Zoology and animal sciences

Many genes have been cloned from chicken cells, and during the next decade numerous laboratories will be concentrating their resources in developing ways of using these tools.

Wetlands are often seen as the ultimate symbol of beauty and tranquillity, their clear waters sheltering mysterious animals in a world where change is gentle and slow, from dragonflies skimming above their own reflections to the fishes glimpsed briefly below.

Elephant tourism is a growing activity in many countries across Asia and Africa and is popular with tourists from all parts of the world.

About 100 years ago, it was dicovered that insects transmitgrave, mainly tropical diseases - very much to theastonishment of the physicians of that time, who saw this asa new, possibly easy, way of eradicating the diseases byexterminating the vectors.

Our knowledge of cerebellar functions and cerebellar disorders, called ataxias, is increasing considerably.

The book examines biological processes vital for organism survival through a chemical lens.

Insect Sex Pheromones is a revised and expanded edition of the book "e;"e;Insect Sex Attractants"e;"e; and covers greater discoveries in the field of sex pheromones.

Rocky outcrops are landscape features with disproportionately high biodiversity values relative to their size.

Neuroanatomical Research Techniques discusses developments in major neuroanatomical research techniques.

Diese auch für den Laien verständliche Einführung in die Naturgeschichte gibt einen Einblick in den derzeitigen Wissensstand und die Problematik der stammesgeschichtlichen Paläontologie.

Für den Schreiber, Denker und Dichter Giacomo Leopardi sind Vögel "die fröhlichsten Geschöpfe auf der Welt" – von den volatilen Wesen bezaubert ist auch unser Autor.

With the expansion of human settlements and the environmental changes brought about by human activity and pollutants, toxicology and risk assessment of amphibian species has become increasingly of interest to toxicologists involved in environmental research.

Ever since Darwin, animal behavior has intrigued and perplexed human observers.

Studying Captive Animals outlines the methods that may be used to study the behaviour, welfare and ecology of animals living under the control of humans, including companion animals, feral populations, and those living on farms and in zoos.

Bridging the fields of ecosystem science and landscape ecology, this book integrates Dr.

This book documents the latest accomplishments and technology relating to pheromone use in insect pest management along with the information that lead to these advances.

Many advances have been made in the field of thermoregulation in the past few years.

This volume provides a compilation of methods that will aid researchers studying virology, immunology, and vaccinology of this devastating disease of swine.

Central Actions of Angiotensin and Related Hormones investigates the centrally mediated actions of angiotensin and related hormones in the central nervous system (CNS).

Designed to cover techniques for analysis of data in the animal sciences, this popular textbook provides an overview of the basic principles of statistics enabling the subsequent applications to be carried out with familiarity and understanding.

Introductory textbook using the entire range of tropical ecosystems - terrestrial, freshwater and marine - to illustrate and explain major ecological concepts.

Once famous for the beauty of its white beaches, reef-ringed islands, and lush forests, today the Philippines is known as an example of the deep costs of ecological decline.

Aspects of Neural Ontogeny focuses on the interaction between the nervous system and peripheral organs during development, including history and development of neurons and the functions of nerves and muscles.

Many present-day Australians see the dingo as a threat and a pest to human production systems.

Swine Feeding and Nutrition provides detailed information on aspects of swine production.

Despite hundreds of millions of visitors each year, zoos have remained outside of the realm of philosophical analysis.

Animal Assisted Therapy Use Application by Condition provides the most updated and comprehensive data knowledge on animal-assisted therapy.

This book offers a wealth of essential information about stink bugs, including taxonomic updates of pest species, their geographic distribution, biology and behavior, and the latest research on sustainable management strategies.

Nanomaterials in the Battle Against Pathogens and Disease Vectors presents an overview of the use of nanotechnology to mitigate pathogens of concern, and is the first book to discuss applications of nanotechnology in the fight against all three major domains of disease-causing pathogens.

Critical review of the production and function of insect cuticular hydrocarbons with special emphasis on their role in chemical communication.

The Laboratory for Vertebrate Paleontology at the University of Allberta houses type specimens of fossil fishes.

The Mongolian gerbil brain lies in the anatomy of the blood vessels supplying blood to the brain.

Insect Clocks is mainly concerned with the phenomena in which "e;"e;environmental time"e;"e; has a practical implication for the life of insects for them to perform behavioral or physiological episodes at the "e;"e;right time"e;"e; and season.

Squat lobsters of the superfamilies Chirostyloidea and Galatheoidea are highly visible crustaceans on seamounts, continental margins, shelf environments, hydrothermal vents and coral reefs.

'a true gem' -London Naturalist'I love this book' Nick BakerThe author completes the book with an identification guide to dung itself, so that you can identify the animal that left it behind.

Until about 13,000 years ago, North America was home to a menagerie of massive mammals.

Effects of Noise on Wildlife emerged from the Symposium on the Effects of Noise on Wildlife, organized by ICA-WG4 as part of the 9th International Congress on Acoustics in Madrid, Spain, July 4-9, 1977.

Islands and Snakes contains 13 chapters describing ecological systems with foci on snakes and their ecological roles on islands around the world.

'Insight' is not a very popular word in psychology or biology.

Key featuresContains 28 updated tables designed as quick, easy-to-use references for New and Old World speciesProvides over 100 photographs and illustrations, most now in color, depicting aspects of nonhuman primate biology, behavior, management practices, diseases, and technical proceduresGives a concise overview of regulatory considerations for the use of nonhuman primates in biomedical researchExpands the Veterinary Care chapter to include new sections on nutritional support, behavioral conditions, dental care, and updated information on anesthetic and analgesic drugsPresents step-by-step descriptions of common and advanced sampling techniquesIncludes extensive resource lists for vendors of animals, feed, sanitation supplies, caging, anesthetic equipment, and veterinary and research suppliesExtensively updated to include current literature, The Laboratory Nonhuman Primate, Second Edition, continues to serve as a quick reference source for technicians, caretakers, veterinarians, researchers, and students working with primates in biomedical research.

Based on the most recent scientific data, and without neglecting historical publications, Fishes in Lagoons and Estuaries in the Mediterranean 3 comprehensively details Mediterranean lagoonal marine migratory fish.

The mating game plays a central role in promoting individual biological fitness, but many other life-history traits (physical, physiological, and behavioral)  also influence fitness.

This book explores how language and communication shape the increasingly entangled lives of people and sea turtles at the nexus of sea turtle conservation and ecotourism.