Zoology and animal sciences

A remarkable exploration of naturalized parrots, among the most widely distributed birds in the worldThere are more than 350 species of parrots in the world, and approximately 300 of these species have been transported to other countries through the caged pet trade.

This volume details methods and protocols necessary to further the study of insect immunity.

Animal Communication by Pheromones describes how the behavior of animals is controlled and influenced by pheromone communication.

Honey bees have been described as exceptionally clever, well-organized, mutualistic, collaborative, busy, efficient--in short a perfect society.

Monitoring is integral to all aspects of policy and management for threatened biodiversity.

During the past few decades we have witnessed an era of remarkable growth in the field of molecular biology.

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility.

A listing and analysis of 3106 references to the rhinoceros in books and articles.

This book explores central aspects of genetic modification of animals for scientific purposes in the context technological possibilities, regulatory issues in different regions, animal welfare implications and wider ethical issues exemplified through current theories and frameworks.

Australia's venomous snakes are widely viewed as the world's most deadly and are regarded with cautious curiosity, fascination and, regrettably, fear.

Honey Bees: Estimating the Environmental Impact of Chemicals is an updated account of the different strategies for assessing the ecotoxicity of xenobiotics against these social insects, which play a key role in both ecology and agriculture.

The definitive book on owls.

Planthoppers include some of the most devastating pests of major agricultural crops throughout the world.

This book concentrates on the marine mammalian group of Odontocetes, the toothed whales, dolphins, and porpoises.

Surprising, humourous and thought-provoking, Much Like Us invites us on a journey to explore the inner lives of animals.

The Tropics are home to the greatest biodiversity in the world, but tropical species are at risk due to anthropogenic activities, mainly land use change, habitat loss, invasive species, and pathogens.

This book presents the whole picture of the ecological and evolutionary study on the ground beetle group, the subgenus Ohomopterus of the genus Carabus, endemic to Japan.

Insect Immunity, Volume 52 provides readers with the latest interdisciplinary reviews on the topic.

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Rodents are the most commonly used species in biomedical research.

This book addresses microinsects, their structure and their differences from larger relatives.

This book examines how contemporary artists have engaged with histories of nature, geology, and extinction within the context of the changing planet.

Biological diversity, or biodiversity, refers to the universal attribute of all living organisms that each individual being is unique - that is, no two organisms are identical.

The definitive field guide to the birds of SeychellesA group of ancient granitic islands in the middle of the Indian Ocean, the Seychelles enjoy a remarkably diverse bird fauna, rich with endemics.

Biological Control: Global Impacts, Challenges and Future Directions of Pest Management provides a historical summary of organisms and main strategies used in biological control, as well as the key challenges confronting biological control in the 21st century.

Hormonal Steroids contains the plenary and symposium lectures delivered to the Fifth International Congress on Hormonal Steroids held at New Delhi on October 30 to November 4, 1978.

This two-volume handbook provides important information concerning the development, implementation, evaluation, uses, advantages, and limitations of a wide variety of animal model of pulmonary disease.

A thrilling face-to-face encounter with animals in their own environment their elaborate displays, intimate lives, and extraordinary behaviourDid you know that elephants give each other names, orangutans self-medicate, and rats giggle?

Winner of the "e;Outstanding Academic Title"e; recognition by Choice for the 2020 OAT Awards.

After lives filled with deep suffering, 74 billion animals are slaughtered worldwide every year on factory farms.

Birds: ID Insights is ideal for birders of all levels.

This book brings together expert opinions from scientists to consider the evidence for climate change and its impacts on ticks and tick-borne infections.

There are few creatures more beautiful, aloof, and fascinating than giraffes.

This study presents age-associated pathologic findings in aging rats that had been maintained under similar well-controlled laboratory conditions.

This monograph is the result of eight years of bibliographical and field research concerning several behavioural ecology aspects of the Palaearctic falcons.

Coccinellids have been very actively studied in the course of the twenty three years since "e;Biology of Coccinellidae"e; was published.

Volume V features the first 304 of the total 632 colour plates of the series, each consisting of 8 photographs and generally illustrating 4 species in dorsal and lateral aspects, respectively.

The first book entirely devoted to this topic, Ecosystem Engineers begins with the history of the concept, presenting opposing definitions of ecosystem engineeing.

'Based on many years of personal research, and a thorough knowledge of the European literature, the authors provide an eminently readable account of the biology of the Common Buzzard.

Control of Insect Behavior by Natural Products presents papers on new biochemical approaches to pest control.

This book provides for the first time an integrative analysis of the major drivers of decline and threats of insects and related arthropods in the Neotropical region.

This book is devoted to the 162 species of thrush, one of the most widespread and well-known families of birds in the world.

Brazil's bird diversity is one of the richest in the world.

Pests of Fruit Crops: A Colour Handbook, Second Edition provides an up-to-date illustrated account of the various pests of fruit crops throughout Europe, many of which (or their close relatives) are also present in non-European countries.

Marine Mammals: Evolutionary Biology, Third Edition is a succinct, yet comprehensive text devoted to the systematics, evolution, morphology, ecology, physiology, and behavior of marine mammals.