Zoology and animal sciences

In this follow-up to Islands and Snakes, this book contains 15 chapters describing diversity and conservation of snakes on islands, with foci on selected island systems not previously summarized.

DBT skills can be a fantastic way to approach life's challenges.

DBT skills can be a fantastic way to approach life's challenges.

This book is a comprehensive review of the entire lineage of monitor lizards (Varanidae), living and extinct.

A marvelously illustrated look at the life of the whaleWhales are the majestic giants of the ocean, yet much of their world remains a mystery to us.

A seagoing scientist explores how life thrives in one of the most mysterious environments on EarthThe open ocean, far from the shore and miles above the seafloor, is a vast and formidable habitat that is home to the most abundant life on our planet, from giant squid and jellyfish to anglerfish with bioluminescent lures that draw prey into their toothy mouths.

What cognitive abilities underpin the use of tools, and how are tools and their properties represented or understood by tool-users?

What cognitive abilities underpin the use of tools, and how are tools and their properties represented or understood by tool-users?

The definitive photographic guide to the avifauna of Finland.

The definitive photographic guide to the avifauna of Finland.

A marvelously illustrated look at the life of the whaleWhales are the majestic giants of the ocean, yet much of their world remains a mystery to us.

For many of us, the buzzing of a bee elicits panic.

In every domain of reasoning-from time and space, to mental states and physical illness-humans deploy an exceedingly diverse range of intuitive 'theories' about how the world works.

In every domain of reasoning-from time and space, to mental states and physical illness-humans deploy an exceedingly diverse range of intuitive 'theories' about how the world works.

Happy has lived at the Bronx Zoo for most of her 48 years, and for more than a decade has remained largely isolated and lonely.

Happy has lived at the Bronx Zoo for most of her 48 years, and for more than a decade has remained largely isolated and lonely.

For many of us, the buzzing of a bee elicits panic.

We live in a world teeming with parasites.

Octopuses are often described as mysterious geniuses of the ocean.

In this follow-up to Islands and Snakes, this book contains 15 chapters describing diversity and conservation of snakes on islands, with foci on selected island systems not previously summarized.

A beautifully illustrated photographic identification guide to the common marine fish found around Britain and Irelandideal for divers, snorkellers, and natural history enthusiastsFish are a colourful and important part of inshore marine life, much admired by divers and snorkellers.

A seagoing scientist explores how life thrives in one of the most mysterious environments on EarthThe open ocean, far from the shore and miles above the seafloor, is a vast and formidable habitat that is home to the most abundant life on our planet, from giant squid and jellyfish to anglerfish with bioluminescent lures that draw prey into their toothy mouths.

A generation or two before Socrates, thinkers classified the world's organisms into three categories: plants, animals, and man.

A generation or two before Socrates, thinkers classified the world's organisms into three categories: plants, animals, and man.

Dangerous Animals & Outdoor Hazards in Africa is a comprehensive guide to managing human-wildlife conflict and avoiding dangerous situations in remote areas.

Outdoor work for environmental professionals in ecological, engineering, or resource management settings frequently brings workers into contact with arthropods.

While plenty of books tell readers how natural selection works, Force of Nature focuses on why understanding it has enormous practical value for reader's lives, right now.

Celebrating 50 years with a new anniversary edition, this critically acclaimed international bestseller has sold millions of copies and been translated into over 30 languages.

Celebrating 50 years with a new anniversary edition, this critically acclaimed international bestseller has sold millions of copies and been translated into over 30 languages.

This comprehensive and yet succinct guide provides practical, hands-on guidance for conducting non-human primate (NHP) research with the highest standards of ethical care and scientific precision.

This book explores the relationship between cellular processes and animal behaviour.

This comprehensive and yet succinct guide provides practical, hands-on guidance for conducting non-human primate (NHP) research with the highest standards of ethical care and scientific precision.

While plenty of books tell readers how natural selection works, Force of Nature focuses on why understanding it has enormous practical value for reader's lives, right now.

Outdoor work for environmental professionals in ecological, engineering, or resource management settings frequently brings workers into contact with arthropods.

Este es un libro de viajes, protagonizado por aves capaces de saltar de una orilla a otra del océano en unos pocos días, de cruzar un continente en una semana, de sobrevolar un desierto en apenas unas horas.

Discover the fascinating stories behind 300 species of insects and explore their world.

Since the publication of the first edition of this book, professional and public concern for the well-being of animals has continued to increase throughout the world.

The pelecaniformes are a large and important group of seabirds, containing many spectacular species.

People have been long-fascinated with birds, and their scientific study has been central to advances in evolution, animal behavior, biogeography, population dynamics, and community ecology.

Since the publication of the first edition of this book, professional and public concern for the well-being of animals has continued to increase throughout the world.

It is difficult for me to recollect a time when I was not fascinated with the very notion of a desert.

Arid lands require that organisms inhabiting them be well-adapted to thrive or even just to survive.

Oar Feet and Opal Teeth is about free-living copepods and the copepodologists who study them.

Grab a pair of binoculars and this pocket guide to set off on an exciting adventure with nature!

People have been long-fascinated with birds, and their scientific study has been central to advances in evolution, animal behavior, biogeography, population dynamics, and community ecology.

The fermentation of sugar by cell-free yeast extracts was demonstrated more than a century ago by E.

Predation is considered one of the distinct phenomena related to the interrelationships between species on the Earth.