WILD COUSINS OF THE HORSE

by Alice L. Hopf ‧ RELEASE DATE: Oct. 6, 1977

Another skillfully distilled effort showing the same even-handed selection of anecdote and contemporary scientific data as Wild Cousins of the Dog (1973) and . . . of the Cat (1975). Hopf moves easily through theories of origin and development (via the Bering Strait crossover), characterizes both extant and extinct groups, and includes informed speculations--and some alarming predictions--about the future of modern species. Basic organizing information is introduced clearly and reinforced strategically, and relatively sophisticated concepts (evolution as irregular rather than linear, relationships between ungulate toe-counts and extinction rates) are made accessible.

Pub Date: Oct. 6, 1977

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Putnam

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Kirkus Reviews Issue: Oct. 1, 1977

Categories: NONFICTION