Nature and the natural world: general interest

Close encounters with those who share our world.

* Los canarios de canto son conocidos no tanto por sus características morfológicas o de plumaje, sino por su capacidad de emitir notas imposibles para los demás canarios.

Las tortugas son los reptiles más antiguos de la Tierra, unas criaturas que todavía hoy resultan desconocidas, fascinantes y misteriosas.

Esta guía práctica se dirige a todos aquellos aficionados que deseen ampliar su conocimiento sobre la cría de las tortugas acuáticas, desde su clasificación hasta su morfología o el funcionamiento de su organismo.

Una guía ilustrada que incluye 170 fichas de las principales aves de España y Europa, con la descripción del ave, datos sobre la distribución, el hábitat y la reproducción, y su nombre en otros 7 idiomas (catalán, gallego, vasco, alemán, francés, inglés e italiano).

* Nociones fundamentales sobre las diferentes especies de roedores y descripción de las especies de roedores de compañía (ardilla coreana, chinchilla, conejillo de Indias, conejo enano, hámster, jerbo, rata y ratón)* Preparación de la jaula o del terrario, y lugar más adecuado para su instalación según la especie.

* Descripción de las distintas especies de aves y consejos sobre dónde, cuándo y cómo comprarlas.

* Los canarios de color: ¿cuántos tipos hay?

* Los canarios alegran la casa, no sólo con el canto, sino también con sus resplandecientes colores, que van desde el amarillo azafrán hasta el rojo escarlata, del anaranjado más tenue a los colores más inesperados.

* Los cíclidos son peces muy especiales.

* ¿Le gustaría vivir con un pequeño dinosaurio en casa?

* He aquí un nuevo animal de compañía: la chinchilla.

* ¿Ha pensado alguna vez en tener un hámster, una tórtola o un conejillo de Indias?

¿Por qué se hibridan los pájaros?

* La acuariofilia es una actividad interesante y actual, que permite conocer los secretos de un mundo lleno de vida y en continuo movimiento.

Conozca al detalle todas las características de los diferentes acurarios que existen;los elementos esenciales para que el principiante pueda instalar fácilmente su primer acuario y viva sin problemas con los peces.

Shortlisted for the PEN Ackerley Prize 2018.

The most beautiful and influential photographs ever made were of the whole earth seen from space.

In 1859, the brilliant scientist Urbain LeVerrier discovered that the planet Mercury has a wobble, that its orbit shifts over time.

'I don't know any tract of land in which in so narrow a compass may be found an equal variety of sublime and beautiful features'.

One of our most eloquent nature writers offers a passionate and informative celebration of birds and their ability to help us understand the world we live in.

Whether you're buying a pedigree puppy or rescuing a crossbreed, in this updated edition of Complete Puppy & Dog Care, practising vet Dr Bruce Fogle tells you all you need to know to keep your dog happy.

RHS Practical Latin for Gardeners is a unique guide to plant binomials based on the bestselling RHS Latin for Gardeners.

Aided by this book the gardener can now answer the question "e;What's in a name?

Ever wondered how worms breathe?

This is a collection of letters written by American naturalist Henry David Thoreau.

Your Vet Needs HelpThis book will change your relationship with your veterinarian and their team forever.

Meet Doorkins, the smallest yet most recognisable member of the Cathedral.

Bees existed long before human beings, but our future is perhaps more reliant upon them than any other species.

Bees existed long before human beings, but our future is perhaps more reliant upon them than any other species.

Throughout the course of the Second World War, many millions of animals were enlisted to serve.

Throughout the course of the Second World War, many millions of animals were enlisted to serve.

A lively, engaging introduction to the history of goats in Britain, and the recent renaissance of goat-related products.

A lively, engaging introduction to the history of goats in Britain, and the recent renaissance of goat-related products.

Hardworking, swift, loyal and capable of great heroism, horses have been our constant companions for thousands of years.

Hardworking, swift, loyal and capable of great heroism, horses have been our constant companions for thousands of years.

We all wonder how much our pet understands, what is going on in their head and just how intelligent they really are.

The true, cutting-edge story of man's epic quest to find an Earth-like planet capable of sustaining complex life.

Packed with a wealth of fun tests and easy-to-teach exercises, this comprehensive guide will allow you to test your dog's IQ, communicate with them more effectively and teach them tricks that will impress your friends and family.

From our own solar system to the edges of the universe, 50 Astronomy Ideas You Really Need to Know is your introduction to the most important concepts, discoveries and mysteries in astronomy.

A unique collection of concise but detailed information on 10,000 animals, plants, fungi and algae of the British Isles.

Muntjac and water deer were introduced to Britain from East Asia.

Muntjac and water deer were introduced to Britain from East Asia.

A unique collection of concise but detailed information on 10,000 animals, plants, fungi and algae of the British Isles.

'thoroughly recommended' -Country-side magazineThe Red Kite (Milvus milvus) one of our most elegant and impressive birds of prey has a varied and dramatic history in Britain.

'thoroughly recommended' -Country-side magazineThe Red Kite (Milvus milvus) one of our most elegant and impressive birds of prey has a varied and dramatic history in Britain.

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