Professor Michael J. Benton is een vooraanstaand figuur in de paleontologie van gewervelden aan de University of Bristol. Zijn onderzoek duikt in de fascinerende werelden van vroege reptielen, de dinosauriërs uit het Trias en de brede lijn van macro-evolutie. Hij leidt een zeer succesvolle onderzoeksgroep in de paleontologie en vormt de volgende generatie wetenschappers door zijn uitgebreide begeleiding van promovendi.
Samenvatting Verbijsterende natuurrampen, de voedsel- en energiecrisis, maar ook de ontdekking van steeds weer nieuwe diersoorten: nooit eerder zijn we ons zo bewust geweest van de noodzaak de wereld om ons heen te begrijpen. Maar wat weten we er eigenlijk van? Dit boek onderzoekt de aarde, van de hoogste bergtop tot de diepzee: het eerste leven, de plantenrijkdom, diergedrag en onze toekomst.
A stunningly illustrated guide to these extraordinary creatures from a world-renowned paleontologist Paleobiology has advanced from a speculative subject to a cutting-edge science. Today, researchers are applying the latest forensic technologies to the fossil record, revealing startling new insights into the lives of dinosaurs. This illustrated guide explores the behavior, evolution, physiology, and extinction of dinosaurs, taking readers inside the mysterious world of these marvelous animals. With specially commissioned illustrations by Bob Nicholls, Dinosaur Behavior explains how the dinosaurs lived and courted, fought and fed, signaled and interacted with each other, and much more. Features a wealth of breathtaking illustrations throughout Offers new perspectives on the prehistoric world inhabited by dinosaurs Sheds light on how dinosaurs actually looked, how they moved, and how fast they ran Explains the feeding habits of carnivores, herbivores, scavengers, and solitary hunters Discusses sight, hearing, smell, spatial orientation, and intelligence Brings to life the social behavior of dinosaurs, from mating and parenting to herd dynamics and migration Takes readers behind the scenes of the latest, most thrilling discoveries
A reference on dinosaurs for children. It contains all the information the young reader needs to understand the story of the dinosaur. Easy-to-follow coding on each section allows access to information and catalogue spreads provide facts and figures. Illustrated feature spreads concentrate on the specific questions most asked about these amazing reptiles.
Describes what the study of fossilized remains has told paleontologists about how dinosaurs moved, what colour they were, what they ate, if they slept, how they bred. Suggested level: intermediate, junior secondary.
Focusing on the dynamic field of vertebrate palaeontology, this new edition highlights recent discoveries beyond just dinosaurs, emphasizing significant finds from China. It showcases the international breadth of the discipline, reflecting ongoing research and advancements that keep the subject vibrant and relevant.
An alphabetically arranged guide to more than 130 varieties of dinosaur. Each one is illustrated in colour, and the information provided includes habitat, distribution, size and shape, pronunciation and meaning of name, and facts and theories about origins, disappearance and discovery.
Describes the largest dinosaurs, providing color illustrations, pronunciation guide and details on their physical characteristics, geographic areas, time periods and diets.
