But peter berkots reading of why zebras dont get ulcers wrecked my happy anticipation. Sapolsky is a professor of biology and neurology at stanford university and a research associate with the institute of primate research, national museum of kenya. Some of these are part of the class materials while others are. It can weigh up to 350 kg 770 lb, males being slightly bigger than females.
Oliver sacks for the first edition of why zebras dont get ulcers. Ill stick to recommending science communication books those that dont require a deep background on biological concepts. In my opinion, this is one of the best books youll ever read, about life. Biology is the natural science that studies life and living organisms, including their physical structure, chemical processes, molecular interactions, physiological mechanisms, development and evolution. Based on what we currently know about evolutionary biology, horses may have originated in the southeastern region of europe. Keep in mind, a hypothesis is a possible answer to a scientific question.
This new edition promises to be the most comprehensive and engaging. Why zebras dont get ulcers, third edition paperback august 26, 2004. Distribution patterns examining africa entirely, clumped dispersion shows that the population is more concentrated in the southern part of africa whereas it may seem as uniform dispersion since it is equally spaced out through southern africa. Equus equus quagga equus grevyi equus zebra the end earning their stripes why did zebras evolve the single toehoof. Buy a cheap copy of why zebras dont get ulcers book by robert m. According to the cell theory, the cell is the smallest unit of structure and function of all living organisms, all living organisms are made up of at least one cell, and living cells always come from other living cells. The acclaimed guide to stress, stressrelated diseases, and coping. Likewise, it is a rare event when we have to stalk and personally wrestle down our dinner. Apr 02, 2014 study explains why zebras have stripes. Biology textbooks free homework help and answers slader. It also provides essential guidance to controlling our stress responses. Sapolsky is one of the best science writers of our time. They would not be found in deserts, rainforests and wetlands.
The distinct black and white stripes of zebras capture peoples attention and imagination from an early age. Course summary if youre struggling to understand your glencoe biology textbook, use our textbook help course for assistance. The book discusses the full range of human behavior as promised in the subtitle our behavior at its best and its worst. Why zebras do not get ulcers by robert m sapolsky my. Isbn 9781452641416 978 1 452641416 tantor audio, 2012 why zebras dont get ulcers. Much of his research focuses on the interplay between the mind and body how biology affects the mind, and the mind, the body, and that relationship lies at the heart of this. College biology textbooks by lisa urry, peter raven, dennis holley and others. Regardless of how poorly we are getting along with a family member or how incensed we are about losing a parking spot, we rarely settle that sort of thing with a fistfight. Its depth and breadth of scholarship are amazing, building on sapolskys own research and his vast knowledge of the neurobiology, genetic, and.
In fact, the patterns of the black and white stripes on a zebra are an evolutionary adaptation that has benefits for the animals. This can drastically affect the plain zebras since this species is the most dependent for fresh water. The largest of the zebra species, grevys zebra have thicker stripes and bigger ears than other zebras. An older book, but updated in 2004, on the stress hormone response in the neuroendocrine system. I tend to like science mixed with humor, so all of these are both amusing and informative. To become a theory, a hypothesis must be tested over and over again, and it must be supported by a great deal of. According to research published in frontiers in zoology today, stripes might not offer animals such as zebras the protection from predators that was previously thought. A fourth type of zebra, the quagga, often described as an extinct species, is a probable hybrid between the domestic horse and burchells zebra. The biology of humans at our best and worst by robert. A beautifully crafted work about the biology of morality jonathan haidt, author of the righteous mind a miraculous book, by far the best treatment of violence, aggression, and competition ever. It was distinguished from other zebras by its limited pattern of primarily brown and white stripes, mainly on the front part of the body. But rarely are we told why zebras have those stripes to begin with.
Anna hughes, coauthor on the new paper, explains what current research tells us, as well as what it doesnt. Pdf why zebras don t get ulcers download read online. Learn zebra biology with free interactive flashcards. On the map, red demonstrates the former range of the population of zebras and green is the zebra population range currently. A regular contributor to discover and the sciences, and a recipient. Why zebras do not get ulcers by robert m sapolsky why zebras dont get ulcers is a 1994 book by stanford university biologist robert m. The team said the research not only supported previous work suggesting stripes might act as an.
A scientific theory is a broad explanation for events that is widely accepted as true. Jan 25, 2016 in a study published online in the journal plos one, scientists found that zebra stripes cannot be involved in allowing the animals to blend in with the background of their environment, because at. A guide to stress, stressrelated diseases, and coping. In africa, they are located in the east or south, around sudan to northern zimbabwe. Sapolsky is a macarthur fellow, a world renowned neurobiologist, and an adept science writer best known for his book, why zebras dont get ulcers. It turns out that zebras are not referees at the horse games as many children may think. As sapolsky explains, most of us do not lie awake at night worrying about whether we have. Sapolsky is the author of several works of nonfiction, including a primates memoir, the trouble with testosterone, and why zebras dont get ulcers. March 29, 2010 stanford professor robert sapolsky gave the opening lecture of the course entitled human behavioral biology and explains the basic premise of the course. Both books are good, though the zebras book has more relevant to everyday life information. Introduction to human behavioral biology robert sapolsky rocks.
Wildlife biologist earns his zebra stripes with new book. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Study explains why zebras have stripes biology sci. The acclaimed guide to stress, stressrelated diseases, and coping third edition kindle edition by sapolsky, robert m download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. He lives in san francisco with his wife, two children and dogs. With repeated testing, some hypotheses may eventually become scientific theories. Zebras typically live in areas of open plains such as the savanna, open woodlands and treeless grasslands. And horses dressed up as zebras attracted fewer flies than horses wearing no coat or all white and all black coats. He is a professor of biology and neurology at stanford university and the recipient of a macarthur foundation genius grant. Despite the complexity of the science, there are certain unifying concepts that consolidate it into a single, coherent field. Z is for moose by kelly bingham, circle, square, moose by kelly bingham, milias big day by thea feldman, this is a serious book. Both zebras and horses are equidae, which is another name for the horse family. Wildlife biologist earns his zebra stripes with new book tim caro tells of his personal and scientific journey to get to the bottom of natural mystery. An immunological study published the following year found the quagga to be.
Renowned primatologist robert sapolsky offers a completely revised and updated edition of his most popular work, with over 225,000 copies in print now in a third edition, robert m. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading why zebras dont get ulcers. Drought is a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall. This variation occurs because there are three types of zebra, burchells zebra equus burchelli, grevys zebra equus grevyi, and the mountain zebra equus zebra.
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Choose from 17 different sets of zebra biology flashcards on quizlet. Introduction to human behavioral biology robert sapolsky. The quagga is believed to have been around 257 cm 8 ft 5 in long and 1255 cm 4 ft 1 in4 ft 5 in tall at the shoulder. Why zebras do not get ulcers by robert m sapolsky my best. Having finished the book, a reader should walk away with mind broadened and an understanding that our behavior is not as simple as a gene or an environement or an event, but a complex tapestry of all those things interacting. Why zebras dont get ulcers revised edition book depository. Biology recognizes the cell as the basic unit of life.
Within this family, we see a collective of hoofed mammals. Sapolsky has 16 books on goodreads with 162236 ratings. Sapolskys acclaimed and successful why zebras dont get ulcers features new chapters on how stress affects sleep and addiction, as well as new. Throughout the humbio course, professor sapolsky references several books to read.
Why zebras dont get ulcers by robert m sapolsky alibris. In a study published online in the journal plos one, scientists found that zebra stripes cannot be involved in allowing the animals to blend in with the background of their environment, because at. It confirmed that the quagga was more closely related to zebras than to horses, with the quagga and mountain zebra equus zebra sharing an ancestor 34 million years ago. Some of these are part of the class materials while others are asides that hes enjoyed. Zebra habitat about zebras online biology dictionary. It can cause the densitydependent factor of disease to increase with the congregation of animals at the most available water supply. Zebra habitat can include open plains, semidesert, open woodlands, and even mountainous regions. This support grazing animals such as antelopes and zebras as well as smaller animals such as mice that burrow in the warm, dry soil of the savanna. Unfortunately, this is a prime example of a wonderful book ruined by a bad reading. What are some books that everyone studying biology should. On the origin of species by means of natural selection charles darwin, bonus points if you can get a 1st edition reprint before his colleagues made him change a lot of important things.
As caro suspected, evidence showed that the stripes discourage flies from landing. Grevys zebra is considerably larger, while the mountain zebra is somewhat smaller. The study, published in the journal plos one, involved horses, zebras, and horses dressed as zebras. A book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. The scientists found that far fewer flies landed on zebras than on horses. In his new book, zebra stripes, caro takes readers through his scientific and personal journey to get to the bottom of this mysterious and beautiful coloration. The serengeti rules is a bold and inspiring synthesis, and the. Our short video lessons are aligned with the chapters in your book so. Sapolsky succeeds in interpreting technical material in a way that leaves readers with an understanding of how the same physiological responses, so well suited for dealing with shortterm physical emergencies, can turn into.
The quagga was the first extinct animal to have its dna analysed, and this 1984 study launched the field of ancient dna analysis. Fossils found in china and uzbekistan, as well as a two millionyearold fossil found in south africa, suggest that ancestral forms of grevys. In my opinion, this is one of the best books youll ever read, about life and stress, family and love, human nature and. Sapolsky succeeds in interpreting technical material in a way that leaves readers with an understanding of how the same physiological responses, so well suited for dealing with shortterm physical emergencies, can turn into potential disasters when. The cell theory is another important scientific theory of biology. Sapolskys acclaimed and successful why zebras dont get ulcers features new chapters on how stress affects sleep and addiction, as well as new insights into anxiety and personality disorder and the impact of spirituality on managing stress. The question has intrigued uc davis wildlife biology professor tim caro for more than a decade. Renowned primatologist robert sapolsky offers a completely revised and updated edition of his most popular work, with nearly 90,000 copies in print now in a third.
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