This book is a comprehensive examination of all 285 species of squirrels worldwide. The authors reveal virtually every detail of the family Sciuridae, which includes ground squirrels, tree squirrels, flying squirrels, prairie dogs, and chipmunks. Each species — from the familiar…
"Part ecology, part archaeology and part history, Beavers in Britain's Past explores the evidence for Castor fiber, the European beaver, from late in the last ice age to the time of its extinction from Britain's native fauna."--BOOK JACKET.
Emphasizing the central role of evolution in generating diversity, this best-selling text describes animal life and the fascinating adaptations that enable animals to inhabit so many ecological niches. Featuring high-quality illustrations and photographs set within an engaging n…
Richard B. Harris draws on twenty years of experience working in China, and incorporates perspectives ranging from biology through Chinese history and tradition, to interpret wildlife conservation issues in a cultural context. In non-technical language, Harris shows that, partic…
Current trends in the fight against malaria suggest that further progress will be difficult with the use of insecticide-based control measures alone. Without major reductions in the burden of malaria registered in the past few years, the use of additional interventions with syne…
Biogeographic barriers have limit the movement of organisms, leading to speciation and shaping the development of unique regional biotas. Human-aided circumvention of biogeographic barriers, however, has increased the connectivity of isolated biotas, while changes in climate hav…
Determining a species’ ecological needs, assessing the quality of their habitat, and determining genetic differentiation and connectivity among populations is essential to their conservation. My dissertation focuses on obtaining such a holistic view for a population of Pacific B…
Bees have played an important role throughout human history; from cultural traditions to medicine, bees have been interwoven into our society. They have also been scientifically studied for thousands of years as they play integral roles in both our agricultural systems and natur…
Aging is a degenerative process characterized by a decline in physiological functions and cellular activities. Environmental and pharmacological interventions affecting longevity pathways have been extensively studied in model organisms. This study investigated the effect of chr…
Inadequate funding, the shifting baseline syndrome phenomena, and the prescribe and protect approach to conservation collectively hinders ecosystem function. Rewilding offers an alternative solution without the same limitations. While it is documented that large-scale rewilding …
This thesis aims to study ecological design through the exploration of migratory bird habitat expansion in cities in the context of climate change. The thesis begins with a literature review of basic understanding of the Pacific Flyway and widely accepted theories and landscape …
The impacts of Superstorm Sandy on coastal resources of the eastern United States have brought the importance of resilient sand dune systems into focus. While dunes are primarily dominated by American beachgrass (Ammophila breviligulata), a host of other native species commonly …
Chagas disease affects Latin-American countries and Ecuador is not the exception. The kissing bugs, Triatominae are vectors of Trypanosoma cruzi the causative agent of this disease. At least 151 triatomine species have been recognized as potential vectors worldwide. Sixteen spec…
Plants typically allocate axillary meristems to one of three principal fates: growth (G), reproduction (R), or inactivity (I). The latter is commonly enforced by ‘apical dominance’, promoting a growth form that favours vertical shoot extension — mediated by the effects of auxin …
The reproductive phenology and habitat requirements of sharp-tailed grouse (Tympanuchus phasianellus) are not well understood. Northern populations of sharp-tailed grouse (STGR) belonging to the Tympanuchus phasianellus caurus subspecies are particularly under-studied. Although …
Van de bijna 10.000 soorten vogels in de wereld komen er meer dan 3.600 voor in landbouwgebieden. Veel van die soorten gaan achteruit, maar in steeds meer gebieden wordt actie ondernomen om ze te redden. Dit beeld komt naar voren in het boek 'Farmland Birds across the World', da…
"This book is a review of the ecological effects of roads. These effects include pollution, impacts on plant and animal habitats and disturbance to ecological systems. Many animals are killed by traffic. More importantly, new roads fragment natural habitats. By far the greatest …
