This volume contains a classic handbook on the art of taxidermy and includes all the information an existing or prospective taxidermist needs to know about their enterprise.
This antique book contains a detailed and interesting guide to breeding very specific colours into pet budgerigars, as well as containing detailed information on hybrids, mule breeding, and the importance of record keeping.
WINNER OF THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE 2018WINNER OF THE JEFFERIES AWARD FOR NATURE WRITING 2017The full story of seabirds from one of the greatest nature writers.
Investigating a whole host of species from around the globe, the first short and affordable introduction to animal behaviorInvestigating a whole host of species from around the globe, the first short and affordable introduction to this growing field of study Byers ultimately makes the reader yearn to join him and watch animals for a living an excellent example of popular-science writing.
In the early years of the twentieth century, an awareness was growing among European Australians of an unexpected threat, one that seemed the very embodiment of the dark, ominous power of the Australian bush.
First published in 1925, this volume contains an interesting account of an ornithological trip to the Danube Delta, the second largest river delta in Europe primarily situated in Romania and the Ukraine.
This text contains a comprehensive treatise on the nesting habits of birds common to India, including a calendar of the breeding seasons and a popular guide to their habits and haunts.
This vintage book contains a series of beautiful anatomical and physiological illustrations of the horse, cow, sheep, pig, and chicken, in full colour and coupled with explanatory notes.
'A revelation for anyone with the slightest interest in the feathered friends visiting their gardens' - Garden NewsYou don't have to be a dedicated birdwatcher to be a bird lover.
Trust - our belief in the truth or reliability of someone or something - lies at the very heart of our relationships, our society and our everyday lives.
A heartwarming tale of abandoned dogs and their savioursAmong the cobblestone villages and towns of rural Bulgaria, a dedicated team of unsung heroes led by Emma and Anthony Smith works tirelessly to change the destiny of street dogs.
What is it about the canine personality which has singled this animal out from all the 4,236 species of non-human mammals to be man s closest companion?
This vintage volume contains a detailed guide to trapping pigeons, with information on assembling traps, different types of trap, common problems, benefits, drawbacks, materials and equipment, and more.