Background
King, Carolyn Mary was born on December 16, 1943 in Tunbridge Wells, England. Daughter of Leslie Gordon and Winnifred Elizabeth (Edwards) King.
(Field naturalists have observed the activities of weasels...)
Field naturalists have observed the activities of weasels for centuries. Their descriptions were often accurate but sometimes misinterpreted the animals' behaviors and underlying explanations for those behaviors. "Organized natural history" became one of the roots of the science of ecology in the 1920s and by the 1960s scientists had begun to study the biology of weasels with all the critical, objective advantages of modern theory and equipment. Until the first edition of this book appeared in 1989 no one had attempted to explain these results to non-specialist naturalists. Now thoroughly revised, this book will continue to be the main one-stop reference for professionals. But both kinds of knowledge are brought together here-- observations for the traditional naturalist and rigorous measurements and interpretations for modern scientists, integrated into a single, readable account. This new edition provides a comprehensive summary of the extensive advances over the last 15 years in our knowledge of these fascinating animals. A new U.S.-based co-author reshapes the content to be more U.S.-centric. Stories about North America trappers and backwoodsmen interacting with weasels replace some (not all) of the previous stories about English gamekeepers. These changes permeate the book, so readers familiar with the first edition will recognize some material, but will find a lot that is new. Much less reliable European information quoted in the first edition was there at the time when no better information was available. Now a new NZ chapter focuses on predation problems of the species introduced to that country. This edition, much more than a simple update, is now truly an international treatment and a more valuable resource.
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This study draws together what is known about the natural history of weasels and stoats. It takes into account all aspects of their lives with particular emphasis on the comparative elements of otters and weasels in Eurasia and North America, where the stoat is known as the short-tailed weasel. The weasel itself is seen as a highly successful species, widespread in Europe, North Africa, the Midddle East, the USSR and northern China. It has also been introduced to New Zealand and is common in North American where it is known as the least weasel. This book is intended for both the informed naturalist as well as the professional biologist.
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King, Carolyn Mary was born on December 16, 1943 in Tunbridge Wells, England. Daughter of Leslie Gordon and Winnifred Elizabeth (Edwards) King.
Bachelor of Science with honors, University Liverpool, England, 1966. Doctor of Philosophy, Oxford University, England, 1971. Doctor of Philosophy, University Waikato, New Zealand, 1999.
Scientist Department of Science and Industrial Research, Lower Hutt, New Zealand, 1971-1977. Lecturer University Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand, since 1991. Consultant in field.
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Member Royal Society New Zealand (science editor since 1983).
Married Joseph Walter Miller, June 21, 1975 (deceased October 1994). 1 child, David Joseph. Married Kenneth Robert Ayers, November 8, 1997.