A Different Kind Of Animal

"Human beings are a very different kind of animal. We have evolved to become the most dominant species on Earth. We have a larger geographical range and process more energy than any other creature alive. This astonishing transformation is usually explained in terms of cognitive ability--people are just smarter than all the rest. But in this compelling book, Robert Boyd argues that culture--our ability to learn from each other--has been the essential ingredient of our remarkable success. A Different Kind of Animal demonstrates that while people are smart, we are not nearly smart enough to have solved the vast array of problems that confronted our species as it spread across the globe. Over the past two million years, culture has evolved to enable human populations to accumulate superb local adaptations that no individual could ever have invented on their own. It has also made possible the evolution of social norms that allow humans to make common cause with large groups of unrelated individuals, a kind of society not seen anywhere else in nature. This unique combination of cultural adaptation and large-scale cooperation has transformed our species and assured our survival--making us the different kind of animal we are today. Based on the Tanner Lectures delivered at Princeton University, A Different Kind of Animal features challenging responses by biologist H. Allen Orr, philosopher Kim Sterelny, economist Paul Seabright, and evolutionary anthropologist Ruth Mace, as well as an introduction by Stephen Macedo."--

Suspected of attacking a boy from town and determined to protect her secrets and her twin sister, Jo flees into the woods, where she discovers the truth behind her mother's disappearance fifteen years ago.

A description of different types of birds and their habits.

Learn some amazing facts relating to over 300 animals.

Presents a children's study of reptiles such as alligators and crocodiles, turtles, lizards, and snakes, and discusses their habitats, what they look like, how they move, what they eat, and how they protect themselves from predators.

If you're wild about animals, this visual encyclopedia is the ultimate page-turner, bringing our planet's creatures together in spectacular style. This inspiring children's reference guide welcomes you to the animal kingdom where you can meet more than 1,500 species, ranging from ants to zebras and everything in between. Stunning pictures bring you face to face with giant predators you know and love, including polar bears and tigers, as well as mysterious microscopic life, including amoebas and bacteria. A variety of animal habitats are shown in beautiful detail, while accessible information, additional fact boxes, and amazing galleries complete the stories. A jaw-dropping spectrum of animal types - from fish and birds to reptiles and mammals - provides a learning experience like no other. Whether you're a budding naturalist or simply want to complete a school project, The Animal Book has got it covered.

When nuisance animal problems occur, people usually demand an immediate solution. Cage and box traps are easily obtainable. They are manufactured to capture a wide variety of wildlife, and they are available through mail order via trapping supply dealers, at the local hardware store, or local organizations, such as the dog pound or humane society. As people continue to invade the territories of animals and animals return the favor by adapting and thriving in human areas, cage/box traps will become more and more popular. This book explains how to use them effectively and humanely, with all possible kindness for our fellow creatures. It covers types, sizes, and features of traps, care and maintenance, setting principles, baiting & luring, their humane use, and tips for trapping specific nuisance animals, including armadillo, beaver, birds, bobcat, rabbit, coyote, foxes, house mouse, muskrat, rat, opossum, raccoon, skunks, snakes, squirrels, voles, and woodchuck.

Uses simple story narratives to introduce a variety of birds.