Wildlife

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781889963839Author Roger KayeFormat HardbackPage Count 304Imprint University of Alaska PressPublisher University of Alaska PressDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm...

In the 1990s, three times as many people were attacked my mountain lions as had been attacked in the previous century. These shy predators must kill to survive, and in areas where their habitats are shrinking, human-cat encounters are on the rise...

Bengal tigers in the jungles of India. Birds of Paradise in the wilds of New Guinea. Penguins on frozen beaches in Antarctica. These and other charismatic and endangered species find homes within the world's great wildlife reserves. Only a few persons...

A growing interest in all things Maya brings an increasing number of visitors to prehistoric Maya ruins and contemporary Maya communities in Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, western Honduras, the Yucatan Peninsula, and the southern areas of Chiapas and...

Human-wildlife conflict (HWC) has classically been defined as a situation where wildlife impacts humans negatively (physically, economically, or psychologically), and where humans likewise negatively impact wildlife. However, there is growing consensus...

A prairie dog town is a busy place. As author and field researcher Theodore Manno explains, a prairie dog's life can be full of mischief, romantic trysts, antipredator behavior, fighting, kissing, and infanticide that can all be witnessed over the course...

Because of the scope of conservation problems, biologists and managers often rely on 'surrogate' species to act as proxies to represent larger conservation issues. In "Conservation by Proxy", conservation biologist and field researcher Tim Caro offers...

Warblers, wolves, and whirligig beetles-the creatures of the canoe countrywilderness come alive in Canoe Country Wildlife. In this read-aloud treasure, "Sparky" Stensaas, naturalist and storyteller, intrigues you with his tales of encounters with the...

The Michigan Wildlife Viewing Guide will lead you to 121 of the best locations in Michigan for viewing wildlife, from wolves and moose on Isle Royale to the thousands of migrating waterfowl along the shores of Lake Erie. The guide contains full-color...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781602230347Author Morgan B. SherwoodFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint University of Alaska PressPublisher University of Alaska PressDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781620056417Author Waterford PressPage Count 12Imprint Waterford Press LtdPublisher Waterford Press Ltd

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781419767036Author Keggie CarewFormat HardbackPage Count 384Imprint Harry N. AbramsPublisher Harry N. AbramsWeight(grams) 581gDimensions(mm) 235mm * 161mm *...

Iran is a country rich in wildlife and, under the Shah, was one of the first in the world to develop a conservation program. A natural crossroads over which migrations of men and animals have flowed since the beginning of time, the country has two...

This book is the fourth in the series of statewise volumes on threatened birds of India, and is largely derived from Threatened Birds of India (2012) by Dr. Asad R. Rahmani, published by BNHS/OUP. Information has been updated according to the latest IUCN...

Besides its archaeological treasures, Egypt is also home to an exotic and mysterious wealth of wildlife, hiding at times in its temples and tombs, its deserts and oases. The Nile nourishes an array of habitats, flora, and fauna often overlooked by the...

You've heard of the blobfish - but what about the northern glass frog, which has skin so translucent you can see its heart? Or the common egg-eater snake, which has a specialised spine to crush eggs after swallowing them? Or even the sea potato, a round...

Learn to identify threatening species through tracks, scat, and the damage they leave behind. Fascinating profiles of more than 50 predatory mammals, birds, and reptiles teach farmers, ranchers, homesteaders, and backyard-animal raisers how to prevent...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781648430565Author Timothy Edward FulbrightFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint Texas A&M University PressPublisher Texas A&M University PressWeight(grams)...

This book tells how our welfare is ever more intimately tied up with the welfare of the millions of species that share the One Earth home with us. It presents a synoptic review of the contributions that wild species make, and can make, to our daily lives...

In this groundbreaking and meticulously field-tested guide, the rich variety of Sierra life-trees, wildflowers, ferns, fungi, lichens, fish, reptiles, amphibians, birds, mammals, and insects-comes alive."There are lots of Sierra field guides, some...

From the Finger Lakes of Western New York to the Eastern Adirondacks, New York's diverse ecosystems thousands of species of animals, including the state mammal, the industrious beaver. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781939931337Author Alexander PscheraFormat PaperbackPage Count 130Imprint New Vessel PressPublisher New Vessel Press

This hands-on guide explains no-nonsense techniques on how to develop a well-balanced and well-planned food plot and deer management program that will enhance your deer hunting success tenfold. Peter J. Fiduccia has successfully planted food plots for...

Transfrontier conservation is a global concept which encompasses the protection of biodiversity spanning the borders of two or more countries in ways that support local economic development, international relations and peace. Nowhere is this more...

A lifelong city dweller, Verena Andermatt Conley had long harbored romantic ideals about the natural world and dreamed of a wilderness retreat for herself and her husband, Tom. When a sizable tract of land along the Vermillion River on the edge of...

Endowed with an abundance of natural resources, Michigan is host to diverse wildlife. Wolves, lynx, eagles, loons, butterflies, and sturgeon make Michigan their home. Yet, through widespread logging, commercial harvest, wetland destruction, and water and...

The migrations of Wyoming's hooved mammals-mule deer, pronghorn, elk, and moose-between their seasonal ranges are some of the longest and most noteworthy migrations on the North American continent. Wild Migrations presents the previously untold story of...

Once a familiar backyard visitor in many parts of the United States and Mexico, the box turtle is losing the battle against extinction. In North American Box Turtles, C. Kenneth Dodd, Jr., has written the first book-length natural history of the twelve...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780395936085Author PetersonFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Houghton Mifflin (Trade)Publisher Houghton MifflinDimensions(mm) 184mm * 114mm * 17mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781905723140Author Jonathan DownesFormat PaperbackPage Count 220Imprint CFZ PressPublisher CFZ PressWeight(grams) 316gDimensions(mm) 156mm * 234mm * 11mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781947644571Author Gordon WilsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 204Imprint Canon PressPublisher Canon PressWeight(grams) 295gDimensions(mm) 211mm * 137mm * 15mm

An appealing book that rightfully raises the profile of the kestrel. It provides an extensive picture of this delightful falcon, including its lifestyle and the factors that affect its breeding success and survival. This is based upon almost 40 years'...

Consider the Platypus explores the history and features of more than 50 animals to provide insight into our current understanding of evolution. Using Darwin's theory as a springboard, Maggie Ryan Sandford details scientists' initial understanding of the...

William Yarrell (1784-1856) was an influential naturalist at a time when natural history was becoming an important factor in 19th century society. He wrote two notable books: A History of British Fishes and A History of British Birds, that were being...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsShort-listed for Royal Society Prize for Science Books 2023.Book InformationISBN 9780593133231Author Ed YongFormat HardbackPage Count 464Imprint Random House USA...

A stunning visual and personal journey in search of the iconic big cat, the snow leopard. The snow leopard, known as the ghost of the mountains, is an elusive predator that has captured the human imagination for eons. Yet, by nature secretive, living at...

Gardens, parks and woodlands are amazing places to explore and this handbook will inspire kids to investigate nature and lend a helping hand to the wildlife on their doorstep. Whatever the season, you’ll find it packed with ingenious outdoor experiences...

AS FEATURED ON BBC LONDON NEWS. Take four seasons, one photographer, eighty species, hundreds of miles on foot in a city of ten million people and through intimate and captivating portraits meet London's wild neighbours. London is not just a city...

Even as a young child, Simon King was passionate about the natural world. Expressed in a variety of ways, from keeping faintly rotting animal parts in his underwear drawer (as a 10-year-old), to making several hundred films about wildlife, his enduring...

The global loss of biodiversity is occurring at an unprecedented pace. Despite the considerable effort devoted to conservation science and management, we still lack even the most basic data on the distribution and density of the majority of plant and...