A 'compelling, arresting' (New Scientist) behind-the-scenes tour through the world's greatest natural history museums, revealing their hidden secrets Zoologist Jack Ashby spends his life working in Britain's natural history museums, and in Nature's Memory he guides us through a series of extraordinary collections, from marvellous mounted whale skeletons and impossibly tiny insect cabinets to buried treasures in vast museum storehouses.
This volume provides comprehensive analysis of bird naming systems in southern Africa, examining scientific nomenclature, English and Afrikaans vernacular names, and indigenous African language names, including: Comprehensive analysis of bird naming systems across scientific, vernacular, and indigenous languages in southern Africa Historical examination of English bird names from Anglo-Saxon origins through contemporary standardization efforts Detailed study of Afrikaans bird names tracing development from Cape Dutch to modern usage Extensive documentation of African language bird names including semantic categories, cultural integration, and environmental contexts Analysis of scientific nomenclature examining etymological origins, semantic patterns, and interface with vernacular naming systems This title has been co-published with UKZN Press.
This volume provides comprehensive analysis of bird naming systems in southern Africa, examining scientific nomenclature, English and Afrikaans vernacular names, and indigenous African language names, including: Comprehensive analysis of bird naming systems across scientific, vernacular, and indigenous languages in southern Africa Historical examination of English bird names from Anglo-Saxon origins through contemporary standardization efforts Detailed study of Afrikaans bird names tracing development from Cape Dutch to modern usage Extensive documentation of African language bird names including semantic categories, cultural integration, and environmental contexts Analysis of scientific nomenclature examining etymological origins, semantic patterns, and interface with vernacular naming systems This title has been co-published with UKZN Press.
This book is a comprehensive and insightful guide that delves into the unique challenges and opportunities associated with dairy farming in the African context.
This book is a comprehensive and insightful guide that delves into the unique challenges and opportunities associated with dairy farming in the African context.
Sea Otter Conservation: Nearshore Ecosystem Restoration offers the most updated and revised ecological knowledge for conserving sea otters and their coastal habitats.
Sea Otter Conservation: Nearshore Ecosystem Restoration offers the most updated and revised ecological knowledge for conserving sea otters and their coastal habitats.
Over the course of evolution, multicellular animals - Metazoa - have successfully colonized every conceivable habitat on our planet, thanks to their ability to survive and adapt under adverse or changing conditions.
Over the course of evolution, multicellular animals - Metazoa - have successfully colonized every conceivable habitat on our planet, thanks to their ability to survive and adapt under adverse or changing conditions.
An introduction to the evolution and adaptation of amphibians and reptiles, bridging the gulf between the plethora of 'popular' books and the more advanced texts directed towards the needs of specialist research workers, thus making it accessible to advanced students worldwide.
The renin-angiotensin system and the mechanisms regulating this system developed during the adaptive evolution of verte- brates, along with many other systems involved in the in- tegrated survival of the organism.
Provides comprehensive, updated information on the structure, and cell and molecular biology of the vertebrate pineal organ, which is the source of the "e;timing hormone"e; melatonin.
Although many studies have established the connections of the inferior olivary complex, there have been relatively few studies on the morphology of this nuclear complex.
Sex differences are observed in various physiological, behavioral, and psychic functions, including reproductive behavior, aggres- sion, emotions, and cognition.
"e;Physics of the Human Body"e; comprehensively addresses the physical and engineering aspects of human physiology by using and building on first-year college physics and mathematics.
This book provides information about the key aspects of plant-animal interactions, both mutualistic and antagonistic, which are important for the functioning of communities in their natural habitats and play a crucial role in the diversification of plants and animals.
This book provides information about the key aspects of plant-animal interactions, both mutualistic and antagonistic, which are important for the functioning of communities in their natural habitats and play a crucial role in the diversification of plants and animals.
In the Preface to his volume on Ecophysiology of the Camelidae and Desert Ruminants in this series, Trevor Wilson mentions his hesitation at the invitation from John Cloudsley-Thompson to write the book, because he had been out of direct touch with desert biology for some years.
The rapid development of molecular biology and genetics has led to renewed interest in embryology, comparative embryology, and studies of the relations between ontogeny and phylogeny.
The aim of this study was to investigate the development and diffferentiation of the adrenal glands in the grass snake during early stages of ontogenesis.
More clinics and large practices are investing in Computed Tomography (CT) equipment, meaning veterinary surgeons are often confronted with unfamiliar technical challenges like positioning and handling of the equipment.
Although veterinary professionals can now provide technologically sophisticated medical care for animals, every day they ask themselves questions that lie outside the realm of science.
Considering their growing popularity as a food source, this book examines the main nutrients and bioactive compounds present in a range of different edible insects.
Considering their growing popularity as a food source, this book examines the main nutrients and bioactive compounds present in a range of different edible insects.
This book explores the remarkable journeys that ducks, geese, and swans undertake each year in search of suitable migratory stopover and wintering habitats.
Transgenic animal biotechnology stands at the forefront of innovation, offering unprecedented opportunities to enhance human health, agricultural productivity, and environmental sustainability.
This book explores the remarkable journeys that ducks, geese, and swans undertake each year in search of suitable migratory stopover and wintering habitats.
