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Lizards of the World: A Guide to Every Family by Mark O'Shea
RRP: $58.80$39.04Lizards of the World is ultimate book on these fascinating creatures, featuring the all the different types of lizard worldwide. As survivors from the time of the dinosaurs, lizards are scaly, cold-blooded, living fossils - relics from a prehistoric... -
World in My Mind, My Mind in the World: Key Mechanisms of Consciousness in People, Animals and Machines by Igor Aleksander 9781845401023
$25.01Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781845401023Author Igor AleksanderFormat PaperbackPage Count 200Imprint Imprint AcademicPublisher Imprint AcademicWeight(grams) 300gDimensions(mm) 210mm *... -
Stuarts' Field Guide to the Tracks and Signs of Southern, Central and East African Wildlife by Chris Stuart
RRP: $41.98$28.88Stuarts' 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... -
The Mind of a Bee by Lars Chittka 9780691253893
RRP: $35.68$28.01A rich and surprising exploration of the intelligence of bees Most of us are aware of the hive mind-the power of bees as an amazing collective. But do we know how uniquely intelligent bees are as individuals? In The Mind of a Bee, Lars Chittka draws from... -
Yellowstone Wolves: Science and Discovery in the World's First National Park by Douglas W Smith
RRP: $67.20$60.38In 2020, it will have been twenty-five years since one of the greatest wildlife conservation and restoration achievements of the twentieth century took place: the reintroduction of wolves to the world's first national park, Yellowstone. Eradicated after... -
Silent Sparks: The Wondrous World of Fireflies by Sara Lewis 9780691162683
RRP: $52.50$41.54For centuries, the beauty of fireflies has evoked wonder and delight. Yet for most of us, fireflies remain shrouded in mystery: How do fireflies make their light? What are they saying with their flashing? And what do fireflies look for in a mate? In... -
The Behavior Guide to African Mammals: Including Hoofed Mammals, Carnivores, Primates, 20th Anniversary Edition by Richard D. Estes 9780520272972
RRP: $79.80$63.92"The Behavior Guide to African Mammals" is as different from a conventional field guide as motion pictures are from a snapshot. Whether we are able to look at them face to face, on television, or in the hundreds of illustrations provided here by Daniel... -
Male Choice, Female Competition, and Female Ornaments in Sexual Selection by Ingo Schlupp
RRP: $80.83$69.28When Charles Darwin first proposed Sexual Selection Theory, he suggested two mechanisms: competition among males and choice by females. Although their importance is long established and extremely well understood, their mirror images have remained largely... -
Locked in Time: Animal Behavior Unearthed in 50 Extraordinary Fossils by Dean R. Lomax 9780231197298
RRP: $35.68$28.01Fossils allow us to picture the forms of life that inhabited the earth eons ago. But we long to know more: how did these animals actually behave? We are fascinated by the daily lives of our fellow creatures-how they reproduce and raise their young, how... -
The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals by Charles Darwin 9780006387343
RRP: $35.68$24.09The definitive edition of Darwin's classic - a brilliantly entertaining and accessible exploration of human and animal behaviour, reissued to mark the 200th anniversary of Darwin's birth. Why do we bite people we feel affection towards? Why do... -
Sloths: A Celebration of the World's Most Misunderstood Mammal by William Hartston
RRP: $23.08$13.55How old is the sloth? How do sloths have sex?How did a sloth save Dublin?The answers to these questions, and more, are found in this wonderfully entertaining celebration of the sloth. Walking readers through the sloth's evolutionary history - from the... -
The Zoologist's Guide to the Galaxy: What Animals on Earth Reveal about Aliens - and Ourselves by Arik Kershenbaum
RRP: $23.08$16.32A Times/Sunday Times Book of the Year DISCOVER HOW LIFE REALLY WORKS - ON EARTH AND IN SPACE 'A wonderfully insightful sidelong look at Earthly biology' Richard Dawkins'Crawls with curious facts' Sunday Times_________________________We are unprepared... -
The Complete Insect: Anatomy, Physiology, Evolution, and Ecology by David A. Grimaldi 9780691243108
RRP: $63.00$51.28A beautifully illustrated exploration of the world’s most extraordinary animalsWith an astounding 3.5 million species occupying virtually every habitat on Earth, insects are one of the most diverse groups of animals on the planet, from the humble bee to... -
Wonderdog: How the Science of Dogs Changed the Science of Life by Jules Howard
RRP: $39.88$28.58WINNER OF THE 2022 BARKER BOOK AWARDS FOR NON-FICTION. 'Heartwarming.' THE TIMES 'A delightful read.' KATE MACDOUGALL 'Just the thing for dog lovers.' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY 'Brilliant.' PROFESSOR ALICE ROBERTS 'Amusing and enlightening.' COUNTRYMAN ... -
Through A Window by Jane Goodall
RRP: $23.08$15.54From the world-famous expert on chimpanzees - the powerfully compelling sequel to the international bestseller IN THE SHADOW OF MAN: 'An instant animal classic' TimeEquipped with little more than a notebook, binoculars, and her fascination with wildlife,... -
How to Raise a Puppy: A Dog-centric Approach by Stephanie Rousseau
RRP: $29.38$26.80How to Raise a Puppy moves away from the traditional approach to raising puppies, focused on obedience and control, and instead takes an holistic, dog-centred approach. Drawing on research into how dogs naturally rear their young, and how dogs have... -
Key Questions in Animal Behaviour and Welfare: A Study and Revision Guide by Dr Paul Rees
RRP: $43.68$38.66An understanding of animal behaviour and welfare is an important requirement of a wide range of programmes of study including biology, zoology, animal welfare, animal behaviour, psychology and zoo biology. This book is intended as a study and revision... -
A Dictionary of Animal Behaviour by David McFarland
RRP: $29.38$20.48Did you know that chickens have different alarm calls for different predators? This fascinating dictionary covers every aspect of animal behaviour and includes terms from the related fields of ecology, physiology and psychology. Clear, concise entries... -
The Social Lives of Animals: How Co-Operation Conquered the Natural World by Ashley Ward 9781788168847
RRP: $42.00$30.85'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'... -
The Buzz about Bees: Biology of a Superorganism by Jurgen Tautz 9783540787273
RRP: $94.48$86.06Tis book, already translated into ten languages, may at frst sight appear to be just about honeybees and their biology. It c- tains, however, a number of deeper messages related to some of the most basic and important principles of modern biology. Te... -
Cat-ology: The Weird and Wonderful Science of Cats by Stefan Gates
RRP: $27.28$17.83Catology explores the bizarre and very funny world of feline science.Vital questions answered include:Why do cats have a secret second nose?Why don't cats fart (but dogs do)?Do cats feel guilt, love, happiness or jealousy?Why are cats' tongues covered in... -
Great Adaptations: Star-Nosed Moles, Electric Eels, and Other Tales of Evolution's Mysteries Solved by Kenneth Catania 9780691228471
RRP: $29.38$23.42"The irresistible enthusiasm of Great Adaptations couldn't come at a better time."-David P. Barash, Wall Street Journal"Be very amazed."-Carl Safina, author of Beyond Words and Becoming WildHow one scientist unlocked the secrets behind some of nature's... -
The Unexpected Genius of Pigs by Matt Whyman
RRP: $20.98$13.94We often consider dogs to be our enduring sidekicks but the truth is domestic pigs have played a role in our lives for nearly as long. Pigs are highly social and smart. They like to play. They're inventive, crafty and belligerent - and... -
The Redemption of Wolf 302: From Renegade to Yellowstone Alpha Male by Rick McIntyre
RRP: $39.88$27.15From the renowned wolf researcher and author of The Rise of Wolf 8 and The Reign of Wolf 21 comes a stunning account of an unconventional alpha male.A lover, not a fighter. That was wolf 302. A renegade with an eye for the ladies, 302 was anything but... -
Different: Gender Through the Eyes of a Primatologist by Frans de Waal
RRP: $18.88$18.77In Different, world-renowned primatologist Frans de Waal draws on decades of observation and studies of both human and animal behavior to argue that despite the linkage between gender and biological sex, biology does not automatically support the... -
Dancing Cockatoos and the Dead Man Test: How Behavior Evolves and Why It Matters by Marlene Zuk
RRP: $48.28$38.79It's time to leave behind the tired nature-versus-nurture debate. In Dancing Cockatoos and the Dead Man Test , Marlene Zuk asks a more fascinating question: How does behaviour evolve, and how is that process similar-and different-in people and animals?... -
The Domestic Dog: Its Evolution, Behavior and Interactions with People by James Serpell
RRP: $86.08$78.88Why do dogs behave in the ways that they do? Why did our ancestors tame wolves? How have we ended up with so many breeds of dog, and how can we understand their role in contemporary human society? Explore the answers to these questions and many more in... -
Locked in Time: Animal Behavior Unearthed in 50 Extraordinary Fossils by Dean R. Lomax
RRP: $52.50$41.12Fossils allow us to picture the forms of life that inhabited the earth eons ago. But we long to know more: how did these animals actually behave? We are fascinated by the daily lives of our fellow creatures-how they reproduce and raise their young, how... -
Making Animals Happy: How to Create the Best Life for Pets and Other Animals by Temple Grandin 9781408800829
RRP: $35.68$25.79In her groundbreaking and bestselling book Animals in Translation, Temple Grandin drew on her own experience with autism as well as her distinguished career as an animal scientist to delivery extraordinary insights into how animals think, act, and feel... -
What Is a Bird?: An Exploration of Anatomy, Physiology, Behavior, and Ecology by Tony D. Williams 9780691200163
RRP: $63.00$51.28A large-format, beautifully illustrated look at the natural history of birdsThere are some 10,000 bird species in existence today, occupying every continent and virtually every habitat on Earth. The variety of bird species is truly astounding, from the... -
Plant Behaviour and Intelligence by Anthony Trewavas 9780198753681
RRP: $111.30$81.96This book provides a convincing argument for the view that whole cells and whole plants growing in competitive wild conditions show aspects of plant behaviour that can be accurately described as 'intelligent'. Trewavas argues that behaviour, like... -
Bird Sense by Tim Birkhead
RRP: $31.48$23.00What is it like to be a swift, flying at over one hundred kilometres an hour? Or a kiwi, plodding flightlessly among the humid undergrowth in the pitch dark of a New Zealand night? And what is going on inside the head of a nightingale as it sings, and... -
Why Animals Matter: Animal consciousness, animal welfare, and human well-being by Marian Stamp Dawkins
RRP: $39.88$28.58In a world increasingly concerned with climate change, food security, and other human issues, the welfare of non-human animals is in danger of being overlooked and side-lined. Using the latest scientific research on animal consciousness and emotions,... -
An Introduction to Behavioural Ecology by Nicholas B. Davies
RRP: $98.60$88.07This textbook helped to define the field of Behavioural Ecology. In this fourth edition the text has been completely revised, with new chapters and many new illustrations and full colour photographs. The theme, once again, is the influence of natural... -
The Last Giants: The Rise and Fall of the African Elephant by Levison Wood 9781529381122
RRP: $42.00$28.04*Levison Wood's documentary series on WALKING WITH ELEPHANTS is available to watch now on Channel 4*This book comes at a critical time. Fifty years ago, Africa was home to just over 1.3 million elephants, but by 1990 the number had halved. Meanwhile in... -
Alligators: The Illustrated Guide to Their Biology, Behavior, and Conservation by Kent A. Vliet 9781421433370
RRP: $90.30$80.68The ultimate guide to understanding the biology and behavior of the amazing and underappreciated American alligator.Few scenes put the senses on edge more than a submerged alligator, only eyes and snout showing, when peering across a southern lake on a... -
The Other Insect Societies by James T. Costa
RRP: $172.10$138.14Asked to name an insect society, most of us--whether casual or professional students of nature--quickly point to one of the so-called eusocial marvels: the ant colony, the beehive, the termite mound, the wasp nest. Each is awe-inspiring in its division... -
Wonderdog: How the Science of Dogs Changed the Science of Life by Mr Jules Howard
RRP: $27.28$20.03WINNER OF THE 2022 BARKER BOOK AWARDS FOR NON-FICTION. 'Heartwarming.' THE TIMES 'A delightful read.' KATE MACDOUGALL 'Just the thing for dog lovers.' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY 'Brilliant.' PROFESSOR ALICE ROBERTS 'Amusing and enlightening.' COUNTRYMAN ... -
The Happy Dog Owner: Finding Health and Happiness with the Help of Your Dog by Dr Carri Westgarth
RRP: $27.28$18.06Your relationship with your dog can be one of the most rewarding you will ever experience. Your pet's sense of loyalty, fun and their unconditional love can bring an unparalleled joy into your life. But what if your dog could not only bring you... -
The Social Lives of Animals: How Co-operation Conquered the Natural World by Ashley Ward
RRP: $23.08$16.32'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'...