The relationships between humans and aquatic mammals in the Neotropics has been important since archaic times in the American continent, but also v...

The biblical story of Noah's Ark has a humanitarian and educational purpose. It is there to teach us that we should show respect to mother earth by...

This book is the result of renowned zoologist Mr. Todd’s life work photographing waterfowl around the world, in an attempt to obtain images of ever...

This book tells the remarkable story of Obaysch the hippopotamus, the first 'star' animal to be exhibited in the London Zoo. In 1850, a baby hippop...

The golden eagle is widely considered one of the world’s most magnificent birds. It is the epitome of wild places. The bird has a huge world distri...

The Neotropics contains the greatest abundance and diversity of primate species of any bio-region in the world. They make up an impressive and vari...

Phylogeography involves knowledge of the spatial distribution of related individuals and historical information on the relationship within and amon...

Poultry farming as a means of profit can be made successful only by maintaining the most vigorous and sustained campaign against disease. The aim o...

In this book, the authors present topical research in the study of the classification, evolution and behaviour of primates. Topics discussed in thi...

Primates use four major modes of communication (i.e., visual, olfactory, tactile and vocal), and the ways they communicate depend on restrictions i...

In this book, the authors present current research in the study of the biology, diet, eating habits and disorders of rabbits. Topics discussed in t...

Exactly 20 years after the publication of the 1st edtiion, New World Publications is releasing a new, updated and enlarged 2nd edition. The new, 44...

With the advent of genetic testing there has been a revival in marine taxonomy. The 25th Anniversary 4th Edition reflects the many recent changes i...

The new edition includes 2,000 species with 2,500 photographs of fishes in their natural habitat. The user-friendly guide groups species in 20 colo...

Reptiles demonstrate remarkable diversity across the landscape. From inland habitats of deserts and grasslands to coastal plains and oceans, the un...

A lavish pictorial reference for the identification, distribution and habits of all the major mammal species of the Rocky Mountains from Colorado t...

A large number of bird species live in stable groups, and this sets the scene for complex social behaviours, such as co-operative breeding. The vas...

Young readers will thrill to the exciting true wildlife survival story of Sabby the Sea Otter. This wildlife adventure, illustrated with full-color...

In Waterton Lakes National Park, located in southwest Alberta, Canada, under-road crossing structures were installed in 2008 to protect a populatio...

This book provides a good mix of both basic and applied topics in the hope that it will be useful and of interest to scientists working on finfish....

This book concentrates on twenty-three sightings in Alberta and British Columbia. Was it merely an Indian legend told to early explorers, a story c...

A complete reference on sasquatch in BC, from fossilized footprints and petroglyphs to modern-day sightings and current scientific research. The mo...

In this remarkable volume, Dr. Jean-Paul Debenat, a professor of comparative literature (University of Nantes, France) with a flair for anthropolog...

Humans have altered and created entirely new environments to which animals have either adapted or been extirpated. Urban environments are one of th...

This book tells the fascinating story of New Zealand’s endemic Hutton’s shearwater, a species that breeds only at two remote locations, high in the...

Sex determination, differentiation and gamete maturation are well organised molecular events in vertebrates. In vertebrates, sex determination and ...

The age of zoological discovery has not passed. Every year, spectacular and exciting new species are being located and classified, adding to our kn...

This book first addresses a comprehensive review of sheep mastitis. The authors covers up-to-date reports on aetiology and epidemiology, important ...

This fascinating and beautiful guide provides detailed information and over 160 striking photos and drawings of four species of small mountain owls...

The purpose of this book is to provide specific, updated information concerning the topic of snail diversity, snail biology and snail behaviours. T...

Snake bites are a major health concern, especially in tropical countries. Understanding the pathology of envenomation and chemical composition of ...

Social behaviour has broad implications for the survival and reproduction of an organism. Social behaviours often reflect rather complex mechanisms...

Twentieth century social learning theories radically challenged the popular ideas about the role of nature and nurture in animal existence, particu...

This book describes the reproductive strategies and tactics employed by bivalve and gastropod molluscs to exploit and take advantage of different e...

This book presents current research in the study of the morphology, behaviour and geographic distribution of spiders. Topics discussed include plas...

Chronic diseases and microbial infections are increasing threats for human health. There are numerous natural compounds that can contribute to cont...