Evolution
Subtitle: the view from the cottage
By: Jean-Pierre Rogel ; translated by Nigel Spencer
Contributors: Spencer, Nigel, 1945-
Publisher: Ronsdale Press
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Vancouver
Language: eng
Number of pages: 168
ISBN-13: 9781553801047
Subjects: Biodiversity; Évolution (Biologie); Influence sur la nature; Nature conservation; Evolution (Biology); Nature; Effect of human beings on; Biodiversité; Conservation; Homme
Notes: Translation of: L'hippopotame du Saint-Laurent.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 157-160) and index.

Translation of: L'hippopotame du Saint-Laurent.
Table of contents: title: pt. 1. Connected by an invisible thread; title: "Mystery of mysteries" : the view from the cottage; title: The tree of life and the two "D"s; title: And what's your bar code?; title: Hippos in the St. Lawrence; title: pt. 2. All parts included : some assembly required; title: The fly and the butterfly tell all; title: Of finches and their beaks; title: Stuck in the mud and how to get out in under 10 million years; title: The thumb and the baby panda; title: A very brainy animal; title: pt. 3. When humans interfere with evolution; title: Parasites in high gear; title: Salmon under the influence; title: Mr. O'Connor's stubborn struggle; title: Avatars of the white bear; title: Sign of the loon.