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Hardback. Why do orangutan arms closely resemble human arms? What is the advantage to primates of having long limbs? Why do primates have forward-facing eyes? This book answers these questions. Num Pages: 208 pages, 15 black & white halftones, 153 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: PSVW79. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 287 x 217 x 19. Weight in Grams: 806.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421414898
- ISBN
- 9781421414898
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 85.45€ 77.70
€ 85.45
€ 77.70
Paperback. A recent report warns that nearly 20 per cent of the world's primates may go extinct by 2020. This work integrates theoretical advances with practical management priorities to give scientists and policymakers the tools they need to help keep these species from disappearing forever. Num Pages: 512 pages, 89 line drawings, 59 tables. BIC Classification: PSVW79; RNKH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 157 x 28. Weight in Grams: 670.
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Number of pages
- 512
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226116372
- ISBN
- 9780226116372
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 31.82
€ 40.99
€ 31.82
Paperback. How have our conceptions of primate behaviour and society changed since primatology came into its own after World War II? This work studies this question, and reflects on primatology and science in general, and on the relations of both to broader cultural, historical and social issues. Editor(s): Strum, Shirley C.; Fedigan, Linda Marie. Num Pages: 636 pages, 34 line drawings. BIC Classification: PDX; PSVW79. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 151 x 35. Weight in Grams: 884.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 636
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226777559
- ISBN
- 9780226777559
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 41.39
€ 52.99
€ 41.39
Paperback. How do primate life histories affect social systems and behaviour? Does chimpanzee maturation factor into the formation of bands and marauding males? These, and many other issues are addressed in this volume which will be of interest to a wide range of researchers and ecologists. Editor(s): Kappeler, Peter M.; Pereira, Michael E. Num Pages: 416 pages, 66 line drawings, 41 tables. BIC Classification: PSVW79. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 151 x 24. Weight in Grams: 554.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226424644
- ISBN
- 9780226424644
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 41.39
€ 52.99
€ 41.39
Paperback. This critical review of behavior patterns in nonhuman primates is a study of the importance of female roles in different social groups and their significance in the evolution of human social life. Illustrator(s): Coelho, Linda Straw. Num Pages: 424 pages, 36 halftones, 22 line drawings, 2 tables. BIC Classification: JFSJ; PSVW79. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 27. Weight in Grams: 735.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 424
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226239484
- ISBN
- 9780226239484
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 38.52
€ 48.99
€ 38.52
Hardcover. Editor(s): Hughes, Everett F.; Hill, Madison E. Num Pages: 193 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVW79. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 153 x 19. Weight in Grams: 468.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Number of pages
- 193
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781620814987
- ISBN
- 9781620814987
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.56€ 137.74
€ 200.56
€ 137.74
Paperback. Series: Conservation International Tropical Field Guides. Num Pages: 550 pages, 52 color plates, 62 halftones, 27 maps. BIC Classification: 1KLSC; PSVW79. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 191 x 119 x 24. Weight in Grams: 550.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Conservation International,U.S. United States
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Number of pages
- 550
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781881173830
- ISBN
- 9781881173830
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 33.73
€ 42.99
€ 33.73
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
Hardcover. Num Pages: 207 pages, b/w photos, tables & charts. BIC Classification: PSVW79. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 262 x 185 x 17. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 207
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781607418528
- ISBN
- 9781607418528
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 278.89€ 190.29
€ 278.89
€ 190.29
Paperback. Describes the basic principles underlying animal behavior and how those concepts can be used in managing the care of domestic and captive wild animals, covering four key themes: development of behavior, biological rhythms, social behavior and behavioral aspects of animal management. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MZ; PSVP. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 189 x 20. Weight in Grams: 830. 352 pages, Illustrations. Describes the basic principles underlying animal behavior and how those concepts can be used in managing the care of domestic and captive wild animals, covering four key themes: development of behavior, biological rhythms, social behavior and behavioral aspects of animal management. Cateogry: (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: MZ; PSVP. Dimension: 246 x 189 x 20. Weight: 844.
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845933982
- ISBN
- 9781845933982
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 49.99€ 44.79
€ 49.99
€ 44.79
Paperback. Provides an overview of how animals run, walk, jump, crawl, swim, soar, hover, and fly. This book introduces energetics and optimality as basic principles. It tackles each of the major modes by which animals move on land, in water, and through air. It explains the mechanisms involved and the physical and biological forces shaping those mechanisms. Num Pages: 384 pages, 6 tables. 105 line illus. BIC Classification: PSVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 572.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691126340
- ISBN
- 9780691126340
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 92.57€ 87.64
€ 92.57
€ 87.64
Paperback. Num Pages: 764 pages, illustrations (black and white, and colour). BIC Classification: PSVD. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 275 x 215 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1728.
- Publisher
- Pearson Education Limited
- Number of pages
- 762
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 02nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781292026381
- ISBN
- 9781292026381
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 109.84
€ 109.84
Paperback. Series: Comstock Book. Num Pages: 768 pages, 319. BIC Classification: PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 156 x 230 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1032.
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 768
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Edition
- New ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801481253
- ISBN
- 9780801481253
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.99€ 45.38
€ 50.99
€ 45.38
Paperback. 144 pages, Illustrations. A general introductory guide to poultry science for degree and advanced diploma courses in agriculture. This book explains the science underlying the productive processes of growth, reproduction and incubation. The applications of nutrition and breeding techniques are also described. Cateogry: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: MZL; PSVD; PSVH; TVHB. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 9. Weight: 242.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- CABI
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851991221
- ISBN
- 9780851991221
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 51.90
€ 53.99
€ 51.90
Paperback. Concepts are presented in a non-dogmatic way, with many and diverse examples that encourage the use of local and counter-examples to enhance classroom discussion. Uniquely integrates biology and general ecology courses and the practice of wildlife management. Num Pages: 384 pages, illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: PSV; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 161 x 21. Weight in Grams: 554.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1984
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471016496
- ISBN
- 9780471016496
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 245.19
€ 245.19
Paperback. This volume covers all aspects of reproduction and development of the entire spectrum of invertebrates - terrestrial, marine, freshwater, brackish water, free-living and parasitic. Series Editor(s): Adiyodi, K. G.; Adiyodi, Rita G. Series: Reproductive Biology of Invertebrates. Num Pages: 382 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: PSC; PSVH; PSVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 165 x 30. Weight in Grams: 832.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- Volume 8
- Number of pages
- 382
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471968085
- ISBN
- 9780471968085
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 480.91
€ 480.91
Paperback. Examines the theory and methods of quantitative genetics and presents case studies that illustrate the many ways in which the methods can be applied. The author brings together current theoretical and empirical studies to show how quantitative genetics can illuminate diverse topics. Editor(s): Boake, Christine R.B. Num Pages: 400 pages, 14 halftones, 40 line drawings, 18 tables. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSAK; PSVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 545.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- University of Chicago Press
- Edition
- 2nd
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226062167
- ISBN
- 9780226062167
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 41.39
€ 52.99
€ 41.39
Hardcover. This text presents a theory for utilizing diploid and functionally diploid species in applying Mendelian genetics to improve genetic material in plant breeding programmes. It should be useful reading to students of quantitative genetics and professionals in plant or animal breeding. Num Pages: 421 pages, 6 illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSTL; PSVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 262 x 186 x 29. Weight in Grams: 964.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Iowa State University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 421
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813820118
- ISBN
- 9780813820118
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 229.89
€ 229.89
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- Second
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845934675
- ISBN
- 9781845934675
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 50.94
€ 52.99
€ 50.94
Paperback. Developed from the successful Norwegian book Den Store Kaninboka (The Big Book of Rabbits) this book covers all aspects of rabbit behaviour, welfare, health and husbandry, with updated and expanded content now also made relevant to veterinarians. Case studies from around the world give this valuable resource an international perspective. Num Pages: 232 pages, 200. BIC Classification: MZC; PSVP; TVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 191 x 245 x 12. Weight in Grams: 708.
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780641904
- ISBN
- 9781780641904
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 56.27
€ 56.27
Hardcover. Editor(s): Adamo, Gianni; Costanza, Albert. Num Pages: 138 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVW7. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 262 x 181 x 13. Weight in Grams: 436.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 138
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781629482675
- ISBN
- 9781629482675
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 168.51€ 116.23
€ 168.51
€ 116.23
Hardback. Many of the world's most serious agricultural pests are highly migratory. This text examines the behaviour and regional variations of these species, as well as the altitude of migration, concentration of insects in layers and how they respond to large and small-scale wind systems. Num Pages: 512 pages, 143 illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVT7. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 179 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1270. Observing Insect Flight and Migration. 512 pages, 143 illustrations. Many of the world's most serious agricultural pests are highly migratory. This text examines the behaviour and regional variations of these species, as well as the altitude of migration, concentration of insects in layers and how they respond to large and small-scale wind systems. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: PSVT7. Dimension: 246 x 179 x 33. Weight: 1270.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 512
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845935566
- ISBN
- 9781845935566
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 234.11
€ 234.11
Paperback. How to interpret radiographs of native mammals in order to make informed decisions on diagnosis, prognosis and treatment. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVL; PSVW7. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 270 x 210 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1090.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- CSIRO Publishing Australia
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780643108646
- ISBN
- 9780643108646
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 209.64
€ 209.64
Hardback. Num Pages: 152 pages, 4 halftones. 10 line illus. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSAK; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 193 x 124 x 21. Weight in Grams: 232.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Number of pages
- 152
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691157016
- ISBN
- 9780691157016
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 47.45
€ 47.45