A discussion of the hawk in mythology, history, literature, and legend accompanies a description of the life cycle, physical characteristics, and behavior patterns of different kinds of hawks.
Presents the characteristics and habits of a variety of eagles discussing their relationship to man and their role in nature, art, history, and legend.
Traces the role of the draft horse throughout history and describes the characteristics of some of the most popular breeds including the Belgian, Clydesdale, Percheron, Shire, and Suffolk.
Describes and contrasts the physiology and behavior of the five surviving rhinoceros species, and examines the animal's role in art and folklore through the ages.
An introduction to pigs, examining their evolution and folklore, describing various wild and domestic varieties, and discussing the uses and raising of pigs.
Traces the history and habits of the various kinds of wild and domesticated sheep, notes their appearances in folklore, literature, and art, and discusses the raising of sheep for wool, food, and other uses.
Discusses the characteristics of American and European badgers, as well as more exotic species, and includes lore that has grown up around these intelligent and often misunderstood creatures.
Traces the natural history and lore of the common hippopotamus and the pygmy hippopotamus, two species of plant-eating, amphibious, even-toed ungulates that live in the muddy rivers of Africa.
