Zoology and animal sciences

A compact, lightweight and informative guide to 215 of the UK's most common birds.

A compact, lightweight and informative guide to 215 of the UK's most common birds.

The million copy international bestseller, critically acclaimed and translated into over 25 languages.

A scientific expedition into unknown parts of the Caribbean to study the tectonic plates of the region answers the intriguing question: Is there a language of fish?

From the world-famous expert on chimpanzees - the powerfully compelling sequel to the international bestseller IN THE SHADOW OF MAN: 'An instant animal classic' Time'I can't imagine a more vivid or unexpectedly moving introduction to chimpanzees in the wild than Jane Goodall's' New York TimesEquipped with little more than a notebook, binoculars, and her fascination with wildlife, Jane braved a realm of unknowns to give the world a remarkable window into humankind's closest living relatives.

¿Qué sienten los cachorros?

'A pioneering study .

En México, la fauna silvestre impulsó el establecimiento y desarrollo de las civilizaciones prehispánicas.

A fascinating journey into the extraordinary world of the king of fish: the salmon.

Als ich das erste Mal einen Axolotl sah, war ich fasziniert und konnte meinen Blick einfach nicht abwenden.

'A lovely little book .

In vielen Ländern rund ums Mittelmeer und in Osteuropa haben sich Tierschützer zur Aufgabe gemacht, Streunerhunden und Hunden aus schlechter Haltung zu einem artgerechteren Leben zu verhelfen.

Noah Strycker comparte las experiencias que ha adquirido en sus trabajos de campo estudiando a las aves, En cada uno de los trece capítulos de este libro el protagonista es un ave distinta, de esta forma pasa del encuentro con una paloma al comer una hamburguesa al éxito de las carreras de palomas y el instinto de éstas para volver a casa; expone las posibles contribuciones médicas del estudio de los buitres y las que ya ha hecho el análisis de las parvadas de estorninos a la animación, así como la influencia de las gallinas en los primeros trabajos sobre las relaciones jerárquicas y de poder; también aborda el agitado ritmo de vida de los violentos colibríes y el estilo de vida nómada que han desarrollado los búhos blancos, forzados por las condiciones adversas de las remotas zonas que habitan; habla del miedo de los pingüinos, el amor que parecen profesar los albatros, el altruismo de las ratonas australianas y la memoria de los cascanueces para analizar los posibles principios de estas características en el hombre y su propósito en la evolución; igualmente hace alusión a las habilidades artísticas de los pergoleros y el ritmo de una peculiar cacatúa para disertar sobre la función del arte y la música en nuestra vida; también estudia las curiosas urracas, capaces de reconocerse frente al espejo, en cuyo comportamiento podríamos encontrar las claves del individualismo y los axiomas que rigen los sentimientos

Dom Joly sets off round the world, but this time he's not looking to holiday in a danger zone - he's monster hunting.

Bei diesem Buch handelt es sich um ein Buch für die ganze Familie und es klärt dich über einiges im Bereich Ernährung, Hühnerhaltung, "Fleischproduktion", etc.

'Now when I hear birdsong, I feel an entry to that understory.

'Share[s] the life-enhancing joys of the humble hen' Sunday Times'Clocks our obsession with chicken-keeping .

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

Bees continue to fascinate and charm us all - from novice gardeners and nature-lovers to dedicated environmentalists - and today, bees need our help more than ever.

An illustrated guide to the profitable art of shell cameo cutting.

'ENCHANTING' MAIL ON SUNDAY They care for their elderly, play with their kids, and always put family first.

This is a detailed handbook on the Sealyham terrier, a rare Welsh breed of small to medium-sized terrier originating as a working dog in Wales.

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

This vintage book contains a concise and novice-friendly guide to budgerigars and cockatiels, being a practical handbook on how to keep, feed, and breed them.

This book contains a detailed dictionary of diseases common in canaries, with information on their causes, treatment, and prevention.

This early work by Alfred Russel Wallace was originally published in 1859 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography.

Humans are the only mammals to walk on two, rather than four, legs.

This antique text contains a detailed, scientific analysis of bird eggs.

This antiquarian book contains a comprehensive guide to breeding budgerigars, being a detailed treatise on management during the breeding season.

Part of the new Ladybird Expert series, Evolution is a clear, simple and entertaining introduction to Charles Darwin's pioneering and revolutionary theory of how all life changes through natural selection.

This lovely little book contains a comprehensive and easy-to-digest handbook for canary owners.

Curious, innovative and mysterious survivors of the arctic tundra.

This antique text contains a detailed yet accessible treatise on bird flight and how to identify birds based on how they fly.

This vintage book contains a concise guide to mule-breeding canaries and finches, with a specific focus on breeding for appearance and song.