Zoology and animal sciences

The Zygaenidae are a family of day-flying moths with an unusual biology - they are capable of releasing prussic (hydrocyanic) acid.

In July 2001 experts from all around the world met in Reykjavik, Iceland to discuss various issues of polychaete biology.

During the last decade or so vaccine development has been facilitated by rapid advances in molecular and cell biology.

With strong personal and professional ties to the Gulf of Mexico, marine geologist John B.

This book explores how equestrians are highly invested in the idea of profound connection between horse and human and focuses on the ethical problem of knowing horses.

This book brings a unique perspective to animal movement studies because all studies come from African tropical environments where the great diversity, either biological and structurally (trees, shrubs, vines, epiphytes), present the animals with several options to fulfil their basic needs.

Bewusstsein – das weiter verbreitet ist als bisher angenommen – ist das Gefühl, lebendig zu sein, es ist kein Rechenvorgang und auch kein cleverer Trick.

Egg transfer was first performed in 1890, but for half a century it received scant attention.

This book consisting of ten review chapters contributed by leading workers in their respective fields, from around the world, covers the whole subject of insect reproduction.

Acarology - the study of mites and ticks, is a subdiscipline of Zoology, and is many times considered in the field of Entomology (the study of insects).

This volume addresses a fundamental puzzle in biology and medicine, namely, how does tissue develop, repair and replace itself.

Birds have colonized almost every terrestrial habitat on the planet - from the poles to the tropics, and from deserts to high mountain tops.

This volume brings together current research and practice on gibbon conservation, ecology, taxonomy and phylogenetics.

This book examines how the study of human-animal relations can help us interpret archaeological evidence.

This work consists of seven plenary lectures read at an international conference in Tampa, USA.

This book describes psychosocial working conditions that negatively impact the mental and physical well-being of employees of various "e;assistance-related"e; professional groups, as well as individuals whose work is related to contact with demanding clients.

Human-induced environmental change currently represents the single greatest threat to global biodiversity.

The population of the Persian leopard (Panthera pardus saxicolor) has drastically declined; this Asian leopard subspecies has disappeared from some parts of its former range.

This book explores the importance of understanding developmental processes in analyses of bat ecology and evolution.

Nematodes are incontestably the most numerous and the most diverse metazoans in freshwater habitats, and these properties bestow exceptional significance to their role in the environment.

The introductory chapters of this book give a detailed review of the phylogeny, morphology, classification and biology of Tineidae on a worldwide scale.

This is the first book created primarily for the field identification of parrots, one of the most familiar and colorful groups of birds.

An insightful exploration of the iconic Galapagos tortoises, and how their fate is inextricably linked to our own in a rapidly changing world.

**A TIMES BEST BOOK OF 2025 SO FAR * A SUNDAY TIMES BEST BOOK TO READ THIS SUMMER **A transporting exploration of the deep sea, and how our planet s strangest, most ancient and astonishing creatures have urgent relevance to cutting-edge science today.

This short book examines the history, origins, and unintended consequences of the commonly used and widely accepted practice of "e;long and low"e; riding and training in dressage.

This guide provides descriptions of when the bat species resident in Britain and Ireland use natural and human-made rock habitats, how they use them, and the environments each species occupies therein.

How the classic mirror test served as a portal for scientists to explore questions of self-awarenessSince the late eighteenth century, scientists have placed subjects-humans, infants, animals, and robots-in front of mirrors in order to look for signs of self-recognition.

Angiogenesis describes the formation of new blood vessels, which arise as outgrowths from existing vessels.

The first clearly-illustrated, comparative book on developmental primate skeletal anatomy, focused on the highly informative newborn stage.

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

This book is an outcome of the European colloquium on Echinoderms held at Brussels in 1979.

A stunning photographic showcase of the birds of Cuba.

This authoritative handbook, part of the Helm Identification Guide series, looks in detail at the remarkable and diverse birds of paradise perhaps the ultimate birders' birds.

A detailed, research-informed synthesis of the current issues facing the Australasian biota and the challenges involved in their conservation.

Provides a synthesis of prior research and novel results about the behaviour, conservation, ecology, evolution, and physiology of kestrels.

In der Antike mythisch verklärt, später als Rohstoffquelle verbraucht, sind Wale und Delphine mittlerweile zu Publikumslieblingen und Symboltieren des Naturschutzes geworden.

A personal and readable review of how plants and animals colonize islands.

Presents solutions to turn conflict into tolerance and coexistence, with an emphasis on the human dimensions of human-wildlife interactions.

Ecology is in a challenging state as a scientific discipline.

This text focuses on the principles and methods of using growth layers formed in teeth and bones of mammals to make a judgement on essential traits of the animal's life history.

Unlike any other book, Avian Cognition thoroughly examines avian intelligence, behavior, and individuality.

Explains the concepts and practical methods of behavioural science in clear, concise terms: vital for understanding humans, animals and AIs.

This  comprehensive book, rich with applications,  offers a quantitative framework for the analysis of the various capture-recapture models for open animal populations, while also addressing associated computational methods.