Wildlife: general interest

Kanzi the chimp, Koko the ape, singing whales, trumpeting elephants, and dolphins trained for naval service--all of them make the news each year.

The Arowana is the worlds most costly aquarium fish.

Bees play an essential role in the pollination of crops, but they face an increasing number of threats.

Join Gabbie, Brianna, Ethan, and Ryland as they leave the animal park and make their adventurous journey to the state zoo.

'A thrilling, deeply emotional and authentic bird-lover's travelogue.

Jack London's 'The Wolf Trilogy' consists of three iconic novels: 'Call of the Wild', 'White Fang', and 'The Son of the Wolf'.

The acclaimed director shares a gorgeously photographed and “wonderfully thorough immersion in the world of bees and beekeeping” (Rowan Jacobsen, author of Fruitless Fall).

The experts secrets for success, in their own wordsThe Masters Fly Box brings together comprehensive interviews with fifteen premier practitioners of the sport about how to catch trout across North America.

Author Nikki Moustaki certainly cannot resist the splendid lovebird, and her valentine to this irresistible avian wonder is the subject of this Complete Care Made Easy pet guide.

In this newly updated edition, veterinary and herpetocultural experts provide answers to the frequently asked question, what's wrong with my snake?

Do you like to read a good bedtime story anytime?

The adorable conure, named for its conically shaped tail, is one of the world's favorite parrots and the subject of this Complete Care Made Easy pet guide that presents new and experienced bird keepers with insight into every aspect of selecting, caring for, and maintaining well-behaved happy pet birds.

Written by hobby farmer Cherie Langlois from Washington state, Ducks is a fantastic overview of these entertaining and adaptable waterfowl.

The Corn Snake Manual is one reptile care book from the highly acclaimed Advanced Vivarium Systems series.

The author of Strangers in the House examines nature’s connection to herself and humanity in this collection of essays.

For author Philippe de Vosjoli, "e;art is the actualization of a personal vision or message,"e; and de Vosjoli's passion is snakes, which he believes are among the most beautiful animals on earth.

The Rat Brain in Stereotaxic Coordinates, Second Edition is an atlas of the rat brain based on the convenient flat-skull position that is sufficiently comprehensive and stereotaxically accurate for adult rats.

Frogs, toads, salamanders, and newts are among pet owner's favorite amphibians, and this colorful guide proves the perfect introduction to these fascinating animals.

It's hard to resist a friendly dinosaur, and the green iguana's enormous popularity rests on that amusing truism.

A popular beginner's lizard, the green anole is the perfect introduction to the world of reptiles and continues to be popular among new herp lovers.

A comprehensive illustrated guide to the Palmetto State's native species of reptilesFrom the lowcountry coastal tidelands to the upstate Blue Ridge Mountains and everywhere in between, South Carolina's varied landscapes and habitats are home to a fascinating and mysterious assortment of alligators, turtles, lizards, and snakes.

Blue-tongued skinks are unique reptiles that are popular among reptile enthusiast not only for their characteristic blue tongue, but also for their ease of keeping.

“A delightful must-read….

“A commanding and inspiring biography of a river that gave rise to an art movement, progressive social quests, [and] landmark environmental cases.

A budgie, as the common parakeet is typically called, is the subject of this Complete Care Made Easy pet guide that presents new and experienced bird keepers with insight into every aspect of selecting, caring for, and maintaining well-behaved happy pet birds.

A popular beginner's lizard, the green anole is the perfect introduction to the world of reptiles and continues to be popular among new herp lovers.

A comprehensive illustrated guide to the Palmetto State's native species of reptilesFrom the lowcountry coastal tidelands to the upstate Blue Ridge Mountains and everywhere in between, South Carolina's varied landscapes and habitats are home to a fascinating and mysterious assortment of alligators, turtles, lizards, and snakes.

A treasure trove of stories, poems, and information on the brainy, black-feathered bird that’s rich in insight and humor.

Genetically, the chimpanzee is humankinds closest relative in the animal kingdom.

An award-winning zookeeper, author, and bear expert shares the insights she has gleaned from a career spent working with the majestic animals.

Editor Julie Bergman states in her introduction to Geckos that the purpose of this book is "e;to provide the reader with a straightforward, practical source of information on selecting and keeping geckos.

The adorable conure, named for its conically shaped tail, is one of the world's favorite parrots and the subject of this Complete Care Made Easy pet guide that presents new and experienced bird keepers with insight into every aspect of selecting, caring for, and maintaining well-behaved happy pet birds.

Chameleons are fascinating creatures-they have eyes capable of moving independently of one another, a projectile tongue that allows them to capture insects from a distance, and a prehensile tail that helps keep them stable when climbing trees and shrubs.

Even though ferrets are relatively new to the pet world, these charming weasels have been human companions for thousands of years, as author Karen Dale Dustman shares in the opening of Ferrets.

Scorpions is one reptile care book from the highly acclaimed Advanced Vivarium Systems series.

This is the newly re-edited edition of a true-life adventure with a mother raccoon who suddenly gave birth in a suburban house basement.

David Alderton's investigation of anabantoids, the Asiatic gouramis-the bettas and gouramis, including Siamese fighting fish, paradisefish, kissing gouramis, begins with a look at the origins of these adaptable and widely varying fishes in their Asiatic homelands, where they've been popular for hundreds of years.

The Box Turtle Manual seeks to "e;help prospective owners keep their turtles healthy and happy.