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Gelder, Richard George Van was born on December 17, 1928 in New York City. Son of Joseph and Clara DeHirsch (Goldberg) Van Gelder.
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Physiological mammalogy
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Physiological Mammalogy - Primary Source Edition
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Physiological Mammalogy Volume 1
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Contents: Mammalian populations, by J. B. Calhoun, J. J. Christian
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The Safari Companion: A Guide to Watching African Mammals
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Since its original publication in 1993, The Safari Companion has been the best field guide to observing and understanding the behavior of African mammals. An indispensable tool for naturalists traveling to Africa, this new edition has been revised to acknowledge the enthusiasm to those watching these magnificent animals at zoos and wildlife parks, and on film. The Safari Companion enables readers to recognize and interpret visible behavioral activities, such as courtship rituals, territorial marking, aggression, and care of young. Each account of over 80 species includes a behavioral table in which the unique actions of the hoofed mammals, carnivores, and primates are described for easy reference. In addition, useful maps show the major national boundaries, vegetation zones, and game parks relevant to the guide. The book includes an extensive glossary, as well as tips on wildlife photography, a list of organizations working to protect African wildlife, and advice on where and when to see the animals.
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Mammals of the National Parks
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Describes the appearance, habits, distribution, and behavior of nearly sixty types of mammals found in America's parks.
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Mammals of the National Parks
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From the stunning seascapes of Acadia to the desert of Death Valley, America's national parks are home to hundreds of species of wild mammals. Captured in vivid photographs, both the mammals and the parks are revealed in this breathtaking book written by two leading experts -- one a forester and the other a zoologist. The first section of the book describes the history and landscape of each park, and gives an overview of conservation issues and tips on sighting particular animals. The second section provides a thorough description of each type of mammal, including physical characteristics, behavior, range, and feeding habits. Each entry outlines the environmental issues affecting the populations. Providing a rare glimpse into the habits and habitats of mammals in all fifty-six national parks, Mammals of the National Parks captures the wonder and beauty of our national treasures.
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Pow-Wows, or Long Lost Friend: A Collection of Mysterious and Invaluable Arts and Remedies, for Man as Well as Animals
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John George Hohman -- a Pennsylvania Dutch healer -- compiled and published this book of folk cures in 1820. It contains native remedies; healing spells and prayers; and protective charms, wards, and benedictions. Of historical interest for its depiction of early 19th century American popular magic and ritual, it remains a fascinating look at folk medicine and superstition.
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The Salt-Eating Habit, Its Effect On The Animal Organism In Health And Disease: A Contribution Toward The Study Of The Rational Food Of Man (1878)
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Game Drive: A Safari Guide
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This is a unique little hardcover that offers the ideal, full-colour guide to getting the most out of a safari or wildlife-spotting trip. Filled with the most amazing photography from the Van den Bergs, it provides a practical guide to spotting, identifying and recording the wildlife likely to be encountered in the great game reserves of southern Africa. They are home to more than 200 species of mammal, 500 bird species and a wealth of reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates. Key Features: the book begins with the basics: the best time of day, how to drive, where to look, type of binoculars, fundamentals of photography; and, 'How to use this book' introduces the concept underpinning this little diamond: opposite an iconic full-page colour photograph of each animal is a page containing its name in Latin, English, Afrikaans, German, French and Zulu. This title features a full description of habitat, characteristics and defining features, followed follows, then key statistics, including when the creature is active, height, mass, social structure, horn size (or other distinguishing feature), gestation and life-expectancy. It includes: separate section for reptiles and birds; a section on spotting spoor, plus a quick-find guide and an index of animals; and, paper quality, printing, binding and ease-of-use are of the highest order. It is perfect complement to any standard guide book. First and foremost, this is a book designed to be an invaluable aid to anyone taking a safari trip in southern Africa. The fact that it is filled with the amazing images of the world's foremost wildlife photography team is a real bonus.
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Professional iPhone and iPod touch Programming: Building Applications for Mobile Safari (Wrox Professional Guides)
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The Safari-exclusive applications for iPhone and iPod touch assemble various elements, and this book shows you how to integrate these elements with key design concepts and principles in order to develop a highly usable interface for the touch screen. You'll learn to use existing open-source libraries in your code, imitate the overall look and feel of built-in Apple applications, and migrate existing Web 2.0 apps and sites to this new mobile platform. By the end of the book, you'll feel untouchable as you create a custom mobile application from scratch. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
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The Mammals of Shenandoah National Park
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Game Drive: A Safari Guide
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This little book is a visual identification guide for animals likely to be encountered on game drives in the eastern bushveld game reserves and parks in Southern Africa. The bushveld houses over 200 larger mammals, more than 500 bird species and a wealth of reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates. Animals encountered on game drives can be from the entire spectrum of the animal world, but this booklet concentrates on the larger mammal species, only a few small species, and some of the common birds that may be seen.
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Safari Guide: A Guide To Planning Your Hunting Safari
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In this book, a comprehensive country-by-country and animal-by-animal comparison and guide on how to plan your (first) safari, he takes the mystery out of trophy fees, concession fees, and daily fees, and he teaches you how to shop and find a decently priced kudu or buffalo. He lists equipment needed, questions to ask, parks to visit, and he discusses travel and health issues.
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Mammals of the National Parks
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Mammals of the National Parks 1st edition by Van Gelder, Professor Richard G. (1982) Paperback
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Safari Guide: A Guide To Planning Your Hunting Safari
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- Physiological Mammalogy Volume I and Volume Ii
- Physiological Mammalogy Volume I: Mammalian Populations
- Physiological Mammalogy Volume II: Mammalian Reactions to Stressful Environments
- PHYSIOLOGICAL MAMMALOGY. I. MAMMALIAN POPULATIONS. II. MAMMALIAN REACTIONS TO STRESSFUL ENVIRONMENTS.
- Physiological Mammalogy. Volume I, Mammalian Populations, 1963, 381 pages with 40 figures. (1963 381 pages with 40 figures. Hardbound, xlib with usua...)
- Physiological Mammalogy. Volume I, Mammalian Populations, 1963, 381 pages with 40 figures. (1963 381 pages with 40 figures. Hardbound, xlib with usua...)
- Physiological Mammalogy. Volume II. Mammalian Reactions to Stressful Environments. (Contributions by S.A.Asdell, Robert M. Chew, Ch. Kayser. ...)
- PHYSIOLOGICAL MAMMALOGY:PT.1,POPULATIONS & PT.2,REACTIONS TO STRESSFUL ENVIRONMENTS
- PHYSIOLOGICAL MAMMALOGY:VOL.I.MAMMALIAN POPULATIONS
Richard George Van Gelder
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Richard George Van Gelder was museum official, zoologist. Named Honored Alumnus, College Natural Resources, Colorado State University, 1985. Fellow New York Zoological Society; member American Society Mammalogists (president 1968-1970), American Association for the Advancement of Science, Wildlife Society, Sigma Xi, Beta Beta Beta, Phi Sigma, Alpha Gamma Rho.
Education
Bachelor of Science with honors, Colorado Agricultural and Mechanical College, 1950;Master of Sciences, University Illinois, 1952;Doctor of Philosophy, University Illinois, 1958.
Career
Laboratory assistant, Colorado A. & M. College, 1947-1950;teaching assistant, University of Illinois, 1950-1953;research assistant, U. Kansas, 1954-1955;assistant professor, U. Kansas, 1955;assistant curator, American Museum National History, New York City, 1956-1961;associate curator, American Museum National History, 1961-1969;curator, American Museum National History, 1969-1986;acting department chairman mammals, American Museum National History, 1958-1959;department chairman, American Museum National History, 1959-1974;also professorial lecturer, Downstate Medical Center, State University New York, 1970-1973. Lecturer, Columbia, 1958-1959, assistant professor, 1959-1963. With Huachuca Mountain Expedition, summer 1950, Graham Mountain Expedition, summer 1951, Spotted Skunk Expedition, 1953-1954, Puritan Expedition, 1957, Uruguay Expedition, 1962-1963,Bolivian Expedition, 1964, Bolivian Expedition II, 1965, Bahama Biological Survey, 1966, Mozambique Expedition, 1968, S.W. Africa Expedition, 1970, Nyala Expedition, 1971-1974, Tsessebe Expedition, 1976-1977.
Member science advisory board National History Magazine, 1958-1966, 72-74. Member of advisory board Archbold Biological Station, Lake Placid, Florida, 1958-1974, Global Expeditions, Inc., 1985-1987. Member technical and editorial advisory board Population Reference Bureau, 1971-1975.
Board directors Archbold Expeditions, Inc., 1965-1974, Quincy Bog Natural Area, 1977-1994. Board dirs New Jersey Audubon Society, 1986-1989, Okeanos Ocean Research Foundation, 1987-1994. Member science advisory board Foundation Environmental Education, 1972.
Member New Jersey Non-game and Endangered Species Council, 1982-1989.
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Safari Guide: A Guide To Planning Your Hunting Safari
(In this book, a comprehensive country-by-country and anim...)
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Safari Guide: A Guide To Planning Your Hunting Safari
(In this book, a comprehensive country-by-country and anim...)
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Professional iPhone and iPod touch Programming: Building Applications for Mobile Safari (Wrox Professional Guides)
(The Safari-exclusive applications for iPhone and iPod tou...)
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Game Drive: A Safari Guide
(This little book is a visual identification guide for ani...)
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The Safari Companion: A Guide to Watching African Mammals
( Since its original publication in 1993, The Safari Comp...)
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Mammals of the National Parks
( From the stunning seascapes of Acadia to the desert of ...)
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Game Drive: A Safari Guide
(This is a unique little hardcover that offers the ideal, ...)
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Mammals of the National Parks
(Describes the appearance, habits, distribution, and behav...)
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Pow-Wows, or Long Lost Friend: A Collection of Mysterious and Invaluable Arts and Remedies, for Man as Well as Animals
(John George Hohman -- a Pennsylvania Dutch healer -- comp...)
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The Salt-Eating Habit, Its Effect On The Animal Organism In Health And Disease: A Contribution Toward The Study Of The Rational Food Of Man (1878)
(This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of th...)
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Physiological mammalogy
(This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. T...)
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Physiological Mammalogy - Primary Source Edition
(This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. T...)
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Physiological Mammalogy Volume 1
(Contents: Mammalian populations, by J. B. Calhoun, J. J....)
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Physiological Mammalogy. Volume I, Mammalian Populations, 1963, 381 pages with 40 figures.
(1963 381 pages with 40 figures. Hardbound, xlib with usua...)
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Physiological Mammalogy. Volume I, Mammalian Populations, 1963, 381 pages with 40 figures.
(1963 381 pages with 40 figures. Hardbound, xlib with usua...)
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Physiological Mammalogy. Volume II. Mammalian Reactions to Stressful Environments.
(Contributions by S.A.Asdell, Robert M. Chew, Ch. Kayser. ...)
- Physiological Mammalogy Volume I and Volume Ii
- Physiological Mammalogy Volume I: Mammalian Populations
- Physiological Mammalogy Volume II: Mammalian Reactions to Stressful Environments
- PHYSIOLOGICAL MAMMALOGY. I. MAMMALIAN POPULATIONS. II. MAMMALIAN REACTIONS TO STRESSFUL ENVIRONMENTS.
- PHYSIOLOGICAL MAMMALOGY:PT.1,POPULATIONS & PT.2,REACTIONS TO STRESSFUL ENVIRONMENTS
- PHYSIOLOGICAL MAMMALOGY:VOL.I.MAMMALIAN POPULATIONS
- The Mammals of Shenandoah National Park
- Mammals of the National Parks
- Mammals of the National Parks 1st edition by Van Gelder, Professor Richard G. (1982) Paperback
- Mammals of the National Parks by Burde, John H., Feldhamer, George A. (2005) Hardcover
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Safari Guide: A Guide To Planning Your Hunting Safari
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Membership
Fellow New York Zoological Society. Member American Society Mammalogists (president 1968-1970), American Association for the Advancement of Science, Wildlife Society, Sigma Xi, Beta Beta Beta, Phi Sigma, Alpha Gamma Rho.
Connections
Married Rosalind Rudnick, July 1, 1962 (deceased 1986). Children: Russell Neil, Gordon Mark, Leslie Gail.
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1950 - 1953
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