Zoology: The Science of Animal Life
Ernest Ingersoll
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Length 11 h 10 min
Chapters 48
First published 1922
Scientist and prolific author, Ernest Ingersoll, in this book gives as an overview of animal life. Included here are descriptions of sea life, "Builders of the Pearly Shells," "Animals with Jointed Frames" insects, fish and sharks, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and the panoply of mammals. This is written with sound science in an accessible style. - Summary by Larry Wilson
Chapters
1
Preface Read by Larry Wilson 2:31
2
The Sea a Vast Aquarium Read by Inkell 14:05
3
A Chapter of Foundations Read by S.J. Weighed 8:46
4
The Humblest of Animals—Sponges Read by Larry Wilson 5:16
5
Flowers of the Sea Read by Daria Chrobok 18:06
6
Uninvited Guests Read by Stacey Malcolm 3:09
7
Dwellers Between Tide Marks Read by SKwanlada 20:43
8
Builders of the Pearly Shells Read by baddogcathy 15:50
9
Builders of the Pearly Shells—Continued, Part 1 Read by baddogcathy 17:55
10
Builders of the Pearly Shells—Continued, Part 2 Read by Inkell 14:32
11
Animals with Jointed Frames, Part 1 Read by Inkell 12:51
12
Animals with Jointed Frames, Part 2 Read by Inkell 15:13
13
From Butterflies to Beetles and Bees, Part 1 Read by marisad6 21:04
14
From Butterflies to Beetles and Bees, Part 2 Read by marisad6 18:33
15
From Butterflies to Beetles and Bees, Part 3 Read by marisad6 13:12
16
At the Doorway of the "Upper Classes" Read by prajak 9:57
17
Fishes—The Aristocracy of the Waters Read by Inkell 16:08
18
Sharks—The Tigers of the Sea Read by Inkell 9:26
19
The Fearful Devilfish and Other Rays Read by Leah Emery 5:26
20
Bony Fishes—Teleostomi Read by Leah Emery 5:39
21
Modern Fishes—Teleostei Read by SKwanlada 23:56
22
Amphibians—A Connecting Link Read by Inkell 10:21
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Amphibians—Continued Read by Inkell 12:41
24
Reptiles—Monarchs of the Mesozoic World, Part 1 Read by nilzboo 24:46
25
Reptiles—Monarchs of the Mesozoic World, Part 2 Read by nilzboo 18:44
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Reptiles—Monarchs of the Mesozoic World, Part 3 Read by Inkell 12:24
27
Serpents, Good and Bad, Part 1 Read by Inkell 9:37
28
Serpents, Good and Bad, Part 2 Read by quartertone 13:39
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Serpents, Good and Bad, Part 3 Read by Inkell 11:00
30
Serpents, Good and Bad, Part 4 Read by quartertone 15:46
31
Birds—Kings of the Air Read by Inkell 15:04
32
Some Notable Water Birds Read by Inkell 14:44
33
Vultures, Falcons, and Game Birds Read by Michele Fry 6:50
34
From Gulls to Kingfishers Read by KevinS 7:12
35
Passerine Birds Read by Michele Fry 3:58
36
The Beasts of the Field—Some Primitive Types Read by SKwanlada 27:26
37
The Gnawers Read by Ann Boulais 22:03
38
Mammals of the Sea Read by Inkell 4:37
39
The World's Herds and Flocks Read by Helen 17:41
40
The World's Herds and Flocks—Continued Read by Inkell 12:58
41
Some Supremely Useful Animals Read by Inkell 13:02
42
Beasts of Prey—The Carnivora, Part 1 Read by baddogcathy 16:22
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Beasts of Prey—The Carnivora, Part 2 Read by baddogcathy 18:43
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Beasts of Prey—The Carnivora, Part 3 Read by baddogcathy 16:18
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Beasts of Prey—Contnued Read by baddogcathy 22:48
46
Insectivora—Hedgehogs, Moles, and Shrews Read by Caprice 6:37
47
The Bats—Wing-Handed Mammals Read by Inkell 5:28
48
Man's Humble Cousins Read by Jeremy 21:58
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