Zoology and animal sciences

The latest edition of Animal Nutrition has been updated thoroughly to provide a clear and comprehensive introduction to the science and practice of animal nutrition.

The latest edition of Animal Nutrition has been updated thoroughly to provide a clear and comprehensive introduction to the science and practice of animal nutrition.

Principles of Animal Physiology, Second Edition continues to set a new standard for animal physiology textbooks with its focus on animal diversity, its modern approach and clear foundation in molecular and cell biology, its concrete examples throughout, and its fully integrated coverage of the endocrine system.

Millions upon millions of salmon and steelhead once filled California streams, providing a plentiful and sustainable food resource for the original peoples of the region.

This remarkable primate with the curious name is challenging established views on human evolution.

This remarkable primate with the curious name is challenging established views on human evolution.

Take a deep dive intothe meaning and magic of the ocean's diverse and colorful treasures with The Wonder of Seashells.

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

Focusing on comparative cognition in cephalopods, this book illuminates the wide range of mental function in this often overlooked group.

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

Focusing on comparative cognition in cephalopods, this book illuminates the wide range of mental function in this often overlooked group.

A comprehensive portrayal of the behaviour genetics of the fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster) and the methods used in these studies.

A comprehensive portrayal of the behaviour genetics of the fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster) and the methods used in these studies.

Rigorously and objectively examines the evolving context within which great ape and gibbon habitats are increasingly interfacing with extractive industries.

A critical insight into the diverse socio-cultural, political, economic and ecological contexts of the global whale-watching industry.

Rigorously and objectively examines the evolving context within which great ape and gibbon habitats are increasingly interfacing with extractive industries.

A critical insight into the diverse socio-cultural, political, economic and ecological contexts of the global whale-watching industry.

This book reviews state-of-the-art research into trait-based effects and their importance in community and ecosystem ecology.

Synthesises important concepts, patterns and issues relating to avian habitat selection, drawing on examples from Europe, North America and Australia.

This book reviews state-of-the-art research into trait-based effects and their importance in community and ecosystem ecology.

Synthesises important concepts, patterns and issues relating to avian habitat selection, drawing on examples from Europe, North America and Australia.

This reference book comprehensively delves into the systematics, taxonomy, morphology, ecology, and behaviour of the Lepidostomatidae (Trichoptera) in India.

Synthesis of remarkable long-term and well-known study of the population dynamics of soay sheep on St Kilda.

Sexual Segregation in Vertebrates explores the reasons why this behaviour has evolved and what factors contribute to it.

In-depth coverage of ticks, their pathogens and control measures, written by an international collection of experts.

This book develops and defends an ethic of species preservation, genetic modification, human enhancement and species creation.

An insight into the booming industry of insect leisure and tourism, using case studies and examples from around the world.

This book develops and defends an ethic of species preservation, genetic modification, human enhancement and species creation.

An insight into the booming industry of insect leisure and tourism, using case studies and examples from around the world.

This book explains the neuronal basis of animal behaviour to final year undergraduates and postgraduates without needing detailed knowledge of neurophysiology.

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

Authoritative and easily accessible account of the wildlife of Britain and Ireland, what is declining, what is not, and why.

This book explains the neuronal basis of animal behaviour to final year undergraduates and postgraduates without needing detailed knowledge of neurophysiology.

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

Authoritative and easily accessible account of the wildlife of Britain and Ireland, what is declining, what is not, and why.

A full-color photomicrographic atlas allowing rapid and accurate identification of zebrafish anatomic structures at both the gross and microscopic level.

Discusses brain asymmetry from four perspectives - function, evolution, development and causation - covering a wide range of species, including humans.

Landslides are dangerous, fascinating phenomena: understanding their biological and ecological aspects is essential for achieving slope stability and habitat restoration.

A full-color photomicrographic atlas allowing rapid and accurate identification of zebrafish anatomic structures at both the gross and microscopic level.

Discusses brain asymmetry from four perspectives - function, evolution, development and causation - covering a wide range of species, including humans.

Landslides are dangerous, fascinating phenomena: understanding their biological and ecological aspects is essential for achieving slope stability and habitat restoration.

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

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

Presents recent progress in two-dimensional mathematical hydrodynamics, including rigorous results on turbulence in space-periodic fluid flows.