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Echoes of Stone and Snow

Robert H Stauffer, Jr

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English
Robert Stauffer
08 November 2025
From mitochondria to mountains, this book explains the emergence, adaptation, and persistence of the snow leopard in the Himalayas. Drawing on research in molecular genetics, paleontology, climate history, and biogeography, it traces how the rise of the Tibetan Plateau created new selective pressures that reshaped physiology, metabolism, and behavior at the cellular level. Central to this narrative is the evolution of mitochondrial genes-particularly ND5-which enabled efficient energy production in thin, oxygen-poor air. By linking tectonic uplift with molecular innovation, this book reveals how geology and biology formed a shared evolutionary pathway that produced one of the world's most specialized and elusive predators.
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Imprint:   Robert Stauffer
Dimensions:   Height: 216mm,  Width: 140mm,  Spine: 4mm
Weight:   86g
ISBN:   9798232811198
Pages:   66
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Dr. Robert H. Stauffer Jr. is a renowned physics educator, author, and columnist. He has written numerous books, including The World Chess Champions. Driven by his passion for the game, Dr. Stauffer authored this book to share his love of chess with players of all ages and skill levels, helping them improve their understanding and enjoyment of the game.

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