Bald Eagles is a must-have for bird watchers, raptor enthusiasts, and nature lovers. Includes topics like migration and courtship, as well as everyday activities including feeding and sleeping.
The Genus Cortinarius in Britain by Geoffrey Kibby and MarioTortelli features over 330 British species and is Illustrated by colour photographs and illustrations. This includes drawing of spores along with identification keys to subgenera and species.
This book provides a long overdue update on the biology and ecology of mullets and features comprehensive coverage of the key features of the Mugilidae family, such as recent DNA evidence and morphological data that challenge the traditional taxonomy.
This book combines fundamental information about aphids with chapters addressing state-of-the-art research in topics such as aphid-related phylogeny, genome biology, epigenetics and chemical ecology.
Biology and Ecology of Groupers is an up-to-date review of the main bio-ecological topics involving worldwide groupers species oriented to the academic community and managers.
This book reexamines current knowledge on the evolution, ecology, and conservation biology of both New World vultures (Cathartidae) and Old World vultures (Accipitridae)
Der Bestimmungsführer zu allen Möwenarten zwischen Nordkap und Nordafrika.
Hippopotamus is a natural and cultural history of the hippopotamus, the well-loved, cumbersome, rotund mammal famous for lounging around semi-submerged in muddy pools.
Hugh Drummond describes how siblings aggressively compete with each other from an early age, how parents carry on affairs while raising offspring with their spouse, and why all of this makes sense from an evolutionary perspective.
This book provides a succinct summary of all aspects of the lives of badgers. Illustrated by the author himself, this updated monograph also includes the controversy surrounding the culling of badgers.
A comprehensive account of the biology of the unusual wader, the Purple Sandpiper. The adaptations to their unique lifestyle are highlighted and compared to other waders.
Whale Sharks: Biology, Ecology and Conservation is the first definitive volume about the world's biggest fish.
A comprehensive volume with fundamental knowledge of the world-record holding, charismatic ocean behemoths in the family Molidae.
This volume in the highly-regarded Studies in Avian Biology series compiles extensive, current research on Golden-winged Warblers.
A thorough look at about 5,000 preserved specimens of this bizarre creature.
In 2019 the most comprehensive survey ever of adders was published. According to ‘Make the Adder Count' the species will disappear from most of Britain in the next 15-20 years unless we take action now to save it.
This monograph covers every aspect presently known about alpine hawkweeds in Britain, including their identification, locations and conservation.
In Bat, Tessa Laird challenges our preconceptions as she combines fascinating facts of bat biology with engaging portrayals of bats in mythology, literature, film, popular culture, poetry, and contemporary art.
A lighthearted and packed full information introduction to the bats in Britain written by Phil Richardson.
Filled with glorious photography and groundbreaking narratives of current science, these pages capture the life and behaviour of these iconic creatures as never before seen.
In The Secret Life of the Mountain Hare Andy Howard opens their lives to us with a perfect combination of words and images.
This book follows the Hen Harrier over a year: from rearing young hidden away in dense heather, to the fight for survival in the harshest months of winter.
Helen F. Wilson looks at many aspects of the cherished robin, from its status as a harbinger of seasonal change and icon of Christmas, to its place in fairy tales, environmental campaigns and scientific discovery.
Basically the first monograph of this illusive bird.
