Zoology and animal sciences

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.

A charming, richly illustrated, pocket-size exploration of the world's butterfliesPacked with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile any nature lover.

The definitive site guide to a surprisingly bird-rich corner of England Kent, Essex and the Greater London area.

This concise, practical text covers the essential information veterinary students and nurses, new graduates, and practitioners need to succeed in equine medicine, focussing on respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases.

Follow in the giant footsteps of Diprotodon as he finds his place in the world.

A fresh look at health, habits and longevity from internationally-bestselling author, Nicklas Brendborg - perfect for fans of Ultra-Processed People"e;Highly readable"e; DAILY MAIL"e;Brilliantly unpacks how modern life hijacks our ancient biology.

Informed by research and grounded in critical discussions of theory and practice, Optimizing Therapy Dog-Handler Team Welfare challenges readers to explore the complexities inherent in, and arising from, practices that optimize welfare for therapy dog-handler teams.

This book comprehensively reviews the transformative potential of genome editing in insect pest management.

An authoritative treatment of the diverse and beautiful anole lizards of mainland Central and South AmericaAnoles are highly visible and aesthetically pleasing lizards that are abundant throughout Central and South America.

Crops suffer from biotic and abiotic stress during their growing period.

This is an up-to-date and comprehensive handbook that presents a wealth of information on the different aspects of one of the largest dipterous family, Culicidae (mosquitoes).

The management and control of pests in the urban environment in the 21st Century faces many challenges.

Precautions often apply to pregnancy in any workplace, but being a vet in practice presents additional specific risks.

This book introduces the various aspects of international farm animal protection and wildlife conservation through the lenses of food safety and environmental protection law.

This book strongly challenges the Western philosophical tradition's assertion that humans are superior to nonhuman animals.

This book strongly challenges the Western philosophical tradition's assertion that humans are superior to nonhuman animals.

South America has one of the greatest riches in the world in terms of biodiversity.

This book focuses on the impacts of anthropogenic radiation on wildlife and ecosystems and provides an in-depth look at the approaches and available tools we can use to gain information about biological effects of radiation in the environment.

The book offers a comparative look at the social strategies of five carnivorous social predators (four terrestrial and one marine) that make them successful hunting units.

Immerse yourself in this beautiful, absorbing guide to the marine world.

South America has one of the greatest riches in the world in terms of biodiversity.

An Introduction to the Amphibians of Ecuador is the first of four volumes, which are comprehensive, well-illustrated, and authoritative works, making them invaluable to biologists, conservationists, and others.

Ammonites are an extinct and charismatic lineage that persisted for over 300 million years.

The management and control of pests in the urban environment in the 21st Century faces many challenges.

Precautions often apply to pregnancy in any workplace, but being a vet in practice presents additional specific risks.

Several plant bioactives or plant-derived therapeutic molecules have been used against life-threatening diseases and their nanoparticle-mediated delivery greatly improves therapeutic efficacy.

A stunningly illustrated guide to these extraordinary creatures from a world-renowned paleontologistPaleobiology has advanced from a speculative subject to a cutting-edge science.

When it comes to family matters, do humans know best?

This reference book provides updated information about different immunomodulators for managing fish health and sustainable aquaculture.

Several plant bioactives or plant-derived therapeutic molecules have been used against life-threatening diseases and their nanoparticle-mediated delivery greatly improves therapeutic efficacy.

El retorno de Moby Dick nos sumerge en las profundidades del océano en busca de los seres más sorprendentes que lo habitan: los cachalotes.

With the staggering amount of pet health information available on the Internet, it is often difficult to find exactly what you are looking for.

This reference book provides updated information about different immunomodulators for managing fish health and sustainable aquaculture.

A stunningly illustrated guide to these extraordinary creatures from a world-renowned paleontologistPaleobiology has advanced from a speculative subject to a cutting-edge science.

Ammonites are an extinct and charismatic lineage that persisted for over 300 million years.

This book covers biotechnology and applications of diatoms including various applications such as the use of diatom biogenic silica in drug delivery and their cultivation for wastewater remediation.

This book focuses on the impacts of anthropogenic radiation on wildlife and ecosystems and provides an in-depth look at the approaches and available tools we can use to gain information about biological effects of radiation in the environment.

This volume offers the latest research-based findings to equip professionals involved in the breeding and raising of horses.

The book offers a comparative look at the social strategies of five carnivorous social predators (four terrestrial and one marine) that make them successful hunting units.

This book introduces the various aspects of international farm animal protection and wildlife conservation through the lenses of food safety and environmental protection law.

This volume offers the latest research-based findings to equip professionals involved in the breeding and raising of horses.

This unique work is the first reference that provides detailed descriptions of the fully developed larvae of the Odonata suborder Anisoptera, including keys to families and genera, high resolution photographs, distribution maps, and an up-dated list of the dragonfly species from Thailand.

Perception in animals is a fascinating and challenging subject that calls to students from many disciplines.

A wide-ranging account of how birds spend the quiet half of their livesBirds at Rest is the first book to give a full picture of how birds rest, roost, and sleep, a vital part of their lives.

This book covers biotechnology and applications of diatoms including various applications such as the use of diatom biogenic silica in drug delivery and their cultivation for wastewater remediation.