... hunting , and protection of the females and the young . When not hunting the male mountain leapers stand as ...
... hunting the birds and small mountain mammals on which it feeds . It has developed a high degree of endothermy - warm ... hunting , and protection of the females and the young . When not hunting the male mountain leapers stand as ...
Page 62
... hunting strategy of the springe is one of ambush . It lies on a tidal mudbank , in an attitude of rigor mortis , with its head and tail thrown back and its hind leg pulled into a stiff pose . It inflates its belly , showing off the ...
... hunting strategy of the springe is one of ambush . It lies on a tidal mudbank , in an attitude of rigor mortis , with its head and tail thrown back and its hind leg pulled into a stiff pose . It inflates its belly , showing off the ...
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... hunting small mammals , reptiles and insects in the dry tussocks . Suddenly a dark shadow sweeps across as a hunting pterosaur hurtles down from the sky . In an immediate reaction , the dingum arches its back and dips its head . A fin ...
... hunting small mammals , reptiles and insects in the dry tussocks . Suddenly a dark shadow sweeps across as a hunting pterosaur hurtles down from the sky . In an immediate reaction , the dingum arches its back and dips its head . A fin ...
Contents
CONTENTS | 5 |
THE NEW DINOSAURS | 29 |
THE PALAEARCTIC REALM | 42 |
Copyright | |
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