Zoology: mammals (mammalogy) Books
American Traveler Press Easy Field Guide to Common Mammals of Arizona
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£5.35
Alana Books Horseshoe Bats of the World Chiroptera
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£28.49
Pat Toth-Smith Photography Wild Among Us True Adventures of a Female Wildlife Photographer Who Stalks Bears Wolves Mountain Lions Wild Horses and Other Ellu
£33.29
Canbury Press Badgered to Death
Book SynopsisDominic Dyer, chief executive of the Badger Trust, picks apart the science and politics behind the badger cull. He exposes the cruelty and cynicism central to Britain's most controversial wildlife policy and clears badgers of blame for rising levels of TB in cattle.Trade Review'A thriller, whodunnit and impassioned polemic, this is the inside story of the badger cull. A vital must-read for anyone concerned about the badger's enduring place in the British countryside.' – PATRICK BARKHAM, THE GUARDIAN 'Badgered to Death is a real page turner... the book contains illuminating chapters on the BBC’s pro-badger cull bias, illegal badger persecution by some farmers and the compromised, incoherent support for the cull by the British Veterinary Association.' – DR DAN LYONS, CENTRE FOR ANIMALS AND SOCIAL JUSTICE, 'How badgers came to be persecuted — but why''I enjoyed reading this book and I strongly recommend it to you. This is a powerful and stimulating read and it's bang up to date with the important issue it discusses. It is written by a passionate insider with years of experience. The narrative is pacey and exciting. This book arrived with me on Thursday afternoon and I had read it completely by early yesterday [Saturday] morning.' – MARK AVERY, WRITER, BLOGGER AND ENVIRONMENTAL CAMPAIGNER'It should be read by all those battling against government policies that put money ahead of science and the environment. The book's conclusion is that the culls will be stopped, not by science or validity, but by cost. Yet Dyer remains optimistic: 'Despite all the incompetence, negligence and deceit, it's the caring compassionate British public who have made a stand for wildlife that gives me the most hope for the future.' – LESLEY DOCKSEY, THE ECOLOGIST, 'Why are our badgers 'Badgered to Death'?'Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION. Wildlife campaigner and Springwatch BBC presenter Chris Packham says that 'the reputation of this essential member of the UK’s ecology [the badger] has been targeted by a smear campaign which has been swallowed by the gullible and fuelled by those with vested interests.' ‘It is very clear to me that the government’s policy does not make sense.’ Lord Robert May, President of the Royal Society and Chief Scientific Advisor, UK Government (1995-2005), speaking in 2012 1. A BLACK AND WHITE NIGHT. Campaigners in 2015 protest at the re-election of Conservative Prime Minister David Cameron in Witney, Oxfordshire, because of his party's policy of culling European badger (Meles meles), ostensibly to reduce Bovine TB in cattle 2. WOVEN INTO THE LANDSCAPE. Most people have never seen a live badger; the closest we tend to come is as we speed past a corpse on the side of the road. However, these large mammals often live in close proximity to us and there are more than 100 manifestations of the Anglo-Saxon 'broc' in place names 3. A DISEASE OF CATTLE. During an outbreak of bovine tuberculosis (TB for short) in cattle at a farm in the Cotswolds Hills scientists found Mycobacterium bovis (bovine TB) in a dead badger. The Government started and then halted gassing badgers. A study showed badgers rarely carried Bovine TB 4. NEW LABOUR. The Labour Party did not support culling. When Tony Blair's New Labour came to power in May 1997 the Ministry of Agriculture introduced a moratorium on new badger culls. The Krebs report recommended that MAFF set up an experiment to quantify the impact on Bovine TB of culling badgers 5. GORDON BROWN VETOES A CULL. In 2001, Tony Blair created the Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), which inherited higher bovine TB cases. A review by Professor Bourne of the Krebs randomised trials found only 1.65% of badgers could spread TB to cattle 6. CAMERON'S CULL. In the run up to the 2010 general election, when every rural vote would count, and with commitments already made to the NFU and Countryside Alliance to deliver a badger cull, David Cameron and his farming spokesman Jim Paice hailed a report by Chief Scientific Advisor Sir David King 7. WILDLIFE OVER BUSINESS. A chance encounter on a suburban street in Kingston upon Thames made up the author's mind to ditch corporate lobbying and campaign full-time, already being chairman of Care for the Wild, a wildlife protection charity. He first saw badgers on the Isle of Wight 8. AWKWARD FACTS. New DEFRA Secretary of State Owen Paterson Paterson made it very clear that he would not be pushed off course by growing public, political and scientific opposition to the badger cull. Bovine TB had led to the slaughter of 26,000 cattle the previous year, he told MPs 9. THE BADGER ARMY. Protests were organised nationwide. The informal "Badger Army" had become the largest wildlife protection campaign in Britain and elicited political interest as well as media headlines. After each march photos and videos were shared on Twitter, Facebook and other social media 10. GREEN MOVEMENT FAILS THE BADGER. While ordinary people across the country have protested against the badger cull, there has been a marked lack of action from the major conservation and wildlife protection NGOs. Greenpeace, Friends of the Earth, WWF, World Animal Protection have done almost nothing 11. DEFENDED BY AMATEURS. With the support of other key wildlife protection charities opposing the cull, the Badger Trust challenged the wide-ranging nature of an anti-protect injunction and its impact on the right to peaceful protest at the High Court 12. BBC BIAS. As the badger cull progressed the BBC became heavily criticised by the badger protection movement. In my view, some of this was unfair, particularly as its regional networks had given extensive coverage of the badger protection patrols in the culling zones. But in some cases, the BBC failed 13. ILLEGAL CULLS. Today in Britain badgers are regularly killed by farmers, landowners, hunt masters, game keepers, property developers, badger baiters and a variety of sick individuals, who gain some perverted pleasure from subjecting wildlife to pain and suffering 14. TB BURGERS. Whenever the media reports the number of TB cattle slaughtered, they often state the animals have been destroyed, leaving the public with the impression the carcasses are incinerated to prevent them from entering the food chain. But this is not so 15. OWEN PATERSON. Within months of arriving at Defra in September 2012, Paterson had caused controversy by refusing to meet his Chief Scientific Advisor, Ian Boyd – and for claiming at the Conservative Party conference that there could be advantages to climate change 16. VETS' DILEMMA. The new Defra Secretary Liz Truss made no attempt to explain why none of the badgers killed in the culls was being tested for TB and became visibly nervous when we talked of the £5,000 per dead badger cost to the taxpayer. Defra Chief Vet Nigel Gibbens did not attend the meeting 17. COST OF THE CULL. By the end of 2013 Defra, which had seen its operating budget cut by over £900 million and was laying off hundreds of staff, confirmed that in 2011/12 it had spent £6.3 million of its £2.2 billion budget killing 1,879 badgers in Gloucestershire and Somerset – £3,350 per badger 18. FARMING FUTURE. As dairy farms face collapse due to falling milk prices, farmers are increasingly supplementing their income by moving and selling calves and cows, often with poor biosecurity, testing and movement controls, which can increase the spread of bovine TB 19. FATE OF THE BADGER. Farmers in the UK are also becoming increasingly frustrated by the failure of the government and the NFU to help them reduce bovine TB. Rather than the endless battle over the killing of badgers, many are now openly calling for an alternative strategy 20. BADGER VOICES. Profiles of influential campaigners: TV presenter Chris Packham, Queen guitarist Brian May, TV presenter Bill Oddie, documentary maker Simon King, Guardian writer Patrick Barkham, Sunday Times writer Jonathan Leake, zoologist Martin Hancox, Badger Trust's Peter Martin, vet Mark Jones 21. INDEX. Such as the As: Aberdeen University, Advertising Standards Authority, Advisory Committee on Microbiological Safety of Food, Africa, Agriculture Act, Alaska, Allen Caroline, alpaca, Amchitka, American bullfrog, Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency, Attenborough, Sir David King DEDICATION. This book is dedicated to the memory of Clare Hammacott, who died on 28th December 2016 ABOUT THE AUTHOR. After 13 years as a civil servant in MAFF, in 2000 he joined the Food and Drink Federation. In 2008 he became chief executive of the Crop Protection Association. In 2012, he became a campaigner. He is a policy advisor for the Born Free Foundation and chief executive of the Badger Trust
£8.09
LIGHTNING SOURCE UK LTD The Antelope and Deer of America
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£28.45
Taylor & Francis Ltd Mammals of the SouthWest Pacific
Book SynopsisIslands are special because they promote unique forms of life, and large proportions of the species they hold are found nowhere else on Earth. The mammals of the South-west Pacific are no exception, with many distributed only across single islands or archipelagos.Mammals of the South-west Pacific details the natural history for more than 180 species of marsupials, bats and rodents from 24 Pacific nations and territories. Species profiles are accompanied by distribution maps, illustrations and photographs many being the first images ever captured for the species. By combining available knowledge with unpublished data collected over years of field work, Mammals of the South-west Pacific forms a definitive guide to the mammals from this region. Table of ContentsAbout the authors. Preface. Acknowledgements. Foreword. Introduction. Species Accounts. Geology. Flora and Vegetation. Human Presence, Translocation and Extinction. Paleontology. Zoogeography. Conservation of South-west Pacific Mammals. Monotremata. Dasyuromorphia. Peramelemorphia. Diprotodontia. Rodentia. Chiroptera. Introduced Species. Glossary. Appendix A: Annotated Faunal list for the nations and territories of the region
£109.25
Taylor & Francis Ltd The Evolution of Dasyurid Marsupials
Book SynopsisThe marsupial family Dasyuridae has a history of study extending from 18th century naturalists to the modern genomics era. The Evolution of Dasyurid Marsupials: Systematics and Family History tells the story of dasyurid evolution as it unfolded in the context of changing world views on biodiversity, biotic history and scientific methodology, from its roots in Enlightenment taxonomy to its transformation by the Darwinian and Hennigian revolutions, and then its maturation as statistical phylogenetics and phylogenomics.Research on dasyurids includes every major approach in animal systematics, including some for which few comparable examples exist. It extends beyond the recent consensus on species relationships to include the timing of diversification, historical biogeography and the evolution of key phenotypic traits. This book introduces readers to living and fossil dasyurids, the questions evolutionary biologists have asked about them, the inferential methods used to Table of Contents1. Dasyurids and ‘tree thinking’ 2. The diversity of dasyurids 3. Dasyurid phylogeny: morphological taxonomy from Linnaeus to Archer 4. Dasyurid phylogeny: molecular systematics, 1977–2003 5. Dasyurid phylogeny: integrative studies 6. Dasyurid species-level relationships 7. Dasyurid species recognition 8. Dasyuromorphian families and fossils 9. The timing of dasyurid evolution 10. Dasyurid macroevolution 11. Evolution of the dasyurid phenotype 12. Dasyurids past, present and future Appendix: colour images. References. Index.
£156.75
Royal British Columbia Museum Shrews and Moles of British Columbia
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£24.26
Taylor & Francis Ltd South Asian Mammals
Book SynopsisThis book is an up-to-date comprehensive resource on the names (scientific, English and vernacular) of the mammals of South Asia. This work is first of its kind that deals with explanation of names of mammals at the species and subspecies level.Table of ContentsContentsPreface.......................................................................................................................ixAcknowledgements ...................................................................................................xiAbout the Book ...................................................................................................... xiiiAuthor ......................................................................................................................xvList of Abbreviations and Symbols ........................................................................xviiChapter 1 South Asian Mammals: An Updated Checklist ...................................1Checklist of Mammals of South Asia ..................................................1Chapter 2 Understanding Scientific Names ........................................................ 33Parts of Scientific Names ................................................................... 33Codes of Nomenclature ......................................................................34Principle of Binomial Nomenclature .............................................36Principle of Typification ................................................................ 37Principle of Priority .......................................................................37Principle of Homonymy ................................................................38Criteria of Availability .......................................................................38Synonyms ...........................................................................................38Types .................................................................................................. 39Formation of Zoological Names ........................................................40Analysis of Names .............................................................................. 41Chapter 3 Generic and Specific Names Explained .............................................49Chapter 4 Dictionary of South Asian Mammalian Names ................................225Appendix I: List of Languages Used in Autochthonous andVernacular Names ................................................................................................289Bibliography .........................................................................................................295Index ...................................................................................................................... 323
£104.50
Taylor & Francis Ltd Comparative Anatomy of the Mouse and the Rat
Book SynopsisKey features:Beautifully illustrated with detailed, full-colour images - very user-friendly for investigators, students, and technicians who work with animalsProvides essential information for research and clinical purposes, describing some structures not usually shown in any other anatomy atlasIn each set of illustrations, the same view is depicted in the mouse and the rat for easy comparisonText draws attention to the anatomical features which are important for supporting the care and use of these animals in researchEndorsed by the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) Comparative Anatomy of the Mouse and Rat: a Color Atlas and Text provides detailed comparative anatomical information for those who work with mice and rats in animal research. Information is provided about the anatomical features and landmarks for conducting a physical examination, collecting biologicaTrade ReviewAs the title suggests, this is an in-depth anatomy textbook. It is ring bound, so it lies flat and fits nicely on a mayo stand in surgery, or on a counter during a postmortem evalu- ation. This book is visually appealing as it has many detailed, well- done, full color drawings of mouse and rat anatomy throughout. Topics are covered that I didn't expect, such as the detailed section on Juvenile Features, which includes drawings of mouse and rat pups at < 24 hours, 5 days, 11 days, 21 days, and adult, explaining how you would sex each species at each age. This book is endorsed by the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS), and the value of this book for laboratory animal veterinarians is clear. I do, however, feel that this book could also be a valuable resource for clinical practitioners. As an exotic animal veterinarian, for example, I was very interested to see the detailed drawings of the mammary glands. Mammary gland tumors are a common issue in mice and rats, so it is good to be able to appreciate how far that tissue extends from the ventral area and the actual papillae. Many of the other sections would be useful in establishing the locations of structures for radiographs, surgery, sample collection, catheter placement, etc.Overall, I found this book to be very interesting, visually appealing, and a detailed exploration of the anatomy of the mouse and rat, with the differences between the species clearly highlighted in the text. This textbook would be a useful reference for laboratory animal veterinarians and exotic animal practitioners.Reviewed by Teresa Bousquet, DVM, Park Veterinary Centre, Alberta for The Canadian Veterinary Journal, March 2019.Table of ContentsBody Regions. Juvenile Features and Sex Differentiation. External Features. Mammary Glands. Structures of the Head and Neck. Heart, Vascular Tree, and Respiratory Tract. Abdominal Structures. Male Urogenital Apparatus. Female Urogenital Apparatus. Pelvic Limb Vessels and Nerves. Structures of the Tail. Skeletal Structures
£199.50
WW Norton & Co Different Gender Through the Eyes of a
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Adds an important evolutionary dimension to one of the most complex issues of our time.... The beauty of a book by Frans de Waal is that once you read it, you’ll never look at your own species the same way again." -- Tamra Mendelson - Washington Post"A game-changer.... De Waal’s prose is concise and straightforward. His sensitivity to the prevailing zeitgeist that surrounds sex and gender is evident.... There’s no end, in fact, to the fascinating details that emerge from this book, all carefully tied to supporting explanations, historical context, the prevalence of misinformation, the tendency to censor, the power of mindless biological determinism, and whatever else might be necessary for de Waal to make his point. Humor, and the curious anecdote, are never far behind.... Different is a towering achievement." -- Paul R. Abramson - Los Angeles Review of Books"Different has many surprises in store for you, surprises that will leave you humble about complex primate evolution has been, surprises that will leave you humble about complex primate evolution has been, and how much we have yet to learn about how it shapes our lives." -- Carl Zimmer - New York Times Book Review"A smart interactionist framework, in which biological and socioenvironmental influences on human behavior are entwined." -- Barbara J. King - Science"Dive into Frans de Waal’s magnum opus.... brilliant." -- Carol Tavris - Times Literary Supplement"Entrancing.... de Waal brings to life the complexity of sex and social behaviour in other apes.... Whether or not you agree with him, Different is worth reading for its anecdotes alone." -- Laura Spinney - The Guardian"A brilliant and fascinating book that brings a scientific, compassionate and balanced approach to some of the hottest controversies about sex and gender." -- Yuval Noah Harari, New York Times best-selling author of Sapiens"This book is superb! Frans de Waal is not only one of the world’s most respected primatologists—he’s also a ballsy feminist who, in these riveting pages, ventures into territory where most writers in academia and letters fear to tread.… These pages are packed with great stories, fascinating data, and thought-provoking ideas. They are sure to spark the important conversations we all—male and female, queer and straight, trans and nonbinary—need to have to create a more just and equitable human society." -- Sy Montgomery, author of The Soul of an Octopus"Moving with fluidity and grace between animal and human models, Frans de Waal demonstrates how many common social prejudices that we deem ‘natural’ are in fact anything but. His crisp writing, his skillful deployment of anecdote, and his deep knowledge of animal science inform this nuanced and profound consideration not only of difference but also of sameness." -- Andrew Solomon, author of Far from the Tree and The Noonday Demon"It is a brave man these days who ventures into the minefield of gender differences. But Frans de Waal relies on a gift for storytelling, a sincere respect for culture, along with intimate knowledge of longtime bonobo and chimpanzee associates to deftly negotiate this treacherous terrain. Wise and humane." -- Sarah Blaffer Hrdy, author of The Woman that Never Evolved, Mother Nature, and Mothers and Others"The current debate on the subject of gender differences is in need of a calm biological assessment which Frans de Waal’s thoughtful book Different gives us." -- Desmond Morris, author of The Naked Ape: A Zoologist’s Study of the Human Animal"Every new book by Frans de Waal is a cause for excitement, and this one is no different. A breath of fresh air in the cramped debate about the differences between men and women. Fascinating, nuanced and very timely." -- Rutger Bregman, author of Humankind: A Hopeful History"Women versus men. Sex versus gender. Biology versus social inculcation. Few domains more effectively tempt fools to rush in than the topic of sex differences. In this case, however, rather than being a fool, Frans de Waal is our wisest primatologist, turning his attention to this irresistible topic. With great clarity, insight, and wit, he examines human sex differences, never once letting us forget that, at the end of the day, we are just another kind of primate. This is a superb, intensely stimulating read." -- Robert M. Sapolsky, author of Behave"[de Waal] argue[s] with wit and clarity against assumptions about sex and gender that generate inequality.... Engaging, enlightening, and deeply informative." -- Kirkus, starred review"Fascinating.... De Waal shines in his empathetic, Tolstoyan portrait of animal life.... This surprising look at the nature of primates has a lot to say about what it means to be human." -- Publishers Weekly
£22.79
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC RSPB Spotlight Hares
Book SynopsisSpotlight: Hares is packed with eye-catching, informative colour photos, and features succinct and detailed text written by a knowledgeable naturalist.With their wild glare, swift turn of foot and secretive nature, hares are the rabbit''s mysterious and untameable cousin. Always a thrilling wildlife spot, hares have also been associated with human culture and folklore for many centuries - their associations with spring can be traced back to the druids. Focussing on the Brown Hare and its relative the Mountain Hare, RSPB Spotlight Hares offers exciting and up-to-date information on these incredible lagomorphs, with chapters covering their biology, evolution, natural history, behaviour, including courtship rituals, and ecology. Information on some of the more charismatic species of hare found elsewhere in the world and on hares'' other relatives, the rabbits and pikas, is also provided. Author Nancy Jennings discusses in detail HaresTable of ContentsMeet the Hares Evolution and Adaptations Relatives Around the World The Lives of Hares Breeding Machines Growing Up Fast Eat or Be Eaten Conservation of Hares Humans and Hares Folklore and Art How to See Hares Glossary Acknowledgements Further Reading and Resources Image Credits Index
£11.69
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Mammals of Africa Volume I
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£166.25
John Wiley and Sons Ltd The Colors of Mice
Book SynopsisServing the needs of pigment cell biologists, cellular physiologists, developmental geneticists, researchers interested in melanoma and more, this new book showcases a blend of new technologies and new insights in the field of pigmantary genetics of mice, with comparative information on other animals. Graduate students can learn here the terminology and scope of the field, and animal fanciers can discover the genetics behind common color variants of mammals.The book is hailed for being written byfour of the premier scientists in the field. These authors aim to present the molecular /cellular work in the context of phenotype and the interacting functions of genes that direct the development and function of one biological system. For other researchers, the depth of genetic knowledge on the pigmantary system makes it a valuable model for the study of other systems.Table of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgments. Statement regarding the use of pictures. Statement regarding nomenclature. Part I: Introduction to the Pigmentary System. 1. Introduction to the Pigmentary System. 1.1. Introduction. 1.2. Colors of vertebrate animals. 1.3. Other pigment cells. 1.4. The epidermal melanin unit. 1.5. Mammalian hair. 1.6. Melanosome biogenesis and translocation. 1.7. Melanin. 1.8. Hair growth. 1.9. Hair growth cycles. 1.10. Embryonic development of the pigment cell lineage. 1.11. Pigment cells in culture. 1.12. Conclusion. Appendix: color loci of the mouse. Part II: The Pigmentary Loci. 2. Introduction to Mutant Pigmentary Genes. 2.1. Defects of normal melanocyte development: white spotting and graying with age. 2.2. Defects in normal melanosome development: albinism. 2.3. Transport of melanosomes to other cells: the ‘dilute’ phenotype. 2.4. Pigment-type switching: from eumelanogenesis to pheomelanogenesis. 3. White Spotting and Progressive Graying. 3.1. Definitions and general background . 3.2. Pigment cell development: developmental biology. 3.3. Cellular signaling pathways for melanocytes. 3.4. Pigment phenotypes and the classical white-spotting genes. 3.5. The head, heart, ears, and eyes. 4. ’Albinism’ and the Failure of Normal Melanosome Development. 4.1. Background. 4.2. The melanosomal matrix. 4.3. The enzymes that catalyze melanogenesis. 4.4. Membrane proteins that regulate the internal milieu of the melanosome. 4.5. Protein processing and routing to the maturing melanosome. 4.6. Melanosome transport. 5. Pigment-Type Switching. 5.1. Introduction. 5.2. Yellow phenotypes. 5.3. Melanin pigment . 5.4. Melanogenesis and the eumelanin/pheomelanin switch mechanism. 5.5. Signaling the switch mechanism at the cellular level. 5.6. Yellow genes. Part III: Technology and Resources. 6. Novel Mouse Pigmentary Mutants Generated by Genetic Manipulation. 6.1. Introduction. 6.2. Mouse transgenesis: generation of genetically engineered mice. 6.3. Coat-color transgenic mice. 6.4. The coat-color mutants generated by gene targeting. 6.5. Influence of the genetic background. 6.6. Conclusions. 7. Other Species and Other Resources. 7.1. Introduction. 7.2. Resources. 7.3. Other species. References. Index.
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Infectious Diseases of Wild Mammals and Birds in
Book SynopsisWritten by veterinary pathologists, epidemiologists and clinicans, this is the definitive reference covering infectious diseases found in wild mammals and birds in Europe.Trade ReviewThis book provides the scientific community working with free-living wildlife a comprehensive resource on the diseases affecting these animals in Europe. However, it is also a useful resource for wildlife professionals globally as much of the information is applicable regardless of location." (Doody's, 2 August 2013) “I have already learned lots while reviewing it, and I would thoroughly recommend this to be on the bookshelf of any vet or biologist with a significant interest in wildlife, conservation or zoological medicine. In addition, it is also available in electronic format for approximately two-thirds the price, representing not only good value, but also an ideal format for taking into the field where it would be extremely useful.” (Veterinary Record, 23 March 2013) “Dolores Gavier-Widen, J. Paul Duff & Anna Meredith edit INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF WILD MAMMALS AND BIRDS IN EUROPE (9781405199056, $169.99), a key title covering the diagnosis and treatment of diseases in European wildlife, and is a recommended pick for any specialty collection strong in veterinary experiences around the world. From risks to human health and livestock and pets to how diseases spread in the wild, wildlife vaccination and disease surveillance techniques, and classification, this is written by clinicians and pathologists from across Europe and assembles a powerful technical compendium of details for vets, conservation biologists, and wildlife researchers alike.” (Midwest Book Review, 1 March 2013) Table of ContentsNotes on Contributors vii Preface xi Cover Image Acknowledgements xiii Acknowledgements xiv Section 1 Viral Infections 1 1. Herpesvirus Infections 3 2. Influenza Virus Infections 37 3. Avian Paramyxovirus Infections 59 4. Circovirus Infections 67 5. Calicivirus Infections 73 6. Lyssavirus Infections 86 7. Morbillivirus Infections 99 8. Orbivirus Infections 119 9. Flavivirus Infections 128 10. Pestivirus Infections 146 11. Picornavirus Infections 168 12. Parvovirus Infections 181 13. Poxvirus Infections 191 14. Adenovirus Infections 210 15. Retrovirus Infections 219 16. Papillomavirus and Polyomavirus Infections 225 17. Coronavirus Infections 234 18. Bunyavirus Infections 241 19. Other Virus Infections 249 Section 2 Bacterial Infections 263 20. Mycobacteria Infections 265 21. Yersinia Infections 293 22. Tularaemia 303 23. Pasteurella Infections 310 24. Brucellosis 318 25. Anthrax 329 26. Chlamydiaceae Infections 336 27. Borrelia Infections 345 28. Rickettsiales Infections 363 29. Mycoplasma Infections 372 30. Escherichia Infections 381 31. Salmonella Infections 386 32. Campylobacter Infections 398 33. Leptospira Infections 402 34. Coxiella burnetii Infection 409 35. Listeria Infections 413 36. Clostridium Species and Botulism 417 37. Other Bacterial Infections 428 Section 3 Fungal and Yeast Infections 453 38. Aspergillosis 455 39. Yeast Infections 462 40. Other Fungal Infections 466 41. Harmful Algal Blooms including Cyanobacterial Toxicosis 476 42. Mycotoxicosis 482 Section 4 Prion Infections 487 43. Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies 489 Section 5 Appendices 497 Appendix 1. Some Wildlife Related Emerging Diseases (WiREDS) in Europe 499 Appendix 2. Selected Zoonotic Pathogens with European Wildlife Reservoirs/Hosts 501 Appendix 3. Selected Socio-Economically Important Wildlife Related Pathogens and Diseases in Europe 503 Appendix 4. Wildlife Pathogens with Arthropod Vectors 505 Appendix 5. Pathogens Suspected of Causing Wild Population Declines, or of Conservation Importance 506 Appendix 6. Diseases by Clinical Presentations, Mammals 507 Appendix 7. Diseases by Clinical Presentations, Birds 509 Appendix 8. Species (Family)-Specific Wildlife Diseases in Europe 511 Subject Index 513
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Bats of Britain Europe and Northwest Africa
Book SynopsisThis comprehensive handbook presents for the first time all 51 bat species that occur across Europe and Northwest Africa.Trade Review'There's no denying that this is an outstanding, if not indispensable, book. It's a pleasure to browse and will be my standard reference for years to come.' BBC Wildlife (January 2010) 'This exemplary handbook opens up the night-time world and places bats in their ecological context - buy it and find yourself hooked immediately.' Bird Watching (January 2010) 'Would make a superb addition to the library of any amateur bat enthusiast' Birding World
£58.50
Johns Hopkins University Press Mammals of Mexico
Book SynopsisThe most comprehensive reference on Mexico''s diverse mammalian fauna.Mammals of Mexico is the first reference book in English on the more than 500 types of mammal species found in the diverse Mexican habitats, which range from the Sonoran Desert to the Chiapas cloud forests. The authoritative species accounts are written by a Who's Who of experts compiled by famed mammalogist and conservationist Gerardo Ceballos.Ten years in the making, Mammals of Mexico covers everything from obscure rodents to whales, bats, primates, and wolves. It is thoroughly illustrated with color photographs and meticulous artistic renderings, as well as range maps for each species. Introductory chapters discuss biogeography, conservation, and evolution. The final section of the book illustrates the skulls, jaws, and tracks of Mexico's mammals. This unparalleled collection of scientific information on, and photographs of, Mexican wildlife belongs on the shelf of everTrade ReviewAn outstanding reference...Without a doubt, Mammals of Mexico is the best available book of its kind ever in Mexico. -- E. Alejandro Lozano-Carvazos Journal of Wildlife Management Not only the best compendium for information about peccaries in Mexico but for Collared peccaries and White-lipped peccaries (and all the endemic mammal species in Mexico)... A valuable reference about their ecology, natural history, morphology and conservation. Suiform Surroundings ... useful for anyone who has an interest in the mammals of Mexico and adjacent areas. This edition represents decades of work of many experts and is a great contribution to the current knowledge of mammals of Mexico. Oxford University Press Journals: Journal of Mammalogy ... a comprehensive treatment of the terrestrial and marine mammal fauna of Mexico... This edition represents decades of work of many experts and is a great contribution to the current knowledge of mammals of Mexico. Journal of Mammalogy Mammals of Mexico represents an outstanding reference for academic, research, and conservation practioners... Without a doubt, Mammals of Mexico is the best available book of its kind ever in Mexico The Journal of Wildlife Management Mammals of Mexico is a seminal work in mammalogy and one that should be available in all public or academic libraries with a focus on this region. Reference ReviewsTable of ContentsPreface AcknowledgmentsDiversity and ConservationHistory of Mammalogy in MexicoSystematic List of SpeciesPart I: Species AccountsChapter 1. DidelphimorphiaChapter 2. CingulataChapter 3. PilosaChapter 4. SoricomorphaChapter 5. ChiropteraChapter 6. PrimatesChapter 7. CarnivoraChapter 8. ArtiodactylaChapter 9. CetaceaChapter 10. PerissodactylaChapter 11. SireniaChapter 12. RodentiaChapter 13. LagomorphaAppendixA. Tracks of Some Mammal Species of Mexico B. Skulls of Mammal Genera from MexicoC. AbbreviationsReferencesIndex
£107.10
Johns Hopkins University Press The Mammals of Luzon Island
Book SynopsisBased on a century of accumulated data and fifteen years of intensive study, The Mammals of Luzon Island delivers a message that will appeal equally to scientists, conservationists, and ecologically minded travelers.Trade Review... a very much anticipated work indeed for naturalists interested in [island biogeography]. The Well-Read Naturalist A must have for those with an interest in the mammals of the region. The Birdbooker Report This well written book will help to raise attention to the threatened mammals of Luzon and species conservation on Luzon and the Philippines as a hotspot for mammal biodiversity. Suiform Soundings The Mammals of Luzon: Biogeography and Natural History of a Philippine Fauna, is the most comprehensive book about Philippine mammals ever written. It is a highly accessible story of scientific inquiry and discovery Acta Chiropterologica The book is so important that students of Biology, particularly those studying natural history, should read this book. Libraries in universities should have a copy of this book for their students Dumaguete Metropost ... I cannot recommend this book highly enough. It is an insightful, thorough and fascinating text based upon a lifetime of thought and hard-won data. The text is engagingly written throughout, the volume wonderfully produced and illustrated, and overall well worth the cover price. It could be set as a discussion text for students, used to generate examples for lectures, or simply read for pleasure alone. Frontiers of BiogeographyTable of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgmentsPart I. The Biogeography of Diversity1. The Mammals of Luzon, 1895– 20122. Climate and Habitats3. Discovering Diversity4. Geological History and Fossil Mammals5. Producing Diversity6. Habitat Disturbance and Invasive Species7. Conservation of Luzon's Mammalian Diversity8. SynthesisPart II. Natural History of Luzon Mammals9. Large Mammals10. A Guide to the Small Mammals1: Order Soricomorpha2: Old Endemics3: Old Endemics4: New Endemic Rodents5: Non-Native Rodents11. A Guide to the Bats1: Introduction to Bats2: Family Pteropodidae3: Family Emballonuridae4: Family Megadermatidae5: Family Hipposideridae6: Family Rhinolophidae7: Family Vespertilionidae8: Family MolossidaeGlossaryLiterature CitedIndex
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Johns Hopkins University Press Keys for Identifying Mexican Mammals
Book SynopsisAnyone with an interest in the mammalian fauna of Mexico, or mammals in general, will find this one-of-a-kind book an indispensable reference to Mexico's rich diversity of wildlife.Trade ReviewThe dichotomous presentation is both easy to follow and flawlessly compiled, including updated and expanded material that surpasses any previously available resource... Anyone with an interest in the mammalian fauna of Mexico, or mammals in general, will find this one-of-a-kind book an indispensable reference to Mexico's rich diversity of wildlife. Birdbooker ReportTable of ContentsPrólogo/ForewordIntroducción/IntroductionNecesidad de guías de identifi cación/ The need for identification guidesComo usar esta guia/How to use the guideDistribución/DistributionProtección/ProtectionAgradecimientos/AcknowledgmentsCaracterísticas de los mamíferos/Mammal characteristicsCaracterísticas externas/External characteristicsCaracterísticas internas/Internal characteristicsCaracterísticas óseas/Bone characteristicsListado de especies/Species listClaves de ordenes/Key ordersOrden/ order ArtiodactylaFamilia/Family AntilocapridaeFamilia/Family BovidaeFamilia/Family CervidaeFamilia/Family TayassuidaeOrden/Order CarnivoraFamilia/Family CanidaeFamilia/Family FelidaeFamilia/Family MephitidaeFamilia/Family MustelidaeFamilia/Family OtariidaeFamilia/Family PhocidaeFamilia/Family ProcyonidaeFamilia/Family UrsidaeOrden/Order ChiropteraFamilia/Family EmballonuridaeFamilia/Family MolossidaeFamilia/Family MormoopidaeFamilia/Family NatalidaeFamilia/Family NoctilionidaeFamilia/Family PhyllostomidaeFamilia/Family ThyropteraFamilia/Family VespertilionidaeOrden/Order CingulataFamilia/Family DasypodidaeOrden/Order DidelphimorphiaFamilia/Family DidelphidaeOrden/Order LagomorphaFamilia/Family LeporidaeOrden/Order PerissodactylaFamilia/Family TapiridaeOrden/Order PilosaFamilia/Family CyclopedidaeFamilia/Family MyrmecophagidaeOrden/Order PrimatesFamilia/Family AtelidaeOrden/Order RodentiaFamilia/Family AgoutidaeFamilia/Family CastoridaeFamilia/Family CricetidaeFamilia/Family CuniculidaeFamilia/Family ErethizontidaeFamilia/Family GeomyinaeFamilia/Family HeteromyidaeFamilia/Family MuridaeFamilia/Family SciuridaeOrden/Order SireniaFamilia/Family TrichechidaeOrden/Order SoricomorphaFamilia/Family SoricidaeFamilia/Family TalpidaeAnexo I medidas/ Appendix I measurementsMedidas somáticas/ Somatic measurementsMedidas craneales/ Cranial measurementsMedidas axiales/ Axial measurementsAnexo II colecta de mamíferos/ Appendix II mammal collectionMamíferos pequeños/Small mammalsMamíferos medianos/Medium mammalsMamíferos grandes/Large mammalsMurciélagos/BatsPreservación y conservación/ Preservation and conservationAnexo III técnica para la preparación/ Appendix III preparation techniqueSecado de los ejemplares/ Drying the samplesMétodo para limpiar los cráneos/ Method for cleaning craniumsVariación a la técnica de preparación/ Variation of the preparation techniquePieles de mamíferos que serán curtidas/ Mammal skins to be tannedPreparación de los cráneos/Cranium preparationPreparación de esqueletos/Skeleton preparationGlosario/GlossaryLiteratura citada/BibliographyÍndice/Index
£39.00
Johns Hopkins University Press The Rise of Marine Mammals
Book SynopsisMammalogists, paleontologists, and marine scientists will find Berta's insights absorbing, while developmental and molecular biologists, geneticists, and ecologists exploring integrative research approaches will benefit from her fresh perspective.Trade ReviewMammalogists, paleontologists, and marine scientists will find Berta’s insights absorbing, while developmental and molecular biologists, geneticists, and ecologists exploring integrative research approaches will benefit from her fresh perspective.—Birdbooker ReportThe Rise of Marine Mammals is an impressive introduction to its subject and an important contribution to zoological literature.—TLSOverall, this is a thorough review of the evolution of marine mammals, ideal for students of vertebrate paleontology who wish to study the taxonomy of these groups and for professionals who may use it as an up-to-date reference work. The volume is an excellent addition to paleontology collections.—ChoiceThis is a beautifully illustrated, comprehensive introduction to the fossil record of some of the most interesting evolutionary transformations within mammals . . . The Rise of Marine Mammals is a fact-filled, well-illustrated volume that will be much appreciated by anyone who is looking to learn about where, when, and how these fascinating animals arose.—Mark D. Uhen, George Mason University, Quarterly Review of BiologyThe Rise of Marine Mammals covers the breadth of marine mammal evolution while highlighting the key details. It discusses what we can learn from the fossils within a context that makes the reader feel as if he or she is part of making these discoveries . . . This visually stunning, yet informative, book should serve to inspire its readers—not only to give them a sense of awe and wonder at the marvelous diversity of marine mammals in eons gone by, but also to push them to preserve and steward the remarkable creatures that live in our seas today.—Ryan M. Bebej, Calvin College, Perspectives on Science and Christian FaithTable of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgments1. Setting the Stage2. The Oldest Marine Mammals3. Later- Diverging Whales4. Aquatic Carnivorans5. Crown Sirenians and Their Desmostylian Relatives6. Aquatic Sloths and Recent Occupants of the Sea, Sea Otters and Polar Bears7. Diversity Changes through TimeClassification of Fossil Marine MammalsGlossaryReferencesIndex
£54.40
Johns Hopkins University Press Lagomorphs
Book SynopsisAimed at naturalists, professional biologists, and students, this book will serve as a valuable reference for those conducting biodiversity surveys and conservation throughout the world.Trade ReviewContains the latest range and taxonomic information as well as a description of key characteristics that can help distinguish species in the field . . . a useful book in my opinion. And a great format, which . . . is a welcome trend.—Jon Hall, Mammal WatchingAndrew Smith and his colleagues have produced an outstanding book that summarises the current knowledge of the world's 92 species of lagomorphs in one reference volume. Drawing on the expertise of 82 specialists on lagomorphs, this is a truly comprehensive reference work that provides detailed, species-specific information as well as a review of the ecological role of lagomorphs.—The BiologistTable of ContentsPrefaceContributors1. Introduction2. Evolution of Lagomorphs3. Systematics of Lagomorphs4. Introduced Lagomorphs5. Diseases of Lagomorphs6. Conservation of LagomorphsSPECIES ACCOUNTSOrder LagomorphaFamily OchotonidaeFamily LeporidaeThe RabbitsSylvilagusLepusReferencesIndex
£76.50
Johns Hopkins University Press Mountain Lions of the Black Hills
Book SynopsisThe story of the recovery of mountain lions in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Mountain lions, sometimes called pumas or cougars, were once spread throughout the United States, occupying all 48 of the contiguous states. By the 1960s, though, they were almost extinct in central and eastern North America. In Mountain Lions of the Black Hills, Dr. Jonathan A. Jenks, who, along with his team of graduate students, has tracked over 200 of these fascinating predators, tells the complex story of the big cats' lives in the northern Great Plains. Jenks reports on mountain lion population dynamics, diet, nutrition, diseases, behavior, and genetics. He explores the impact of a changing prey base on population growth and decline, movements within and away from the region, and hunting on the species; discusses interactions between the cats and livestock; and examines local people's evolving perceptions of mountain lions. Throughout, Jenks explores how we can balance conservation techniques withTrade ReviewThe book is enriched by more than 25 years of research . . . All the chapters are interesting, highly readable and, in places, somewhat autobiographical . . . Likely to appeal to anyone interested in big cats or the ecology of large predators, this book should be particularly useful to wildlife professionals, including ecologists, conservationists and researchers.—Sue Howarth CBiol FRSB, The BiologistThe book was an enjoyable read and is a valuable contribution to North America's predatory fauna . . . I loved all the pictures and thought that it complemented the text perfectly. In fact, I wish more scientifically-oriented books were like this: simple to read, containing concise information, and well illustrated!—Jonathan Way, Eastern Coyote/Coywolf Research, Osterville, MA, The Canadian Field-NaturalistTable of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgments1. Introduction2. Ecology of the Black Hills3. Characteristics of Black Hills Mountain Lions4. Population Dynamics of Mountain Lions5. Disease Ecology of Mountain Lions6. Nutritional Ecology of Mountain Lions7. Genetics of Mountain Lions8. Perceptions of Mountain LionsEpilogueIndex
£64.00
Johns Hopkins University Press Walkers Mammals of the World
Book SynopsisThe preeminent guide to the world's mammals is now enhanced with a dramatically expanded volume covering 19 orders, including such creatures as elephants, armadillos, and manatees. Since its first publication in 1964, Walker's Mammals of the World has become a favorite guide to the natural world for general readers and professionals alike. This new Walker's volume is a completely revised and updated compendium of information on five of the earliest clades to diverge from ancient mammal stock. Uniquely comprehensive in inimitable Walker's style, it incorporates a full account of every genus that has lived in the past 5,000 years. Every named species of each genus is listed in systematic order and accompanied by detailed descriptions of past and present range. This new edition includes 500+ full-color images throughout citations to more than 2,200 new references extensive bioconservation data, with discussion of every species in an IUCN Red List threatened categoryThis volume's thorougTrade ReviewIf you have other titles in the Walker's Mammals of the World series, you'll want this one!—Ian Paulsen, Birdbooker ReportThis volume provides highly detailed accounts of the various mammals included . . . and is well illustrated with color photographs of many of the included mammals.—Robert E. Hoopes, Wildlife ActivistThe famous Walker's Mammals of the World has been updated . . . and what an update it is. Rather than the classical two volumes with black-and-white photographs (the last edition is from 1999 and thus almost 20 years old), there is now a single volume with colour photos covering monotremes, marsupials, afrotherians, xenarthrans and sundatherians (ie, Scan-dentia and Dermoptera).—Frank E. Zachos, Mammalian BiologyTable of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgments1. Class Mammalia2. Monotremata3. Didelphimorphia4. Pacituberculata5. Microbiotheria6. Notoryctemorphia7. Dasyuromorphia8. Peramelemorphia9. Diprotodontia10. Afroscricida11. Macroscelidea12. Bibymalagasia13. Tubulidentata14. Hyracoidea15. Proboscidea16. Sirenia17. Cingulata18. Pilosa19. Scandentia20. DermopteraWorld Distribution of MammalsWorld Distribution of MammalsWorld Distribution of Mammals
£71.82
Johns Hopkins University Press Smilodon
Book SynopsisThe consummate guide to the ultimate sabertooth. Few animals spark the imagination as much as the sabertooth cat Smilodon. With their incredibly long canines, which hung like fangs past their jaws, these ferocious predators were first encountered by humans when our species entered the Americas. We can only imagine what ice age humans felt when they were confronted by a wild cat larger than a Siberian tiger. Because Smilodon skeletons are perennial favorites with museum visitors, researchers have devoted themselves to learning as much as possible about the lives of these massive cats. This volume, edited by celebrated academics, brings together a team of experts to provide a comprehensive and contemporary view of all that is known about Smilodon. The result is a detailed scientific work that will be invaluable to paleontologists, mammalogists, and serious amateur sabertooth devotees. The book covers all major aspects of the animal's natural history, evolution, phylogenetic relationTrade ReviewAny college-level science collection strong in paleontology must have this in-depth and authoritative survey.—Donovan's Literary ServicesThis edited collection brings together the who-is-who of sabertooth palaeontology to provide a thorough and technical overview of the current state of the field . . . this book is a treasure trove collecting review articles and new research on Smilodon.—Natural History Book ServiceDetailed descriptions of specimens are presented in several papers and make the book an essential reference for researchers working on specimen identification for extinct felids . . . This book does a very good job of summarizing our current understanding of the natural history of an extinct taxon while laying a foundation for additional research.—Christopher N. Jass, Quaternary Palaeontology Program, Royal Alberta Museum, Quarterly Review of BiologyIn Smilodon: The Iconic Sabertooth, Werdelin, McDonald, Shaw, and colleagues provide a comprehensive volume that thoroughly documents both the science of Smilodon as well as the extraordinary details behind its story, successfully tracking down obscure historic collectors and specimens. This far-reaching book fills a gap in the literature.—Alexis M. Mychajliw, La Brea Tar Pits & Museum, Journal of MammalogyTable of ContentsPreface1. Smilodon, by H. G. McDonald2. The Phylogenetic Context of Smilodon, by Lars Werdelin and Therese Flink3. Smilodon Fatalis from Talara, Peru, by K.L. Seymour, C.S. Churcher, and Ashley R. Reynolds4. The Sabertooth Cat, Smilodon Populator (Carnivora: Felidae), from Cueva de Milodón, Chile, by H. G. McDonald and Lars Werdelin5. Smilodon from South Carolina, by Larry D. Martin, Jim Knight, Todd Wheeler, and John P. Babiarz6. Understanding Killing Behavior in Smilodon Fatalis, by Stephen Wroe and William C.H. Parr7. Testing the Canine Shear-Bite Model for Smilodon using an Engineering Experiment, by Todd Wheeler8. The Evolution of the Skull, Mandible and Teeth of Rancho La Brea Smilodon Fatalis as they Relate to Reeding Adaptations, by Julie A. Meachen and Wendy Binder9. Analyzing the Tooth Development of Sabertoothed Carnivores, by Robert Feranec and M. Aleksander Wysocki10. Dietary Ecology of Smilodon, by Larissa DeSantis11. The Postcranial Morphology of Smilodon, by Margaret Lewis12. Smilodon Paleopathology, by Sue Ware and Christopher A. Shaw
£74.40
Johns Hopkins University Press Restoring the Balance
Book SynopsisWolves on a wilderness island illuminate lessons on the environment, extinction, and life. For more than a quarter century, celebrated biologist John Vucetich has studied the wolves, and the moose that sustain them, of the boreal forest of Isle Royale National Park, an island in the northwest corner of Lake Superior. During this time, he has witnessed both the near extinction of the local wolf population, driven largely by climate change, and the intensely debated relocation of other wolves to the island in an effort to stabilize and maintain Isle Royale's ecosystem health. In Restoring the Balance, Vucetich combines environmental philosophy with field notes chronicling his day-to-day experience as a scientist. Examining the fate of wolves in the wild, he shares lessons from these wolves and explains their impact on humanity's fundamental responsibilities to the natural world. Vucetich's engaging narrative and unique, clear-eyed perspective provide an accessible course in wolf biologTrade ReviewThis book is juicy with field notes—the stories of charismatic individual wolves like the Old Gray Guy, and complex science made understandable and seductively enticing to the reader with even the tiniest interest in wolf survival and natural history.—Nancy Jo Tubbs, International WolfThe book is many things in one: a fascinating memoir, a collection of field notes, a chronology of the 63-year study of the wolves and moose of Isle Royale.... It can even be used as a textbook on environmental history and biology and ecology of wolves and moose.—Community EcologyTable of ContentsForward PrefaceAcknowledgements1. Why Wolves?2. Thoughts of a Moose3. Beginnings4. Balance of Nature5. Exogenous Forces6. The Old Gray Guy7. The Unraveling8. Sense of Place9. All Natural10. Restoring the BalanceCoda
£36.55
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Diversity and dynamics of the mammalian fauna in
Book SynopsisThis monograph presents the changes in diversity and distribution in time and space of the mammalian fauna in Denmark and adjacent areas throughout the Weichselian glaciation and the Holocene (1150 kyr BP). In all, 77 terrestrial and marine mammal species have been identified and described in details as regards first and last appearance data, number of dated records and the inferred time range in the Danish/south Scandinavian area. The changes and their possible causes are analyzed and discussed in relation to climate-induced environmental changes as advances and retreats of the ice cap, vegetational succession and changes in land/sea configurations and for the Holocene also island formations and increasing human impact.
£20.95
Kendall Hunt Publishing Company A Key to the Skulls of North American Mammals
Book SynopsisA reference and tool for working in and teaching mammalogy. The book provides an up-to-date comprehensive treatment of all mammal genera, both native and introduced, occurring in North America north of Mexico, inclusive of marine mammals found in coastal waters.
£28.91
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC I Mammal The Story of What Makes Us Mammals
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McFarland & Co Inc Elephants
Book Synopsis Elephants are a keystone species and have been a part of the magic of the thickly forested land of South Africa for millennia. This book focuses on the history and work of Knysna Elephant Park, a leading South African elephant research facility that has been home to more than 40 elephants in 25 years. Unfortunately, all the mystique of the Knysna elephant has been reduced to a single elephant left alive. Exploring a wide range of topics, this book covers the impact of elephants'' interactions with tourists, how they recover from trauma and even their relevance in human healthcare. Renowned elephant researchers explain the majesty of the elephant brain, which has the largest temporal lobe devoted to communication, language, spatial memory and cognition. To this effect, the book emphasizes the threat of poaching to these gentle giants, which has almost forced them to extinction. Perhaps if humans pay attention to how elephants symbolize our relationship with nature, we caTable of Contents Acknowledgments Preface Part 1. South Africa's Garden Route 2. Loxodonta Africana 3. Knysna Elephant Park (KEP) Is Founded 4. The Health and Physiology of Elephants 5. The Behavior and Psychology of Elephants Part 6. Sally: The Matriarch 7. Nandi: Mother of Thandi 8. Thandi: The Diva with the Perfect Ears 9. Thato: All Kinds of Adorable 10. Keisha: Nearly Everyone's Favorite 11. Mashudu: The Handsome One 12. Shungu : Poor Boy… Or Is He? 13. Madiwa: The Cheeky One 14. Amari: The Observant One 15. Shanti: The Cautious One Part Three 16. AERU into the Future 17. The Future of Elephants in Africa 18. The Poaching Crisis Glossary Elephant Resources and Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) What Can You Do to Help? Chapter Notes Bibliography Index
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Scribner Book Company Being a Dog
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CSIRO Publishing The Explainer
Book SynopsisAnswers the questions on everyone's mind about a diverse range of topics, abstract concepts, and popular and hard core science. Sections include: animals and agriculture, body, climate and energy, medical myths, mind and brain, research and technology, and more. Table of Contents Foreword 1 Foreword 2 Acknowledgements Animals and agriculture Body Climate and energy Ever wondered? Medical myths Mind and brain Research and technology Space, time and matter Glossary
£20.28
CSIRO Publishing Cats in Australia
Book SynopsisDocuments the extent to which cats have subverted, and are continuing to subvert, Australia's biodiversity. The book also describes the origins of cats and their global spread, their long-standing and varying relationship with people, their global impacts and their ecology. It also describes the challenge of managing cats.Trade Review"The authors of this book should be commended for their thoughtful and thorough approach to this complex topic." -- Tim Low * Wildlife Australia *"Overall, the book is a fascinating and important read. The authors provide extensive scientific detail but punctuate this with interesting quotes, historical accounts, anecdotes, photos and illustrations, making the book accessible to a wide audience. A must-read for anyone working in or interested in wildlife conservation!" -- Kelly Miller * Australasian Journal of Environmental Management, 27(1) *"Cats in Australia contains so much information on cats and their impact on Australia’s indigenous fauna that it should be essential reading for conservationists, wildlife managers, and cat lovers, especially those on that continent." -- Ron Moorhouse * Conservation Biology 35(3) *
£49.05
CSIRO Publishing One Potoroo
Book SynopsisA conservation tale of the Gilbert's Potoroo - Australia's rarest mammal. When a bushfire destroys Potoroo's home, he becomes one of the last surviving Gilbert's Potoroos at Two Peoples Bay in Western Australia. Frightened, hurt and alone, Potoroo needs a new home. Luckily, a team of conservationists know where Potoroo can go to be safe.Trade Review"Penny Jaye and Alicia Rogerson have produced a delightful and beautifully illustrated children's book with a simple story interwoven with accurate information about the world's rarest marsupial, Gilbert's potoroo. Its pages reflect the current knowledge available on this animal and gently expose the greatest immediate threats to its persistence. The positive message that effective conservation efforts are in place to save this species provide the reader with reassurance that the potoroo will survive." -- Dr Tony Friend * Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions WA *"The striking nature of the illustrations support the emotions of the story. They immerse the reader in the scenery of the West Australian bush, making us feel that we’re right there caught up in the tense predicament of this brave marsupial." -- Sarah Stivens * CBCA Reading Time *
£16.76
Scribner Book Company Wildhood
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£15.30
Cornell University Press Pocket Guide to the Mammals of Costa Rica
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£22.49
Cornell University Press Bats
Book SynopsisIn this illuminating introduction to the world of bats, Tony Hutson reveals the secrets of these extraordinary creatures.Beginning with their anatomy, Hutson explores how bats'' unique characteristics have enabled them to evolve to fill a wide variety of habitats and niches. He examines their different life cycles, dietary strategies, migration patterns, and unique feats of echolocation. And he also discusses their predators, parasites, the man-made threats to their ecosystem, and how the viruses harbored by bats can have an impact on humans.Bats also features an appendix of bat families that details the number of genera and species and their distribution and diet.Trade ReviewI expect that many readers will be enthralled by the photographs that may give thema new view of nocturnal mammals that can be difficult to observe. Hutson has provided an excellent read about bats. This book belongs on the shelves of bat biologists everywhere. * The Quarterly Review of Biology *Table of Contents1. Form and Function 2. Flight and Echolocation 3. Food and Feeding 4. Breeding and Old Age 5. Roosts 6. Migration 7. Predators 8. Classification 9. Bats and Humans 10. Conservation
£18.89
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers What the Dog Knows Young Readers Edition: Scent,
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Studies of Bubalus bubalis and their Behaviors
Book SynopsisThis book presents five chapters describing the characteristics and behaviours of Bubalus bubalis, or domestic water buffalo. Chapter One provides an update on recent developments in the approaches for estrus detection in buffalo. Chapter Two explains the pelvimetry of the female buffalo reproductive system and the biometry of the reproductive system of male and female buffaloes. Chapter Three assesses the effect of slow-release subcutaneous exogenous melatonin implant on haematological profiles, endocrinological profiles, biochemical profiles and antioxidant and oxidative stress profiles in anestrus buffalo cows during the summer season to improve reproductive efficiency. Chapter Four consists of a study of Andaman local buffaloes that may serve as the reference values in which alterations due to metabolic, nutrient deficiency, physiological and health status can be compared for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Lastly, Chapter Five focuses mainly on the impact of heat stress on buffalo's behaviour, physiology, metabolism, and acclimatisation.Table of ContentsPreface; Estrus Behaviour and Approaches for Estrus Detection in the Buffalo: An Update; Biometry of Reproductive System of Andaman Local Buffaloes; Exogenous Melatonin Modulates Blood Endocrinological and Biochemical Profiles in Postpartum Anestrus Andaman Local Buffaloes in Tropical Island Ecosystem; Basis Blood Indices, Serum Biochemical Profiles, Antioxidant and Oxidative Profiles of Endangered Local Buffaloes of Andaman and Nicobar Islands at Different Stages of Reproduction; Buffaloes Physio-Behavioural and Feeding Responses during Heat Stress: Acclimation to Acclimatization Phase; Index.
£58.39
Fulcrum Inc.,US The Guide to Colorado Mammals
Book SynopsisA guidebook for a general audience describing approximately 126 species of mammals native to Colorado. Each mammal is described within a Species Account, including common and scientific name, physical description, size, habitat, distribution, field notes, legal status, and photographs. Includes sidebars highlighting interesting information about mammal biology, life history, and behavior. The book includes a glossary, index, and checklists.Trade Review"Colorado naturalist Young has published several books on Colorado and regional wildlife. She has written this well-organized field guide to the state's mammals for 'casual naturalists, outdoor recreationists, families, Colorado vacationers, and anyone desiring a general overview.' Quick identification is a major virtue, facilitated by pages color coded by family. Designed for heavy use, the volume offers descriptions of all 129 species known to have inhabited the state, including three (bison, grizzly bear, and gray wolf) no longer found in the wild. All entries include the following sections: 'Field ID,' 'Size,' 'Habitat,' 'Distribution,' 'Field Notes,' and 'Legal Status.' Color photos, limited to one per species, have been chosen less for photographic merit than for illustrating key differentiation factors. Many, however, add genuine photo interest and appeal. Range maps are provided for each species, and numerous sidebars give additional life histories. Appendixes add further value: a list of two bats and a flying squirrel rarely confirmed in the state; suggestions on observation ethics; where to see Colorado mammals; a checklist of species and dental formulas for each; and tips for identifying mammal skulls found in the field. A glossary supports the text. A solid bet for state and regional libraries. Summing Up: Recommended." --CHOICE
£21.56
University of Arkansas Press Arkansas Mammals
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Sasquatch Books Grizzly Bears of Alaska: Explore the Wild World
Book SynopsisWith the Earth Day 2014 release of Disneynature’s Bears, kids everywhere will be falling in love with bears! This nonfiction children’s picture book about Alaska’s grizzly bears describes bears, cubs, habitat, hibernation, diet, and how far they will roam. The pages are full of amazing images by acclaimed wildlife photographer Patrick J. Endres. Alaska’s population of 30,000 grizzlies is the healthiest in any American state. Learn all about Alaska’s amazing grizzly bears in this informative and colorful book.Trade ReviewGrizzly Bears of Alaska celebrates these giants with fascinating facts and vivid photos by one of Alaska's most prominently published nature photographers. Publishers WeeklyThis colorful, well-focused volume offers an excellent pictorial introduction to Alaskan grizzly bears along with information about their habitat, physical features, foods, and behaviors, with particular emphasis on mother grizzlies raising cubs. A typical double-page spread includes a few paragraphs of clearly written text on a single subject, illustrated with one or more color photos of remarkable clarity. These pictures offer exceptionally fine views of Alaskan grizzlies in the wild . . . A useful, visually appealing introduction to the subject.BooklistRich, colorful photographs and descriptive narrative text showcase the world of Alaska's grizzly bears. While some attention is given to brown bears and other critters that call Alaska home, this book is primarily about the features, habitats, and behaviors of the grizzlies. The author provides details about their physical traits, from varying fur colors to the nature of their nasal cavities, and examines the relationship between those characteristics and the bears' environment and eating habits. Much focus is given to baby cubs and their mothers, and Alaska's Denali and Katmai National Parks are mentioned. Headings like "A Magnificent Creature," "Can't Catch Me!" and "Who's Hungry?" and boldface words throughout the book will assist those looking for informational text features, and discussion questions and extension activities are listed in the back.School Library JournalGrizzlies can eat as much as 90 pounds of salmon—equivalent to 162 cheeseburgers—per day! Young readers learn this and other facts about bears from this informative book by Fairbanks native Miller. Endres, also a Fairbanks resident, adds beautiful color images of the majestic animals.Alaska Airlines Magazine...this book features some beautiful & powerful photography by Patrick J. Endres. The images do a great job of capturing the power & strength of Alaska's grizzlies. Alaska Love 12Set against the backdrop of Alaska's beautiful wilderness, this book for ages 6-8 explores the lives of inland grizzlies and coastal brown bears. While enjoying stunning photographs you'll learn all about these bears, including how mother bears nurture and protect playful cubs, how young bears learn to fish, and how bears adapt to their environment. Grizzly Bears of Alaska captures the lives of these magnificent bears in the wild. Anchorage Daily News
£10.79
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Wild About Bears
Book SynopsisA comprehensive look at the world’s eight bear species.Discover shared traits and behaviors as well as unique characteristics of the polar bear, brown bear, North American black bear, spectacled bear, Asiatic black bear, sloth bear, sun bear, and giant panda. Readers will marvel at the adaptations each has developed to survive in a challenging world.Jeannie Brett’s stunning artwork, coupled with her thorough research, brings each bear and its habitat to life. Appended with a glossary and an illustrated world map that shows the location of bear habitats.
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Smithsonian Books Raccoons: A Natural History
Book SynopsisThe word raccoon is drawn from the Native American Algonquian language. Their term arakun roughly translates to “he who scratches with his hands.” Anyone who has found a raccoon rummaging around in a once securely closed trash container can attest to how skillful raccoons are with their front paws. In fact, they have four times as many sensory receptors in their forepaw skin as they do in their hindpaws, a ratio similar to that of human hands and feet. Samuel Zeveloff explores this trait and much more in his accessible natural history of raccoons.Written with the general reader in mind, Raccoons presents detailed information on raccoon evolution, physical characteristics, social behavior, habitats, food habits, reproduction, and conservation, as well as their relationship with humans and many other topics. The section on distribution and subspecies focuses on the raccoon’s current range expansion, and the material on their cultural significance demonstrates this mammal’s unique status in different North American cultures.
£13.95
Smithsonian Books North American Tree Squirrels
Book SynopsisWritten with clarity and wit by two top scientists, North American Tree Squirrels illuminates the everyday lives of gray and fox squirrels, the two most dominant types of tree squirrels of the eastern United States.Drawing on more than twenty years of research, Michael A. Steele and John L. Koprowski detail the behavior, reproduction, diet, physiology, and habitat use of these engaging rodents, as well as their complex interdependent relationships with seed-producing trees. The authors compare and contrast tree squirrels with other members of their family, including ground squirrels, chipmunks, marmots, and prairie dogs. In addition to scientific revelations, the authors describe their fieldwork, from the pitfalls of patrolling forests at night in order to check nest boxes to the challenges of fitting squirrels with radio-tracking collars.
£13.25
Smithsonian Books Biology of Marine Mammals
Book SynopsisTaking an integrated approach to the biology of marine carnivores, cetaceans, and sirenians, twenty-two prominent researchers compare marine mammals with one another and with terrestrial mammals, providing a framework for fundamental biological and ecological concepts. They describe functional morphology, sensory systems, energetics, reproduction, communication and cognition, behavior, distribution, population biology, and feeding ecology. They also detail the physiological adaptations—for such activities and processes as diving, thermo-regulation, osmoregulation, and orientation—that enable marine mammals to exploit their aquatic environment.
£54.00
Smithsonian Books Bats: An Illustrated Guide to All Species
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£29.71
Smithsonian Books The Last Lions
£30.35
Island Press The Carnivore Way: Coexisting with and Conserving
Book SynopsisWhat would it be like to live in a world with no predators roaming our landscapes? Would their elimination, which humans have sought with ever greater urgency in recent times, bring about a pastoral, peaceful human civilization? Or in fact is their existence critical to our own, and do we need to be doing more to assure their health and the health of the landscapes they need to thrive? In The Carnivore Way, Cristina Eisenberg argues compellingly for the necessity of top predators in. large, undisturbed landscapes, and how a continental-Iong corridor - a "carnivore way" - provides the room they need to roam and connected landscapes that allow them to disperse. Eisenberg follows the footsteps of six large carnivores - wolves, grizzly bears, lynx, jaguars, wolverines, and cougars - on a 7,500-mile wildlife corridor from Alaska to Mexico along the Rocky Mountains. Backed by robust science, she shows how their well-being is a critical factor in sustaining healthy landscapes and how it is possible for humans and large carnivores to coexist peacefully and even to thrive. University students in natural resource science programs, resource managers, conservation organisations, and anyone curious about carnivore ecology and management in a changing world will find a thoughtful guide to large carnivore conservation that dispels long-held myths about their ecology and contributions to healthy, resilient landscapes.
£25.96
