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Hardback. The Eponym Dictionary of Mammals is a highly readable and informative guide to the people whose names are immortalized in mammal nomenclature. Num Pages: 592 pages, black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: GBC; PSVW7. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 260 x 186 x 45. Weight in Grams: 1248.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 592
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801893049
- ISBN
- 9780801893049
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 82.63
€ 82.63
Paperback.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691120706
- ISBN
- 9780691120706
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 28.26
€ 32.99
€ 28.26
Hardback. This examination of a depopulated species, the North American bison, provides insights into the past and present behaviour and ecology of what was once the continent's largest terrestrial mammal. It discusses the consequences of mating failures, morphological anomalies and birth synchrony. Series: Issues, Cases, and Methods in Biodiversity Conservation. Num Pages: 330 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1KB; PSVS; PSVW7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 159. Weight in Grams: 681.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 330
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231084567
- ISBN
- 9780231084567
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 96.50
€ 96.50
Paperback. At some point in the course of evolution, all human societies, past and present, would emerge. This title offers an account of the dawn of human society. It shows that only a few evolutionary steps were required to bridge the gap between the kinship structures of our closest relatives, chimpanzees and bonobos, and the human kinship configuration. Num Pages: 368 pages, 17 line illustrations. BIC Classification: JHMC; PSAJ; PSVW79; VFV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 158 x 22. Weight in Grams: 528.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674046412
- ISBN
- 9780674046412
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.01
€ 46.01
Paperback. In his new preface Bernd Heinrich ranges from Maine to Alaska and north to the Arctic as he summarizes findings from continuing investigations over the past twenty-five years--by him and others--into the wondrous "energy economy" of bumblebees. Num Pages: 288 pages, 2 color, 18 halftones, 65 line illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 161 x 18. Weight in Grams: 392.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674016392
- ISBN
- 9780674016392
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 33.92
€ 38.99
€ 33.92
Paperback. This text, based on two scientists' lifelong observations, provides an account of the social structure and evolutionary achievement of these remarkable insects. It covers topics including co-operation, reproduction, hunting, and building of temperature-controlled nests. Num Pages: 304 pages, 60 color; 38 halftones, 26 line illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 203 x 18. Weight in Grams: 728.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674485266
- ISBN
- 9780674485266
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.01
€ 46.01
Paperback. From the Pulitzer Prize-winning authors of The Ants comes this dynamic and visually spectacular portrait of Earth's ultimate superorganism. Num Pages: 192 pages, Four-color throughout, 56 photographs. BIC Classification: PSVT7. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 211 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 348.
- Publisher
- WW Norton & Co
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393338683
- ISBN
- 9780393338683
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.90
€ 19.99
€ 18.90
Hardcover. The complete mapping of the horse genome sequence makes a significant contribution to understanding equine biology. This book provides a timely comprehensive overview of equine genomic research. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MZDH; PSAK1; PSVW7; TCBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 179 x 245 x 19. Weight in Grams: 754.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Iowa State University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813815633
- ISBN
- 9780813815633
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 184.78
€ 184.78
Hardback. Wild Maine is not only a book of outstanding images of wild mammals and birds from around the state, but it is also a collection of anecdotes and amusing stories about photographer Bill Silliker's interactions with wildlife. Includes interesting facts and observations about the behavior of the species that Silliker photographed. Num Pages: 96 pages, 110 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AJCP; PSV; RNC; WNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 221 x 14. Weight in Grams: 621.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 96
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780892726301
- ISBN
- 9780892726301
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 23.98
€ 25.99
€ 23.98
Paperback. From the scientific basis of olfaction and odour perception, the text covers pheromones, odorant learning and behavioural tests before describing the role of olfaction, for example in fear, foraging and reproduction, and olfactory behaviour in farm animals, zoo animals, laboratory animals and companion animals. Editor(s): Nielsen, Birte Lindstrom. Num Pages: 248 pages. BIC Classification: MZ; PSVP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 246 x 189. .
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781786391599
- ISBN
- 9781786391599
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.83
€ 62.83
Paperback. This portrait of the cave bear conveys facts about this animal, including its structure, habits, and society, the Ice Age environment, sexual and racial variations, and extinction. The text also details the relationship between man and bear, and theories surrounding bear-hunting and bear cults. Num Pages: 163 pages, 46 illus. BIC Classification: PDX; PSVW7; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 317.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 163
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780231103619
- ISBN
- 9780231103619
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.70
€ 41.70
Hardback. Easy to use and filled with addictive-and highly useful-information about the people whose names will be carried into the future on the backs of the world's reptiles, The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles is a handy and fun book for professional and amateur herpetologists alike. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: GBC; PSVW5. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 257 x 185 x 25. Weight in Grams: 750.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421401355
- ISBN
- 9781421401355
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 146.84
€ 146.84
Hardback. Num Pages: 495 pages, 75 colour illustrations, 25 colour tables, 385 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: MZ; PSVW6. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 206 x 270 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1350.
- Publisher
- Apple Academic Press Inc.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781482260205
- ISBN
- 9781482260205
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 143.04
€ 143.04
Paperback. This is the only field guide focused exclusively on Texas's seventy-two species of frogs, toads, and salamanders, compiled by a team of experts who collectively have over a century of experience in field herpetology. Series: Texas Natural History Guides. Num Pages: 309 pages, 176 color photos, 72 maps, 4 line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KBBSX; PSVW5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 187 x 117 x 26. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University of Texas Press United States
- Number of pages
- 309
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780292737358
- ISBN
- 9780292737358
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.80
€ 33.80
Paperback. Presents a collection of classic texts combined with a number of contemporary syntheses on the topic of behavioral development in animals. This reader is suitable for students and scholars who wish to engage with the study of animal behavioral development. Editor(s): Bolhuis, Johan J.; Hogan, Jerry A. Num Pages: 512 pages, 15. BIC Classification: PSC; PSVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 173 x 25. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 512
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631207085
- ISBN
- 9780631207085
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 103.43
€ 103.43
Hardback. A guide to the world's nearly 300 species of turtles, it reveals details of these intriguing reptiles in their native habitats: what they eat, where they live, how they behave, and when and where they lay their eggs. It is aimed at turtle lovers and nature enthusiasts. Translator(s): Pritchard, Peter C.H. Num Pages: 416 pages, 300 color photos, 320 color maps. BIC Classification: PSVW5. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 280 x 216 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1747.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801884962
- ISBN
- 9780801884962
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.57
€ 63.57
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781466500815
- ISBN
- 9781466500815
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 180.98
€ 180.98
Hardcover. A general sourcebook for identification and treatment of most behaviour problems encountered in livestock and pets. Hundreds of described behaviours are arranged alphabetically, cross-referenced, and cited to sources for additional information. Num Pages: 307 pages, references, further reading. BIC Classification: GBC; MZ; PSVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 157 x 22. Weight in Grams: 591.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Iowa State University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 307
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813821146
- ISBN
- 9780813821146
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 117.11
€ 117.11
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295992846
- ISBN
- 9780295992846
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 35.50
€ 40.99
€ 35.50
Paperback. A photographic atlas of common North American animal bones designed for use as a laboratory and field guide by the forensic scientist or archaeologist. Num Pages: 460 pages, Approx. 592 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KB; MMQ; PSVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 202 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1190.
- Publisher
- Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 460
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- Spi
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780123884374
- ISBN
- 9780123884374
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 72.37
€ 72.37