Zoology: amphibians and reptiles (herpetology) Books
Princeton University Press Ocean Life in the Time of Dinosaurs
Book SynopsisTrade Review"[A] marvelous read."---David Gascoigne, Travels with Birds"[An] excellent book."---Mike Walley, Everything Dinosaur
£23.75
Templar Books The Incredible Popup Frog
£21.25
Field Studies Council Guide to the Reptiles and Amphibians of Britain
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£6.73
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Field Guide to the Amphibians and Reptiles of
Book SynopsisThis groundbreaking new guide is an authoritative field reference for these two groups of animals.The taxonomy and systematics of European reptiles and amphibians have changed a lot in recent years, yet there is no modern, up-to-date field guide available that comprehensively covers all the species. The last illustrated field guide to European reptiles and amphibians was first published 38 years ago, and remains outdated despite occasional reprints and new editions. This major new field guide addresses this deficiency. A total of 219 species are covered in detail, with a focus on identification and geographical variation; species texts also cover distribution, habitat and behaviour. Superb colour illustrations by talented artist Ilian Velikov depict every species and all major variations, and colour photographs are also included for most species.The book includes over 370 colour artworks and 200 colour photographs, 155 accurate and up-to-date distribution maps, and easy-to-use kTrade ReviewThis new, well-written, superbly illustrated book sets the new standard ... buy it to take to Europe alongside your bird, butterfly and wildflower guides. -- Howard Inns * British Wildlife *Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgements About this book Diversity of European amphibians and reptiles and their origin Natural species composition in Europe Alien species Threats and conservation How to watch amphibians and reptiles Where to watch amphibians and reptiles Amphibian eggs and larvae Amphibian eggs Newt and salamander larvae Frog and toad larvae Checklist of European amphibians and reptiles Species accounts True Toads (Bufonidae) Tree Frogs (Hylidae) True Frogs (Ranidae) Brown Frogs Rana species Water Frogs Pelophylax species REPTILES (REPTILIA) Turtles, Tortoises and Terrapins (Testudines) Tortoises (Testudinidae) Terrapins (Emydidae and Geoemydidae) Sea Turtles (Cheloniidae and Dermochelyidae) Lizards (Sauria) Agamas (Agamidae) Chameleons (Chamaeleonidae) Geckos (Gekkonidae, Sphaerodactylidae, Phyllodactylidae) True Lizards (Lacertidae) Green Lacertas Small Lacertas Skinks (Scincidae) Slow Worms (Anguidae) Worm Lizards (Amphisbaenia) Snakes (Serpentes) Blind Snakes (Typhlopidae) Sand Boas (Erycidae) Colubrids (Colubridae) Water Snakes (Natricidae) African Sand Snakes (Psammophiidae) Vipers (Viperidae) Glossary Snakebite emergency Selected references and further reading Photographic credits Index
£29.75
Templar Books There Are Amphibians Everywhere
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£11.69
Diversion Books The Golden Toad
Book SynopsisThe Costa Rican cloud forest, a mysterious amphibian killer, and the vanished species of the golden toadTwin documentarians and environmental writers, who have collaborated with Leonardo DiCaprio's RE:WILD campaign, carry on their father's mission at the heart of the modern extinction crisis.
£17.24
Whittles Publishing A Natural History of Sea Serpents
Book SynopsisThe most up-to-date and complete history and analysis of sea serpents. It brings a modern naturalist's eye to the most famous case histories and proposes new and radical explanations.
£18.04
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Field Guide to Snakes of the Middle East
Book SynopsisBrilliant colour art and concise identification text make this the definitive field guide to snakes of this region, and a crucial addition to any naturalist''s backpack.Arabia and the Middle East have an unusually rich herpetofauna, and this is exemplified by the region's snakes. There are almost 190 species, and this new field guide offers a way to identify them. Written by expert Damien Egan and illustrated with his brilliant digital imagery, the book consists of 87 plates, each containing two or three species, with the snakes illustrated along with comparison species and diagnostic features in detail, such as head and keel scales.A concise species text accompanies each plate, highlighting ID, ecology, habitat and prey, along with notes on venom. Introductory text covers the snakes of the region more widely, with a discussion on how and where to find them and how to study them safely. Ambitious in scope, this book will be of great interest to all herpetophiles living in or vTable of ContentsPreface Acknowledgements Introduction The Middle East Geography: The Lay of the Land Snake Behaviour and Morphology Venom and Snakebites How to Use this Book Glossary Snake Families of the Middle East Species Accounts and Plates (1-87) Select Bibliography Appendix Quick Index
£22.50
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC RSPB Spotlight Snakes
Book SynopsisRSPB Spotlight: Snakes is packed with eye-catching, informative colour photos, and features succinct, detailed text written by a knowledgeable naturalist.Snakes are superbly secretive reptiles, celebrated by many for their highly tuned senses and their complex and mysterious seasonal behaviours. Though some people may be fearful of them, these important reptiles play a crucial role in many habitats. And an encounter with any one of our native snake species is an experience worth cherishing.In Spotlight Snakes, Jules Howard takes readers on a journey through the ecology and lifestyle of Britain's three native snake species: the Barred Grass Snake, the Smooth Snake and our only venomous snake species, the Adder. As well as uncovering their unique hunting styles and courtship rituals, he delves into the myths and legends at the heart of humankind's widespread and sometimes troublesome fascination with these animals. He also charts the conservation challenges our nativTable of ContentsThe Wonder of Snakes Meet the Residents A Day in the Life Snakes and the Seasons Snakes on the Slide Snakes in Culture A Future for Snakes Glossary Further Reading and Resources Acknowledgements Image Credits Index
£12.34
The Natural History Museum Snakes
Book SynopsisA guide to the global diversity of snakes with insights from Natural History Museum experts.
£12.74
Princeton University Press Turtles of the World A Guide to Every Family
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Turtles of the World is a superbly illustrated guide to the families that contain the 350 known species that are alive today. . . . These ecologically important, egg-laying creatures are obsessively interesting: and of course endangered due to habitat loss, ocean plastic, tourism and global warming. Find out everything there is to know about turtles in this wonderful guide." * Bay Magazine *"Authoritative, visually compelling, and broadly accessible, this guide will please a broad swath of readers interested in turtles."---Robert Eagan, Library Journal"This colorful and compact book by two of North America's most eminent turtle biologists is a treat for anyone's personal library."---Jacqueline D. Litzgus, Herpetological Review"I cannot heap too much praise on this book. It brings turtles to us so vividly and in such a compelling manner."---David Gascoigne, Travels with Birds"How best to effectively convey appreciation and awareness of a diverse global-wide segment of the biota, both ancient and imperiled by humans? Lovich and Gibbons hit the mark with Turtles of the World: A Guide to Every Family."---Walter E. Meshaka, CHOICE"I can thoroughly recommend this beautifully produced and interesting book to start your journey into turtle biology."---Roger Downie, Glasgow Naturalist
£22.50
Princeton University Press Snakes of the World A Guide to Every Family
Book SynopsisTrade Review"For both professionals and amateurs, the volume offers valuable information about and stunning pictures of these intriguing animals. From an academic perspective, the educational value of Snakes of the World is unsurpassed."---J. Whitfield Gibbons, The Quarterly Review of Biology"This book is a veritable tour de force."---David Gascoigne, Travels with Birds"[Clear] and copiously illustrated."---J. Burger, Choice"You will learn about constrictors and venomous species and myriad more oddball offerings in this interesting book."---Geoff Carpentier, North Durham Nature"[This book] provides a valuable glimpse into this fascinating facet of herpetology, and I hope this reference will excite a new generation of naturalists to become explorers of our wonderful planet."---Howard O. Clark Jr., Sonoran Herpetologist"I learnt much from the text, and appreciated seeing many beautiful images of snake species I had not seen before. That this was all brought together in one relatively small volume is a credit to the author and publishers, and so I strongly recommend [this book]. Finally, I very much hope that this book increases understanding and appreciation of these wonderful creatures."---Christopher McInerny, Herpetological Bulletin"A superb book in its scope. It is an invaluable and welcomed reference guide to this intriguing group of reptiles and deserving of a place on not only every herpetologist’s bookshelf but also on that of anyone interested in these beautiful, fascinating and, in many cases, endangered creatures."---David Wareham, British Naturalists Association
£23.75
John Beaufoy Publishing Ltd A Field Guide to the Reptiles and Amphibians of Singapore
Book SynopsisA Field Guide tothe Reptiles & Amphibians of Singapore is the most comprehensive up-to-date field guide to the herpetofaunain Singapore, covering caecilians, frogs, lizards, snakes and turtles. Withphotographs from the authors and other top nature photographers, each speciesis illustrated with many variants.
£21.24
Johns Hopkins University Press Tortoises of the World
Book SynopsisThe first book dedicated entirely to the fascinating ecology of the world's tortoises. Tortoises of the World is the only book to offer a comprehensive exploration of the biology, natural history, and conservation of the fascinating family Testudinidae. Renowned reptile scientist George R. Zug and acclaimed science writer Devin A. Reese bring a wealth of research to life in this beautifully illustrated volume, the first dedicated wholly to tortoises. Focusing on the diversity of the 47 known tortoise species and their evolution from ancestral turtles, this approachable and informative work explores: Tortoise adaptations, their unique body plan, and their behavioral ecology The odd anatomy and physiology that enables tortoises' life in shells Their resilience to extreme temperatures and aridity Tortoises' role as ecosystem engineers in the diverse habitats they occupy Their intricate life cycle, from mating rituals and nesting to the tenuous survival of eggs and hatchlingsZug and Re
£37.35
Cornell University Press Biology and Evolution of Crocodylians
Book SynopsisThis volume is a comprehensive review of current scientific knowledge about the world’s largest and most famous living reptiles.Trade ReviewBiology and Evolution of Crocodyliansis an expensive book, but it is one that will serve any paleontologist seeking a detailed review of all aspects of modern crocodylian biology. The photographs and illustrations also make it a very attractive book for any natural history enthusiast. -- Adam Pritchard * Palaeontologica Electronica *The author, Gordon Grigg, and illustrator, David Kirshner, have written a wonderful, beautifully illustrated, all-inclusive treatise on the Crocodylia that has already become (and will remain for the foreseeable future) the most important compilation of information and references yet attempted. It will be invaluable to both current researchers and future generations of crocodylian biologists.... [D]espite working in the area of crocodylian evolutionary biology for over 35 years, I learned more about these animals than I ever imagined by reading this volume.... Overall, this is a most remarkable publication, one that surely will stand the test of time and be remembered as one of the most important contributions ever in the history of crocodylian research. -- Llewellyn D. Densmore * The Quarterly Review of Biology *Table of ContentsForeword Preface Acknowledgements1. INTRODUCTION Introducing crocodylians The living species of crocodylians The growth of scientific knowledge about crocodylians Body size and age2. THE CROCODYLIAN FAMILY TREE The modern crocodylians and their relationships Extinct Crocodylia and other crocodile-like reptiles; crocs in 'deep time' Summary3. CROCODYLIANS CLOSER UP The external features of crocodylians Skull and musculoskeletal system4. LOCOMOTION, BUOYANCY, AND TRAVEL Crocodylians on land Crocodylians in the water Buoyancy Stomach stones (gastroliths) Capacity for long distance travel5. SENSORY SKILLS AND BRAIN Vision Hearing, movement and balance Brain and cranial nerves Olfaction and gustation (chemosensation) Sense organs of the skin Cognitive capacities and learning6. FEEDING, DIGESTION, AND NUTRITION What do crocodylians eat? Prey capture and handling Digestion Nutrition7. ENERGY SUPPLY AND DELIVERY The metabolic engines: crocodylian biochemistry and metabolism Whole body metabolism (anaerobic and aerobic) The respiratory system The circulatory system8. THE WORLD'S MOST EXTRAORDINARY HEART A tour of the crocodylian heart Non-shunting and shunting patterns of blood flow What is the significance of pulmonary by-pass shunting in crocodylians?9. DIVING AND SUBMERGENCE BEHAVIOUR AND PHYSIOLOGY When? Why? How deep? How, and how for so long? Diving behaviour of crocodylians in the wild Physiological support for crocodylian diving What are the longest submergences by crocodylians that can be supported aerobically?10. THERMAL RELATIONS Introduction: crocodylians are not like other reptiles Daily and seasonal patterns of body temperature Behaviours that modify body temperature Physiological mechanisms of thermoregulation Thermal acclimatization Crocodylians may have endothermic ancestry Could even the basal archosaurs have been endothermic?11. SALT AND WATER BALANCE Salt and water balance in Crocodylus porosus: an introduction to crocodylian osmoregulation Salt and water balance in other crocodylians Living out of water, 'aestivation' Salt glands and implications for crocodylian evolutionary history12. REPRODUCTION Introduction: they’re more like birds Oviducts, ovulation, fertilisation and the gravid stage13. POPULATIONS AND POPULATION ECOLOGY Populations (and species) Population dynamics: changes through time Case Histories14. CONSERVATION, COMMERCIALISATION, AND CONFLICT Introduction Historical perspective The future for crocodylians?INDEX
£108.80
Pelagic Publishing Field Guide to the Snakes of Eswatini
Book SynopsisThis field guide is the first book to describe all 63 of the recorded snake species found in Eswatini. All are beautifully presented with detailed descriptions, accurate distribution maps and over 350 photographs. Includes advice on snake-bite.
£20.90
MB - Cornell University Press Lost Frogs and Hot Snakes
Book SynopsisLost Frogs and Hot Snakes reveals the thrills and travails that herpetologists experience when working with amphibians and reptiles in the wild. With essays from fifty field biologists, this volume, edited by Martha L. Crump, presents a multifaceted yet intimate look at life in pursuit of knowledge about the natural world. From the beaches of Peru to the mountains of China, the stories in this collection place readers in the boots of field biologists as they watch, count, experiment, and survey. Some recall mishaps and misadventurescontending with leeches, dangling off a precipice while in a truck. Others tell of once-in-a-lifetime encountersdiscovering a new frog species, spotting a rare snake. Together, these stories offer an understanding of what field biology is, what field biologists do, and how they go about doing it. Written with candor, warmth, and a dash of humor, the stories in Lost Frogs and Hot Snakes will encourage readers to ap
£18.89
Cornell University Press Dangerous Snakes of Australia
Book SynopsisDangerous Snakes of Australia is an indispensable field guide to all 141 identified species of venomous elapid snakes on the continent. Through detailed species accounts, Mike Swan introduces readers to the physical features, habitat, behavior, and other distinctive characteristics of some of the most charismaticand deadlysnakes in the world. The book additionally aims to further conservation efforts through providing important conservation information. This easy-to-use volume features:- Over 350 color photos, drawings, and range maps - Coverage of both terrestrial and marine snakes- Up-to-date descriptions of morphological features, habitats, behavior, and other natural history information- Information on lethality, antivenoms, and the first aid treatment of snake bites- International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) ratings Comprehensive and definitive, Dangerous Snakes of Australia is essential for both
£21.59
Oxford University Press Amphibians
Book SynopsisVery Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring From frogs, toads, newts, and salamanders, to the lesser-known caecilians, there are over 8,000 species of amphibians alive today. Characterised by their moist, naked skin and the tadpole phase of their lives, they are uniquely adapted to occupy the interphase habitat between freshwater and land.This Very Short Introduction explores amphibians'' evolution, adaptations, and biology, from the first emergence of tetrapods onto land 370 million years ago, to how their permeable skin enables them to thrive in their habitat today. T. S. Kemp describes how different amphibians go about their lives, looking in particular at their complex courtship behaviour and their extraordinary means of providing care for their eggs and larvae. Finally, he considers amphibians'' relationship to humans, and the ways in which they have been exploited as food, folk medicine, and pets, as well as used in many areas of scientific research. Today amphibians face a serious threat, with almost half of species judged to be at risk of extinction. As the causes include habitat destruction, pollution, and disease, mostly resulting from human activity, T. S. Kemp shows that the conservation of amphibians is very much in our hands.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Table of ContentsList of figures 1: What is an amphibian? 2: The evolution of amphibian 3: Reproduction and life histories 4: How amphibians move 5: How amphibians feed 6: The amphibians' world: sense organs and communication 7: Amphibians and humans 8: Conservation and the future of amphibians Further reading Index
£9.49
University of Washington Press The Behavior and Ecology of Pacific Salmon and
Book SynopsisTrade Review"There is no one better to synthesize more than a century of research on behavior and ecology of Pacific salmon and trout. Quinn has marshalled his extensive experience in conducting salmon and trout research from Alaska to New Zealand to produce a technically comprehensive, highly readable, and beautifully illustrated volume as befits these noble fishes." * Quarterly Review of Biology *"The Behavior and Ecology of Pacific Salmon and Trout has rightly been described as a classic... It shows us exactly how in the right hands a huge volume of detailed and complex research can be presented in a manner that is highly authoritative and at the same time highly engaging." * Environmental Biology of Fishes *
£51.30
Cornell University Press The Venomous Reptiles of the Western Hemisphere
Book SynopsisAn essential, 2-volume reference for everyone interested in herpetology—professional herpetologists and their students conducting research in the classroom, at the zoo, and in the field, as well as amateurs.Trade ReviewThe discussion of envenomation identification, grading, and treatment is fascinating and clinically valuable. I was very impressed with the organization and readability of the text. I nearly forgot to mention the wonderful color photographs.... The amount of information packed into these two volumes is truly mindboggling. This is a 'must have' reference for anyone interested in these creatures. -- Grady Calhoun * "The Forked Tongue," The Monthly Newsletter of the Greater Cincinnati Herpetological Society *The information available is overwhelming, yet it is presented in scholarly and clearly understandable fashion, utilizing every available form of still documentation.... The two volumes are indeed a masterful compilation and overview of the venomous reptiles in this geographic region. The volumes are well-produced and published, with sturdy binding, easily readable font size and style, and excellent quality printing of illustrations, colored figures, and the abundant colored photographic plates.... The chapter on 'Venom Poisoning by North American Reptiles' and the following contribution entitled 'Snake Bites in Central and South America: Epidemiology Clinical Features and Clinical Management' offers abundant experiences, observations, and recommendations that often support those currently used by toxicologists and emergency room physicians in North America, yet are diverse enough to highlight some of the controversies and continuing debates on what is most appropriate when and how!... One could easily spend many hours reviewing the clinical recommendations made and observing the excellent documented color photographs of effects and the good-and-bad results from various management procedures.... Just to skim through the illustrations and accompanying text for elaboration opens up a new world for students, herpetologists, zoologists, and veterinary and human toxicologists conducting research in the field or at the zoo, or managing envenomated patients. * Veterinary and Human Toxicology *
£131.75
LEGARE STREET PR Les Poissons des eaux Douces de Lafrique
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£26.55
Legare Street Press A Guide to the Study of Fishes Volume 1
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£31.46
CABI Publishing Climate Change on Diseases and Disorders of
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£142.50
The University of Chicago Press About Method Experimenters Snake Venom and the
Book SynopsisTrade Review"A compelling historical–philosophical account of the epistemology of experimentation in the life sciences from the late seventeenth to the mid-twentieth century. . . . the category of 'methods discourse' introduces a useful and nuanced dimension of analysis for the history of experimental life science. In developing a taxonomy of different levels on which this discourse operates, Schickore lays the groundwork for further exploration of methods sections as historical sources . . . . There is exciting work to be done in linking analyses of methods discourse to studies of method-making: material histories of instruments, model organisms, and experimental systems. As Schickore's book demonstrates, methods do not stand still." * Journal of the History of Biology *"[A] magnificent book on the history of experimental methods . . . . About Method is philosophically motivated history of science at its best. Schickore’s philosophical acumen shines through the book and her meticulous historical reconstructions provide an impressive account of the development of snake venom research, over a very wide geographical and chronological span. This is a first-rate contribution to a much needed long-term history of experimentation." * Berichte zur Wissenschaftsgeschichte *"Following The Microscope and the Eye, Schickore presents her second monograph, a lively and stylish contribution to the history and philosophy of experiment. Along similar lines, recent efforts such as Steinle’s Exploratory Experiments and Franklin’s What Makes a Good Experiment? reflect the dynamism of this research area. The book under review traces over 300 years of experiments with snake venom. In addition to examining how scientists conducted experiments, Schickore parses how these individuals communicated their procedures to other researchers—a pivotal but often overlooked element of scientific life. The focus on the rhetoric of experimental method permits a series of clear and incisive comments on how the scientific community—as it grew into a profession—established, enforced, and renegotiated its standards for experimental practice. Schickore serves up lucid prose while nimbly balancing several layers of argument. Although it will be most valuable to those with some field-specific preparation, the book serves as an effective tool for introducing graduate students or advanced undergraduates to major issues in the field, as well as for motivating expansions and responses from practicing researchers. Highly recommended." * Choice *“About Method seeks to rescue methodology from Feyerabend’s more radical views by showing that, while scientific methodologies change, they play a crucial role in directing the practice of science. Her examples are informative and are firmly grounded in their historical contexts.” * Times Higher Education *"Jutta Schickore's About Method . . . has the potential to change our conception of scientists’ methodological statements drastically. . . . . Schickore recovers scientific methodology as a topic of interest and breaks fresh ground in several ways. . . . About Method puts methods discourse back on the agenda and provides a framework that will be helpful to all historians and philosophers interested in the practical and experimental aspects of science." * Isis: A Journal of the History of Science Society *"A book that quietly challenges whatever hopes we might have for finding the one true scientific method, while loudly showing us how intricate and creative diverse experimental methodologies have always been. . . . Schickore provides an invaluable tool for researchers and students of history and philosophy of science . . . . About Method is a wonderful example of long-term microhistories having a long-lasting philosophical payoff—including an increasing acceptance that we might never actually reach our supposedly beloved scientific method, because the experimental situations are forever too complex to be completely controlled." * HOPOS: The Journal of the International Society for the History of Philosophy of Science *"It surveys a three-century span not to tell a comprehensive history of venom research, but to intricately contextualise the shifting ways in which modern scientists have committed publicly and procedurally to experimental method. The focus on Atlantic world investigators necessarily side-lines scholarship on venom research in Asia, India, Australia and Africa, while Schickore’s engagement with the ethics and heuristics of vivisection is restrained rather than foregrounded. The book also treads a fine analytical line between the elaborate specifics of laboratory praxis and the literary technologies and witnessing procedures articulated by Steven Shapin and Simon Schaffer in their seminal work . Yet, written in a pleasant and at times jocular style, Schickore’s text sustains an intellectual rigour and precision throughout. In asking fundamental questions about what experimenters believed they were doing, its interpretive value for scholars across the biomedical and human sciences is undoubted." * History of the Human Sciences *"Excellent . . . . A very welcome addition to the recent literature on the history and philosophy of experiment." * Metascience *“Schickore entices us to be interested in snake venom and then shows how researchers worked their way to answers that made sense in their different circumstances. The process of uncovering what made snake venom poisonous did not follow a straight line that culminates in our superior knowledge today. She follows the complex steps forward, sideways, and sometimes backward to show how scientific understanding emerged and evolved within the complex contexts of the time. Whether about Fontana, Weir Mitchell, or recent protein studies, Schickore’s discussions ring true to her sources while also drawing out larger lessons from history and discussion of methodological and epistemological approaches to the fascinating nature of snake bites.” * Jane Maienschein, Arizona State University *“Who would have thought that a book on the history of snake venom research could yield so many interesting and important insights? One of Schickore’s great strengths is her nose for good problems and for sources relevant to them. She has an uncanny ability to probe the seemingly barren landscape of neglected developments and minor historical figures—and to find gold. Her new book adds much evidence to the claim that the detailed epistemology of modern science has arisen out of scientific work itself, in the various disciplines, rather than from grand methodological theories such as inductivism. No one has done more than Schickore to demonstrate the value of an integrated history and philosophy of science.” * Thomas Nickles, emeritus, University of Nevada, Reno *“Following The Microscope and the Eye, Schickore has produced another sophisticated treatise giving a fully historicized view of scientific knowledge and scientific methodology as dynamically evolving entities. She weaves together history, philosophy, and science into a coherent and pleasing tapestry. Her choice of subject matter in About Method is itself a testament to her sharp eye for a phase of the history of science that reveals easily overlooked aspects of practice and effectively exposes the blind spots in standard philosophical discourse. Under her deft treatment, the long and complicated history of research on snake venom emerges not only as a fascinating episode in its own right but also as a rich source of insights for a new general framework for philosophical thinking on scientific methodology. Schickore’s historical reflections also have plenty of pertinence to current methodological debates in science, such as the ongoing ‘replication crisis’ in biology and psychology.” * Hasok Chang, University of Cambridge *Table of ContentsIntroduction: “A matter so obscure, so difficult, and likewise so new . . .” Chapter 1. Argument, Narrative, and Methods Discourse Chapter 2. Many, Many Experiments Chapter 3. Trying Again Chapter 4. Newtonian Poison: A Mechanical Account of Viper Venom Chapter 5. Experiment as the Only Guide Chapter 6. Thousands of Experiments Chapter 7. Practical Criticisms Chapter 8. Controlling Experiment Chapter 9. Unobservables Chapter 10. Fragmentation and Modularity: Notes on Crotoxin Conclusion: About MethodsAcknowledgments Notes Bibliography Index
£30.40
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Amphibian Evolution
Book SynopsisThis book focuses on the first vertebrates to conquer land and their long journey to become fully independent from the water. It traces the origin of tetrapod features and tries to explain how and why they transformed into organs that permit life on land.Trade Review“Amphibian Evolution delivers a wide-ranging synthesis of viewpoints and data on early tetrapods and the ancestry of lissamphibians. This conveniently sized volume suits a higher-level undergraduate course on palaeobiology or introductory graduate class. Clearly written and illustrated, the text provides just enough historical context to give a sense of where the topics come from and where new developments seem to be heading… In summary, this is a thoroughly useful volume to have on your shelf (as well as recommending several copies for the college library).” (Acta Zoologica, July 2017)“In summary, this is a comprehensive work that could be used as a guide to focus on specific aspects of one of the most exciting chapters of vertebrate history.” (Ameghiniana, 1 April 2015) “It provides rewarding reading, useful for students and researchers/professionals studying amphibians as well as other vertebrates. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates and above.” (Choice, 1 December 2014) Table of ContentsPreface viii Acknowledgments x 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Changing paradigms in amphibian evolution 3 1.2 Paleobiology: data, methods, and time scales 5 1.3 Concepts and metaphors: how scientists “figure out” problems 7 1.4 Characters and phylogenies 8 1.5 What’s in a name? 8 References 11 2 The Amphibian World: Now and Then 13 2.1 Tetrapoda 14 2.1.1 The tetrapod skeleton 14 2.1.2 Tetrapod characters 23 2.1.3 Stem-tetrapods (Tetrapodomorpha) 25 2.1.4 Carboniferous tetrapods or tetrapodomorphs? 31 2.2 The amniote stem-group 32 2.2.1 Anthracosauria 33 2.2.2 Seymouriamorpha 37 2.2.3 Chroniosuchia 38 2.2.4 Lepospondyli 40 2.2.4.1 Lepospondyl characters 42 2.2.4.2 Microsauria 42 2.2.4.3 Lysorophia 44 2.2.4.4 Nectridea 44 2.2.4.5 Aïstopoda 45 2.2.4.6 Adelospondyli 46 2.2.4.7 Acherontiscidae 46 2.2.5 Gephyrostegida 46 2.2.6 Amniota 47 2.2.6.1 Stem-amniotes and early crown amniotes 48 2.3 The lissamphibian stem-group (Temnospondyli) 48 2.3.1 Edopoidea 51 2.3.2 Dendrerpeton and Balanerpeton 53 2.3.3 Dvinosauria 54 2.3.4 Dissorophoidea and Zatracheidae 54 2.3.5 Eryopoidea 56 2.3.6 Stereospondyli 57 2.4 Albanerpetontidae 58 2.5 Lissamphibia 59 2.5.1 Lissamphibian characters 61 2.5.2 Batrachia 62 2.5.2.1 Anura (frogs and toads) 62 2.5.2.2 Caudata (salamanders) 67 2.5.2.3 Gymnophiona (caecilians) 68 References 70 3 Amphibian Life Through Time 81 3.1 Aquatic predators prepare for land 83 3.2 Hot springs, scorpions, and little creepers 83 3.3 Life in the tropical coal forest 85 3.4 Neotenes explore unfavorable waters 89 3.5 Lowlands, uplands, and a cave 90 3.6 Hide and protect: extreme life in the hothouse 94 3.7 Predators in deltas, lakes, and brackish swamps 97 3.8 Stereospondyls in refugia, lissamphibians on the rise 97 3.9 Batrachians diversify, stereospondyls disappear 100 3.10 Lissamphibians expand into diverse habitats 101 References 102 4 The Amphibian Soft Body 106 4.1 How to infer soft tissues in extinct taxa 107 4.2 Fossil evidence: soft tissue preservation 109 4.3 Head and visceral skeleton 110 4.4 Respiratory organs 113 4.5 Lateral lines, electroreception, and ears 118 References 122 5 Evolution of Functional Systems 126 5.1 How paradigms and brackets give a functional scenario 127 5.2 Feeding and breathing under water 131 5.3 Decoupling breathing and feeding 134 5.4 Hearing: exapting the spiracle and hyomandibula 136 5.5 Respiration in early tetrapods 141 5.6 The evolution of terrestrial feeding 143 5.7 Transforming fins into limbs 144 5.8 Locomotion in paleozoic tetrapods 146 References 148 6 Development and Evolution 152 6.1 Ontogeny in modern amphibians 153 6.2 Fossil ontogenies 158 6.3 Ontogeny as a sequence: developmental trajectories 163 6.4 Histology: the skeleton as archive 167 6.5 Changing shape: allometry 171 6.6 Heterochrony: the evolution of development 174 6.7 Body plans: gene regulation and morphogenesis 179 References 184 7 Paleoecology 191 7.1 Lissamphibian ecology 192 7.2 Paleoecology: problems and perspectives 193 7.3 Paleozoic and Mesozoic amphibians 196 7.4 Amphibian evolution as a walk through trophic levels 203 References 205 8 Life History Evolution 208 8.1 Plasticity, reaction norm, and canalization 209 8.2 Reaction norms in extant amphibians 210 8.3 The biphasic life cycle in lissamphibians 211 8.4 Seymouriamorphs: biphasic life cycles without metamorphosis 213 8.5 Temnospondyls: flexible uni- and biphasic ontogenies 213 8.6 Lepospondyls: dwarfism and uniphasic life cycles 215 8.7 The evolution of metamorphosis 216 8.8 The evolution of neoteny 216 8.9 General features of life history evolution 217 References 219 9 Phylogeny 222 9.1 Phylogeny of amphibians 223 9.2 The big picture: tetrapod diversification 223 9.3 The origin of lissamphibians 224 References 231 10 Macroevolution 234 10.1 What is macroevolution? 235 10.2 Patterns of early tetrapod evolution 235 10.3 Major factors of amphibian evolution 240 10.4 Clades, space, and time 248 10.5 Diversity, disparity, and extinction 249 10.6 The evolution of terrestriality 252 References 254 Index 260
£44.60
Princeton University Press Lizards of the World
Book SynopsisTrade Review"[Sure] to become a landmark and iconic reference for years to come."---Howard O. Clark, Jr., Sonoran Herpetologist"This well-designed and superbly illustrated book offers impressive comprehensive coverage of the biology of the living families of the world’s lizards."---J. Whitfield Gibbons, The Quarterly Review of Biology
£23.75
CABI Publishing Crocodiles
Book SynopsisThis book is a comprehensive reference work on the biology, management and health of crocodiles, alligators and gharials. It is applicable to both farmed and captive animals.The introductory chapter describes crocodilian anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and behaviour. One chapter is devoted to important aspects of crocodile farming, namely nutrition; incubation of eggs; rearing; breeding; slaughter; and welfare. Subsequent chapters cover transmissible, nontransmissible and organ diseases, and diseases of eggs and hatchlings.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Crocodiles and Alligators 1.1: The Species of Crocodilians 1.2: Crocodilian Anatomy 1.3: Crocodilian Physiology 1.4: Crocodilian Biochemistry 1.5: Crocodilian Behaviour Chapter 2: Examination of Crocodiles and Clinical Procedures 2.1: Clinical Examination 2.2: Postmortem Examination 2.3: Medication 2.4: Surgical Interventions Chapter 3: Important Aspects of Crocodile Farming 3.1: Nutrition 3.2: Incubation of Crocodile eggs 3.3: Rearing 3.4: Breeding 3.5: Slaughter 3.6: Crocodiles in Zoos and Private Collections 3.7: Animal Welfare Chapter 4: Diseases of Eggs and Hatchlings 4.1: Diseases of the egg 4.2: Diseases of the Yolk Sac 4.3: Hatchling Diseases 4.4: Congenital Malformations Chapter 5: Transmissible Diseases 5.1: Viral Infections 5.2: Bacterial Infections 5.3: Fungal Infections 5.4: Parasitic Protozoa 5.5: Metazoan Endoparasites 5.6: Ectroparasites Chapter 6: Nontransmissible Diseases 6.1: Nutritional Deficiencies 6.2: Poisoning 6.3: Multifactorial Diseases Chapter 7: Organ Diseases and Miscellaneous Conditions 7.1: Skin Diseases 7.2: Eye Diseases 7.3: Diseases of the Digestive System 7.4: Diseases of the Urogenital System 7.5: Diseases of the Nervous System 7.6: Diseases of the Circulatory System 7.7: Diseases of the Respiratory System 7.8: Diseases of the Skeletal-muscular System 7.9: Diseases of the Endocrine System 7.10: Miscellaneous Pathological Conditions
£163.80
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Fish Cognition and Behavior
Book SynopsisIn the second edition of this fascinating book an international team of experts have been brought together to explore all major areas of fish learning, including: Foraging skills Predator recognition Social organisation and learning Welfare and pain Three new chapters covering fish personality, lateralisation, and fish cognition and fish welfare, have been added to this fully revised and expanded second edition. Fish Cognition and Behavior, Second Edition contains essential information for all fish biologists and animal behaviorists and contains much new information of commercial importance for fisheries managers and aquaculture personnel. Libraries in all universities and research establishments where biological sciences, fisheries and aquaculture are studied and taught will find it an important addition to their shelves.Trade Review“With the inclusion of new aspects and the update of the content of the first edition this book is a must for all researchers in the field of fish behaviour and interaction.” (Bulletin of Fish Biology, 1 October 2011) “Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals.” (Choice, 1 March 2012)Table of ContentsPreface and Acknowledgements xv Series Foreword xvi List of Contributors xix 1 Fish Cognition and Behaviour 1 Brown, Laland and Krause 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 Contents of this book 3 References 9 2 Learning of Foraging Skills by Fish 10 Warburton and Hughes 2.1 Introduction 10 2.2 Some factors affecting the learning process 12 2.2.1 Reinforcement 12 2.2.2 Drive 12 2.2.3 Stimulus attractiveness 12 2.2.4 Exploration and sampling 14 2.2.5 Attention and simple association 14 2.2.6 Cognition 15 2.2.7 Memory systems and skill transfer 18 2.3 Patch use and probability matching 19 2.4 Performance 21 2.5 Tracking environmental variation 23 2.6 Competition 26 2.7 Learning and fish feeding: some applications 27 2.8 Conclusions 27 Acknowledgements 28 References 29 3 Learned Defences and Counterdefences in Predator–Prey Interactions 36 Kelley and Magurran 3.1 Introduction 36 3.2 The predator–prey sequence 38 3.2.1 Encounter 39 3.2.1.1 Avoiding dangerous habitats 39 3.2.1.2 Changing activity patterns 40 3.2.2 Detection 41 3.2.2.1 Crypsis 42 3.2.2.2 Sensory perception 42 3.2.3 Recognition 43 3.2.3.1 Associative learning 43 3.2.3.2 Learning specificity 44 3.2.3.3 Search images 45 3.2.3.4 Aposematism and mimicry 46 3.2.4 Approach 47 3.2.4.1 Pursuit deterrence 47 3.2.4.2 Gaining information about the predator 47 3.2.4.3 Social learning 47 3.2.4.4 Habituation 49 3.2.5 Evasion 49 3.2.5.1 Reactive distance and escape speed and trajectory 50 3.2.5.2 Survival benefits/capture success 50 3.3 Summary and discussion 51 Acknowledgements 52 References 53 4 Learning about Danger: Chemical Alarm Cues and Threat-Sensitive Assessment of Predation Risk by Fishes 59 Brown, Ferrari and Chivers 4.1 Introduction 59 4.2 Chemosensory cues as sources of information 60 4.2.1 Learning, innate responses and neophobia 60 4.2.2 Learned predator recognition through conditioning with alarm cues 62 4.3 Variable predation risk and flexible learning 62 4.3.1 Assessing risk in time 64 4.3.2 Sensory complementation and threat-sensitive learning 65 4.4 Generalisation of risk 66 4.4.1 Generalising of predator cues 66 4.4.2 Generalisation of non-predator cues 67 4.5 Predator recognition continuum hypothesis 68 4.5.1 Ecological selection for innate versus learned recognition of predators 69 4.5.2 Ecological selection for generalised learning 69 4.6 Retention: the forgotten component of learning 70 4.7 Conservation, management and learning 72 4.7.1 Conditioning predator recognition skills 72 4.7.2 Anthropogenic constraints 73 4.7.3 Field-based studies 73 4.8 Conclusions 74 Acknowledgements 74 References 74 5 Learning and Mate Choice 81 Witte and Nöbel 5.1 Introduction 81 5.2 Sexual imprinting 82 5.2.1 Does sexual imprinting promote sympatric speciation in fishes? 82 5.3 Learning after reaching maturity 83 5.4 Eavesdropping 84 5.4.1 Eavesdropping and mate choice 84 5.4.2 Benefits of eavesdropping 84 5.4.3 The audience effect 85 5.5 Mate-choice copying 87 5.5.1 Mate-choice copying – first experimental evidence and consequence 88 5.5.2 Mate-choice copying – evidence from the wild 89 5.5.3 Mate-choice copying when living in sympatry or allopatry 91 5.5.4 Mate-choice copying – the role of the early environment 92 5.5.5 Quality of the model fish 93 5.6 Social mate preferences overriding genetic preferences 94 5.6.1 Indications from guppies 94 5.6.2 Indications from sailfin mollies 95 5.7 Cultural evolution through mate-choice copying 96 5.8 Does mate-choice copying support the evolution of a novel male trait? 96 5.8.1 Theoretical approaches 97 5.8.2 Experimental approaches 98 5.9 Is mate-choice copying an adaptive mate-choice strategy? 99 5.9.1 Benefits of mate-choice copying 99 5.9.2 Costs of mate-choice copying 100 5.10 Outlook 101 5.11 Conclusions 102 References 102 6 Aggressive Behaviour in Fish: Integrating Information about Contest Costs 108 Hsu, Earley and Wolf 6.1 Introduction 108 6.2 Information about resource value 110 6.3 Information about contest costs 110 6.3.1 Assessing fighting ability 111 6.3.2 Information from past contests 113 6.3.2.1 Winner and loser effects 113 6.3.2.2 Individual recognition 117 6.3.2.3 Social eavesdropping 117 6.3.3 Integrating different types of cost-related information 118 6.4 Physiological mechanisms 119 6.5 Conclusions and future directions 126 Acknowledgements 128 References 128 7 Personality Traits and Behaviour 135 Budaev and Brown 7.1 Introduction 135 7.2 Observation and description of personality 137 7.2.1 Current terminology 137 7.2.1.1 Shyness–boldness 138 7.2.1.2 Coping styles 140 7.2.1.3 Behavioural syndromes 140 7.2.2 Objectivity 140 7.2.3 Labelling personality traits; construct validity 142 7.2.4 Objective and subjective measurements of personality 142 7.2.5 Modern terminology and statistical approaches 145 7.3 Proximate causation 146 7.4 Ontogeny and experience 149 7.5 Is personality adaptive? 150 7.5.1 Frequency- and density-dependent selection 150 7.5.2 State-dependent models 151 7.6 Evolution 153 7.7 Wider implications 155 7.7.1 Fish production and reproduction 155 7.7.2 Personality and population dynamics 155 7.8 Conclusions 156 Acknowledgements 157 References 157 8 The Role of Learning in Fish Orientation 166 Odling-Smee, Simpson and Braithwaite 8.1 Introduction 166 8.2 Why keep track of location? 166 8.3 The use of learning and memory in orientation 167 8.4 Learning about landmarks 168 8.5 Compass orientation 171 8.6 Water movements 172 8.7 Inertial guidance and internal ‘clocks’ 173 8.8 Social cues 174 8.9 How flexible is orientation behaviour? 174 8.9.1 When to learn? 174 8.9.2 What to learn? 175 8.9.3 Spatial learning capacity 176 8.10 Salmon homing – a case study 177 8.11 Conclusion 179 Acknowledgements 179 References 180 9 Social Recognition of Conspecifics 186 Griffiths and Ward 9.1 Introduction 186 9.2 Recognition of familiars 186 9.2.1 Laboratory studies of familiarity 187 9.2.2 Mechanisms of familiarity recognition 187 9.2.3 Functions of associating with familiar fish 191 9.2.4 Familiarity in free-ranging fishes 194 9.2.5 Determinants of familiarity 195 9.3 Familiarity or kin recognition? 196 9.3.1 Kin recognition theory 196 9.3.2 Evidence for kin recognition from laboratory studies 200 9.3.3 Advantages of kin discrimination 201 9.3.4 Kin association in the wild 201 9.3.5 Explaining the discrepancies between laboratory and field 203 9.3.6 Kin avoidance 205 9.4 Conclusion 206 References 207 10 Social Organisation and Information Transfer in Schooling Fish 217 Ioannou, Couzin, James, Croft and Krause 10.1 Introduction 217 10.2 Collective motion 218 10.3 Emergent collective motion in the absence of external stimuli 219 10.4 Response to internal state and external stimuli: Information processing within schools 220 10.4.1 Collective response to predators 220 10.4.2 Mechanisms and feedback in information transfer 222 10.4.3 Information transfer during group foraging and migration 225 10.5 Informational status, leadership and collective decision-making in fish schools 225 10.6 The structure of fish schools and populations 227 10.7 Social networks and individual identities 229 10.8 Community structure in social networks 232 10.9 Conclusions and future directions 233 Acknowledgements 234 References 234 11 Social Learning in Fishes 240 Brown and Laland 11.1 Introduction 240 11.2 Antipredator behaviour 241 11.3 Migration and orientation 244 11.4 Foraging 247 11.5 Mate choice 248 11.6 Aggression 249 11.7 Trade-offs in reliance on social and asocial sources of information 250 11.8 Concluding remarks 252 Acknowledgements 252 References 252 12 Cooperation and Cognition in Fishes 258 Alfieri and Dugatkin 12.1 Introduction 258 12.2 Why study cooperation in fishes? 259 12.3 Cooperation and its categories 261 12.3.1 Category 1 – kin selection 261 12.3.1.1 Cognition and kin selection 261 12.3.1.2 Example of kin selected cooperation: Cooperative breeding 262 12.3.1.3 Example of kin selected cooperation: Conditional territory defence 262 12.3.2 Category 2 – reciprocity 263 12.3.2.1 Cognition and reciprocity 264 12.3.2.2 Example of reciprocity: Egg trading 265 12.3.2.3 Example of reciprocity: Predator inspection 266 12.3.2.4 Example of reciprocity: Interspecific cleaning behaviour 267 12.3.3 Category 3 – by-product mutualism 268 12.3.3.1 Cognition and by-product mutualism 268 12.3.3.2 Example of by-product mutualism: Cooperative foraging 269 12.3.4 Category 4 – trait group selection 270 12.3.4.1 Cognition and trait group selection 270 12.3.4.2 Example of trait group selected cooperation: Predator inspection 270 12.4 Conclusion 271 Acknowledgements 272 References 272 13 Machiavellian Intelligence in Fishes 277 Bshary 13.1 Introduction 277 13.2 Evidence for functional aspects of Machiavellian intelligence 279 13.2.1 Information gathering about relationships between other group members 279 13.2.2 Predator inspection 280 13.2.3 Group-living cichlids 281 13.2.4 Machiavellian intelligence in cleaning mutualisms 283 13.2.4.1 Categorisation and individual recognition of clients 283 13.2.4.2 Building up relationships between cleaners and resident clients 284 13.2.4.3 Use of tactile stimulation by cleaners to manipulate client decisions and reconcile after conflicts 284 13.2.4.4 Audience effects in response to image scoring and tactical deception 285 13.2.4.5 Punishment by males during pair inspections 285 13.3 Evidence for cognitive mechanisms in fishes 286 13.3.1 What cognitive abilities might cleaners need to deal with their clients? 286 13.3.2 Other cognitive mechanisms 287 13.4 Discussion 288 13.4.1 Future avenues I: How Machiavellian is fish behaviour? 289 13.4.2 Future avenues II: Relating Machiavellian-type behaviour to brain size evolution 290 13.4.3 Extending the Machiavellian intelligence hypothesis to general social intelligence 291 Acknowledgements 291 References 291 14 Lateralization of Cognitive Functions in Fish 298 Bisazza and Brown 14.1 Introduction 298 14.2 Lateralized functions in fish 300 14.2.1 Antipredator behavior 300 14.2.1.1 Predator inspection 301 14.2.1.2 Predator evasion 302 14.2.1.3 Fast escape response 303 14.2.2 Mating behavior 304 14.2.3 Aggression 304 14.2.4 Shoaling and social recognition 304 14.2.5 Foraging behavior 306 14.2.6 Exploration and response to novelty 306 14.2.7 Homing and spatial abilities 307 14.2.8 Communication 307 14.3 Individual differences in lateralization 308 14.3.1 Hereditary basis of lateralization 308 14.3.2 Sex differences in lateralization 309 14.3.3 Environmental factors influencing development of lateralization 310 14.3.4 Lateralization and personality 311 14.4 Ecological consequences of lateralization of cognitive functions 312 14.4.1 Selective advantages of cerebral lateralization 312 14.4.2 Costs of cerebral lateralization 314 14.4.3 Maintenance of intraspecific variability in the degree of lateralization 316 14.4.4 Evolutionary significance of population biases in laterality 316 14.5 Summary and future research 317 Acknowledgements 318 References 319 15 Brain and Cognition in Teleost Fish 325 Broglio, Gómez, Durán, Salas and Rodríguez 15.1 Introduction 325 15.2 Classical conditioning 327 15.2.1 Delay motor classical conditioning and teleost fish cerebellum 328 15.2.2 Role of the teleost cerebellum and telencephalic pallium in trace motor classical conditioning 330 15.3 Emotional learning 331 15.3.1 Role of the medial pallium in avoidance conditioning and taste aversion learning 332 15.3.2 Teleost cerebellum and fear conditioning 334 15.4 Spatial cognition 336 15.4.1 Allocentric spatial memory representations in teleost fishes 337 15.4.2 Role of the teleost telencephalon in egocentric and allocentric spatial navigation 340 15.4.3 Map-like memories and hippocampal pallium in teleost fishes 345 15.4.4 Neural mechanisms for egocentric spatial orientation 347 15.5 Concluding remarks 349 Acknowledgements 350 References 350 16 Fish Behaviour, Learning, Aquaculture and Fisheries 359 Fernö, Huse, Jakobsen, Kristiansen and Nilsson 16.1 Fish learning skills in the human world 359 16.2 Fisheries 362 16.2.1 Spatial dynamics 362 16.2.1.1 Learning skills and movement 362 16.2.1.2 Social learning of migration pattern 363 16.2.1.3 Implications of learning for fisheries management 366 16.2.2 Fish capture 367 16.2.2.1 Natural variations in spatial distribution and behaviour 369 16.2.2.2 Avoidance and attraction before fishing 369 16.2.2.3 Before physical contact with the gear 369 16.2.2.4 After physical contact with the gear 371 16.2.2.5 Behaviour after escaping the gear and long-term consequences 372 16.2.3 Abundance estimation 374 16.3 Aquaculture 375 16.3.1 Ontogeny 375 16.3.2 Habituation, conditioning and anticipation 376 16.3.3 Pavlovian learning – delay and trace conditioning 378 16.3.4 Potential use of reward conditioning in aquaculture 379 16.3.5 Operant learning 382 16.3.6 Individual decisions and collective behaviour 383 16.4 Stock enhancement and sea-ranching 384 16.5 Escapees from aquaculture 388 16.6 Capture-based aquaculture 389 16.7 Conclusions and perspectives 389 Acknowledgements 391 References 391 17 Cognition and Welfare 405 Sneddon 17.1 Introduction 405 17.1.1 Fish welfare 406 17.1.2 Preference and avoidance testing 407 17.1.3 Behavioural flexibility and intraspecific variation 408 17.2 What is welfare? 408 17.2.1 Sentience and consciousness 409 17.2.2 Cognition and welfare 410 17.3 What fishes want 410 17.3.1 Preference tests 411 17.3.1.1 Physical habitat 411 17.3.1.2 Breeding 413 17.3.1.3 Diet 413 17.3.1.4 Social interactions 414 17.4 What fishes do not want 416 17.5 Pain and fear in fish 417 17.6 Personality in fish 420 17.7 Wider implications for the use of fish 420 17.7.1 Aquaculture 421 17.7.2 Fisheries 425 17.7.3 Recreational fishing 425 17.7.4 Research 426 17.7.5 Companion fish 427 17.8 Conclusion 427 Acknowledgements 429 References 429 Species List 435 Index 443
£148.45
CSIRO Publishing Frogs and Reptiles of the MurrayDarling Basin
Book SynopsisThe first comprehensive guide to the 310 species of frogs and reptiles living in the Murray-Darling Basin. An overview of each of the 22 catchment areas introduces the unique and varied climates, topography, vegetation and fauna. Comprehensive species accounts include diagnostic features, conservation ratings, photographs and distribution maps.
£999.99
Michigan State University Press The Great Lake Sturgeon
Book SynopsisThe first book of its kind to explore this magnificent creature, this collected volume captures many aspects of the remarkable Great Lakes sturgeon, from the mythical to the critically real. Lake sturgeon are sacred to some, impressive to many, and endangered in the Great Lakes. A fish whose ancestry reaches back millions of years and that can live over a century and grow to six feet or more, the Great Lakes lake sturgeon was once considered useless, then overfished nearly to extinction. Though the fish is slowly making a comeback thanks to the awareness-raising efforts of Native Americans, biologists, and sturgeon supporters, it remains to be seen if conservation and stewardship will continue to the degree this remarkable animal deserves. Blending history, biology, folklore, environmental science, and policy, this accessible book seeks to reach a broad audience and tell the story of the Great Lakes lake sturgeon in a manner as diverse as its subject.
£47.00
£163.88
Oxford University Press How Snakes Work Structure Function and Behavior of the Worlds Snakes
Book SynopsisAnyone can look at a snake and see a creature unique unto itself, a reptile with a set of zoological and biological traits that are entirely its own. Just looking at this distinct animal raises many scientific questions. With regard to evolution, how did such an animal come to be? How does a snake move, and how do its sense organs differ from that of other reptiles? How does it eat, and how does it reproduce? Essentially, how does a snake work? In How Snakes Work: The Structure, Function and Behavior of the World''s Snakes, leading zoologist Harvey B. Lillywhite has written the definitive scientific guide to the functional biology of snakes. Written for both herpetologists and a more general audience with an interest in the field, How Snakes Work features nearly two hundred color images of various species of snakes, used to provide visual examples of biological features explained in the text.Chapter topics include the evolutionary history of the snake, feeding, locomotion, the structure and function of skin, circulation and respiration, sense organs, sound production, and reproduction. Containing all the latest research and advances in our biological knowledge of the snake, How Snakes Work is an indispensable asset to professional zoologists and enthusiasts alike.Trade ReviewI think this is a terrific book for readers with a variety of knowledge levels...Perhaps the reason [the author] is so successfuland why this is such a terrific bookis because the author is an insider, a professional research scientist who has studied how snakes work for his entire career...I like the encouraging, upbeat style of writing that gets the reader excited about the topics. * Brian I. Crother, Amphibian & Reptile Conservation *Original and pleasant, filling a vacuum, this book is to recommend in all the libraries. We learned a great deal and our admiration for the serpents and their perfection increases with the reading of each of its chapters. * Ivan Ineich, Bulletin de la Soci^'et^'e Herp^'etologique de France *There is a particular satisfaction in reading a wellcrafted, richly detailed scientific textbook written by an expert with an obvious passion for his or her subject -- a person who has clearly spent a lifetime immersed in an arcane field, and has the fortuitous ability to draw others in with skillful prose. Harvey B. Lillywhite has produced an exemplar of such a volume. * Rulon W. Clark, The Quarterly Review of Biology *Table of ContentsTable of Contents ; Chapter 1: Evolutionary History and Classification of the World's Snakes ; Chapter 2: Feeding, Digestion and Water Balance ; Chapter 3: Locomotion: How Snakes Move ; Chapter 4: Temperature and Ectothermy ; Chapter 5: Structure and Function of Skin ; Chapter 6: Internal Transport: Circulation and Respiration ; Chapter 7: Perceiving the Snake's World: Structure and Function of Sense Organs ; Chapter 8: Sound Production ; Chapter 9: Courtship and Reproduction ; Glossary of Terms
£78.85
Oxford University Press A Field Guide to the Reptiles of Thailand
Book SynopsisThailand is home to over 350 species of reptiles, consisting of many kinds of turtles and tortoises, lizards, snakes and crocodiless. With its extensive network of protected areas, Thailand is one of the richest and most ecologically diverse countries in the world. However, many of these species are being threatened more than ever before, including habitat loss caused by agricultural expansion and intensification, and from wildlife trade. For herpetologists and naturalists, understanding the reptiles of Thailand is now more important than ever before. With A Field Guide to the Reptiles of Thailand, Tanya Chan-ard, John Parr, and Jarujin Nabhitabhata present the definitive resource for identifying and understanding all known species of reptile in the region. It is the only updated and complete guide to the country''s reptilian life in existence. The book contains an account of every species, complete with nomenclature, colour illustrations, and range maps of known locations. The accountTrade ReviewThe work of three Thailand-based herpetologists, this is the first authoritative, all-inclusive guide to the turtles, lizards, snakes, and crocodilians of the authors' ecologically diverse country. ... Accurate, well written, and user-friendly, this guide will be an invaluable resource for anyone with interests in the rich and diverse reptilian fauna of Thailand. ... Highly recommended. * CHOICE *A Field Guide to the Reptiles of Thailand is a concise, yet reasonably thorough field-worthy book that will be of value to herpetologists and naturalists, whether amateur or professional, exploring the rich reptile fauna of Thailand. * David S. McLeod, Quarterly Review of Biology *A handy size and informative work including over 350 turtle, lizard, snake, and crocodile species, this is one of the first field guidebooks to focus exclusively on the reptiles of Thailand. * Mary Robinson, Reference Reviews. *Table of ContentsFOREWORD ; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ; INTRODUCTION ; History of Herpetology in Thailand ; Physiography ; Climate ; Habitats ; Zoogeography ; The Conservation of Reptiles ; The Protected Area System ; HOW TO USE THIS BOOK ; SYSTEMATIC SECTION ; THE PLATES ; 1. Big-headed Turtle and leatherback ; 2. Sea Turtles I ; 3. Sea Turtles II ; 4. Pond Turtles ; 5. Pond Turtles ; 6. Pond Turtles ; 7. Tortoises ; 8. Turtles & Softshell Turtles ; 9. Softshell Turtles ; 10. Gliding Lizards I ; 11. Gliding Lizards ; 12. Tree Lizards ; 13. Anglehead Lizards & Crested Lizards ; 14. Crested Lizards ; 15. Water Dragon. Phu Wua Lizard & Earless Lizard ; 16. Butterfly Lizards ; 17. Snake Skinks & Legless Skinks I ; 18. Legless Skinks ; 19. Larut Skink, Striped Skinks & Slender Skinks ; 20. Slender Skinks II ; 21. Tree Skink & Skinks ; 22. Slender Skinks & Ground Skinks ; 23. Forest Skinks ; 24. Stream Skinks I ; 25. Stream Skinks II, Lizards & Cat Gecko ; 26. Slender-toed Geckos I ; 27. Slender-toed Geckos II ; 28. Slender-toed Geckos III ; 29. Rock Geckos ; 30. Ground Geckos, House Geckos & Frilly Geckos ; 31. Four-clawed Geckos & Dwarf Gecko ; 32. Tockay Geckos ; 33. Parachute Geckos ; 34. Monitors ; 35. Blind Snakes I ; 36. Blind Snakes II ; 37. Pipe Snake & Sunbeam Snake ; 38. Pythons ; 39. Slug Snakes ; 40. Tree Snake, White-bellied Snake & Blackheads ; 41. Trunk Snakes ; 42. Red Snakes & Racers I ; 43. Racers II ; 44. Rat Snakes ; 45. Wolf Snakes I ; 46. Wolf Snakes II & Bridle Snakes ; 47. Kukri Snakes I ; 48. Kukri Snakes II ; 49. Kukri Snakes ; 50. Ringnecks ; 51. Reed Snakes ; 52. Bronzebacks ; 53. Bronzebacks & Keelbacks I ; 54. Keelbacks ; 55. Keelbacks ; 56. Mountain Keelbacks ; 57. Cat Snakes I ; 58. Cat Snakes II ; 59. Whip Snakes ; 60. Keelbacks & Tree Snakes ; 61. Water Snakes I ; 62. Water Snakes II ; 63. Water Snakes III ; 64. Kraits ; 65. Cobras ; 66. King Cobra ; 67. Coral Snakes ; 68. Sea Snakes I ; 69. Sea Snakes II ; 70. Sea Snakes III ; 71. Sea Snakes IV ; 72. Sea Snakes V ; 73. Pit Vipers I ; 74. Pit Vipers II ; 75. Crocodiles
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Oxford University Press The Man Who Saved Sea Turtles
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