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The Biology and Conservation of Wild Canids by David W. MacDonald 9780198515562
$147.38This is a definitive book on the dog family, dealing with many aspects of the biology and conservation of wolves, dogs, jackals and foxes. It covers many topics relevant to modern conservation science, and features detailed case studies of many canid... -
The Walking Whales: From Land to Water in Eight Million Years by J. G. M. 'Hans' Thewissen 9780520305601
RRP: $48.75$38.98Hans Thewissen, a leading researcher in the field of whale paleontology and anatomy, gives a sweeping first-person account of the discoveries that brought to light the early fossil record of whales. As evidenced in the record, whales evolved from... -
Social Calls of the Bats of Britain and Ireland by Neil Middleton
RRP: $68.25$56.20Bats are fascinating mammals about which we still have much to learn. As well as using ultrasonic echolocation calls for orientation and while foraging, they also have a complex array of vocalisations for communication. These are known as social calls... -
The Badgers of Wytham Woods: A Model for Behaviour, Ecology, and Evolution by David Macdonald 9780192845368
RRP: $83.83$76.23The badgers of Wytham Woods (Oxford, UK) have been studied continuously and intensively by David Macdonald for almost 50 years (25 of them with his former student and co-author Chris Newman), generating a wealth of data pertaining to every facet of their... -
In Search of Real Monsters: Adventures in Cryptozoology Volume 2 by Richard Freeman 9781642507508
RRP: $33.05$19.71Join a Fascinating Adventure on the Hunt for Mythical Animals#1 New Release in Dinosaurs, Mammals, and Hunting From animals long believed extinct, to monsters that we thought never existed-this book acts as both a guide to, and unbelievably true account... -
A Guide to British Mammal Tracks and Signs by Simone Bullion 9781851538768
$7.90Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781851538768Author Simone BullionFormat PaperbackPage Count 12Imprint Field Studies CouncilPublisher Field Studies Council -
Muntjac and Water Deer: Natural History, Environmental Impact and Management by Arnold Cooke
RRP: $68.25$56.98Muntjac and water deer were introduced to Britain from East Asia. This book provides a comprehensive overview of their natural history and the management of their environmental impacts. In lowland England, muntjac deer are one of the drivers of... -
Sabertooth by Mauricio Anton
RRP: $76.05$68.48With their spectacularly enlarged canines, sabertooth cats are among the most popular of prehistoric animals, yet it is surprising how little information about them is available for the curious layperson. What's more, there were other sabertooths that... -
Otters: ecology, behaviour and conservation by Hans Kruuk 9780198565871
$164.76Otters are highly charismatic and popular animals of very considerable concern to conservationists worldwide. Written by the pre-eminent authority in the field, this book builds on the reputation of the author's landmark monograph of the European otter,... -
The Modern Bestiary: A Curated Collection of Wondrous Creatures Joanna Bagniewska 9781472289636
RRP: $25.33$16.77From the familiar to the improbable, the gross to the endearing, The Modern Bestiary is a compendium of curious creatures. It includes both animals that have made headlines and those you've probably never heard of, such as skin-eating caecilians, harp... -
Bat Workers' Manual Tony Mitchell-Jones 9781907807336
RRP: $62.40$51.56Detailed information on all aspects of bat surveying - The Bat Workers' Manual is an essential reference for anyone wishing to obtain a licence to carry out bat work in the UK. With excellent drawings by Tom McOwat. The manual incorporates required... -
The Mice Who Sing For Sex: And Other Weird Tales from the World of Science by Lliana Bird
RRP: $25.33$8.79Lliana Bird and Dr Jack Lewis tackle the strange and surreal phenomena from the depths of the oceans to the limits of the far flung universe; the dark corners of your laundry basket to the forgotten compartments of your fridge. Packed with unusual facts... -
A Dog's World: Imagining the Lives of Dogs in a World without Humans by Jessica Pierce 9780691196183
RRP: $37.03$29.48From two of the world's leading authorities on dogs, an imaginative journey into a future of dogs without peopleWhat would happen to dogs if humans simply disappeared? Would dogs be able to survive on their own without us? A Dog's World imagines a... -
Floating Gold: A Natural (and Unnatural) History of Ambergris by Christopher Kemp
RRP: $29.25$25.45A fascinating natural history of an incredibly curious substance. "Preternaturally hardened whale dung" is not the first image that comes to mind when we think of perfume, otherwise a symbol of glamour and allure. But the key ingredient that makes... -
How to Tame a Fox (and Build a Dog): Visionary Scientists and a Siberian Tale of Jump-Started Evolution by Lee Alan Dugatkin
RRP: $35.10$27.67Tucked away in Siberia, there are furry, four-legged creatures with wagging tails and floppy ears that are as docile and friendly as any lapdog. But, despite appearances, these are not dogs-they are foxes. They are the result of the most astonishing... -
The Handbook of Acoustic Bat Detection by Volker Runkel
RRP: $78.00$63.92An accessible and comprehensive guide to all things acoustic bat detection. This highly illustrated handbook provides an in-depth understanding of acoustic detection principles, study planning, data handling, properties of bat calls, manual... -
The Sea Lions of Los Islotes: The Jewel of Espiritu Santo Island by Luke Inman
RRP: $39.00$34.36Visitors cannot help but be enchanted by the sea lions of Los Islotes. They emanate finesse and charm without a hint of illusion or wizardry. There is no incantation or voodoo, just an abounding sense of play that inspires every visitor. When it comes to... -
National Audubon Society Guide to Marine Animals of the World by National Audubon Society
RRP: $56.55$51.48Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780375411410Author National Audubon SocietyFormat HardbackPage Count 528Imprint Random House USA IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams)... -
Bats: A World of Science and Mystery by Melville Brockett Fenton
RRP: $60.45$54.46There are more than 1,300 species of bats - or almost a quarter of the world's mammal species. But before you shrink in fear from these furry "creatures of the night," consider the bat's fundamental role in our ecosystem. A single brown bat can eat... -
Neotropical Rain Forest Mammals: Field Guide by Louise H. Emmons
RRP: $83.85$80.63A field guide to the marvellously diverse creatures of the rainforest, this book includes information on 226 species. It identifies characteristics, similar species, vocalization, behaviour and natural history, geographic range, conservation status,... -
Extinct Madagascar: Picturing the Island's Past by Steven M. Goodman
RRP: $76.05$64.72The landscapes of Madagascar have long delighted zoologists, who have discovered, in and among the island's baobad trees and thickets, a dizzying array of animals, including something approaching one hundred species of lemur. Madagascar's mammal fauna,... -
The Mind of the Horse: An Introduction to Equine Cognition by Michel-Antoine Leblanc 9780674724969
RRP: $85.70$69.32Horses were first domesticated about 6,000 years ago on the vast Eurasian steppe extending from Mongolia to the Carpathian Mountains. Yet only in the last two decades have scientists begun to explore the specific mental capacities of these animals... -
The Okapi: Mysterious Animal of Congo-Zaire by Susan Lyndaker Lindsey
RRP: $31.18$27.77Congo-Zaire contains Africa's largest remaining tracts of intact rain forest, making it one of the most important regions for biodiversity conservation. Its Ituri Forest is home to plants and animals native to nowhere else on earth, including the elusive... -
The African Wild Dog: Behavior, Ecology, and Conservation Scott Creel 9780691016542
RRP: $179.40$160.11With only 5,000 surviving, the African wild dog (Lycaon pictus) is one of the world's most endangered large carnivores--and one of the most remarkable. This comprehensive portrait of wild dogs incorporates previously scattered information with important... -
The Tasmanian Tiger: Extinct or Extant? by Mike Williams, Sr. 9780646926346
$34.01Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780646926346Author Rebecca LangFormat PaperbackPage Count 186Imprint Strange Nation PublishingPublisher Strange Nation PublishingWeight(grams)... -
Polar Bears: A Complete Guide to Their Biology and Behavior by Andrew E. Derocher 9781421403052
RRP: $71.18$70.08The polar bear, king of the Arctic, is one of the world's most recognizable animals. Images of the majestic beasts roaming across the ice cap, plunging into frigid waters, and playing with furry cubs have come to symbolize the beauty and grandeur of the... -
The Horse: The Epic History of Our Noble Companion by Wendy Williams 9780374536602
RRP: $31.20$22.87Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780374536602Author Wendy WilliamsFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint Scientific AmericanPublisher Scientific AmericanWeight(grams) 272gDimensions(mm)... -
The Biology and Conservation of Wild Felids by David Macdonald 9780199234455
$153.68The editors utilize their 50 years of combined experience in professional engagement with the behaviour and ecology of wild felids to draw together a unique network of the world's most respected and knowledgeable experts. For the first time, this... -
The Biology and Management of Animal Welfare by Frauke Ohl 9781849953665
RRP: $43.88$38.42This book provides a concise and up to date review of current knowledge on the biological processes affecting animal welfare, and the implications emerging from our improved understanding of those biological principles in terms of options available to... -
Pocket Guide to the Mammals of Costa Rica by Fiona A. Reid 9781501766961
RRP: $48.73$38.30Pocket Guide to the Mammals of Costa Rica is the first guide to provide comprehensive coverage of every currently known mammal species found in Costa Rica. From the Central American Silky Anteater to the West Indian Manatee, Fiona A. Reid and Gianfranco... -
The Cultural Lives of Whales and Dolphins by Hal Whitehead
RRP: $46.80$32.18In the songs and bubble feeding of humpback whales; in young killer whales learning to knock a seal from an ice floe in the same way their mother does; and in the use of sea sponges by the dolphins of Shark Bay, Australia, to protect their beaks while... -
Biology and Conservation of Martens, Sables, and Fishers: A New Synthesis by Keith B. Aubry 9780801450884
RRP: $161.85$142.56Mammals in the genus Martes are mid-sized carnivores of great importance to forest ecosystems. This book, the successor to Martens, Sables, and Fishers: Biology and Conservation, provides a scientific basis for management and conservation efforts... -
Cetaceans: Evolution, Behavior and Conservation by Daniel Paton Dominguez 9781536149982
RRP: $165.73$134.37Cetaceans are one of the most unknown groups in the animal kingdom. Their study is very difficult due to their scarcity, their flighty behaviour, and their enormous displacements. In addition, some species feed in very deep waters and only emerge to... -
The Physiology of Dolphins by Andreas Fahlman 9780323905169
RRP: $224.25$200.23The Physiology of Dolphins explains the complex physiological problems of dolphins that are largely driven by technological developments of biologging tools. Sections cover the complete physiology of the mammal and include information on current threats... -
Whales, Dolphins & Porpoises: A Natural History and Species Guide by Prof Annalisa Berta 9780226183190
$98.40The eighty-nine cetacean species that swim our seas and rivers are as diverse as they are intelligent and elusive, from the hundred-foot-long, two-hundred-ton blue whale to the lesser-known tucuxi, ginkgo-toothed beaked whale, and diminutive, critically... -
Animals in Translation: Using the Mysteries of Autism to Decode Animal Behavior by Dr Temple Grandin 9781439187104
RRP: $58.50$36.58Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781439187104Author Dr Temple GrandinFormat HardbackPage Count 368Imprint Simon & SchusterPublisher Simon & SchusterWeight(grams) 599gDimensions(mm) 234mm *... -
Functional and Evolutionary Ecology of Bats by Thomas Kunz 9780195154726
$220.29Every three years a major international conference on bats draws the leading workers in the field to a carefully orchestrated presentation of the research and advances and current state of understanding of bat biology. Bats are the second most populous... -
The Age of Empathy: Nature's Lessons for a Kinder Society by Dr Frans de Waal
RRP: $40.95$28.41Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780307407771Author Frans de WaalFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 255gDimensions(mm) 203mm *... -
Ungulate Taxonomy by Colin Groves 9781421400938
$189.15A group of special interest to mammalogists, taxonomists, and systemicists, ungulates have proven difficult to classify. This comprehensive review of the taxonomic relationships of artiodactyls and perissodactyls brings forth new evidence in order to... -
What is a Dog? by Raymond Coppinger
RRP: $50.70$48.46Of the world's dogs, less than two hundred million are pets, living with humans who provide food, shelter, squeaky toys, and fashionable sweaters. But roaming the planet are four times as many dogs who are their own masters-neighborhood dogs, dump dogs,...