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About this book
The Ascent of Mammals, Volume 1, examines the evolutionary journey of mammals from small, nocturnal insectivores to the diverse species inhabiting the planet today. This science title explores how early ancestors survived the extinction of the dinosaurs to populate oceans, deserts, and forests. Author John Reilly details the shared history of monotremes, marsupials, and placentals, including humans, while explaining the development of warm-bloodedness and mammary glands.
The book utilizes modern genetics research to explain how DNA discoveries are rewriting the history of mammalian evolution. Reilly analyzes specific evolutionary mechanisms such as gene duplication and hybridization to show how family trees are redrawn. By focusing on individual species and their geographical origins, this science work provides a detailed account of the biological adaptations and dispersal routes that define the mammalian world.