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Index
Cover Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: Raptors: The Falconiforms
General Features of Falconiforms
Natural History
Behaviour
Birds of Prey
Locomotion
Life History
The Fledging Period
Secretary Birds
The Postfledging Period
The Period as a Juvenile
The Breeding Adult
Reproduction
Ecology
Feeding
Migration
Form and Function
Feet and Beak
Plumage and Molt
Vision, Hearing, and Smell
Evolution and Paleontology
Distinguishing Taxonomic Features
Importance to Humans
Chapter 2: Selected Falconiforms
Eagles
Bateleurs
Bald Eagles
Golden Eagles
Falcons
Caracaras
Falconry
Gyrfalcons
Hobbys
Kestrels
Merlins
Peregrine Falcons
Hawks
Accipiters
Nighthawks
Buzzards
Goshawks
Harriers
Kites
Ospreys
Sparrowhawks
Vultures
New World Vultures
Old World Vultures
Condors
Lammergeiers
Turkey Vultures
Chapter 3: Raptors: The Owls
General Features of Owls
Natural History
Feeding Habits
Behaviour
Reproduction and Development
Locomotion
Form and Function
Paleontology and Classification
Chapter 4: Types of Owls
Barn Owls
Bay Owls
Burrowing Owls
Eagle Owls
Elf Owls
Fish Owls
Hawk Owls
Horned Owls
Laughing Owls
Little Owls
Long-Eared Owls
Pygmy Owls
Screech Owls
Short-Eared Owls
Snowy Owls
Spectacled Owls
Wood Owls
Chapter 5: Sharks and Rays
General Features of Sharks, Rays and Other Chondrichthians
Natural History
Food Habits
Reproductive Behaviour
Chimaeras
Form and Function
Distinguishing Features
Senses
Salt and Water Balance
Respiration
Sawfishes
Reproduction and Development
Growth
Evolution and Classification
Importance to Humans
Sharks as Food
Other Shark Products
Economic Value of Rays
Danger to Human Life
Chapter 6: Sharks
Shark Appearance and Habits
Lateral Line System
Shark Behaviour
Carcharhinids
Hazards to Humans
Most Feared Species of Shark
Chapter 7: Selected Groups of Sharks and Rays
Selected Sharks
Angel Sharks
Carpet Sharks
Cat Sharks
Dogfishes
Goblin Sharks
Greenland Sharks
Leopard Sharks
Mackerel Sharks
Mako Sharks
Nurse Sharks
Sand Sharks
Saw Sharks
Thresher Sharks
Whale Sharks
Rays, Skates, and Other Chondrichthians
Rays
Skates
Eagle Rays
Electric Rays
Guitarfish
Manta Rays
Stingrays
Chapter 8: Crocodiles
The General Features of Crocodiles
Alligators
Natural History
Life Cycle
Behaviour
Locomotion
Reproduction
Gavials
Caimans
Ecology
Form and Function
Evolution and Classification
Distinguishing Taxonomic Features
Conclusion
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
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