Zoology: mammals (mammalogy)

The essential mammal guide to take on safari, covering every African land mammal.

The Dusky-footed Wood Rat: A Record of Observations Made on the Hastings Natural History Reservation provides a detailed account of the dusky-footed wood rat, a rodent species studied extensively at the Frances Simes Hastings Natural History Reservation in California.

Using simple mechanical models, this book examines the structural features and evolution of the mammalian jaw mechanism.

Central Adrenaline Neurons: Basic Aspects and their Role in Cardiovascular Functions contains the proceedings of an international symposium held at The Wenner-Oren Center, Stockholm on August 27-28, 1979.

An essential companion for any visitor to the Alps The Alps remain one of Europe's foremost tourist destinations not just for its world-famous scenery, but also its remarkable and diverse wildlife.

A critical assessment of how evidence in biological anthropology is discovered, collected and interpreted.

Savannah habitats comprise an ecologically important, but ultimately fragile, ecosystem.

Cell, Tissue, and Organ Cultures in Neurobiology emerged from an international workshop held at the University of Saskatchewan in March 1977.

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Control of Ovulation discusses the general principles and practical applications of ovulation control.

Immunobiology of the Macrophage presents an account of the state of knowledge of the immunobiology of the macrophage.

Dependent on a shrinking supply of bamboo, hunted mercilessly for its pelt, and hostage to profiteering schemes once in captivity, the panda is on the brink of extinction.

Haematology of Australian Mammals is a valuable guide to collecting and analysing the blood of Australian mammals for haematological studies and diagnosis and monitoring of disease.

Marks presents the field of molecular anthropology-a synthesis of the holistic approach of anthropology with the reductive approach of molecular genetics-as a way of improving our understanding of the science of human evolution.

Explores the insights that fossil hominin teeth provide about human evolution, linking findings with current debates in palaeoanthropology.

Definitive, broad-ranging reference work on Old World monkeys (Cercopithecoids).

Offers a hopeful view of threatened species, grounded in history and scienceAddresses current conservation trends: wildlife corridors, prairie restoration, cultural restoration for the American Indian communityReturn of the Bison is the story of how this symbol of the American West was once almost lost to history and of the continuing journey to bring bison back from the brink.

Return to the Sea portrays the life and evolutionary times of marine mammalsfrom giant whales and sea cows that originated 55 million years ago to the deep-diving elephant seals and clam-eating walruses of modern times.

The essential guide to successfully designing, conducting and reporting primatological research.

The first detailed collation of the evolution, ecology and conservation of some of South America''s least-known, and most endangered, primates.

'Fascinating' Greta Thunberg'Extraordinary' Merlin Sheldrake'A must-read' New Scientist'Enthralling' George Monbiot'Brilliant' Philip HoareWildlife filmmaker Tom Mustill had always liked whales.

Comprehensive and unique volume exploring the differences and similarities between primate communities worldwide.

Learn all you need to know about the ecosystems, animals and environments which make up life on Earth in this simple, handy, and informative guide!

Focusing on physiological and behavioral factors, this book places the social biology of marmots in an environmental context.

Provides basic knowledge, datasets and Matlab code allowing readers to study passive acoustic monitoring and to implement their own ideas.

Bat detector surveys are carried out by ecological consultants, researchers, conservationists and hobbyists.

The much-loved giant panda, a secretive denizen of the dense bamboo forests of western China, has become an icon worldwide of progress in conservation and research.

The Antibody Molecule reviews the literature leading to current knowledge of the structure of immunoglobulins.

Pineal and Retinal Relationships presents the proceedings of the Symposium on Pineal and Retinal Relationships, held in Sarasota, Florida on May 3-5, 1985.

This book provides an authoritative source of information on kangaroos and their relatives.

This book presents a series of review chapters on the various aspects of primate kinship and behavior, as a fundamental reference for students and professionals interested in primate behavior, ecology and evolution.

This title was originally published in 1990.

Can virtuous behavior be explained by nature, and not by human rational choice?

Mitten im Herzen des Rhone-Deltas liegt eine Region von atemberaubender Schönheit und faszinierender Vielfalt: die Camargue.

Well-run modern zoos and aquariums do important research and conservation work and teach visitors about the challenges of animals in the wild and the people striving to save them.

Extracellular Matrix contains the proceedings of the symposium "e;"e;The Extracellular Matrix,"e;"e; sponsored by the Michigan Molecular Institute and held in Midland, Michigan, on June 28-July 2, 1982.

Draws together exciting new and controversial findings from field research on a wide variety of primates including humans.

Lymphocyte Differentiation, Recognition, and Regulation provides an overview of the state of knowledge on cellular immunology.

Elephants have fascinated humans for millennia.

This book explains how animals use chemical communication, emphasising the evolutionary context and covering fields from ecology to neuroscience and chemistry.

Feral and stray domestic cats occupy many different habitats.

Primate Behavior: Developments in Field and Laboratory Research, Volume 4 examines developments in field and laboratory research on primate behavior.

Die nordamerikanischen Büffelherden durchstreiften einst in riesigen Zahlen die weiten Prärien und prägten das Ökosystem sowie das Leben der indigenen Völker über Jahrtausende.

The Anatomy of Dolphins: Insights into Body Structure and Function is a precise, detailed, fully illustrated, descriptive, and functionally oriented text on the anatomy and morphology of dolphins.

A comprehensive and authoritative review of the current scientific knowledge of how evolution has shaped the brains of Australian marsupials.

RSPB Spotlight: Bats is packed with eye-catching, informative colour photographs and features succinct, detailed text written by a knowledgeable naturalistThanks to their speed, size and nocturnal habitats, bats are among the most interesting, and least understood, mammals that frequent our homes and gardens.

Sea Mammals and Oil: Confronting the Risks summarizes the effects of spilled petroleum, or "e;oil, on five groups of marine mammals, including seals, whales and dolphins, sea otters, polar bears, and manatees.

Return to the Sea portrays the life and evolutionary times of marine mammalsfrom giant whales and sea cows that originated 55 million years ago to the deep-diving elephant seals and clam-eating walruses of modern times.

This book chronicles the discovery and analysis of animal fossils found in one of the most important paleontological sites in the world-Porcupine Cave, located at an elevation of 9,500 feet in the Colorado Rocky Mountains.