Zoology and animal sciences

Learn to decode your dog's emotions and behaviors-and be the best dog parent you can be-with this guide by two leading experts in canine behavior.

"e;Weaves together a dramatic court case in Los Angeles, a grizzly-bear attack, and a surprisingly fascinating debate .

Insects are a major group of arthropods and the most diverse group of animals on the earth, with over a million described species.

An in-depth analysis of the science behind stress in dogsIn The Stress Factor in Dogs, Dr.

Neurons communicate with each other by releasing neurotransmitters.

When talking about the Enlightenment, ornithology is seldom the first topic of conversation.

The second edition of Fishes of Arkansas, in development for more than a decade, is an extensive revision and expansion of the first edition, including reclassifications, taxonomic changes, and descriptions of more than thirty new species.

This volume discusses renal function and the mechanisms by which the kidney regulates the composition and volume of the extracellular fluid.

Wild elephants walking along a trail stop and spontaneously try to protect and assist a weak and dying fellow elephant.

There is a widespread consensus that use of antioxidants as a therapeutic approach may counteract free radical mediated pathologies.

Denis Noble Nearly a decade after completion of the first draft of the entire Human Genome sequence we are in a better position to assess the nature and the consequences of that heroic achievement, which can be seen as the culmination of the molecular biological revolution of the second half of the twentieth century.

Many reading programs today overlook an essential component of literacy instructionhelping children develop an enduring love of reading.

In this beautifully illustrated guide, two practicing wildlife biologists describe the life histories of forty-five species of ducks, geese, and swans that occur in Texas.

In the last thirty years, the Upper Texas Coast has become a must go destination for birders around the globe.

Biological cell membranes regulate the transfer of matter and information between the intracellular and extracellular compartments as basic survival and maintenance functions for an organism.

Birds and dinosaurs have dominated human interest for decades.

In the past 20 years, pursuit of catfish, particularly the larger flathead and blue species, has become a technical endeavor.

Walleyes may be the most popular game fish in America after bass, and for good reason.

They don't call it the Fish of Ten Thousand Casts for nothing.

Successful angling for northern pike requires specialized equipment and techniques, as well as an understanding of this predatory game fish's seasonal movements and changes in behavior.

Forensic scientists working with human skeletal remains must be able to differentiate between human and non-human bones.

Good fish health and welfare are essential components of sustainable aquaculture and, in this regard, fish parasites constitute a major constraint to production.

Not much can be said with certainty about the life of Claudius Aelianus, known to us as Aelian.

Go Birding with Wyoming's Best-Selling Bird Guide!

When talking about the Enlightenment, ornithology is seldom the first topic of conversation.

THE TIMES BEST SCIENCE BOOK OF 2024GUARDIAN BEST IDEAS BOOKS OF 2024ECONOMIST BEST BOOKS OF 2024FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BOOKS OF 2024From one of the world's great science writers, a book that explores the deepest principles of evolutionary history.

Animals behave the way they do because of genetics and their environment.

Mammals are amazing creatures.

Be careful when you step outdoors because you'll never know when you'll see snakes, sharks, birds of prey and alligators too.

Fish - what an amazing, colorful and watery world you're in!

Animals can either have a backbone or they may have none.

Have you ever been to a zoo?

This book may be your only chance to get to meet these endangered animals from around the world.

This book does more than just create the definitions of vulnerable, endangered and critically endangered animals.

Let's talk about the reptiles.

Some animals that lived before are now extinct.

So your child is a master at identifying animals, but can he/she still name them based on their footprints?

Did you know that there are animals equipped with the senses that allow for successful hunting even in the dark?

Oh me, oh my!

Have you ever been to the African Savanna?

Have you ever laid eyes on a blue whale?

This book goes beyond the basic definition of amphibians because it also includes pictures and other examples.

Dogs!

Enter the world of mammals and learn about the characteristics that make them stand out from the rest of the animal kingdom.

Did you know that your pet cat is cousins with the fierce and powerful lion?

What are winged insects?