The Ptarmigan's Dilemma: An Ecological Exploration into the Mysteries of Life
John Theberge, Mary Theberge • McClelland & Stewart • ISBN 9780771085185
The Ptarmigan's Dilemma: An Ecological Exploration into the Mysteries of Life
John Theberge, Mary Theberge • McClelland & Stewart • ISBN-13 9780771085185
ISBN-10 1765239397 • 2009 • 1st Edition
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Winner of the 2010 Lane Anderson AwardDrawing on breakthrough research in evolution, genetics, and on their extensive work in the field and lab, wildlife biologists John and Mary Theberge explain for non-scientists the real facts of life.Birds that suddenly grow gall bladders, when their species has none. Moose with antlers so big they encumber their movement through the forest.
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