Animals

The musteloids are the most diverse super-family among carnivores, ranging from little known, exotic, and highly-endangered species to the popular and familiar, and include a large number of introduced invasives. They feature terrestrial, fossorial,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780312353643Author Michael ParfitFormat HardbackPage Count 336Imprint St. Martins Press-3PLPublisher St. Martins Press-3PLWeight(grams) 435gDimensions(mm)...

'A must read for all wildlife lovers' Dominic Dyer Foxes, buzzards, crows, badgers, weasels, seals, kites - Britain and Ireland's predators are impressive and diverse and they capture our collective imagination. But many consider...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781732825833Author Crissi McDonaldFormat PaperbackPage Count 154Imprint Lilith House PressPublisher Lilith House PressWeight(grams) 181gDimensions(mm) 203mm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781770855199Author Bernice BrewsterFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Firefly BooksPublisher Firefly BooksWeight(grams) 953gDimensions(mm) 254mm * 213mm...

"Captures the spirit and allure of these captivating birds in every fascinating fact, historical tidbit, amusing anecdote, species profile and plant pick." -Birds & Blooms Hummingbirds inspire an unmistakable sense of devotion and awe among bird lovers...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780375761393Author Dan O'BrienFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint Random House USA IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 232gDimensions(mm) 202mm...

What was the most important step in civilization? Alan Butler's answer is that it was when we began capturing wild sheep, domesticating and breeding them. Sheep were the mainstay of ancient cultures, by far the most important of the domesticated animals...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781088045510Author Michelle GossFormat PaperbackPage Count 118Imprint Spirit Mountain Healing ServicesPublisher Spirit Mountain Healing...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781906122980Author Jill MasonFormat HardbackPage Count 192Imprint Merlin Unwin BooksPublisher Merlin Unwin BooksWeight(grams) 0g

An engaging and beautifully illustrated introduction to some of the world's most interesting and charismatic marine creaturesDive deep into the fascinating world of cephalopods-octopuses, squid, cuttlefish, and the mysterious nautilus-to discover the...

From shark attack survivor to the shark's biggest advocate, Paul de Gelder tells us just why these majestic diverse animals need our help as much as we need them. Something happens to you the first time...

A sharp and provocative new essay collection from the award-winning author of Purity, Freedom and The Corrections In The End of the End of the Earth, which gathers essays and speeches written mostly in the past five...

Jonathan Cranston is no ordinary vet. In addition to his day job in the Gloucestershire countryside treating cows, dogs, pigs and cats, he's also worked with an astonishing range of species around the world, including crocodiles, rhinos and pandas. In...

Have you ever wondered what 'our' birds get up to when they're not pinching our peanuts, pilfering our pyracantha berries or nesting under the eaves of our homes? The One Show's natural history star Mike Dilger tells us the answers in Nightingales in...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789491648106Author Dirk HilbersFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Crossbill Guides FoundationPublisher Crossbill Guides Foundation

Cat traces the relationship between humans and the cat from its original domestication in ancient Egypt c. 2000 BC, through the centuries as a utilitarian rodent catcher, its gradual acceptance as a charming and amiable pet, and its present status as a...

Are you curious about the remains of an animal you have found? This compilation of the most likely found body parts of animals eaten by raptors will help you identify your discovery. Including over 100 species of bird and mammal prey of raptors such as...

The Lives Around Us is a series of short meditations for individuals or groups. It can serve as a Lent book or at any time of the year. Its purpose is to tap into the present public interest in nature connection and encourage this to be formed in concert...

The robin is a small bird with a distinctive ruddy breast, at once a national treasure and a bird with a global reputation. In this superbly illustrated account, Helen F. Wilson looks at many aspects of the cherished robin, from its status as a harbinger...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.About the AuthorEmma Faull is a watercolour painter of birds who captures the detail and immediacy of birds in the wild, particularly endangered species. She has exhibited her...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789491648052Author Dirk HilbersFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Crossbill Guides FoundationPublisher Crossbill Guides Foundation

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781761045677Author Tony ParsonsFormat HardbackPage Count 720Imprint Viking AustraliaPublisher Penguin Random House Australia

Scientists have recovered more than a billion fossils, but no discovery has been more breath-taking than the fossils recently found in northern China, findings which prove that several families of dinosaurs had feathers, or feathery hair-like coverings,...

A comprehensive natural history of nature's smallest bird species. "The spectacular photography of Michael and Patricia Fogden reveals the diversity, beautiful colours and movement of these unique birds." Publishers Weekly. The tiny hummingbird...

From Jack London to Aldo Leopold's "fierce green fire," wolves have been a central part of the American image. Many have even suggested that our national symbol, the bald eagle, be replaced with this noble creature who, like us, raises a family and is...

A wide-ranging collection of essays from new and established voices writing about nature, environment, conservation, biodiversity and the challenges that London faces to protect green spaces from urban development as well as the drive towards rewilding. ...

Margrit Coates is internationally acclaimed for her work as an animal healer and communicator, and is the author of Healing with Horses and Horses Talking. Now, for the first time, she explains how horses can offer healing and guidance to us, the people...

For 150 million years, dinosaurs were the undisputed rulers of the Earth. Today, these great lizards still fire our imaginations. Dinosaurs profiles the creatures who lived during the great Age of Reptiles, the real-life giants and monsters such as the...

From the creative brain of Mike Lowery, discover the ULTIMATE book about all things prehistoric! Featuring fun facts, dinosaur jokes, comics, timelines and more! Discover the must-have book for dinosaur enthusiasts, a madcap ...

"The Biology of Sharks and Rays" is a comprehensive resource on the biological and physiological characteristics of the cartilaginous fishes: sharks, rays, and chimaeras. In sixteen chapters, organized by theme, A. Peter Klimley covers a broad spectrum...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780062968814Author Patrik SvenssonFormat HardbackPage Count 256Imprint Ecco PressPublisher Ecco PressWeight(grams) 454g

A fascinating compendium showcasing the extraordinary wonders of the birds that share our world through exquisite ornithological illustrations, prints and drawings. We share the Earth with more than 10,000 species of birds and we have always been...

Amphibians are the oldest tetrapod group and show an astonishing diversity in lifestyles, many of them being unique. However, globally, they are on a decline. Hence, their study is fundamental to understanding the evolution of diversity and conserving...

This easy-to-use identification guide to the 280 reptile species most commonly seen in Australia is perfect for resident and visitor alike. High quality photographs from Australia's top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780060555597Author Trevor CorsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint CollinsPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams) 249gDimensions(mm) 203mm *...

'Bravely pursued, acutely observed and elegantly told.' John Vaillant, author of The Tiger'Urgent and important. This moving tale with a heroic cast of characters, leonine and human, is a must-read for anyone passionate about wildlife and wild places.'...

THE BTO/BRITISH BIRDS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2020 A brand-new, completely revised second edition of Jenni and Winkler's classic guide, updated and improved for the next generation of ringers and professional ornithologists. The moult strategies of birds...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780907908104Author Owen MeyerFormat PaperbackPage Count 114Imprint Northern Bee BooksPublisher Northern Bee BooksWeight(grams) 196g

The Book of Being Chimp is Adrian Cale's entertaining celebration of the chimpanzee. Written with fact-filled, often witty reverence and featuring 100 of the author's beautiful photographs, it is a fun and informative step-by-step guide to chimpanzee...