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Hardback. The result is a single volume that offers a comprehensive understanding of North Atlantic right whales, the role they played in the many cultures that hunted them, and our modern attempts to help them recover. Num Pages: 464 pages, 102, 76 black & white illustrations, 6 graphs, 12 maps, 8 colour plates. BIC Classification: PDX; PS; PSVW73; WNW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178. .
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421420981
- ISBN
- 9781421420981
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 59.54
€ 59.54
Hardback. In a world supposedly governed by ruthless survival of the fittest, why do we see acts of goodness in both animals and humans? This work traces the history of this debate from Darwin. It aims to bring to life the people, the issues, and the passions that have surrounded the altruism debate. Num Pages: 208 pages, 3 line illus. 1 table. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSAJ; PSVP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 236 x 170 x 23. Weight in Grams: 494.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Number of pages
- 208
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- First Edition (1st printing)
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691125909
- ISBN
- 9780691125909
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 27.68
€ 37.99
€ 27.68
Paperback. Num Pages: 352 pages, 107. BIC Classification: PSVT7. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 158 x 235 x 23. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1985
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801493027
- ISBN
- 9780801493027
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.55
€ 48.55
Hardcover. A photographic guide to the avifauna of the Western Palearctic. This book contains information on bird identification covering several aspects of plumage, moult, ageing, sexing, voice, habitat, seasonal and altitudinal movements, distribution and behaviour. It contains almost 3,000 photographs, illustrating different species. Num Pages: 1200 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVW6. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 297 x 210. .
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780713645712
- ISBN
- 9780713645712
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 209.67
€ 209.67
Paperback. Covers the 1089 bird species from Kenya and Northern Tanzania, including vagrants. All the species are illustrated with full details of the plumages and major races likely to be encountered. Concise text describes identification, status, range, habits and voice with range maps for nearly every species. Series: Helm Field Guides. Num Pages: 576 pages, clr plates, maps, L'draw. BIC Classification: 1HFGK; 1HFGT; PSVW6; WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 137 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1016.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 576
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- 3Rev Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780713675504
- ISBN
- 9780713675504
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 49.99€ 47.96
€ 49.99
€ 47.96
Hardcover. A comprehensive reference on the biology, management and health of crocodiles, alligators and gharials applicable to both farmed and captive animals. Num Pages: 352 pages, bibliographical references. BIC Classification: PSVW5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 175 x 25. Weight in Grams: 960.
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851996561
- ISBN
- 9780851996561
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 221.24
€ 221.24
Hardback. Recognizing the significant advances made in the field of animal genetics, this book provides comprehensive information on the subject, along with chapters on topics such as immunogenetics, genetics of diseases, developmental genetics, the genetics of behaviour, and advances in areas such as genetic diversity of dog breeds. Editor(s): Ostrander, Elaine A.; Ruvinsky, Anatoly. Num Pages: 536 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MZ; PSAK; PSVD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 174 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1294. 536 pages, Illustrations. Editor(s): Ostrander, Elaine A.; Ruvinsky, Anatoly. Recognizing the significant advances made in the field of animal genetics, this book provides comprehensive information on the subject, along with chapters on topics such as immunogenetics, genetics of diseases, developmental genetics, the genetics of behaviour, and advances in areas such as genetic diversity of dog breeds. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: MZ; PSAK; PSVD. Dimension: 250 x 174 x 35. Weight: 1302.
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing
- Number of pages
- 536
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 2nd Revised edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845939403
- ISBN
- 9781845939403
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 177.39
€ 177.39
Paperback. As we watch the chimpanzees of Arnhem behave in ways we recognize from Machiavelli (and from the nightly news), de Waal reminds us again that the roots of politics are older than humanity. Num Pages: 256 pages, 135, 135 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVP; PSVW79. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 176 x 19. Weight in Grams: 512.
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 25th anniversary
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801886560
- ISBN
- 9780801886560
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 34.82
€ 35.99
€ 34.82
Paperback. There has never been a guide to the birds of Mongolia before and this new field guide will provide full details of every species to be found in the country. The guide will follow traditional field guide design with plates arranged opposite the text and maps. Series: Helm Field Guides. Num Pages: 224 pages, 83 colour plates. BIC Classification: 1FPM; PSVW6; WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 01st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780713687040
- ISBN
- 9780713687040
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 28.96
€ 40.99
€ 28.96
Hardback. Meet the beaked whales, and enjoy the fascinating and mysterious world in which they live. Num Pages: 208 pages, 54, 25 colour illustrations, 29 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: GBC; PS; PSVW73. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 19. .
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421421827
- ISBN
- 9781421421827
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 80.80€ 73.56
€ 80.80
€ 73.56
Paperback. Illustrates how different scientific approaches to the questions of adaptation and diversification can be integrated and examines evolutionary and ecological questions of interest to a broad range of biologists. Series: Organisms and Environments. Num Pages: 528 pages, 74 color illustrations, 99 line illustrations, 3 tables. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSVW5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 170 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1336. Ecology and Adaptive Radiation of Anoles. Series: Organisms and Environments. 528 pages, Illustrations (some col.). Illustrates how different scientific approaches to the questions of adaptation and diversification can be integrated and examines evolutionary and ecological questions of interest to a broad range of biologists. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSVW5. Dimension: 245 x 170 x 33. Weight: 1336.
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Number of pages
- 528
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520269842
- ISBN
- 9780520269842
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.35€ 51.34
€ 65.35
€ 51.34
Hardcover. Cetaceans inhabit oceans, seas and some rivers throughout the world. Hearing and sound production are thought to serve crucial functions in the behavior, natural history or life cycle of all of these animals. This title presents an overview of the bioacoustics of whales and dolphins. Editor(s): Au, Whitlow W.L.; Popper, Arthur N.; Fay, Richard R. Series: Springer Handbook of Auditory Research. Num Pages: 485 pages, 21 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAN; PSVD; PSVW73. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 156 x 33. Weight in Grams: 862.
- Publisher
- Springer
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- 2000th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387949062
- ISBN
- 9780387949062
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 203.99
€ 203.99
Paperback. The Pacific is not only the world's largest body of water; its vast expanse also includes an extraordinary number and diversity of oceanic islands, from Palau and the Marianas east of the Philippines to Cocos Island and the Galapagos west of the Americas. This title is suitable for both novice sightseers and professional naturalists. Num Pages: 320 pages, 35 color illustrations, 30 line illustrations, 5 maps. BIC Classification: 1MK; PSVW3; PSVW5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 19. Weight in Grams: 688.
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- First
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520274969
- ISBN
- 9780520274969
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.52
€ 40.99
€ 29.52
Paperback. Num Pages: 480 pages, 495 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: PS; PSVW1; PSVW73; WNW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 203 x 25. .
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421418728
- ISBN
- 9781421418728
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 36.27
€ 43.99
€ 36.27
Hardcover. * First reference text in agricultural entomology with a global perspective to be published in many decades * Written by one of the world s leading entomologists * Illustrated in full colour throughout for ease of identification of both the insect pest and the crop damage symptoms . Num Pages: 334 pages, col. ill. BIC Classification: PSVT7; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 197 x 20. Weight in Grams: 886.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 334
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470659137
- ISBN
- 9780470659137
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.96
€ 127.96
Paperback. Ants are among the most conspicuous and the most ecologically important of insects. This guide introduces the fascinating and diverse ant fauna of the United States and Canada. It features an illustrated key to North American ant genera, discusses distribution patterns, and explores ant ecology and natural history. Num Pages: 216 pages, 180 color illustrations, 250 line illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 183 x 117 x 14. Weight in Grams: 308. A Guide to the Genera. 216 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.). Ants are among the most conspicuous and the most ecologically important of insects. This guide introduces the fascinating and diverse ant fauna of the United States and Canada. It features an illustrated key to North American ant genera, discusses distribution patterns, and explores ant ecology and natural history. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: PSVT7. Dimension: 183 x 117 x 14. Weight: 308.
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Number of pages
- 216
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520254220
- ISBN
- 9780520254220
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.99€ 32.06
€ 44.99
€ 32.06
Paperback. Allows us to understand what animals do and what their behavior means. This title describes and explains the behavior of four major groups of mammals. Illustrator(s): Otte, Daniel. Num Pages: 640 pages, 46 b/w photographs, 338 line illustrations, 90 maps, 56 tables. BIC Classification: 1H; PSVP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 235 x 30. Weight in Grams: 912. Including Hoofed Mammals, Carnivores, Primates. 20th Anniversary Edition. 640 pages, ill. Illustrator(s): Otte, Daniel. Allows us to understand what animals do and what their behavior means. This title describes and explains the behavior of four major groups of mammals. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1H; PSVP. Dimension: 156 x 235 x 30. Weight: 910.
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Number of pages
- 640
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Anniversary
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520272972
- ISBN
- 9780520272972
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.99€ 44.31
€ 50.99
€ 44.31
Paperback. Rather, population geneticists, ethologists, and organismal biologists alike continued to investigate this important theory throughout the twentieth century. Series: Animals, History, Culture. Num Pages: 248 pages, 12, 12 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: JFSJ; PSAJ; PSVP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 153 x 17. Weight in Grams: 404.
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421404028
- ISBN
- 9781421404028
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.22
€ 44.22
Paperback. Tells the story from Africa's greatest living conservationist. This book covers a typical day for the author that involves rescuing baby elephants from poachers; finding homes for orphan elephants, all the while campaigning the ever-present threat of poaching for the ivory trade. Num Pages: 352 pages, 24 pages black and white and colour. BIC Classification: 1HFGK; 3JJP; 3JM; BM; PSVW7; RNKH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 136 x 197 x 23. Weight in Grams: 284.
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780670919710
- ISBN
- 9780670919710
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 12.61
€ 15.99
€ 12.61
Paperback. This book is intended as an introductory text for students studying a wide range of courses concerned with animal management, zoo biology and wildlife conservation, and should also be useful to zookeepers and other zoo professionals. It is divided into three parts. Num Pages: 432 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 190 x 22. Weight in Grams: 938.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Number of pages
- 432
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405193504
- ISBN
- 9781405193504
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 69.35
€ 69.35
Paperback. Describing feline behavior from both a mechanistic and functional approach, this textbook provides an accessible overview of this fascinating subject. Num Pages: 264 pages, 56. BIC Classification: MZC; PSVW7; WNGC. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 232 x 158 x 16. Weight in Grams: 508.
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 264
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845939922
- ISBN
- 9781845939922
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 48.59
€ 53.99
€ 48.59
Paperback. How do dogs perceive the world about them? How do they see, hear, learn and relate to their owners? How large are their brains, what is their emotional make-up? Why do they suffer from stress, anxiety and how can it be coped with? This title is suitable for all those professionals involved with dogs, and for the seriously interested dog owner. Num Pages: 224 pages, 45 b&w line drawings. BIC Classification: MZC; PSVP; WNGD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 286.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780720719642
- ISBN
- 9780720719642
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 16.69
€ 23.99
€ 16.69
Hardback. A guide to the world's primates covers nearly 300 species, from the feather-light and solitary pygmy mouse lemurs of Madagascar - among the smallest primates known to exist - to regal mountain gorillas of Africa. This book features 72 splendid color plates, facing-page descriptions of key features of each family, and 86 color distribution maps. Num Pages: 208 pages, 72 color plates. 13 color illus. 7 line illus. 86 color maps. BIC Classification: GBC; PSVW79; WNCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 258 x 214 x 19. Weight in Grams: 916.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691156958
- ISBN
- 9780691156958
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 25.06
€ 33.99
€ 25.06
Hardback. Diving beetles are fast becoming important models for aquatic ecology, world biogeography, population ecology, and animal sexual evolution and, with this book, the diversity of the group is finally accessible. Num Pages: 336 pages, 861, 556 black & white line drawings, 5 colour illustrations, 300 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 189 x 262 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1048.
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421420547
- ISBN
- 9781421420547
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 149.71€ 133.60
€ 149.71
€ 133.60