Notes On The Natural History Of The Bushy Tailed Wood Rats Of California (1919)

Notes On The Natural History Of The Bushy Tailed Wood Rats Of California is a book written by Joseph Scattergood Dixon in 1919. The book provides a comprehensive account of the natural history of the bushy-tailed wood rats that inhabit the state of California. The author describes the physical characteristics behavior habitat and diet of these rodents along with their distribution and population dynamics.The book is divided into several chapters each focusing on a specific aspect of the bushy-tailed wood rats' natural history. The first chapter provides an overview of the species including their taxonomy and nomenclature. The second chapter discusses the physical characteristics of the rats including their size coloration and morphology.The third chapter delves into the behavior of the bushy-tailed wood rats including their social structure reproduction and communication. The fourth chapter explores their habitat including the types of vegetation they prefer and the geographical range of their distribution.The fifth chapter describes the diet of the bushy-tailed wood rats including their preferences for certain foods and their role as seed dispersers. The final chapter discusses the conservation status of the species and the threats they face including habitat loss and predation.Overall Notes On The Natural History Of The Bushy Tailed Wood Rats Of California provides a detailed and informative account of these fascinating rodents making it a valuable resource for researchers naturalists and anyone interested in the natural history of California's wildlife.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting preserving and promoting the world's literature in affordable high quality modern editions that are true to their original work.