Stones of Silence: Journeys in the HimalayaOver a period of six years, Dr. Schaller explored the awesome Himalays in order to study the fascinating but increasingly rare wild life of the area and to determine what locations would make good reserves and national parks. Just as the outside influences of the last quarter century are taking their toll of the wildlife of the region, so are they changing the culture of the people who have lived there for centuries. High adventure, introspection, observation, and discovery are a part of this story. |
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... behavior , whether 12 , - ooo years of domestication modified what evolution created in several million years . Is the bharal a sheep or goat ? A study of its ecology and behavior might provide an answer . With such questions in mind I ...
... behavior , whether 12 , - ooo years of domestication modified what evolution created in several million years . Is the bharal a sheep or goat ? A study of its ecology and behavior might provide an answer . With such questions in mind I ...
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... behavior . So it is with the goat - antelopes . Two of these , the goral and serow of Southeast Asia , very likely resemble their Miocene ancestor in that they are rather drab , coarse - haired , and have short horns . A study of their ...
... behavior . So it is with the goat - antelopes . Two of these , the goral and serow of Southeast Asia , very likely resemble their Miocene ancestor in that they are rather drab , coarse - haired , and have short horns . A study of their ...
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... behavior . Although bharal have clearly adapted to a mountain life , they remain rather generalized . Their horns are short , unembellished bashing instruments not quite like those of sheep or of goats . Their glands are either ...
... behavior . Although bharal have clearly adapted to a mountain life , they remain rather generalized . Their horns are short , unembellished bashing instruments not quite like those of sheep or of goats . Their glands are either ...
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