Zoology and animal sciences Books

Book SynopsisIn the modern era, zoos and aquariums fight species extinction, educate communities, and advance learning of animal behaviour. This book features first person stories and scientific reviews to explore ground breaking projects run by these institutions. Large-scale conservation initiatives that benefit multiple species are detailed in the first section, including critical habitat protection, evidence-based techniques to grow animal populations and the design of community education projects. The second section documents how zoos use science to improve the health and welfare of animals in captivity and make difficult management decisions. The section on saving species includes personal tales of efforts to preserve wild populations through rehabilitation, captive breeding, reintroduction, and public outreach. The concluding section details scientific discoveries about animals that would have been impossible without the support of zoos and aquariums. The book is for animal scientists, zoo pTable of ContentsIntroduction Michael Hutchins, Robert J. Wiese and Brandie Smith; Part I. Programs and Initiatives: 1. Evolving approaches to zoo-based conservation Corinne J. Kendall and Richard A. Bergl; 2. Protecting an underwater rainforest: freshwater science in the Southeastern United States Anna L. George, Joshua R. Ennen and Bernard R. Kuhajda; 3. Headstarting as a conservation strategy for threatened and endangered species Patrick Thomas, Donal M. Boyer, David A. Oehler, Scott Silver and Lou Perrotti; 4. Strategic gene banking for conservation: the ins and outs of a living bank Rebecca J. Hobbs, Justine K. O'Brien and Rebecca E. Spindler; 5. The environmental education program at São Paulo Zoo (Brazil): perspectives and experiences for wildlife conservation Kátia Gisele de Oliveira Rancura, Camila Martins and João Batista da Cruz; 6. Conservation and education through dolphin research and eco-tourism Kathleen Dudzinski and Mary Ellen Mateleska; Part II. Captive Care and Management: 7. Lear´s macaw, Anodorhynchus leari, ex situ breeding program at São Paulo Zoo Fernanda Junqueira Vaz Guida, Regiane Vieira de Paiva Morais and Angélica Midori Sugieda; 8. Measuring welfare through behavioral observation and adjusting it with dynamic environments Jason V. Watters, Bethany L. Krebs and Eridia Pacheco; 9. Empowering zoo animals Stephanie M. Allard and Meredith J. Bashaw; 10. Transforming the nutrition of zoo primates (or how we became known as Loris Man and that Evil Banana Woman) Amy Plowman and Francis Cabana; 11. Tough questions, complex answers: American zookeeper responses in a nationwide survey about culling David M. Powell and Matt Ardaiolo; Part III. Saving Species: 12. Fly away home: a collaborative program to return rehabilitated black cockatoos to the wild in Western Australia Anna Le Souëf, Simone Vitali, Rick Dawson, Jill M. Shephard and Kristin S. Warren; 13. Back into European wildlife: the reintroduction of the northern bald ibis (Geronticus eremita) Johannes Fritz, Markus Unsöld and Bernhard Völkl; 14. The thin green line: medical considerations in fighting extinction of the Houston toad Lauren L. Howard and Paul S. Crump; 15. Condor conservation comes home to roost: the Santa Barbara Zoo's story Estelle A. Sandhaus and Rich Block; 16. Saving the black-footed ferret from extinction: in theory and practice Rachel Santymire; Part IV. Basic Research: 17. 'Largest breeding colony outside of Australia': linking koala ex situ and in situ research Jennifer R. Tobey; 18. Comparative cognition research in zoos Bonnie M. Perdue; 19. Learning about dolphins: an era of discovery in managed care Holli C. Eskelinen, Jill L. Richardson and Kelley A. Winship; 20. Contributions of zoo-based reproductive research to marine animal conservation Justine K. O'Brien, Karen J. Steinman, Gisele A. Montano and Todd R. Robeck; 21. Studying play in zoos and aquariums Sabrina I. C. A. Brando and Gordon M. Burghardt; 22. Krogh's principle and why the modern zoo is important to academic research Joseph R. Mendelson, III, Gordon W. Schuett and Dwight P. Lawson; 23. Does research have a place in the zoological garden? Terry L. Maple and Sally L. Sherwen; 24. Conclusion: cultivating science in world zoos and aquariums Meredith J. Bashaw and Terry L. Maple.

Read more less

Book SynopsisStuarts’ Field Guide to the Tracks & Signs of Southern, Central and East African Wildlife provides detailed coverage of tracks, droppings, bird pellets, nests and shelters, and feeding signs, not only for mammals, but also for birds, reptiles, insects and other invertebrates. First published in 1994, it has since been comprehensively revised and greatly expanded, making it the standard reference on the subject in the region. This new edition – featuring additional updates, a revised title and a new cover – retains the unique approach to identification that made the earlier editions so useful and popular: multiple full-colour photographs of all tracks and signs; detailed descriptions, track sketches and measurements; photographs of animal species to supplement the tracks and signs; advice on where to look for tracks and signs and how to interpret them. Navigation is by means of a set of keys showing the shape and size of the tracks and signs, allowing readers to navigate quickly to the animal or group of species responsible for the track in question. Keys on the inside covers help readers access information even faster. Sales points: Authoritative, highly detailed guide to a popular subject; new cover and title matches distinctive branding of authors’ other books; full-colour photographs throughout; expert authors with extensive field experience.

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book SynopsisFew animals have a worse reputation than the vulture. But is it deserved? With Vulture, Katie Fallon offers an irresistible argument to the contrary, tracing a year in the life of a typical North American turkey vulture. Turkey vultures, also known as buzzards, are the most widely distributed and abundant scavenging birds of prey on the planet, found from central Canada to the southern tip of Argentina and nearly everywhere in between. Deftly drawing on the most up-to-date scientific papers and articles and weaving those in with interviews with world-renowned raptor and vulture experts and her own compelling natural history writing, Fallon examines all aspects of the bird’s natural history: breeding, incubating eggs, raising chicks, migrating, and roosting. The result is an intimate portrait of an underappreciated bird—one you’ll never look at in the same way again.Trade Review"[A]n excellent quick read, suitable not only for bird lovers and naturalists but for anyone with a bit of natural curiosity and an inclination to root for the common, the misunderstood, and the underdog.” * Birding Magazine *“Fallon’s personal accounts of her field experiences are engrossing and entertaining. . . . Recommended.” * Choice *"Through thorough research, interviews, and firsthand experience, Fallon establishes unquestionable credibility; however, it is her own narrative writing and descriptive skills that make Vulture a book that is not only educational and inspiring, but readable and entertaining." * The Los Angeles Review *"Fallon truly loves these skillful gliders, and she hopes that readers will see the light. Every time I've seen a vulture this year, this book has come to mind, so I guess I'm hooked." * The Exponent Telegram *“Who would have suspected the astonishments of vultures? Katie Fallon has given us an ingenious, funny, delightful book.” -- Janisse Ray, author of Ecology of a Cracker Childhood“Katie Fallon, who writes with elegance, humor, and restraint, tells the lost stories of the vulture tribe. This book will fill you with wonder.” -- David Gessner, author of All The Wild That Remains: Edward Abbey, Wallace Stegner, and the American West“Fallon shines a bright light on this clan of sadly unloved birds, which are not only vitally important ecologically, but are also among the most imperiled avian groups on the planet. Vulture is an overdue love letter to a bird that deserves far better than we’ve given it.” -- Scott Weidensaul, author of Living on the Wind“This is a book that begged to be written. . . . Fallon allows that the study of flying turkey vultures is akin to meditation. Rarely hurried, coursing the heavens like a setter seeks quail, this most widespread of North American vultures invites both contemplation and envy. . . . A book as inspired as the bird that is its focus.” -- Pete Dunne, New Jersey Audubon’s ambassador for birding and author of The Wind Masters: The Lives of North American Birds of Prey“A heartfelt and authoritative account of the world’s most numerous and misunderstood avian scavenger. Writing in a style reminiscent of Edward Abbey and John McPhee, Fallon successfully captures the natural history of the species and its ability to succeed in both natural and man-made landscapes. Destined to change the mind of anyone who reads it.” -- Keith L. Bildstein, Sarkis Acopian Director of Conservation Science at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary“Entertaining, well-researched. . . . [Fallon] displays great passion and enthusiasm yet writes knowingly and dispassionately on the science of her subject in an engaging, literary style.” * Library Journal *Table of ContentsIntroduction: The Spokesbird1. Vulture Culture2. The Private Lives of Public Birds3. Rockshelter4. Wings and Prayers5. Rebirth6. Hill of the Sacred Eagles7. On the Move8. Virginia Is for Vultures9. Battlefield Ghosts10. Welcome Back11. BuzzardsEpilogue: Spokesbirds for the SpokesbirdsAfterword: What You Can DoAcknowledgmentsBibliographyIndex

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book SynopsisProvides a practical step-by-step guide to successfully planning, implementing, and evaluating the re-establishment of animal populations in former habitats or their introduction in new environments. This book covers a broad range of taxonomic groups, ecosystems, and global regions.Table of ContentsContributors Foreword Joel Berger 1 • ANIMAL REINTRODUCTION IN THE ANTHROPOCENE David S. Jachowski, Rob Slotow, Paul L. Angermeier, and Joshua J. Millspaugh Part 1 • What Are Reintroductions and When Are They Appropriate? 2 • REINTRODUCTION AND OTHER CONSERVATION TRANSLOCATIONS: HISTORY AND FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS Philip J. Seddon and Doug P. Armstrong 3 • A CONSERVATION PALEOBIOLOGY PERSPECTIVE ON REINTRODUCTION: CONCEPTS, VARIABLES, AND DISCIPLINARY INTEGRATION R. Lee Lyman Part 2 • Setting Goals 4 • HUMAN DIMENSIONS INSIGHTS FOR REINTRODUCTIONS OF FISH AND WILDLIFE POPULATIONS Shaun J. Riley and Camilla Sandström 5 • THE REINTRODUCTION LANDSCAPE: FINDING SUCCESS AT THE INTERSECTION OF ECOLOGICAL, SOCIAL, AND INSTITUTIONAL DIMENSIONS Jason B. Dunham, Rollie White, Chris S. Allen, Bruce G. Marcot, and Dan Shively 6 • SETTING OBJECTIVES AND DEFINING THE SUCCESS OF REINTRODUCTIONS Alienor L. M. Chauvenet, Stefano Canessa, and John G. Ewen 7 • DEMOGRAPHIC MODELING FOR REINTRODUCTION DECISION-MAKING Sarah J. Converse and Doug P. Armstrong Part 3 • Obstacles to Successful Reintroductions 8 • GENETIC ISSUES IN REINTRODUCTION Iris Biebach, Deborah M. Leigh, Kasia Sluzek, and Lukas F. Keller 9 • ACCOUNTING FOR POTENTIAL PHYSIOLOGICAL, BEHAVIORAL, AND COMMUNITY-LEVEL RESPONSES TO REINTRODUCTION David S. Jachowski, Samantha BremnerHarrison, David A. Steen, and Kim Aarestrup 10 • WHY YOU CANNOT IGNORE DISEASE WHEN YOU REINTRODUCE ANIMALS Erin Muths and Hamish McCallum 11 • RELEASE CONSIDERATIONS AND TECHNIQUES TO IMPROVE CONSERVATION TRANSLOCATION SUCCESS Axel Moehrenschlager and Natasha A. Lloyd Part 4 • Managing Reintroduced Populations 12 • EFFECTIVE AND PURPOSEFUL MONITORING OF SPECIES REINTRODUCTIONS Robert A. Gitzen, Barbara J. Keller, Melissa A. Miller, Scott M. Goetz, David A. Steen, David S. Jachowski, James C. Godwin, and Joshua J. Millspaugh 13 • MANAGEMENT OF REINTRODUCED WILDLIFE POPULATIONS Matt W. Hayward and Rob Slotow 14 • OUTREACH AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FOR REINTRODUCTION PROGRAMS Anna L. George and Estelle A. Sandhaus 15 • THE FUTURE OF ANIMAL REINTRODUCTION David S. Jachowski, Rob Slotow, Paul L. Angermeier, and Joshua J. Millspaugh Index

Read more less

Book SynopsisUntil recently, surprisingly little has been known about the biology and behavior of tropical forest raptors, including such basic aspects as diets, breeding biology, habitat requirements, and population ecology, information critical to the development of conservation efforts. The Peregrine Fund conducted a significant eight-year-long research program on the raptor species, including owls, in Tikal National Park in Guatemala to learn more about Neotropical birds of prey. Impressive and unprecedented in scale, this pioneering research also involved the development of new methods for detecting, enumerating, and studying these magnificent but often elusive birds in their forest home. Beautifully illustrated with photographs of previously little-known species, the resulting book is the most important single source for information on the lowland tropical forest raptor species found in Central America. Neotropical Birds of Prey covers twenty specific species in depth, including theTrade Review"... a remarkableindeed exceptionalpublication; well produced certainlybut valuable above all because of the enormous contribution to our knowledge of Neotropical raptors that it represents.... To sum upthis is a most impressive volume that documents the efforts of the many people who studied this raptor community and who have greatly advanced our knowledge of Neotropical raptors. It is a fitting tribute to these magni?cent birds and the dedicated researchers involved in the Maya Project." —José Hernán Sarasola * IBIS *Neotropical Birds of Prey is a handsome tribute to an ambitious project. Not least, the book captures the dedication required to squeeze a decent set of data out of any suite of raptors—a notoriously difficult group to study—much less those of the remote, dense, and humid Tikal forest, with its heavily armed plants, aggressive insects, and venomous snakes. -- Penny Olson * BioScience *"I was not sure what to expect when I first saw the title of this bookbut it quickly became clear that it is a remarkableindeed exceptionalpublication; well produced certainlybut valuable above all because of the enormous contribution to our knowledge of Neotropical raptors that it represents.... To sum upthis is a most impressive volume that documents the efforts of the many people who studied this raptor community and who have greatly advanced our knowledge of Neotropical raptors. It is a fitting tribute to these magnificent birds and the dedicated researchers involved in the Maya Project." — Jose Hernan Sarasola * IBIS *The in-depth accounts compare favorably to those in the knowledge of tropical raptors.... The book is well referenced, and each chapter is illustrated with tables/figures. An important resource for ornithologists and tropical raptor researchers. Summing Up: Highly recommended. * Choice *The subtitle of the work may suggest that this is a book for the specialist—and no doubt this is a volume that no raptor expert will want to be without. However, as a simple admirer of birds of prey I found this book hard to put down. So much fascinating information is to be found within its pages, yet it reads like one of the classic Collins New Naturalist or Poyser editions that are familiar to British readers: Leslie Brown'sBritishBirds of Preyor Ian Newton'sThe Sparrowhawk. * Neotropical Birding *Table of ContentsForeword by J. Peter JennyAcknowledgments About the Authors1. The Maya Project David F. Whitacre and William A. Burnham2. The Maya Forest David F. Whitacre and Mark D. Schulze3. Gray-headed Kite Russell K. Thorstrom, David F. Whitacre, Juventino López, and Gregorio López4. Hook-billed Kite David F. Whitacre and Miguel A. Vásquez5. Swallow-tailed Kite Richard P. Gerhardt, Dawn M. Gerhardt, and Miguel A. Vásquez6. Double-toothed Kite Mark D. Schulze, José L. Córdova, Nathaniel E. Seavy, and David F. Whitacre7. Plumbeous Kite Nathaniel E. Seavy, Mark D. Schulze, David F. Whitacre, and Miguel A. Vásquez8. Bicolored Hawk Russell K. Thorstrom9. Crane Hawk Jason Sutter10. White Hawk Gregory S. Draheim, David F. Whitacre, Angel M. Enamorado, Oscar A. Aguirre, and Aquiles E. Hernández11. Great Black Hawk Richard P. Gerhardt, Nathaniel E. Seavy, and Ricardo A. Madrid12. Roadside Hawk Theresa Panasci13. Crested Eagle David F. Whitacre, Juventino López, and Gregorio López14. Black Hawk-eagle David F. Whitacre, Juventino López, Gregorio López, Sixto H. Funes, Craig J. Flatten, and Julio A. Madrid15. Ornate Hawk-eagle David F. Whitacre, Julio A. Madrid, Héctor D. Madrid, Rodolfo Cruz, Craig J. Flatten, and Sixto H. Funes16. Barred Forest Falcon Russell K. Thorstrom17. Collared Forest Falcon Russell K. Thorstrom18. Laughing Falcon Margaret N. Parker, Angel M. Enamorado, and Mario Lima19. Bat Falcon Margaret N. Parker and David F. Whitacre20. Orange-breasted Falcon Aaron J. Baker, David F. Whitacre, and Oscar A. Aguirre21. Mexican Wood Owl Richard P. Gerhardt and Dawn M. Gerhardt22. Black-and-white Owl Richard P. Gerhardt, Dawn M. Gerhardt, Normandy Bonilla, and Craig J. Flatten23. Ecology and Conservation of Tikal's Raptor Fauna David F. Whitacre and William A. BurnhamAppendix 1: Body Mass and Sexual Size Dimorphism Data for Maya Forest Raptor SpeciesAppendix 2: Linear Measurements and Sexual Size Dimorphism for Maya Forest Raptor SpeciesLiterature CitedIndex

Read more less

Book SynopsisWhen Duck gets tired of working for Farmer Brown, his political ambition eventually leads to his being elected President.

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe understanding and management of land resources used by grazing animals are of major importance to ecologists and agricultural and environmental scientists. This book fills a major gap in the market by synthesising a range of perspectives on grazing systems, drawn from plant science, animal science and ecology. It outlines the principles of herbage growth and competition, of animal nutrition and grazing behaviour, and of the interactions of plant and animal factors that are central to an understanding of grazing systems. Chapters on the management of grazing systems cover both intensive and extensive systems (including rangelands) from all major agroecological zones of the world. The book is written by leading authorities from the USA, UK, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Israel and France. It represents a major contribution to the literature for advanced students and research workers concerned with plant science (especially grasslands), animal science (especially ruminants), aTable of ContentsPart 1: Plants and Plant Populations 1: Tissue flows in grazed plant communities D Chapman (AgResearch, New Zealand) and G Lemaire (INRA, France) 2: Strategies of plant survival in grazed systems: A functional interpretation D Briske (Texas A&M University) 3: Plant competition and population dynamics J Bullock (ITE, Wareham, UK) 4: Assessing and interpreting grass-woody plant dynamics S Archer (Texas A&M University) Part 2: Animals and Animal Populations 5: Foraging strategies of grazing animals M Demment (University of California) and E Laca (Texas Tech University) 6: Biochemical aspects of grazing behaviour K Launchbaugh (Texas Tech University) 7: Ingestive behaviour E D Ungar (ARO, Israel) 8: The ruminant, the rumen and the pasture resource: Nutrient interactions in the grazing animal H Dove (CSIRO, Australia) 9: Multispecies grazing in the Serengeti M Murray (University of Edinburgh, UK) and A W Illius Part 3: Grazing Systems and their Management 10: Complexity and stability in grazing systems N Tainton (University of Natal, South Africa) et al. 11: Management of grazing systems - temperate pastures G W Sheath (AgResearch, New Zealand) and D Clarke (DRC, New Zealand) 12: Management of rangelands: Paradigms at their limit M Stafford Smith (CSIRO, Australia) 13: Management of Mediterranean grasslands N Seligman (ARO, Israel) 14: Grasslands in the well-watered tropical lowlands M J Fisher et al (CIAT, Colombia)

Read more less

Book SynopsisKnowledge of insect movement, particularly of flight, is crucial to our understanding of the great ecological and evolutionary success of insects. The last 20 years have seen many advances in this subject area. New fields have arisen, such as metapopulation theory, and dramatic developments have taken place in methods of studying movement, as a result of new techniques in molecular biology and radar monitoring. There have also been advances in our knowledge of flight-related physiology and behaviour. This book, which is based on the main papers presented at the Royal Entomological Society's 20th Symposium held in September 1999, brings us up to date with these developments.It contains chapters on:- flight mechanisms- foraging movements- migration- the evolution of movement strategies- the interactions between dispersal rates, population structure and gene flow - the effects of climate change on geographical distributionIt is essential readingTable of Contents1: Contributors 2: Preface 3: Introduction and overview, I. Woiwood, C D Thomas and D Reynolds 4: The biomechanics and functional diversity of flight, R Dudley 5: How insect wings evolved, R Wootton 6: Physiology and endocrine control of flight, G Goldsworthy and M Joyce 7: Insect behaviours associated with resource finding, J Hardie, G Gibson and T Wyatt 8: Host location by parasitoids, W Powell and G Poppy 9: Flight trajectories of foraging insects: observations using harmonic radar, J R Riley and J L Osborne 10: The evolution of migratory syndromes in insects, H Dingle 11: Migration patterns and orientation mechanisms within the flight boundary layer, R B Srygley and E G Oliveira 12: Characterising the spatial and temporal components of insect migration in inland Australia with novel and traditional methods, V A Drake, P C Gregg et al. 13: Significance of habitat persistence and dimensionality in the evolution of insect dispersal strategies, R F Denno, C Grattan and G A Langellotto 14: Predation and the evolution of dispersal, W W Weisser 15: Evolution of mass transit systems in ants - a tale of two societies, N R Franks 16: Dispersal and conservation in heterogeneous landscapes, N F Britton, G P Boswell and N R Franks 17: Scale, dispersal and population structure, C D Thomas 18: Gene flow, J Mallet 19: Use of genetic diversity in movement studies of flying insects, H D Loxdale and G Lushai 20: Coping with modern times? Insect movement and climate change, C Parmesan 21: Analysing and modelling range changes in UK butterflies, J K Hill, C D Thomas, R Fox, D Moss and B Huntley 22: Index

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe book aims to integrate our understanding of mammalian societies into a novel synthesis that is relevant to behavioural ecologists, ecologists, and anthropologists.Trade Review"Mammal Societies is an authoritative and magnificently written synthesis of mammalian social behavior. As Tim Clutton-Brock states in the preface, his goal was to �. . .create an integrated account of mammalian societies. . .,� which he achieves with a seamless elegance honed through decades of long-term research on primates, ungulates, and carnivores. The book explains the fundamental theory underlying sociality, and then applies it to understand the diversity of mammalian behavior. Unlike previous syntheses that separate humans from non-human primates, and primates from non-primates, Clutton-Brock masterfully integrates his knowledge of these disparate literatures, and of behavioral diversity in general, to create a genuinely interesting and stimulating overview and synthesis of what we do and do not know about mammalian social behavioral diversity with implications for understanding ourselves.....Throughout, Clutton-Brock clearly deconstructs hypotheses and critically reviews both the logic and the data supporting them...Mammal Societies is a goldmine for graduate students and those establishing new studies about the adaptive value of sociality in any taxa. It would make an outstanding book to read in a graduate seminar and should be on the desk of any graduate student or academic interested in social behavior in any taxa...In summary, Mammal Societies is an intellectual tour de force that will become a citation classic and will set the stage for the next generation of studies on the adaptive value of sociality. Although not an easy read, it is a must read for anyone interested in the diversity of social behavior and its implications for population demography, and the evolution and maintenance of animal sociality..."(Journal of Wildlife Management-December 2016)Shortlisted for the British Ecological Society�s �Marsh Book of the Year Award 2017', which acknowledges the important role that books have on ecology and its development.Table of ContentsPreface, xi Acknowledgements, xiii 1 Social evolution, 1 1.1 Origins, 1 1.2 Sociality and mating systems, 11 1.3 Reproductive competition, 13 1.4 Mate choice, 17 1.5 Parental care, 20 1.6 Cooperation, 24 1.7 Loaded labels, 34 References, 35 2 Female sociality, 47 2.1 Introduction, 47 2.2 Contrasts in female sociality, 47 2.3 Benefits of grouping, 53 2.4 Costs of grouping, 60 2.5 Sociality and fitness, 63 2.6 Comparative sociality, 65 2.7 The distribution of female sociality, 78 2.8 Group coordination, 79 2.9 Consequences of female sociality, 80 3 Female dispersal and philopatry, 94 3.1 Introduction, 94 3.2 Variation in female philopatry and dispersal, 96 3.3 Benefits of philopatry, 102 3.4 Benefits of dispersing, 104 3.5 Species differences in female philopatry, 111 3.6 Social and ecological consequences of female philopatry, 113 References, 115 4 Female mating decisions, 123 4.1 Introduction, 123 4.2 Direct benefits of mate choice to females, 128 4.3 Genetic benefits of mate choice to females, 128 4.4 Female mating preferences, 130 Maturity, 130 4.5 Mate choice copying, 142 4.6 Partner number and post-copulatory mate choice, 142 4.7 Variation in mate choice and partner number, 145 4.8 Consequences of female mating preferences, 146 References, 147 5 Maternal care, 156 5.1 Introduction, 156 5.2 The evolution of maternal care, 156 5.3 Prenatal investment, 162 5.4 Maternal effects, 166 5.5 Lactation and infant care, 170 5.6 Post-weaning investment, 176 5.7 Investment strategies, 180 5.8 Relationships between siblings, 182 5.9 Parent–offspring conflict, 185 5.10 Consequences of maternal care, 187 References, 188 6 Social development, 196 6.1 Introduction, 196 6.2 Social learning, 197 6.3 Social development, 203 6.4 Play, 204 6.5 Social knowledge, 205 6.6 Individual differences and personality, 210 6.7 Traditions, 212 References, 219 7 Communication, 226 7.1 Introduction, 226 7.2 Types of signal, 230 7.3 Signalling in theory and practice, 250 References, 255 8 Competition between females, 263 8.1 Introduction, 263 8.2 Competitive tactics, 267 8.3 Social structure and competition, 273 8.4 Conflict proliferation and limitation, 282 8.5 Consequences of female competition, 285 9 Cooperation between females, 298 9.1 Introduction, 298 9.2 Cooperation in different contexts, 298 9.3 Cheating in theory and practice, 322 9.4 The evolution of cooperation, 323 9.5 Consequences of cooperation, 324 References, 326 10 Mating systems, 333 10.1 Introduction, 333 10.2 Social monogamy, 335 10.3 Polygynous systems, 339 10.4 Genetic mating systems, 359 10.5 Consequences of polygyny, 360 11 Association between males, 373 11.1 Introduction, 373 11.2 Contrasts in the formation and structure of male groups, 373 11.3 Costs of association to males, 379 11.4 Benefits of association to males, 380 11.5 Kinship, familiarity, cooperation and hostility, 384 11.6 The size of male associations, 386 11.7 Contrasts in reproductive skew, 389 11.8 Consequences of male association, 391 References, 395 12 Male dispersal and its consequences, 401 12.1 Introduction, 401 12.2 Variation in dispersal rates by males, 401 12.3 The costs and benefits of dispersal to males,409 12.4 Secondary dispersal by males, 412 12.5 Sex differences in philopatry, 414 12.6 Dispersal distance, 416 12.7 The social and ecological consequences of male dispersal, 418 References, 421 13 Reproductive competition among males, 427 13.1 Introduction, 427 13.2 The benefits and costs of fighting, 427 13.3 Assessment and the evolution of maledisplays, 434 13.4 Adaptive fighting tactics, 445 13.5 Benefits and costs of mate guarding, 445 13.6 Adaptive guarding tactics, 447 13.7 Alternative tactics, 452 13.8 Sperm competition, 453 13.9 Consequences of reproductive competition between males, 456 References, 458 14 Relationships between males in multi-male groups, 466 14.1 Introduction, 466 14.2 The development of dominance, 467 14.3 Dominance and breeding success, 470 14.4 Reproductive skew in multi-male groups, 474 14.5 Dominance, condition and survival, 476 14.6 Coalitions and alliances, 477 14.7 Market models and the dynamics of supportive relationships, 482 14.8 Punishment, retaliation and reconciliation,482 14.9 The consequences of male hierarchies, 484 References, 486 15 Males and females, 493 15.1 Introduction, 493 15.2 Male mate choice, 494 15.3 Manipulation, 496 15.4 Coercion, 496 15.5 Female counter-strategies to male coercion,507 15.6 Male infanticide, 508 15.7 Female counter-strategies to male infanticide, 516 15.8 Post-copulatory sexual conflict, 521 15.9 Demographic consequences of sexual conflict, 521 References, 524 16 Paternal care, 532 16.1 Introduction, 532 16.2 The distribution of paternal care, 533 16.3 Control mechanisms, 543 16.4 Benefits and costs of paternal care, 545 16.5 Tactical investment, 547 16.6 Conflicts between parents, 548 16.7 Male care and the evolution of mating systems, 548 References, 551 17 Cooperative breeding, 557 17.1 Introduction, 557 17.2 Delayed dispersal, 562 17.3 Reproductive suppression, 564 17.4 Reproductive skew, 570 17.5 Benefits and costs of helping, 574 17.6 Division of labour, 580 17.7 Regulation of workload, 584 17.8 The evolution of cooperative breeding, 586 17.9 Consequences of cooperative breeding, 589 References, 594 18 Sex differences, 605 18.1 Introduction, 605 18.2 Body size, 606 18.3 Weaponry, 608 18.4 Ornaments, 610 18.5 Growth, 610 18.6 Nursing, 615 18.7 Social development, 618 18.8 Feeding ecology, 621 18.9 Mortality, 623 18.10 Sex ratios at birth, 626 18.11 Adult sex ratios, 631 References, 633 19 Hominins and humans, 643 19.1 Introduction, 643 19.2 Human evolution, 644 19.3 Life histories, 649 19.4 Sex differences, 653 19.5 Hominin and human societies, 663 19.6 Why us?, 671 References, 673 20 Human behaviour, 680 20.1 Introduction, 680 20.2 Mate choice, 681 20.3 Parental care, 687 20.4 Allo-parental care, 693 20.5 Cooperation, 698 20.6 The human condition, 713 References, 714 Index, 725

Read more less

Book SynopsisRecognizing the significant advances made in the field of animal genetics in the ten years since the first edition of Genetics of the Dog, this new edition of the successful 2001 book provides a comprehensive update on the subject, along with new material on topics of current and growing interest. Existing chapters on essential topics such as immunogenetics, genetics of diseases, developmental genetics and the genetics of behaviour have been fully updated, while new authors report on the latest advances in areas such as genetic diversity of dog breeds, canine genomics, olfactory genetics and cancer genetics.Table of Contents1: Canid phylogeny and origin of the domestic dog. 2: Experimental studies of early canid domestication 3: Genetic diversity and phylogenetic relationships of dog breeds. 4: Molecular genetics of coat colour, texture and length 5: Mendelian traits in the dog 6: Immunogenetics 7: Genetic aspects of orthopaedic disorders in the dog 8: Genetics of cancer in dogs 9: Genetics of neurological disease in the dog 10: Genetics of eye disorders in the dog 11: Cytogenetics and chromosome maps 12: Canine genomics 13: Genetics of canine behavioural disorders 14: Biology of reproduction and modern reproductive technology 15: Developmental genetics 16: Genetics of morphological traits 17: Olfactory genetics 18: Pedigree analysis, genotype testing and genetic counselling 19: Genetics of quantitative traits and improvement of the dog breeds 20: Complex traits. 21: Canine model in medical genetics 22: Genetic aspects of performance in working dogs 23: Genetic nomenclature

Read more less

Book SynopsisEver since Darwin, animal behaviour has intrigued and perplexed human observers. The elaborate mating rituals, lavish decorative displays, complex songs, calls, dances and many other forms of animal signalling raise fascinating questions. To what degree can animals communicate within their own species and even between species? What evolutionary purpose do such communications serve? Perhaps most importantly, what can animal signalling tell us about our own non-verbal forms of communication? In The Handicap Principle, Amotz and Ashivag Zahavi offer a unifying theory that brilliantly explains many previously baffling aspects of animal signalling and holds up a mirror in which ordinary human behaviours take on surprising new significance. The wide-ranging implications of the Zahavis'' new theory make it arguably the most important advance in animal behaviour in decades. Based on 20 years of painstaking observation, the Handicap Principle illuminates an astonishing variety of signalling behTrade Review"Among the most revolutionary and controversial concepts in modern behavioral biology is the handicap principle developed by Zahavi. After initially encountering resistance, it has been receiving increased acceptance for its success in explaining an enormous variety of animal behaviors and anatomical structures, from gazelles' seemingly suicidal displays to men's beards. Read this fine book, and discover what the excitement is all about!"--Jared M. Diamond, Professor of Physiology, University of California at Los Angeles"This fascinating, provocative, insightful and controversial book will charm, inform and sometimes infuriate all of those interested in understanding animal and human communication."--Paul Ekman, Professor of Psychology, University of California, San Francisco"By now the Handicap Principle is acknowledged by a growing body of biologists, and by joining their forces Amotz and Avishang Zahavi explain the principle and how it applies to communicative behaviour between organisms...from amebas to humans."--Arne Lundberg, Uppsala University, Sweden"[An] extremely well-written popularization of the authors' scientific work. Covering species as different as tigers and barn swallows, and topics as diverse as parasitism and parental care, the authors apply their theory to many aspects of animal behavior that were difficult to explain previously.... Highly recommended."--Booklist"This book is highly readable yet rigorous enough for specialists. Essential for any academic collection and worthwhile for genearal collections."--Library Journal"The Zahavis write well, with admirable clarity...Very readable book"--Science Books and Films

Read more less

a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book SynopsisDrawing on extensive observations of wild chimpanzees’ behavior and social dynamics, Craig Stanford portrays a complex and more humanlike ape than the chimps Jane Goodall popularized more than a half century ago—one that plots political coups, strategizes for resources, and passes on cultural traditions to younger generations.Trade ReviewStanford…is a talented and fluent writer as well as an accomplished researcher…Stanford’s book expands upon what we have learned in the four decades since [Jane] Goodall first began her field research…The New Chimpanzee is a remarkably thorough account of our current knowledge about free-living chimpanzees. -- David Barash * Wall Street Journal *The New Chimpanzee is a tour de force, bringing together a vast body of research in chimpanzee behavior, ecology, and genetics. Readers searching for an up-to-date account of what we’ve learned about chimpanzees in recent decades will find Stanford’s book to be informative and edifying. -- Herman Pontzer, Hunter College, City University of New YorkLively, informative, and ambitious in scope, The New Chimpanzee vividly demonstrates that we are living in an exciting time for chimpanzee research. Stanford’s book will speak to anyone interested in the latest findings on chimpanzees, especially as they relate to our understanding of human evolution. -- Michael Wilson, University of MinnesotaStanford’s wide-ranging account reveals what it is like to be a chimpanzee, and how scientists know, ultimately clarifying what is unique about our own species. -- Martin N. Muller, University of New MexicoThe New Chimpanzee is an authoritative, readable, lively, and balanced survey of the behavior of one of the most closely studied and significant species on the planet. -- Richard W. Wrangham, Harvard University[The New Chimpanzee] provides a comprehensive view of wild chimpanzees as never before seen…With [his] wealth of experience, [Stanford] expertly guides us through the dense forest of wild chimpanzee data that we have carefully cultivated since Goodall first shed light on this breathtakingly complex species…This book is jam-packed with many such fascinating glimpses into the complex lives of wild chimps, from political tactics to cultural quirks…This book adds to our understanding of our closest living kin and, through this understanding, maybe we will be compelled to do more to conserve them. -- Laura Kehoe * Times Higher Education *An illuminating history of chimpanzee field research…Stanford’s volume addresses the broad spectrum of chimpanzee behavior, focusing on research that has been conducted in the wild, with a heavy emphasis on new insights gained during the last two decades. This will be an excellent resource for new students of primate behavior, or other interested readers, to gain an up-to-date and rigorous review of the species. -- Melissa Emery Thompson * Quarterly Review of Biology *

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book SynopsisFrom domestic cats to shire horses to dromedaries, from farmyard Jersey cattle to pandas to stick insects, Animals Visual Encyclopedia is an exploration of the wonders of nature, featuring more than 750 of the world’s mammals, birds, fish, invertebrates, reptiles and amphibians. Each featured animal is illustrated with an excellent full-colour artwork, showing in great detail its characteristics and colouring, and completed with an informative caption and a box of key facts including height, weight, diet and lifespan. With more than 750 outstanding colour artworks, Animals Visual Encyclopedia is an authoritatively researched book that celebrates the natural world and all its inhabitants.Table of ContentsIntroduction MAMMALS BIRDS REPTILES AMPHIBIANS FISH INVERTEBRATES Glossary Index

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book SynopsisTrade Review"A Choice Outstanding Academic Title of the Year""In more than 40 years of painstaking measurements, the Grants mapped how serendipitous changes in weather and habitat changed the lives and beaks of finches. Peter Grant is similarly attuned to the role of happenstance in his own life."---Emily Bobrow, Wall Street Journal"[Leaves] the impression that the Grants are interesting, unassuming people you'd like to meet."---M. Gochfeld, Choice

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book SynopsisTrade Review"A well-organized, -researched, and -illustrated overview of the parasitic world."---Tina Panik, Library Journal"[An] approachable and often fascinating primer on the subject."---Jerome Groopman, The New Yorker"[A] fascinating book. . . . you won’t look at parasites in the same way again."---Gege Li, New Scientist"[A] world-ranging study."---Andrew Robinson, Nature"Engrossing and well-illustrated. . . .A very readable, interesting, and well-presented introduction to the often overlooked evolutionary and ecological aspects of host-parasite interactions"---Leon Vlieger, The Inquisitive Biologist"Recommended."---D.A. Brass, Choice"The stories narrated by Gardner et al. are truly informative. . . . [If] you are looking for a new way to explore the planet, look no further than the microscopic, and sometimes macroscopic, world of parasites."---Francisco C. Ferreira, The Quarterly Review of Biology

Read more less

Book SynopsisOrganic cattle farming is on the increase, with consumer demand for organic milk and meat growing yearly. Beginning with an overview of the aims and principles behind organic cattle production, this book presents extensive information about how to feed cattle so that the milk and meat produced meet organic standards, and provides a comprehensive summary of ruminant digestive processes and nutrition. Since the publication of the first edition, global consumers have increasingly become concerned with the sustainability of meat production. Here, Robert Blair considers the interrelationships of sustainable practices and profitability of organic herds, reviewing how to improve forage production and quality, and minimizing the need for supplementary feeding using off-farm ingredients. This new edition also covers: - Managing a recurrent shortage of organic feed ingredients, due to increased GM feed crop cultivation worldwide - Current findings on appropriate breeds and grazing systems for forage-based organic production - Diet-related health issues in organic herds and the effects of organic production on meat and milk quality. Required reading for animal science researchers, advisory personnel that service the organic milk and beef industries and students interested in organic milk and meat production, this book is also a useful resource for organic farming associations, veterinarians, and feed and food industry personnel.Table of Contents1: Introduction and Background 2: Aims and Principles of Organic Cattle Production 3: Elements of Cattle Nutrition 4: Ingredients for Organic Diets 5: Breeds for Organic Production 6: Integrating Feeding Programmes into Organic Production Systems 7: Conclusions and Recommendations for the Future

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis is the first edited collection on veterinary applications of electroporation. Written by an international team of experts, this book presents worldwide emerging therapy options for cancer treatments in veterinary oncology practice.Electroporation offers a precision tool to target cancer cells without destroying surrounding tissue structures. The opening of tumor cell membranes facilitates local control of solid tumors either through the delivery of chemotherapeutics or by direct ablation of tissues using electric fields. In addition, transfer of gene-based products into the cancer cells can be used for genetic vaccination to achieve systemic responses and cancer control.Readers will discover valuable reference texts for practitioner education, including chapters on electrodes for unique anatomical access and treatment planning for deep-seated tumors, different immunotherapy applications with gene electrotransfer, calcium electroporation, irreversible electroporation applications and combinations with other common treatments such as surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.Therapy options with electroporation are gaining interest around the world in both human and veterinary oncology, making this book valuable for oncologists, surgeons, primary care veterinarians, residents, interns and students at veterinary schools, where teaching of Electrochemotherapy will become part of the curriculum. Featuring cross-disciplinary authorship, this work further contributes to advances in comparative medicine and translation research in support of the One Health concept.Table of ContentsTable of Contents:Section A: Technology and Science of Electroporation: Fundamentals1. Electroporation: Technology and Science --- Marie-Pierre Rols*, Muriel Golzio and Justin Teissié2. Electrodes and electric field distribution in clinical practice - Helena Cindrič, Damijan MiklavčičSection B: Therapeutic Applications with Electroporation in Veterinary Oncology Practice3. Electrochemotherapy in Veterinary Oncology - Prof. dr. Nataša Tozon, Nina Milevoj, Joseph Impellizeri4. Treating Mast Cell Tumors with Electrochemotherapy - Petra Simčič, Alessio Pierini, and George Lubas 5. Electrochemotherapy for the treatment of transitional cell carcinoma in dogs - Rangel M M M*, Suzuki D O H ** 6. Calcium electroporation in veterinary medicine - Stine K. Frandsen, Martin S. Thoefner and Julie Gehl7. Irreversible Electroporation Applications - Dervisis, Rafael V. Davalos, John H. Rossmeisl8. Electrochemotherapy as a multi-modality component of cancer treatment- combinations with surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy - Matias Tellado, Felipe Maglietti, Joseph ImpellizeriSection C: Gene-Electrotransfer and Immunotherapy Applications with Electroporation9. Gene Electrotransfer---Richard Heller, Loree Heller10. Immunotherapy Applications (Telomerase and HER2) with Gene Electrotransfer- Antonella Conforti and Luigi Aurisicchio and Joseph Impellizeri11. Interleukin-12 gene electrotransfer in veterinary oncology - UrsaTratarLampreht, NatasaTozon, Nina Milevoj, Gregor Sersa, Ana Nemec, KatjaUrsic, Maja Cemazar12. Canine Melanoma and Osteosarcoma Immunotherapy by means of in vivo DNA Electroporation - Lidia Tarone, Paolo Buracco, Federica Cavallo1 & Federica RiccardoSection D: Evolution of the Field and New Applications with Electroporation-Based Treatments: Outlook13. Electrodes for Unique Anatomical Access in Electroporation--- Maglietti F, Tellado M,Impellizeri J14. New Electrodes and Treatment Planning for deep-seated and intraluminal localized tumors - Roberta Fusco, Valeria D’Alessio, Francesco Izzo, Raffaele Palaia, Ruggero Cadossi 15. Advancing Electroporation Systems - Roberta Fusco, Elio Di Bernardo, Valeria D’Alessio, Ruggero Cadossi, Matteo Cadossi

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe common kestrel is the bird of prey most of us are more familiar with. It has been an excellent study species to monitor environmental quality and to test evolutionary theories. This book will be an important reference for professional and amateur ornithologists, as well as undergraduate and graduate students.Trade Review'… rich in material, precise and excitingly written …' Nils Weinberg, Kritische Justiz'… a fine book for a wide audience, from the falcon enthusiast to the scientist.' Stephanie Michler, Ornithologischer BeobachterTable of Contents1. Systematics and evolution of kestrels; 2. Feeding ecology; 3. Habitat use; 4. Breeding density and nest site selection; 5. Colourations, sexual selection and mating behavior; 6. The reproductive cycle: from egg laying to offspring care; 7. Ecological physiology and immunology; 8. Environmental toxicology; 9. Movement ecology; 10. Conservation status and population dynamics.

Read more less

Book SynopsisWritten by well-respected experts from the UK and USA, Equine Internal Medicine: Self-Assessment Color Review Second Edition presents more than 200 interesting and challenging cases encountered in equine practice, complete with photographs, imaging, or endoscopy findings; blood or fluid smears; other ancillary tests; and, in some cases, pathologic findings. Completely revised and updated, this new edition of a bestseller contains entirely new cases, presented in random order, just as they would in practice. The cases are formatted as self-assessment problems comprising integrated questions, illustrations, and detailed explanations designed to educate as well as to provide answers. The authors include pertinent questions with each case to guide you through the case workup and treatments with in-depth answers for each case in the second half of the book. They provide a short list of pertinent references after most cases. Coverage includes neurology, cardiology, reTrade Review"This is an exciting book that challenges readers to match their diagnostic talents with experts in equine internal medicine. Other books in this area serve as references, but this one enables readers to work through case assessment, diagnostic testing, and therapeutics."—Scott M. Austin, DVM, MS, DACVIM (LA), University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in Doody’s Book Reviews

Read more less

With over 1,000 clear, high-quality images, this in-depth full guide covers all aspects of veterinary dental radiography. Chapters explain the indications for and importance of this key area of veterinary practice, the equipment used, the essential techniques in developing and processing the radiograph, common errors made, and the pathology of the teeth. The book also explores radiographic interpretation in seven detailed sections, discussing all aspects from normal radiographic anatomy to endodontic disease and trauma. An additional chapter covers techniques and interpretation with exotics in three sections: rabbits, ferrets and rodents. The book concludes with a look at future directions in this field.Essential reading for all veterinary practitioners, this book is also the ideal guide for trainees.

Read more less

Book SynopsisInformative, surprising and hilarious, New Scientist tackles questions about the animal kingdom from readers in the magazine's popular 'Last Word' column. This book brings together the best of the bunch:Why do millipedes have so many legs? Will we ever speak dolphin?Do geese always fly in a V formation?And, at long last, a scientific verdict on the ultimate question: cats or dogs?

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis book brings together the views of some of the most creative scientists of our time, each attempting to amplify and refine the concept of biophilia. Contributors to this volume include Jared Diamond, Aaron Katcher, Richard Nelson and others.

Read more less

Book SynopsisInvestigating a whole host of species from around the globe, the first short and affordable introduction to this growing field of study “Byers ultimately makes the reader yearn to join him and watch animals for a living… an excellent example of popular-science writing.” BooklistTrade Review'Byers sets scenes beautifully and his examples are convincing and memorable… may lead to some interesting self-evaluation…' * BBC Wildlife *

Read more less

Book Synopsis'Any writer who can evoke the existential sadness of a lonely cockroach, or make krill thrilling, or describe a snorkelling colleague being engulfed in a "gargantuan cetacean bum detonation" is a real gift to science communication ... thought-provoking' Guardian Everything you ever wanted to know about how animals live together, and what that means for us Some animal societies hold a mirror up to the human world: elephants hold funerals for departed family members. Pinyon jays run collective creches. Rats will go out of their way to help a cold, wet stranger. Other lifestyles can seem intensely alien. Take locusts, surging over the land in their millions, unable to slow down for a moment because the hungry ranks behind will literally bite their legs off if they don't stay one step ahead (actually, you might know a few people like that). But no matter how offputting an animal might be, behavioural scientist Ashley Ward can usually find something worth celebrating. Travelling the world from the Serengeti to the frozen Antarctic ocean, with stops in the muddy fields and streams of his native northern Yorkshire, he brings his curious eye and infectious humour right down to their level. The result is a world-expanding, myth-busting tour of some of nature's greatest marvels, in delightfully broad-minded company.Trade ReviewVery striking ... Ward has a good eye for details ... he writes vividly * Sunday Times *Extraordinary stories in this fascinating book ... any writer who can evoke the existential sadness of a lonely cockroach, or make krill thrilling, or describe a snorkelling colleague being engulfed in a "gargantuan cetacean bum detonation" is a real gift to science communication ... thought-provoking * Guardian *Reading [The Social Lives of Animals] is like entering a maze ... with surprises awaiting the reader at every turn. What holds it all together is the author's natural gift for storytelling and penchant for punchy, provocative one-liners -- Christoph Irmscher * Wall Street Journal *A great antidote to the dog-eat-dog view of nature that we grew up with. Ashley Ward takes the reader on a personal journey of discovery to make clear that animals often depend on cooperation for survival -- Frans de Waal, author * Mama’s Last Hug *From swarming krill and flocking birds to cattle herds and tribal chimpanzees, Ashley Ward reveals animals to be much more social than often thought. Part deep dive into the latest science and part personal storytelling, Ward's book shatters the old stereotype. This is not nature red in tooth and claw, but nature awash in cooperation and collaboration -- Steve Brusatte, professor and palaeontologist at the University of Edinburgh and New York Times/Sunday Times bestselling author of * The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs *A thoughtful exploration of the complex minds that share the planet with us. Ashley Ward will give you a new appreciation for the bonds, emotions, and connections that we thought set us apart, but in reality, just bring us closer to the animal world -- Vanessa Woods, New York Times bestselling author of * Bonobo Handshake *A big part of the book's appeal is just the strangeness and sophistication of this world of animal interactions, a nexus of cooperation and conflict that is all around us and yet mostly remains hidden from our view. Ward's stories compel us to see social animals, not just as marvels, but as kindred spirits. He wants us to empathize with them as fellow navigators of the unpredictable landscape of relationships. And, with a light hand, he succeeds * Alan de Queiroz, author of The Monkey's Voyage *Brilliant ... echoes Monty Python in asking - apart from intelligence, language, longevity, consciousness, reasoning, social learning and culture - what sociality has ever done for us. * Country Life *

Read more less

Book SynopsisPoultry are a major source of valuable high-quality protein for much of the world's population, so food security is heavily dependent on maintaining poultry health. They are also increasingly important as specialist hobby animals in back-yard flocks. Despite this, veterinarians specializing in the care and health of these important domestic animals are few and far between, and many vets in small animal practice have little real experience of poultry health management and disease. Providing a comprehensive overview, this new handbook will help to plug this gap with 46 chapters of practical and accessible poultry health and management. The book: Covers the poultry industry, basic avian biology, infectious and non-infectious diseases and their agents, infection control, and disease investigation and legislation. Includes full colour images for ease of identification and diagnosis, in addition to practical guides to disease prevention. Considers areas of increasing global importance, such as antimicrobial resistance. Written by international experts, this book forms a valuable illustrated resource for veterinary professionals, veterinary students, or those entering the poultry industry.Table of ContentsSection 1: Poultry and the Poultry Industry Chapter 1: Basic Anatomy and Physiology. David Parsons. Chapter 2: The Immune System of the Chicken. Paul Wigley. Chapter 3: The Genetics of Disease Resistance in Poultry. Androniki Psifidi. Chapter 4: The Poultry Industry. Barry Thorp. Chapter 5: The Broiler Industry and Management of Broilers and Broiler Parents. Paul McMullin. Chapter 6: The Commercial Layer Industry, Management and Disease. Peter Cargill. Chapter 7: Backyard (Pet) Poultry. Grant Hayes. Chapter 8: The Turkey Industry and Diseases. Richard Jennison. Chapter 9: The Duck Industry and Diseases. Michael Clark. Chapter 10: Diseases of Gamebirds. Michael Clark. Chapter 11: Hatchery Practice. Richard Jennison. Chapter 12: Feeding Poultry and Potential Problems Associated with Diet. Patrick Garland. Chapter 13: Skeletal Problems. Barry Thorp. Section 2: Infectious diseases of poultry Chapter 14i-ix: Bacterial Diseases Chapter 14i: Mycobacterium and Avian Tuberculosis. Paul Barrow. Chapter 14ii: Avian Pathogenic Escherichia coli. Rikke Heidemann Olsen. Chapter 14iii: Campylobacter. Michael Jones and Paul Barrow. Chapter 4iv: Salmonella. Paul Barrow. Chapter 14v: Clostridium and Necrotic Enteritis. Evelien Dierick, Evy Goossens, Richard Ducatelle and Filip Van Immerseel. Chapter 14vi: Pasteurella and Related Organisms. Jens Peter Christensen. Chapter 14vii: Brachyspira – Avian Intestinal Spirochaetosis. Roberto La Ragione and Jade Passey. Chapter 14viii: Mycoplasma. Janet M. Bradbury and Chris Morrow. Chapter 14ix: Miscellaneous Bacterial Infections. Paul Barrow and Robert Atterbury. Chapter 15i-xiv: Viral Diseases Chapter 15i: Avian Reoviruses – Viral Arthritis. Richard C. Jones. Chapter 15ii: Infectious Avian Encephalomyelitis. Richard C. Jones. Chapter 15iii: Adenoviruses. Joan A. Smyth. Chapter 15iv: Infectious Laryngotracheitis. Richard C. Jones. Chapter 15v: Infectious Bursal Disease. Andrew Broadbent. Chapter 15vi: Avian Astroviruses. Victoria Smyth. Chapter 15vii: Avian Influenza. Ian H. Brown. Chapter 15viii: Newcastle Disease. Ian H. Brown. Chapter 15ix: Avian Metapneumovirus Infection. Kannan Ganapathy. Chapter 15x: Infectious Bronchitis. Jane K. A. Cook. Chapter 15xi: Chicken Anaemia Virus and Circoviruses. Joan A. Smyth. Chapter 15xii: Avian Leukosis and Reticuloendotheliosis. Venugopal Nair. Chapter 15xiii: Marek’s Disease. Venugopal Nair. Chapter 15xiv: Fowlpox. Richard Jones. Chapter 16i-iii: Parasite diseases Chapter 16i: Coccidiosis. Damer Blake. Chapter 16ii: Histomoniasis (Blackhead Disease). Hafez Mohamed Hafez and Rüdiger Hauck. Chapter 16iii: Other Important Parasites. Fiona Tomley. Section 3: Control of poultry diseases Chapter 17: The Chicken Microbiota and How to Modulate It. Fien De Meyer, Annatachja De Grande, Richard Ducatelle and Filip Van Immerseel. Chapter 18: Biosecurity, Richard Jennison. Chapter 19: Poultry Chemotherapy and Antimicrobials. Michael Clark. Chapter 20: Vaccination Strategies and Application of Vaccines. Peter Cargill. Chapter 21: How to Carry Out a Field Investigation. Paul McMullin. Chapter 22: Laboratory Diagnosis of Poultry Diseases. Susan Baigent, Vivien Coward, Scott Reid, Rowena Hansen, Vanessa Ceeraz and Paul Barrow. Chapter 23: Legislation. Richard Jennison and Paul Barrow.

Read more less

Book SynopsisWritten by experts in different areas, this book presents an up-to-date account of the behavioural biology of dogs. Split in 3 parts, the book addresses the specific aspects of behavioural biology. The first part deals with the evolution and development of the dog, whereas the next part deals with basic aspects of dog behaviour. The final part emphasises on the behavioural problems, their prevention and cure.Table of Contents1: Systematics and evolution of canids, X Wang and R Tedford, both at American Museum of Natural History, New York, USA 2: Domestication of dogs, P Savolainen, Albanova University Centre, Stockholm, Sweden 3: The evolution of dog breeds, C Vila, Uppsala University, Sweden 4: Mechanisms and function in dog behaviour, P Jensen 5: Behaviour genetics of dogs, E Jazin, Uppsala University, Sweden 6: Sensory physiology and dog behaviour, H Bubna-Littitz, Veterinary University of Vienna, Austria 7: Social behaviour of dogs and related canids, D U Feddersen-Petersen, University of Kiel, Germany 8: Learning in dogs, P Reid, ASPCA Animal Behavior Center, New York, USA 9: Behaviour of feral dogs, L Boitani, University of Rome, Italy 10: Behaviour of working dogs, R Beilharz, The University of Melbourne, Australia 11: Testing and prediction of dog behaviour, K Svartberg, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden 12: Social cognition and human-animal interactions in dogs, A Miklosi, Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, Hungary 13: Behavioural disorders of dogs, R Mugford, The Animal Behaviour Centre, Surrey, UK 14: Behaviour and disease in dogs, Å Hedhammar, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden and K Hultin-Jäderlund, Norwegian College of Veterinary Medicine, Oslo, Norway

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less