The complete information on the bio-ecology of important species along with the feeding mechanism has been presented in this book.
First summary of the foraging ecology and marine lives of penguins
Comparative analysis and summary of the available marine-related literature on penguins
Perspective of penguins as bellwethers of the health of marine ecosystems
De veranderende wereld door de ogen van een trekvogel.
Snakes describes the biology and natural history of this ecologically diverse and important group of animals.
The Kestrel presents new and exciting avenues of research on the ecology and behaviour of the common kestrel.
Jellyfish examines our ambiguous relationship with these ancient and yet ill-understood animals, describing their surprisingly complex anatomy, weaponry and habits, and their vital contribution to the ocean's ecosystem
De tapuit dwingt van oudsher grote bewondering af: geen ander zangvogeltje legt namelijk zo'n grote afstand af tussen broedplaats en overwinteringsgebied.
Polecats unveils the overlooked resurgence of these elusive creatures in Britain, tracing their solitary journey from near extinction to stealthy repopulation.
Written by a leading authority on European woodpeckers.
Thoroughly researched with a detailed bibliography of international sources.
Illustrated with many exceptional colour photographs.
Über den Kolkraben und andere Rabenvögel ist noch viel Aufklärung nötig. Heinrich Haller dokumentiert die großen schwarzen Vögel in Wort und Bild und eröffnet überdies Einblick in das Phänomen Leben und damit in unsere eigene Existenz.
In Vultures of the World, Keith L. Bildstein provides an engaging look at vultures and condors, seeking to help us understand these widely recognized but underappreciated birds.
Species of the Genus Russula are some of the most common, yet most difficult to identify of all fungi we see in woodlands. This book seeks to provide an easy to use keying system to help you identify the nearly 160 species to be found in Great Britain.
This definitive look at the gyrfalcon shows us both sides of the majestic bird: the master of its domain and a threatened species facing an uncertain future.
The only book dedicated to the mysterious beaked whale, this beautiful volume combines full-color illustrations with fascinating facts.
Wasp delves into their complex nesting and colony behavior, their unique caste system and their major role at the centre of many food webs.
Covers all aspects of natural history and systematics of diving beetles (Dytiscidae). Appeals to those working on aquatic beetles, aquatic predators, and beetles and predation in general. Includes dozens of color photographs
Paul Chanin reports on the results of recent research studies and comments on what is now known about the causes of the decline and the eventual recovery of this charming - and still very elusive - mammal.
The Milkcaps, species of Lactarius and Lactifluus are a popular group of fungi distributed throughout the world and with over 70 species in Britain. All are characterized by the latex or milk which is exuded when they are damaged.
This book presents the phylogeny, taxonomy and biogeography of freshwater red algae.
Wang has gathered contributions from an impressive cohort of the world’s most respected experts on longhorned beetles.
Written by world experts in astacology, this book covers a range of aspects of the biology and ecology of freshwater crayfish.
This coherent and original portrait of opossums will be of particular interest to mammalogists, evolutionary biologists, and Neotropical field biologists as well as biomedical researchers working with Monodelphis domestica as a model organism.
Exemplaar met lichte beschadiging - An acclaimed photographic guide to these marvelous and enigmatic birds—now in a new, updated edition
