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Travelling around the globe in search of the whale, Philip Hoare sheds light on our perennial fascination with the strange creatures of the sea, whose nature remains tantalizingly undiscovered.
Field Guide to Edible Mushrooms of Britain and Europe is an invaluable source of information and advice on when and where to look for edible fungi throughout Europe. It features over 65 of the very best edible mushroom species and 30 poisonous confusion species for extra safety.…
"Trying to encounter a harpy eagle in the wild, Sarah Woods trekked through the world's densest jungles, falling under the spell of Latin America's extraordinary wildlife and making some heart-wrenching discoveries about herself along the way."--Back cover
"This new edition is suitable for anybody with an interest in urban wildlife and conservation and is written by the renowned TV presenter Chris Packham. It is an educational and striking guide to the full range of wildlife that can be found in all manner of urban habitats in our…
Placing Animals is the first book to survey the ways in which animals have been studied in geography. It includes both a historical overview of the development of animal geography and an assessment of the field today. Through the theme of the role of place in shaping where and w…
"This stunning new Poyser title looks at the flora and fauna of Lapland - that area of northern Europe and northwestern Russia which lies within the Arctic circle. After general introductions, the book examines the Lapland ecosystems and species by habitat type, with one chapter…
A fascinating account of the life of the first hippopotamus to be exhibited in the Regents Park Zoo in London, and probably the first hippo to be exhibited live in Europe since the time of the Roman empire. Written in a lively and accessible style, the book will attract an audie…
A sign-by-sign guide which is essential for anyone hoping to detect hidden wildlife in Britain and the rest of Europe. There are chapters on feeding signs, homes, droppings, pellets and tracks of creatures including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibian and insects, with each divi…
A comprehensive overview of the ecologically significant Box Ironbark habitats and their wildlife.
Cricket song is a sound of the Australian bush and even, in cities, the rasping calls testify of Australia's remarkable cricket biodiversity. When their population booms, some of these species become pests to agriculture and destroy crop pastures. Some introduced species are of …
Cricket song is a sound of the Australian bush and even, in cities, the rasping calls testify of Australia's remarkable cricket biodiversity. When their population booms, some of these species become pests to agriculture and destroy crop pastures. Some introduced species are of …
Identify Australia's crickets with this detailed and fully illustrated guide.
Enables frog enthusiasts and researchers to confidently identify 242 Australian frog species.
The handbook of New Zealand mammals
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The Handbook of New Zealand Mammals is the only definitive reference on all the land-breeding mammals recorded in the New Zealand region (including the New Zealand sector of Antarctica). It lists 65 species, including native and exotic, wild and feral, living and extinct, reside…
The handbook of New Zealand mammals
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Type: Book
The Handbook of New Zealand Mammals is the only definitive reference on all the land-breeding mammals recorded in the New Zealand region (including the New Zealand sector of Antarctica). It lists 65 species, including native and exotic, wild and feral, living and extinct, reside…
True ladybirds, classified in the tribe Coccinellini, are easily recognisable by their relatively large and shiny bodies and contrasting colour patterns. They are one of the most widely studied groups of beetles, being of economic importance and used as model organisms of biolog…
"Fascinating but frightening, compelling and concerning . this book brings together all you need to know about how the climate is impacting wildlife." CHRIS PACKHAM There is no escaping the fact that the British climate is changing, and our wildlife is changing with it. In this …
"The Otways and Shipwreck Coast is known for its natural beauty and attracts millions of visitors each year, particularly along the Great Ocean Road. The value of the region's rich biodiversity is recognised at the national and global level and its wildlife is markedly different…