Robert T. Bakker Libri

Dactyls. Flying Dragons. Pterodactylus. Whatever you call them, they are simply wonderful! Renowned paleontologist Dr. Robert T. Bakker explains how scientists observe fossils and living animals to determine how dactyls flew, walked, climbed, fed, and thought. Also included for the first time ever is his latest, still-unnamed discovery–an unusual dactyl with sharp-edged, backwards curved teeth, nicknamed "Snaggle Tooth."From the Hardcover Library Binding edition.

A pair of fierce but beautiful eyes look out from the undergrowth of conifers. She is an intelligent killer... So begins one of the most extraordinary novels you will ever read. The time is 120 million years ago, the place is the plains of prehistoric Utah, and the eyes belong to an unforgettable heroine. Her name is Raptor Red, and she is a female Raptor dinosaur. Painting a rich and colorful picture of a lush prehistoric world, leading paleontologist Robert T. Bakker tells his story from within Raptor Red's extraordinary mind, dramatizing his revolutionary theories in this exciting tale. From a tragic loss to the fierce struggle for survival to a daring migration to the Pacific Ocean to escape a deadly new predator, Raptor Red combines fact an fiction to capture for the first time the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors of the most magnificent, enigmatic creatures ever to walk the face of the earth.

This study explores dinosaur habits, including their eating, reproduction, and movement. The illustrations are based on firsthand observations from dinosaur exhibits in museums worldwide. The author argues that dinosaurs were warm-blooded, intelligent, and agile, contrasting sharply with the traditional view of them as cold-blooded and lumbering. Over a decade ago, the author sparked controversy by challenging the prevailing belief in their low intelligence. The book is organized into several sections: 1. **The Conquering Cold-Bloods**: Discusses the Brontosaurus at Yale and the geological context, presenting a debate between cold-blooded reptiles and warm-blooded dinosaurs. 2. **The Habitat of the Dinosaurs**: Examines the Brontosaurus's diet and habitat, including gizzard stones and the evolution of flowering plants. 3. **Defense and Locomotion**: Analyzes the locomotion of dinosaurs and their evolutionary adaptations, including the connection between dinosaurs and birds. 4. **The Warm-Blooded Metronome of Evolution**: Explores the growth rates, body language, and physiological traits that support the warm-blooded hypothesis. 5. **Dynastic Frailty**: Discusses evolutionary concepts like punctuated equilibrium and the factors leading to the decline of dinosaurs. The book concludes with notes, references, and an index, providing a comprehensive look at the life and evolution of these fascinating creatures.