Mammals

South America is home to some of the most distinctive mammals on Earth-giant armadillos, tiny anteaters, the world's largest rodent, and its smallest deer. But the continent once supported a variety of other equally intriguing mammals that have no close...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781451667325Author Cat WarrenFormat PaperbackPage Count 368Imprint Touchstone BooksPublisher Touchstone BooksWeight(grams) 340gDimensions(mm) 208mm * 137mm...

This revised edition of Bats of Southern and Central Africa builds on the solid foundation of the first edition and supplements the original account of bat species then known to be found in Southern and Central Africa with an additional eight newly...

Bats 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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781938398100Author Lyle BlackburnFormat HardbackPage Count 258Imprint Anomalist BooksPublisher Anomalist BooksWeight(grams) 513gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm...

The first vertebrate animals appear in the fossil record over 520 million years ago. These lineages diversified and eventually crept ashore leading to further evolutionary divergence and the appearance of the familiar charismatic vertebrates of today...

Tigers of the World, Second Edition explores tiger biology, ecology, conservation, management, and the science and technology that make this possible. In 1988, when the first edition was published, tiger conservation was still in its infancy, and two...

For all the love and attention we give dogs, much of what they do remains mysterious. Just think about different behaviors you see at a dog park: We have a good understanding of what it means when dogs wag their tails--but what about when they sniff and...

Dogs are the world's most common and widespread carnivores and are nearly ubiquitous across the globe. The vast majority of these dogs, whether owned or un-owned, pure-bred or stray, spend a large portion of their life as unconfined, free-roaming...

An 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...

Exam Board: AQA Level: GCSE Grade 9-1 Foundation Subject: Combined Science Suitable for the 2024 exams Get ready for the exams with...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781949501179Author Karl P N ShukerFormat PaperbackPage Count 414Imprint Anomalist BooksPublisher Anomalist BooksWeight(grams) 712gDimensions(mm) 254mm *...

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A marvelously illustrated look at the most deadly predators on the planetTooth and Claw presents the world's top predators as you have never seen them before, from big cats and wild dogs to sharks, reptiles, and killer whales. Blending gorgeous photos...

Glutton, demon of destruction, symbol of slaughter, mightiest of wilderness villains...The wolverine comes marked with a reputation based on myth and fancy. Yet this enigmatic animal is more complex than the legends that surround it. With a shrinking...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780716726371Author Warren F. WalkerFormat PaperbackPage Count 120Imprint W.H.Freeman & Co LtdPublisher Macmillan Learning

Think of deer and the image that pops into most American's minds is that of a white-tailed deer, the most common large mammal in North America. Most Europeans are more familiar with red deer. It may surprise many people to know that there are actually...

This comprehensive handbook presents for the first time all 51 bat species that occur across Europe and Northwest Africa, taking in to account recent taxonomic advances and new species descriptions from over the last few years. Extensive introductory...

From a modest beginning in the form of a little shrew-like, nocturnal, insect eating ancestor that lived 200 million years ago, mammals evolved into the huge variety of different kinds of animals we see today. Many species are still small, and follow the...

Detailed 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...

This 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...

As it begins, The Inner Life of Cats follows the development of the young Augusta while simultaneously explaining the basics of a kitten's physiological and psychological development. As the narrative progresses, McNamee also charts cats' evolution,...

Apologies 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)...

Visitors 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...

From the largest terrestrial carnivore, the Polar Bear, to the tiny Least Weasel that can squeeze through a wedding ring, the true carnivores include some of the world's most charismatic, admired, feared and spectacular creatures. This fully updated...

Bats are highly charismatic and popular animals that are not only fascinating in their own right, but illustrate most of the topical and important concepts and issues in mammalian biology. This book covers the key aspects of bat biology, including...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781615190188Author Paul McGreevyFormat PaperbackPage Count 328Imprint ExperimentPublisher ExperimentWeight(grams) 318gDimensions(mm) 206mm * 137mm * 25mm

Otters 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,...

"Zoo animals" as a population are a diverse array of species from all around the globe. When managed in captivity, it is important that key aspects of natural ecology are factored into animal care, as well as considerations relating to welfare, life...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780812978087Author Amy SutherlandFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 170gDimensions(mm) 203mm...

Muntjac 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...

With 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...

Mammals are the dominant large animals of today, occurring in virtually every environment. This book is an account of the remarkable 320 million year long fossil record that documents their origin, their long spell as no more than small, nocturnal...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781528712088Author Charles DarwinFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint Read BooksPublisher Read BooksWeight(grams) 268gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm * 12mm

Apologies 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)...

Humans are mammals. Most of us appreciate that at some level. But what does it mean for us to have more in common with a horse and an elephant than we do with a parrot, snake or frog? After a misdirected football left new father Liam Drew clutching a...

Wolves are some of the world's most charismatic and controversial animals, capturing the imaginations of their friends and foes alike. Highly intelligent and adaptable, they hunt and play together in close-knit packs, sometimes roaming over hundreds of...

From the ancient Egyptian cat goddess, Bastet, to the prophet Muhammad's favorite cat, Muezza, and our contemporary obsession with online cat videos, felines have long held a place of honor in their human counterparts' homes and cultures. But the...

Zoos, aquariums, and wildlife parks are vital centers of animal conservation and management. For nearly fifteen years, these institutions have relied on "Wild Mammals in Captivity" as the essential reference for their work. Now the book reemerges in a...

Perhaps nudged over the evolutionary cliff by a giant boloid striking the earth, the incredible and fascinating group of animals called dinosaurs became extinct some 65 million years ago (except for their feathered descendants). In their place evolved an...