(Paperback)
By: Dr. Jos R. Castell
ISBN: 9780691167176
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Jun 2016
Publisher: Princeton University Press
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By: John Fletcher
ISBN: 9781780230887
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Jul 2013
UK Publication Date: 1st June 2013
Publisher: Reaktion Books
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In this book John Fletcher describes the evolution, species, habitats, behaviour and diet of the deer, as well as its portrayal in art and influence on popular culture, myth and song.
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By: Alan Rauch
ISBN: 9781780230894
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Jul 2013
UK Publication Date: 1st June 2013
Publisher: Reaktion Books
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In this book, Alan Rauch provides a comprehensive view of the dolphin, describing both its remarkable zoology and its social and cultural history.
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By: Jill Bough
ISBN: 9781861898036
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Jul 2011
Publisher: Reaktion Books
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Donkey follows the story of this faithful, hard-working animal, which despite its critical role in human history, has often received little respect and explores the animal's variety of social, cultural, religious and symbolic meanings, especially its representations in Western art and literature.
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By: Dan Wylie
ISBN: 9781861893970
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Oct 2008
Publisher: Reaktion Books
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Aristotle characterized the elephant as the beast which passeth all others in wit and mind, and the animal has long figured in cultural artefacts, even on continents it has never inhabited. Part of the "Animal" series, this title describes the three remaining species - the African Bush Elephant, the African Forest Elephant, and the Asian Elephant.
(Paperback)
By: Dr. Jos R. Castell
ISBN: 9780691205977
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Jan 2021
Publisher: Princeton University Press
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(Paperback)
By: Joy Hinson
ISBN: 9781780233383
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: May 2015
UK Publication Date: 1st November 2014
Publisher: Reaktion Books
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This book traces the history of the animal, moving from their evolution through their domestication and global spread to the role of goats in the modern world.
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By: Dorothy Yamamoto
ISBN: 9781780234267
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Aug 2015
Publisher: Reaktion Books
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The first in-depth account of the storied history of guinea pig and human interaction, this book shows how guinea pigs have influenced humans since earliest times, including scientists such as William Harvey, and painters from Jan Brueghel to Beatrix Potter.
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By: Mikita Brottman
ISBN: 9781861899217
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Jun 2012
UK Publication Date: 1st May 2012
Publisher: Reaktion Books
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Hyena investigates this fascinating animal throughout history. Mikita Brottman offers an enlightening view to an often misunderstood animal, showing that the hyena is in fact a complex, intelligent and highly sociable creature.
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By: Deirdre Jackson
ISBN: 9781861896551
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Jul 2010
Publisher: Reaktion Books
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Majestic, noble, brave lions, with their tawny coats and luminous eyes, have inspired countless stories, traditions and beliefs. Whether we are seduced by their beauty or drawn to danger, we want to be near them. This book draws on the scientific research, folklore, travel literature, and lion tamers' memoirs to guide readers on a cultural safari.
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By: Helen Cowie
ISBN: 9781780237381
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Aug 2017
UK Publication Date: 1st August 2017
Publisher: Reaktion Books
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'Llama' charts the history of llamas and their close relatives alpacas, guanacos and vicunas. The book recounts the animal's rich natural history as well as its presence in art, literature and film.
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By: Andrew T. Smith
ISBN: 9780691154275
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Aug 2013
Publisher: Princeton University Press
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"An outgrowth of the earlier comprehensive A guide to the mammals of China (Smith and Xie 2008)"--Pref.
(Paperback, New Format)
By: Daniel Allen
ISBN: 9781789142242
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Oct 2020
UK Publication Date: 10th August 2020
Publisher: Reaktion Books
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A natural and cultural history of a much-loved animal, the otter.
(Hardback)
By: Jim Williams
ISBN: 9781938340727
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Oct 2018
Publisher: Patagonia Books
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An Expert's View of the Big Cat's Fight to Find Its Wild
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By: Margery Fee
ISBN: 9781789141467
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Dec 2019
UK Publication Date: 11th November 2019
Publisher: Reaktion Books
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A natural and cultural history of the majestic yet endangered polar bear.
(Hardback)
By: Jean-Jacques Petter
ISBN: 9780691156958
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Nov 2013
Publisher: Princeton University Press
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A guide to the world's primates covers nearly 300 species, from the feather-light and solitary pygmy mouse lemurs of Madagascar - among the smallest primates known to exist - to regal mountain gorillas of Africa. This book features 72 splendid color plates, facing-page descriptions of key features of each family, and 86 color distribution maps.
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By: Victoria Dickenson
ISBN: 9781780231815
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Feb 2014
UK Publication Date: 1st October 2013
Publisher: Reaktion Books
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In this richly illustrated book Victoria Dickenson explores the natural and cultural history of the rabbit, a winsome long-eared animal that hops through children's stories, myths and legends, and back yards.
(Hardback)
By: Shavaun Mara Kidd
ISBN: 9781950691678
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Oct 2021
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
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(Paperback)
By: Philip Armstrong
ISBN: 9781780235936
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: May 2016
UK Publication Date: 1st May 2016
Publisher: Reaktion Books
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A unique exploration of the biology and history of sheep, as well as their place in literature and the other creative arts.
(Paperback)
By: Ian McAllister
ISBN: 9781553654520
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: May 2020
Publisher: Greystone Books,Canada
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(Hardback)
By: Rick McIntyre
ISBN: 9781771645249
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Dec 2020
Publisher: Greystone Books,Canada
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(Hardback)
By: Charles M. Francis
ISBN: 9780691135519
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Apr 2008
Publisher: Princeton University Press
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Southeast Asia is home to more than 500 mammal species. This guide presents a reference to mammals known to exist in mainland Southeast Asia, including Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, peninsular Malaysia, and Singapore. It describes key identification features, ecology, habitat, distribution, and status.
(Hardback)
By: DK
ISBN: 9780241569573
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Oct 2022
UK Publication Date: 29th September 2022
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
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(Hardback)
By: DK
ISBN: 9780241298848
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Oct 2017
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
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