Zoology & animal sciences
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Zoology & animal sciences
Paperback. Scientists have long counseled against interpreting animal behavior in terms of human emotions, warning that such anthropomorphizing limits our ability to understand animals as they really are. This book challenges this long-held view. It reveals that animals exhibit a range of moral behaviors, including fairness, empathy, trust, and reciprocity. Num Pages: 208 pages, 8 halftones. BIC Classification: PSVP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 153 x 14. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226041636
- ISBN
- 9780226041636
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 18.92
€ 21.99
€ 18.92
Paperback. Brings together the principles of ecology, population biology, wildlife conservation and management. Examines wildlife in the context of ecosystems and the factors which determine population levels. Considers the problems of conservation and management from national and international points of view. Shows why single-species approaches often fail. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 13. Weight in Grams: 334.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1981
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471080428
- ISBN
- 9780471080428
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 234.58
€ 234.58
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€ 24.66
€ 25.99
€ 24.66
Paperback. Zoos, aquariums, and wildlife parks are vital centers of animal conservation and management. This book presents the thinking and practice in the care and management of wild mammals in zoos and other institutions. It offers information from studies of animal behavior; advances in captive breeding; and new thinking in animal management and welfare. Editor(s): Kleiman, Devra G.; Thompson, Katerina V.; Baer, Charlotte Kirk. Num Pages: 720 pages, 100 halftones, 39 line drawings, 67 tables. BIC Classification: MZG; PSVW7; TVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 219 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1462.
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 720
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Second Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226440101
- ISBN
- 9780226440101
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 76.02€ 63.07
€ 76.02
€ 63.07
Hardcover. Revised to reflect new biological research and approaches to wildlife conservation amdn management, the second edition of this text continues to provide comprehensive data on the distribution, physiology, ecology, behaviour, commercial value and viability of non-game and game species. Editor(s): Chapman, Joseph A.; Thompson, Bruce C.; Feldhamer, George A. Num Pages: 1232 pages, 428, 126 black & white halftones, 302 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KB; PSVW7; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 280 x 216 x 55. Weight in Grams: 2655.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Edition
- 2nd
- Number of pages
- 1232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801874161
- ISBN
- 9780801874161
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 243.96
€ 243.96
Paperback. Wind farms are an essential component of global renewable energy policy and the action to limit the effects of climate change. There is, however, considerable concern over the impacts of wind farms on wildlife, leading to a wide range of research and monitoring studies. This multi-volume set provides a comprehensive overview. Editor(s): Perrow, Martin R. Series: Conservation Handbooks. Num Pages: 220 pages, colour illustrations, black & white tables. BIC Classification: PSVS; RNKH; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170. .
- Publisher
- Pelagic Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Volume 2
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784271237
- ISBN
- 9781784271237
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 79.76
€ 79.76
Books in the series cover a wide range of topics, including zoo- and aquarium-based field conservation, animal management science, public education, philosophy, and ethics. Editor(s): Asa, Cheryl S.; Porton, Ingrid J. Series: Zoo and Aquarium Biology and Conservation Series. Num Pages: 288 pages, 1, 1 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: PSVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 164 x 25. Weight in Grams: 534.
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801883040
- ISBN
- 9780801883040
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 86.97
€ 86.97
Paperback. Num Pages: 48 pages, colour photos. BIC Classification: PSV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 215 x 3. Weight in Grams: 224.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Canada
- Number of pages
- 48
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780888395900
- ISBN
- 9780888395900
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.70
€ 14.99
€ 11.70
Paperback. The vast remote Tibetan steppe, the Chang Tang, is home to a unique assemblage of large mammals, including the Tibetan antelope, gazelle, argali sheep, wild ass, wild yak, wolves and snow leopards. This text is the result of the author's research into the natural history of this little-known area. Num Pages: 384 pages, 91 halftones, 26 maps, 21 line drawings, 77 tables. BIC Classification: 1FPCT; PSVW7; WNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 155 x 235 x 23. Weight in Grams: 530.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226736532
- ISBN
- 9780226736532
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 31.29
€ 40.99
€ 31.29
Rescuing wild animals in distress requires a unique set of skills, very different from those used in handling domestic animals. The equipment, degree of handling, the type of caging and level of care a wild animal receives can mean the difference between life and death. Num Pages: 248 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSW3; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 159 x 16. Weight in Grams: 564.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470655108
- ISBN
- 9780470655108
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 175.49
€ 175.49
Scholars of and researchers involved in wildlife management will find this history both fascinating and revealing. Series: Animals, History, Culture. Num Pages: 264 pages, 15, 15 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PSV; RNKH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 237 x 160 x 23. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801897108
- ISBN
- 9780801897108
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.71
€ 67.71
Paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages, 44 halftones, 16 colour photographs, 1 figure, 23 graphs, 32 tables, 32 maps. BIC Classification: PSVW7; WNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 194 x 249 x 13. Weight in Grams: 664.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780816629596
- ISBN
- 9780816629596
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 29.10
€ 29.99
€ 29.10
Hardcover. By describing and analyzing the behaviors wolves use to hunt and kill various wild prey - including deer, moose, caribou, elk, Dall sheep, mountain goats, bison, muskoxen, arctic hares, beavers, and others, this book provides a revelatory portrait of one of nature's greatest hunters. Num Pages: 208 pages, 28 colour plates, 44 halftones, 3 line drawings, 6 tables. BIC Classification: PSVP; PSVW7. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 288 x 227 x 29. Weight in Grams: 916.
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226255149
- ISBN
- 9780226255149
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 51.46€ 43.95
€ 51.46
€ 43.95
Paperback. Editor(s): Mech, L. David; Boitani, Luigi. Num Pages: 472 pages, 32 colour plates, 13 halftones, 63 line drawings, 73 tables. BIC Classification: PSVW7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 272 x 206 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1396.
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226516974
- ISBN
- 9780226516974
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 28.16
€ 35.99
€ 28.16
Hardback. Editor(s): Maia, Ana Paula; Crussi, Henrique F. Num Pages: Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVW7. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 258 x 186 x 17. Weight in Grams: 598.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781621009160
- ISBN
- 9781621009160
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 228.06€ 154.77
€ 228.06
€ 154.77
Paperback. Num Pages: 200 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JMR; PSVP; UYQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 208 x 138 x 16. Weight in Grams: 252.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Imprint Academic
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845401023
- ISBN
- 9781845401023
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.47
€ 15.47
Paperback. In every domain of reasoning humans deploy an wide range of intuitive 'theories' about how the world works. So are we alone in trying to make sense of the world by postulating theoretical entities to explain how the world works, or do we share this ability with other species. This is the focus of this new book from Daniel Povinelli Num Pages: 384 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JMRN; PSVP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 174 x 19. Weight in Grams: 604.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198570967
- ISBN
- 9780198570967
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 114.57
€ 114.57
Hardcover. .
- Publisher
- Springer Spektrum
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642553271
- ISBN
- 9783642553271
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.64€ 126.86
€ 128.64
€ 126.86
Hardcover. * Provides broad overview of the developmental biology of both Xenopus laevis and Xenopus tropicalis * Cellular to systems development in key biomedical model organisms * Timely synthesis of the field of Xenopus biology * Highlights key biomedical and basic biological findings unlocked by Xenopus . Num Pages: 424 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVW3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 261 x 181 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1160.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 424
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781118492819
- ISBN
- 9781118492819
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 169.16
€ 169.16
Hardcover. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: PSVS; PSVW7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 163 x 236 x 26. Weight in Grams: 672.
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226411019
- ISBN
- 9780226411019
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 50.99€ 39.37
€ 50.99
€ 39.37