Species of the genus Amanita, often large in size and with bright colours, have long fascinated mycologists and non-mycologists alike. The fact that some species are delicious edibles while others produce deadly toxins only adds to their glamour.
Calanthe is a widespread but predominantly tropical orchid genus.
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.
It was thought that only nine species of Melastoma existed on the island of Borneo in 2001. The present account enumerates 41.
This book is a monograph on the salamander genus Ommatotriton (banded newts).
The first identification key to 85 species (including 62 new species and 3 new varieties) recognised for Borneo.
This beautiful book describes 32 Schefflera taxa, including 29 species.
This monographs includes detailed information on the natural habitats of all species and their biology.
The Gnu's World is the first scholarly book on the antelope that dominate the savanna ecosystems of eastern and southern Africa.
The life, death and afterlife of one of the true icons of extinction, the Great Auk
Written by a leading authority on European woodpeckers.
Thoroughly researched with a detailed bibliography of international sources.
Illustrated with many exceptional colour photographs.
The story of the Hairy rhino, told here from a Malaysian perspective, can help to inform governments on how to prevent further megafauna extinctions, through targeted interventions for population recovery.
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.
The most comprehensive book ever written on leatherback sea turtles.
An authoritative, accessible, and gorgeously illustrated exploration into the lives of these remarkable animals.
This extensively revised and updated second edition features substantial new long-term data on population dynamics, behavioral observations and breeding biology of the Little Owl.
A broad view of Merlin ecology over its huge range, highlighting intriguing variations in regional behaviour, distribution and behaviour, and its relationships to the ecology of the wider natural environment.
Apart from presenting novel research data on the species, it also highlights some of the areas where urgent action is needed to safeguard the long-term survival of proboscis monkeys.
A comprehensive volume with fundamental knowledge of the world-record holding, charismatic ocean behemoths in the family Molidae.
The most comprehensive treatment of Odontoglossum since James Bateman's classic Monograph of Odontoglossum in 1874.
A highly readable Poyser monograph on one of the most widespread raptors.
Covering all aspects of Painted Stork ecology, behaviour, conservation and its relationship with humans, this accessible monograph contains a wealth of new insights.
This book describes the natural history of five European species, the so-called pied woodpecker.
This monograph provides a comprehensive account of what has been observed and researched since the Puku Antelope was mentioned by David Livingstone in 1857, up to the current threats from poaching and habitat loss.
