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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... metres ( 500 ft ) . Sea water into which sunlight penetrates , and that is usually to depths of about 100 metres ( 300 ft ) , can support plant life . Sea - living plants are mostly algae , and can float near the surface or grow on the ...
... metres ( 500 ft ) . Sea water into which sunlight penetrates , and that is usually to depths of about 100 metres ( 300 ft ) , can support plant life . Sea - living plants are mostly algae , and can float near the surface or grow on the ...
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... metres ( 60 ft ) and can reach up to heights of 6 metres ( 20 ft ) to browse from the tops of trees . The body is heavy and supported on stout pillar - like legs . The vertebrae of the neck , body and tail are partially hollowed out to ...
... metres ( 60 ft ) and can reach up to heights of 6 metres ( 20 ft ) to browse from the tops of trees . The body is heavy and supported on stout pillar - like legs . The vertebrae of the neck , body and tail are partially hollowed out to ...
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... metres below . It then swoops out of the sky and pounces accurately on its food . Its prey usually consists of the small mammals that have adopted a mountain habitat . THE ORIENTAL REALM 199 Equator Savanna - plains RAJAPHANT ...
... metres below . It then swoops out of the sky and pounces accurately on its food . Its prey usually consists of the small mammals that have adopted a mountain habitat . THE ORIENTAL REALM 199 Equator Savanna - plains RAJAPHANT ...
Contents
CONTENTS | 5 |
THE NEW DINOSAURS | 29 |
THE PALAEARCTIC REALM | 42 |
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