Since the woods, grassland and farmland of the 1000 hectare Wytham Estate in Oxfordshire, England, came to the University of Oxford in 1943, the Estate has been the subject of an immense amount of research.
Since the woods, grassland and farmland of the 1000 hectare Wytham Estate in Oxfordshire, England, came to the University of Oxford in 1943, the Estate has been the subject of an immense amount of research.
From the acclaimed author of The Fate of Rome and Plagues upon the Earth, a monumental history of the world that lays bare the devastating human toll on animal lifeHumans are a force of nature like no other animal on the planet.
An engaging and beautifully illustrated introduction to some of the world's most interesting and charismatic marine creaturesDive deep into the fascinating world of cephalopodsoctopuses, squid, cuttlefish, and the mysterious nautilusto discover the astonishing diversity of this unique group of intelligent invertebrates and their many roles in the marine ecosystem.
A richly illustrated field guide to all of Africa's major habitatspacked with invaluable information to help you understand these habitats and their wildlifeWith breathtaking wildlife and stunningly beautiful locales, Africa is a premier destination for birders, conservationists, ecotourists, and ecologists.
A beautifully illustrated introduction to the incredible variety of bees from around the worldWhen many people think of bees, they are likely to picture the western domesticated honey bee, insects that live in large, socially complex societies inside a hive with a single queen and thousands of workers.
From the acclaimed author of The Fate of Rome and Plagues upon the Earth, a monumental history of the world that lays bare the devastating human toll on animal lifeHumans are a force of nature like no other animal on the planet.
The cosmopolitan family Vespidae (Hymenoptera: Vespoidea) comprises approximately 5,000 described species worldwide, traditionally classified into six subfamilies: Stenogastrinae, Eumeninae s.
The cosmopolitan family Vespidae (Hymenoptera: Vespoidea) comprises approximately 5,000 described species worldwide, traditionally classified into six subfamilies: Stenogastrinae, Eumeninae s.
This book charts the historical development of citizen science, from its earliest days with amateur individuals working on their own, to the modern incarnation which often sees large numbers of people cooperating on environmental or health projects.
This book charts the historical development of citizen science, from its earliest days with amateur individuals working on their own, to the modern incarnation which often sees large numbers of people cooperating on environmental or health projects.
WINNER OF THE 2023 HIGHLAND BOOK PRIZEA WATERSTONES NATURE AND TRAVEL BEST BOOK OF 2023LONGLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT NATURE WRITING PRIZE 2023'Modern, revealing and restorative, a coastal treasure' Amy Liptrot'Like its talismanic title, Huband's voice is distinct and singular.
Changes in farmland management throughout the twentieth century, including agricultural intensification and increasing mechanisation, have resulted in the loss of habitat for many species.
This text is written by a number of authors from different countries and disciplines, affording the reader an invaluable and unbiased perspective on the subject of intensive groundwater development.
This text is written by a number of authors from different countries and disciplines, affording the reader an invaluable and unbiased perspective on the subject of intensive groundwater development.
Die Brisanz, die von artenschutzrechtlichen Anforderungen bei der Genehmigung von Windenergieanlagen ausgeht, hat in den letzten Jahren eher zu- als abgenommen.
SHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE'Tender, connected and considered' - Chris Packham'Luminous' - Freya Bromley'Extraordinary' - Dr Amir Kahn'Uplifting, defiant, galvanising' - Sophie Pavelle'A tender, rambunctious song of undilutable adoration' - Amy-Jane BeerNature makes us feel things.
Logs, stones and the like provide an interesting interface between the damp depths of the soil and the drier open ground surface, offering refuges for a fascinating array of animals.
Logs, stones and the like provide an interesting interface between the damp depths of the soil and the drier open ground surface, offering refuges for a fascinating array of animals.
En el corazon del Pacifico Oriental, la isla Malpelo alberga una de las comunidades herpetologicas mas singulares del Neotropico: Anolis agassizi, Diploglossus millepunctatus y Phyllodactylus transversalis, tres especies de lagartos endemicos moldeados por el aislamiento extremo, la escasez de recursos y condiciones ambientales adversas.
A practical guide to eco-friendly and sustainable gardening for the modern worldWhile we might feel that our little gardens are insignificant in the grand scheme of things, quite the opposite is true.
Artificial intelligence (AI) plays a pivotal role in advancing environmental stewardship by enabling innovative solutions to address pressing ecological challenges.
Artificial intelligence (AI) plays a pivotal role in advancing environmental stewardship by enabling innovative solutions to address pressing ecological challenges.
A comprehensive and lavishly illustrated photographic guide-now in a handy field-guide formatThis lavishly illustrated photographic guide provides a comprehensive overview of the natural history of wildlife habitats in Britain and Ireland.
