The relationship between humans and domestic animals has changed in dramatic ways over the ages, and those transitions have had profound consequences for all parties involved. As societies evolve, the selective pressures that shape domestic populations also change. Some animals …
"The relationship between humans and domestic animals has changed in dramatic ways over the ages, and those transitions have had profound consequences for all parties involved. As societies evolve, the selective pressures that shape domestic populations also change. Some animals…
"Infectious diseases in animals and plants can threaten biodiversity. This book explores wildlife diseases in detail, demonstrating how theoretical considerations can shed light on their evolution, spread and management. [An] introduction for students and a key text that provide…
"In 1997 Gloria Grow started a sanctuary for chimps retired from biomedical research on her farm outside Montreal. For the indomitable Gloria, caring for thirteen great apes is like presiding over a maximum security prison, a Zen sanctuary, an old folks home, and a New York deli…
"This concise, one-of-a-kind reference provides expert coverage of the drugs and dosages you need to treat birds, fish, amphibians, reptiles, sugar gliders, hedgehogs, rodents, rabbits, ferrets, miniature pigs, primates, and wildlife."--Publisher.
With the demise of the American chestnut, oaks are more vital than ever within the web of North American wildlife. This volume focuses on the relationship between an oak forest's acorn yield and the species of wildlife that depend on it.
Annotation. A guide to the conservation, behaviour and ecology of wildlife that discusses behavioural concepts as related to conservation and natural history.
Wildlife Toxicity Assessments for Chemicals of Military Concern is a compendium of chemical-specific toxicity information with discussions on the rationale and development of Wildlife Toxicity Reference Values (TRVs) intended for use on terrestrial wildlife for risk assessment a…
A comprehensive guide to the wide variety of techniques available for the study of wild primates. Covering everything from pre-trip planning to laboratory analysis of endocrine and genetic samples, it will be of interest to field primatologists and others studying free-ranging a…
"Building on the success of the first edition and bringing together contributions from a range of experts in the field, the second edition of this guide to research on wild primates covers the latest advances in the field, including new information on field experiments and measu…
