"A rich accumulation of bones, many far larger than any modern-day native mammal, was excavated in 1909 from Mammoth Cave in Australia's south-west. The treasure trove was a time capsule of mammal megafauna, evidence that in prehistoric times giant animals had roamed the Australian bush."--Back cover.
Anhand von Abbildungen und Panoramabildern wird die Entwicklung der Säugetiere, die nach den Dinosauriern die Welt bevölkerten, vermittelt.
Etonnants et parfois méconnus, ils sont apparus sur Terre il y a plus de 200 millions d'années.
Discusses the physical characteristics, behavior, diet, and fossil evidence of twenty-nine prehistoric mammals, including hyracotherium, megatherium, and smilodon.
Explains the coming of the age of mammals and how it reached its height three million years ago with the arrival of humans.
Prehistoric Mammals
A brief, general introduction to the history and characteristics of prehistoric mammals in general, and specific descriptions of twelve different kinds.
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