Zoology: mammals (mammalogy)

The vast terrain between Panama and Tierra del Fuego contains some of the world's richest mammalian fauna, but until now it has lacked a comprehensive systematic reference to the identification, distribution, and taxonomy of its mammals.

The Study of Prosimian Behavior aims to provide as complete coverage as possible to the field of prosimian behavior.

Stem Cells of Renewing Cell Populations constitutes the proceedings of the "e;"e;Stem Cells in Various Tissues"e;"e; symposium, organized as a tribute to Charles P.

Dogs provides a comprehensive account of the origins and development of the domestic dog over the past 15,000 years.

This revised edition of Bats of Southern and Central Africa builds on the solid foundation of the first edition and supplements the original account of bat species then known to be found in Southern and Central Africa with an additional eight newly described species, bringing the total to 124.

Primate Locomotion discusses researches on the concept of primate locomotion.

As ice retreated from Britain 15,000 years ago, a host of large mammals including reindeer, wild horses, wooly mammoths, moose, wolves, brown bears, lynxes and wolverines established itself in Britain.

Ecology of Australian Temperate Reefs presents the current state of knowledge of the ecology of important elements of southern Australian sub-tidal reef flora and fauna, and the underlying ecological principles.

Hormonal Steroids contains the plenary and symposium lectures delivered to the Fifth International Congress on Hormonal Steroids held at New Delhi on October 30 to November 4, 1978.

Bats are fascinating mammals about which we still have much to learn.

Considers a number of issues affecting ungulates and their management in different parts of Europe and evaluates effective management solutions

Ir Genes and Ia Antigens features papers that were presented at the Third Ir Gene Workshop held in Asilomar, California, December 13-16, 1976.

An immersive, entertaining journey into the hidden life of the koala, revealing what life is really like up in the trees Clode is a master at popularising science and making the complex understandable An important book that focuses on the koala but is really an impassioned and informed plea for the conservation of Australia s flora, fauna, and wild places.

How did rodent outbreaks in Germany help to end World War I?

The Primate Origins of Human Nature (Volume 3 in The Foundations of Human Biology series) blends several elements from evolutionary biology as applied to primate behavioral ecology and primate psychology, classical physical anthropology and evolutionary psychology of humans.

Leukocyte Membrane Determinants Regulating Immune Reactivity is a result of the Leukocyte Culture Conference meeting held at Amsterdam in 1975.

This book gives specific instruction on the use of two methods of family planning: Natural Family Planning and Fertility Awareness Method.

Marine Mammal Observer and Passive Acoustic Monitoring Handbook is the ultimate instruction manual for mitigation measures to minimise man-made acoustical and physical disturbances to marine mammals from industrial and defence activities.

This is the first scholarly book on the antelope that dominates the savanna ecosystems of eastern and southern Africa.

Primate Societies is a synthesis of the most current information on primate socioecology and its theoretical and empirical significance, spanning the disciplines of behavioral biology, ecology, anthropology, and psychology.

A primatologist''s guide to using geographic information systems (GIS); from mapping and field accuracy, to tracking travel routes and the impact of logging.

British Bats is a comprehensive account of the natural history of these fascinating animals, from their origins and evolution to their feeding habits and reproduction.

Among all the large whales on Earth, the most unusual and least studied is the narwhal, the northernmost whale on the planet and the one most threatened by global warming.

Muscle and Meat Biochemistry teaches the different concepts and topics under the eponymous subject.

Prostaglandin Research reviews the status of prostaglandin research, with particular emphasis on chemistry.

The astonishing new story of human originsWas Darwin wrong when he traced our origins to Africa?

Oral Physiology and Occlusion: An International Symposium contains the proceeding of the "e;"e;Bite Centennial"e;"e; conceived as part of the 1976 Bicentennial Celebration of the College of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.

Cetaceans are one of the most unknown groups in the animal kingdom.

To hold a little microbat in your hand, its body the size of the end of your thumb, is nothing but astounding.

Winner in the Scholarly Reference section of the 2004 Australian Awards for Excellence in Educational Publishing.

Biology of Proteoglycans provides a representative, but by no means inclusive, sample of current research on the role of proteoglycans in the cell biology of the extracellular matrix.

Echidnas, Volume 38 presents the scientific classification of the mammal echidnas.

This book explores the role of aggression in primate social systems and its implications for human behavior.

Humoral Factors in Host Defense contains the proceedings of the First Takeda Science Foundation Symposium on Bioscience, held on October 28-30, 1982, in Kyoto, Japan.

On the evening of 26 August 2009, the last known pipistrelle emerges from its day-time shelter on Christmas Island.

Estuarine and coastal waters are acknowledged centres for anthropogenic impacts.

Developmental Aspects of Oral Biology assembles within one volume selected contributions from highly competent investigators currently engaged in research on developmental problems in oral tissues.

The publication of Reintroduction Biology of Australian and New Zealand Fauna nearly 20 years ago introduced the new science of 'reintroduction biology'.

A comprehensive book and nature reference for wildlife lovers with information about anatomy, habitats and life cycles of representative species of foxes.

This book brings together scientific evidence and experience relevant to the practical conservation of bats.

Fully integrative approach to the socibiology of caviomorph rodents Brings together research on social systems with that on epigenetic, neurendocrine and developmental mechanisms of social behavior Describes the social systems of many previously understudied caviomorph species, identifying the fitness costs and benefits of social living in current day populations as well as quantified evolutionary patterns or trends Highlights potential parallels and differences with other animal models

The Glycoconjugates: Mammalian Glycoproteins, Glycolipids, and Proteoglycans Volume IV is a collaboration of different experts in the field of molecular biology on the subject of glycoconjugates.

Dale's an Introduction to Social Biology, Fourth Edition deals with the more practical context of teaching modern science in the background of human activity.

From the Pulitzer Prize winning author of Guns, Germs and SteelMore than 98 % of human genes are shared with two species of chimpanzee.

Selected Topics in Environmental Biology covers the proceedings of the 26th International Congress of Physiological Sciences on Environmental Biology, held in New Delhi, India on October 20-26, 1974.

A journey into the lives of chimpanzees, revealing the many parallels and differences between us.

Mammals of Africa (MoA) is a series of six volumes which describes, in detail, every currently recognized species of African land mammal.

This book presents, in two parts, a review concerning the use of Rattus norvegicus as a model for the study of neurological disorders and oncological diseases (mammary cancer).

Provides a comprehensive overview of one of nature's most engaging mammals Covers fossil history, taxonomy, genetics, physiology, biomechanics, behavior, ecology, and conservation Includes genetic analysis of five of the six subspecies of modern giraffes Includes giraffe network studies from Laikipia Kenya, Etosha National Park, Namibia andSamburu National Reserve, Kenya