The Ancient Fauna of Nebraska: A Description of Remains of Extinct Mammalia and Chelonia, From the Mauvaises Terres of Nebraska

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First published in 1853, this landmark study of the fossil mammals and turtles of Nebraska remains a classic in the field of paleontology. Drawing on his own extensive fieldwork in the region, as well as earlier collections made by others, Leidy provides a detailed and authoritative account of the taxonomic and biogeographic diversity of the ancient fauna, as well as important insights into their morphology, ecology, and evolution.