Parrots comprise one of the most endangered groups of birds, with a growing number of species nearing extinction. The purpose of this book is to bring together information on species that have become extinct in historical times with information on species that are in danger of b…
A detailed illustrated account of parrots which have become extinctor are facing extinction.
"Parrots comprise one of the most endangered groups of birds, with a growing number of species nearing extinction. The purpose of this book is to bring together information on species that have become extinct in historical times with information on species that are in danger of …
"Parrots comprise one of the most endangered groups of birds, with a growing number of species nearing extinction. The purpose of this book is to bring together information on species that have become extinct in historical times with information on species that are in danger of …
A detailed illustrated account of parrots which have become extinct or are facing extinction.
The author traces her unlikely founding of Serenity Park, a sanctuary for rescued parrots and veterans with PTSD, describing how her observation of the deep bonds that birds are capable of forming gave her the idea to establish a beneficial therapy practice for traumatized veter…
An eighty-nine-year-old once-famous detective comes out of retirement when a nine year old mute boy wanders into his life. The boy has escaped Nazi Germany with his sole companion, an African gray parrot, who spews out mysterious strings of German numbers.
"While parrots have a historical reputation for being a pirate's best friend, in the modern-day U.S.--where birds are the nations third most popular household pet-thousands of landlubbers are in on the act! And thats not surprising--parrots are as affectionate, friendly, and fun…
"While parrots have a historical reputation for being a pirate's best friend, in the modern-day U.S.--where birds are the nations third most popular household pet-thousands of landlubbers are in on the act! And thats not surprising--parrots are as affectionate, friendly, and fun…
Mr. Ruche, a Parisian bookseller, receives a bequest from a long lost friend in the Amazon of a vast library of math books, which propels him into a great exploration of the story of mathematics. Meanwhile Max, whose family lives with Mr. Ruche, takes in a voluble parrot who wil…
This book surveys what was known, or believed about animal language throughout history and prehistory, and summarizes current knowledge and the controversy around it. The authors identify and attempt to settle most of the problems in interpreting the animal behaviours that have …