Zoology: mammals (mammalogy)

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

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).

Matrescene meets the Golden Mole - discover what the animal kingdom expects when it's expectingIt takes 40 weeks to grow a human baby.

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How to breed, rear and win with the most fiercely contested toy breed of the 1920s.

This volume is the definitive record of the living mammals collected by Charles Darwin during his historic five-year circumnavigation aboard H.

"e;The Book Of The Greyhound"e; will appeal to experienced fanciers and newcomers alike, covering all aspects if greyhound management from selection and breeding to racing and exhibiting.

The largest of all seals, elephant seals rank among the most impressive of marine mammals.

The groundbreaking, New York Times-bestselling book on canine behavior and how dogs become family from the author of The Hidden Life of Dogs.

Pinnipeds are a fascinating group of marine mammals that play a crucial role as apex predators and sentinels of the functioning and health of marine ecosystems.

Erythrocytes of the Rhesus and Cynomolgus Monkeys addresses the morphologic, quantitative, and generative aspects of the erythrocytes of the rhesus monkey Macaca mulatta and the cynomolgus monkey Macaca fascicularis (long-tailed macaque, crab-eating monkey).

Key features:Offers chapters by renowned experts which are comprised of three subunits: a theoretical discussion of the content area, a description of the methods employed to address the content area, and finally, and most importantly, a discussion of the ways that relevant aspects of the content area can be easily employed/adapted to enhance the behavioral management of NHPsProvides case studies that highlight the areas of expertise of the authors and emphasize 'success stories' that can be used to develop behavioral management strategies and build behavioral management programsPresents 'Genera-specific' chapters which focus on behavioral management strategies that, typically, are successfully employed with particular taxa of NHPsIncludes a novel, pioneering 'Product/services' section that provides the producers of important technologies, equipment, and services with an opportunity to highlight the ways in which their products enhance the ability of their clients to manage the behavior of NHPs Illustrated with full color images and drawings throughout.

The varying hare, Lepus americanus Erxleben (1777), has become an almost classic example of an animal that undergoes periodic fluctuations in numbers.

Originally published in 1951, The North American Buffalo is still the most comprehensive study available.

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Calf is a newborn humpback whale, venturing into an exciting marine world while being nurtured and cared for by his mother.

A reindeer treks a continent under unimaginable weather extremes.

Australia is home to an incredible diversity of native animals.

Across the world, cats are loved as pets or are kept or tolerated for their role in controlling some animal pests.

Rocky outcrops are landscape features with disproportionately high biodiversity values relative to their size.

Monitoring is integral to all aspects of policy and management for threatened biodiversity.

Australia's nature is exceptional, wonderful and important.

The Tasmanian devil is threatened by Devil Facial Tumour Disease (DFTD), a transmissible form of cancer that has reduced the population by over 80%.

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.

Goat meat is growing in popularity in Australia and is also an important export industry.

The Handbook of New Zealand Mammals is the only definitive reference on all the land-breeding mammals recorded in the New Zealand region (including the New Zealand sector of Antarctica).

Come on an action-packed adventure with an amazing mob of animal eco-warriors as they use their special talents to help solve our planet's environmental problems!

Australian Deserts: Ecology and Landscapes is about the vast sweep of the Outback, a land of expanses making up three-quarters of the continent - the heart of Australia.

Australia's introduced vertebrate pest species cost at least $1 billion annually in economic, environmental and social impacts.

Australia has a rich and unique array of animals, including the largest diversity of marsupials on earth.

Most living carnivorous marsupials lead a secretive and solitary existence.

Most living carnivorous marsupials lead a secretive and solitary existence.

Pest animals are but one of many factors that influence the desired outcome from managing natural resource based systems, whether for production or conservation purposes.

An increasing number of Australians want to be assured that the food and fibre being produced on this continent have been grown and harvested in an ecologically sustainable way.

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

High in the Australian Alps, Possum needs to find enough food and shelter to survive the harsh alpine winter.

Wildlife Research in Australia: Practical and Applied Methods is a guide to conducting wildlife research in Australia.

Victoria's Box-Ironbark region is one of the most important areas of animal diversity and significance in southern Australia.

The Otways and Shipwreck Coast is known for its natural beauty and attracts millions of visitors each year, particularly along the Great Ocean Road.

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

The red kangaroo is at the heart of Australia's ecological identity.

Australia is a land of many unique animals, some of which are active only during the cooler evening and night-time and so are rarely seen.

The bioregion of Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and New Guinea possesses a unique natural heritage stretching back over 80 million years since the break-up of the great southern continent of Gondwana.

Ever wondered how vaccines work, why whales strand themselves or if luck exists?

Camera trapping in wildlife management and research is a growing global phenomenon.

The Dingo Debate explores the intriguing and relatively unknown story of Australia's most controversial animal - the dingo.

Taxonomy of Australian Mammals utilises the latest morphometric and genetic research to develop the most up to date and comprehensive revision of the taxonomy of Australian mammals undertaken to date.

Taxonomy of Australian Mammals utilises the latest morphometric and genetic research to develop the most up to date and comprehensive revision of the taxonomy of Australian mammals undertaken to date.

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.

The Biology of the Guinea Pig focuses on the use of the guinea pig as a substrate in research.