Zoology and animal sciences

A study of the Boreal Owl''s hunting modes, habitats prey interactions, reproduction, dispersal, survival and mortality, population regulation and conservation.

A study of the Boreal Owl''s hunting modes, habitats prey interactions, reproduction, dispersal, survival and mortality, population regulation and conservation.

Synthesizes the ecology and natural history of North American freshwater mussels for scientists, natural resource professionals, students and natural history enthusiasts.

Synthesizes the ecology and natural history of North American freshwater mussels for scientists, natural resource professionals, students and natural history enthusiasts.

Authoritative reviews and focused case studies on the history and future of the fauna and flora of Southeast Asia.

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

Authoritative reviews and focused case studies on the history and future of the fauna and flora of Southeast Asia.

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

A detailed review of the evolutionary context necessary to interpret patterns and processes in the age of mouse genomics.

Comprehensive and multidisciplinary coverage of fundamental and advanced statistical tools and issues relevant to long-term ecological monitoring.

Explores key issues in biocultural diversity, examining species and sites considered to be sacred and their implications for conservation.

A detailed review of the evolutionary context necessary to interpret patterns and processes in the age of mouse genomics.

Explores key issues in biocultural diversity, examining species and sites considered to be sacred and their implications for conservation.

Comprehensive and multidisciplinary coverage of fundamental and advanced statistical tools and issues relevant to long-term ecological monitoring.

An updated edition of this popular textbook, covering recognition, biology, ecology and medical importance of the arthropods that affect human health.

An essential guide to the sensitive topic of cousin marriage, examining its social, medical, political and legal connotations.

An updated edition of this popular textbook, covering recognition, biology, ecology and medical importance of the arthropods that affect human health.

An essential guide to the sensitive topic of cousin marriage, examining its social, medical, political and legal connotations.

Highly illustrated and definitive reference work for the identification and biology of ticks.

A comprehensive overview of wood-inhabiting fungi, insects and vertebrates, discussing habitat requirements along with strategies for maintaining biodiversity.

A comprehensive overview of wood-inhabiting fungi, insects and vertebrates, discussing habitat requirements along with strategies for maintaining biodiversity.

The first comprehensive assessment of societies of gray wolves and free-ranging dogs, with an emphasis on behavioral ecology.

A beautifully written introduction to the fundamentals of animal behaviour, this revised and updated edition is now in full colour.

The first comprehensive assessment of societies of gray wolves and free-ranging dogs, with an emphasis on behavioral ecology.

A beautifully written introduction to the fundamentals of animal behaviour, this revised and updated edition is now in full colour.

This book is an overview of mammalian reproduction from the male perspective, exploring mating behaviour, reproductive anatomy and modes of copulation.

Brings together research from a range of fields to address key questions relating to agriculture: its origins and long-term sustainability.

This book is an overview of mammalian reproduction from the male perspective, exploring mating behaviour, reproductive anatomy and modes of copulation.

Brings together research from a range of fields to address key questions relating to agriculture: its origins and long-term sustainability.

This book explores the rich evolutionary history of bats from multiple perspectives, presenting some of the most remarkable discoveries involving fossil bats.

Reviews the most important topics in current primatology using research on the long-studied Arashiyama population of Japanese macaques.

Introductory textbook using the entire range of tropical ecosystems - terrestrial, freshwater and marine - to illustrate and explain major ecological concepts.

Reviews the most important topics in current primatology using research on the long-studied Arashiyama population of Japanese macaques.

This book explores the rich evolutionary history of bats from multiple perspectives, presenting some of the most remarkable discoveries involving fossil bats.

Introductory textbook using the entire range of tropical ecosystems - terrestrial, freshwater and marine - to illustrate and explain major ecological concepts.

Explores the long-term studies at Mahale, Tanzania and the important insights they have provided into wild chimpanzee behaviour and ecology.

Offers a global perspective on freshwater systems, highlighting how the conservation of crayfish will help protect ecosystem quality.

Explores the long-term studies at Mahale, Tanzania and the important insights they have provided into wild chimpanzee behaviour and ecology.

A fascinating insight into what climate change means for birds, and the consequences of ignoring the warning signs provided by them.

Offers a global perspective on freshwater systems, highlighting how the conservation of crayfish will help protect ecosystem quality.

A fascinating insight into what climate change means for birds, and the consequences of ignoring the warning signs provided by them.

This book provides an overview of different environmental problems in South Asia.

The first book to provide a systematic overview of social zooarchaeology, arguing that animals have always played a range of roles in human societies.

The first book to provide a systematic overview of social zooarchaeology, arguing that animals have always played a range of roles in human societies.

Explains the structure, function and dynamics of terrestrial ecosystems and demonstrates the application of ecosystem ecology to current environmental problems.

A synthesis of the ecological and related knowledge pertinent to understanding the biology and conservation of dugongs and manatees.

Explores the role of fire in Mediterranean-type climate ecosystems, providing unique insights into the assembly and evolutionary convergence of ecosystems.

Explains the structure, function and dynamics of terrestrial ecosystems and demonstrates the application of ecosystem ecology to current environmental problems.

A fascinating analysis of the factors which act to trigger and deepen friendships in both mammalian and avian species.

Provides regional and global perspectives on the role of Marine Protected Areas in the restoration and conservation of biodiversity.