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...

Snails are nearly sessile organisms. They are unable to respond to changes in the environment by escaping. Consequently, snails have to have a "fle...

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...

Social insects are among the most diverse and ecologically important organisms on Earth. This book presents current research in the study of social...

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...

Spiders colonized the Earth long before Gondwanaland began to drift into separate continents. New Zealand spiders have links with spiders worldwide...

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

Structural and functional organization in living organisms relies on their communication systems, which permanently carry information to the cells ...

Pork is consumed more than any other meat worldwide, and there are numerous other products made with ingredients from pigs, including medical produ...

Symbiosis refers to the biological interaction between two organisms or species, living in close association. In this book, the authors present cur...

A lone wild wolf lives on a small group of uninhabited islands in British Columbia’s Salish Sea, surrounded by freighter, oil tanker and other boat...

The purpose of this volume is to provide the reader with an overview of a wide sampling of research methodologies employed in the investigation of ...

Termites are believed to be the oldest eusocial insects and their morpho-physiologically distinct castes are called reproductives, workers, soldier...

This catalogue explores the interrelationship between the science of entomology and the art of illustration by highlighting some of the key holding...

Archaeological evidence suggests that the bird commonly known as the chicken (Gallus domesticus) is a domesticated version of the Indian and Southe...

"My work as a scientist who studies bird parasites causes me to wonder about the hidden part of the drama unfolding before my eyes: the flying zoo ...

The threat of deteriorating habitats and a loss of biodiversity make this reference work on the freshwater fishes of British Columbia more necessar...

The Handbook of New Zealand Mammals is the only definitive reference on all the land-breeding mammals recorded in the New Zealand region (including...

Bringing together this environment and the scientists who study it, The Natural History of Southern New Zealand is a major new book published by Ot...

A handsome book showing the horse in all its glory. A magnificent tribute to the New Zealand horse, documenting its pivotal role in the development...

Whatever happened to him actually outshines anything I’ve had my James Bond do. -- Ian Fleming James Bond: author, ornithologist, marksman, and .....

Based on the provocative film documentary of the same name, The Third Dive investigates the shocking death of a world-renowned conservation activis...

The Zoological Guide to Crustacea opens by providing an update on the cave crustacean decapods from Mexico, because in the last thirty years severa...

Among beetles, tiger beetles are some of the favourites of nature-loving people. Large, active, and colourful, tiger beetles are as watchable as bi...

Pheromones, secreted by exocrine glands, play a key role in all of the social activities of termites. Sex pheromones are usually released by one of...

Birds are a commonly acknowledged indicator of biodiversity. This book presents an indigenous perspective on the effects of traditional activities ...

Further research into Middle America bigfoot sightings indicates a strong connection between bigfoot and Native Americans, and witness descriptions...

Asian carp were first introduced into the southern United States in the early 1970s to remove algae from farmed catfish ponds. Flooding in the earl...

Omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids have been part of the human diet since the beginning of mankind. With the recent discovery of the tr...

This book presents current research in the study of the anatomy, ecology and conservation of turtles. Topics discussed in this compilation include ...

In Chapter One, Andrea Doris Kupferschmid, PhD explains a wide range of tree reactions to ungulate browsing based on six proposed factors. The effe...

This is a comprehensive monograph on the problems of intoxication incurred by snake venom. This publication is primarily intended for those at all ...

This book is comprised of important contributions from expert researchers around the world concerning the biology of animals from a variety of appr...

Dogs eat grass, and so do cats. Every pet owner must have noticed the grass-eating behavior of their pets. Since wild dogs and cats eat grass too, ...

Animals have played a crucial role in the lives of humans for thousands of years, and ensuring that our furry friends are happy and healthy has bec...

The biology of cetaceans is one of the most compelling areas of research because of the extreme adaptations whales and dolphins have had to undergo...

For centuries whales have captured our imaginations and ignited our emotions. We have revered and mythologised them, hunted them to the brink of ex...

A full-color guide to our whales, dolphins, seals, sea-lions and more.

A lavishly illustrated book that explores the complex behavioural characteristics of North America’s largest land carnivores.From the first moment ...

The author tells the story of the unusual and beautiful creatures that inhabit ancient rainforests of the northwest coast of British Columbia. Whit...

By whatever measures scientists choose for social intelligence, behavioural resilience of wolves illustrates their adaptations to changing aspects ...

This is the story of wolves howling on starry nights, of their secret lives intertwined with deer, moose and elk, their relations with ravens, coyo...

This informative new volume on the reproduction and development of zebrafish provides a timely and fundamental set of chapters presenting new data ...