Wildlife: general interest

Humans spend more time in or on the water than ever before.

The past, present and future of the world's most popular and beloved pet, from a leading evolutionary biologist and great cat lover.

Birdsong by the Seasons is a celebration of birdsong from January through December.

The ultimate field guide to the birds of Ghana.

Winner of the History of Science Society's Watson Davis and Helen Miles Davis Prize in the History of Science.

A new and updated edition of this popular title covering the fishes, invertebrates and other marine life of the Mediterranean Sea.

This pioneering study introduces readers to key themes from animal studies, as a frame within which it examines the representation of animals and animality in the work of a range of authors.

A fascinating and highly readable monograph, showcasing one of the flagship species of wetland conservation in Britain to superb effect.

Tierische Freundschaften – was wir von ihnen lernen könnenDer Anblick echter Tierfreundschaften berührt unser Herz – da die Bedürfnisse der Tiere nach Nähe und Geborgenheit unseren gleichen.

Catfish are among the largest and hardest fighting game fish found in North America.

Venezuela has an immensely rich bird fauna, with 1,381 known species, many of them found nowhere else in the world.

For well over a century, the Night Parrot lured its seekers into Australia's vast, arid outback.

The River Thames is an often undiscovered haven of stunning scenery, wonderful wildlife and brilliant natural beauty.

Originally published in 2003, Covered Waters is a "e;forgotten classic"e; by Joseph Heywood.

Biostatistics has a practical impact first of all in the area of research and development in medical sciences.

How did the dog become man's best friend?

This field guide dedicated to wildlife of Shenandoah National Park is an information-packed book that introduces park visitors to animals, plants, insects and more that reside in the Shenandoah Valley in a colorful, easy-to-use package.

Neuronal Information Transfer contains the proceedings of the symposium on Neuronal Information Transfer, held in Columbia University in June 1977.

The erythrocyte presents morphologic, cytochemical, and quantitative adaptations as it progresses through its evolutionary continuum.

Did you know that the word 'swansong' comes from an ancient belief that while swans were silent throughout their lives, they sang a beautiful song on their deathbed?

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In a world in which we're never far from our phones or tablets, computers or consoles, we can often be blind to the joy that can be found in the great outdoors.

Fun and informative activities for all ages.

Featuring updated data for this second edition, this is a field guide
to the tracks and signs of European birds.

This comprehensive guide to the birds of Thailand is an indispensable field reference for birdwatchers, residents and visitors to the country alike.

A portable and authoritative guide to birds of EcuadorFor sheer diversity of birds, Ecuador cannot be beaten.

Immune Surveillance deals with the issues regarding tumor immunology and surveillance, in which the central theme is all about the life span of the mammalian host that is depleted by the environment with mutagenic agents and solutions.

Learn how to:*; Attract particular species by choosing the right foods, plants, trees, water sources, and nesting materials*; Create a garden, region by region, that will be an oasis for birds and butterflies*; Instantly recognize, and attract, those birds you are most likely to seeincluding the top birds found nationally as well as in Eastern and Western locations*; Identify species by field marks, plumage, and more*; Make your yard the hummingbird capital of the neighborhood*; Fend off predators and other uninvited backyard guests

Life Story is a tale of survival, laying bare the extraordinary journey animals must make to achieve life's goal to continue their bloodline.

An up-to-date synthesis of comparative diving physiology research, illustrating the features of dive performance and its biomedical and ecological relevance.

Katydids are among the most commonly seen Australian insects.

The most authoritative illustrated book on flying reptiles availableFor 150 million years, the skies didn't belong to birdsthey belonged to the pterosaurs.

The Nonhuman in American Literary Naturalism responds to a need to expand and refine the connections among nonhuman studies and American literary naturalism and to productively expand the scholarly discourse surrounding this vital movement in American literary history.

An authoritative yet highly readable monograph on one of Britain's rarest yet most spectacular breeding birds, the Golden Oriole.

Explore the wonders of the natural world with Chris Packham and the RSPBThe natural world is on your doorstep; whether you live in the heart of a concrete jungle, or on top of a mountain - so why not explore it?

Throughout much of the world, frog populations are declining, with the survival of many species under threat.

A summary of thirty years of Siberian research, presenting evidence from the fossilised remains of herbivorous animals.

Ultrastructure in Biological Systems, Volume 2: Ultrastructure of the Kidney provides an overview of the state of knowledge on the ultrastructure of the mammalian kidney.

A comprehensive photographic field guide to Madagascar's stunning mammal faunaThanks to millions of years of isolation, the island of Madagascar is home to one of the most remarkable assemblages of mammals on earth.

The stories, myths and legends associated with more than 80 kinds of birds from around the world.

Based on more than twenty years of research in the field and in museum collections, Reptiles of North Carolina is the definitive work on the 71 reptile species found in the state.

The British naturalist and bestselling author of the Corfu Trilogy—the inspiration for the Masterpiece production The Durrells in Corfu—founds a zoo.

New Mexicos Sangre de Cristo mountains are a place where two cultures Hispanic and Anglo meet.

Caught on camera prior to their demise, this book reveals the surprisingly rich photographic record of now-extinct animals.

A Guide to the Identification and Natural History of the Sparrows of the United States and Canada provides comprehensive information on all the features that make possible identification of all 62 species of sparrows that occur in North America.

Invertebrates accordingly form a massively paraphyletic group.

In Medicine of Australian Mammals, more than 30 experts present the most current information available on the medical management of all taxa of Australian native mammals.