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Everything you ever wanted to know about how animals live together, and what that means for us

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The most up-to-date and authoritative resource on the biology and evolution of solitary bees which draws on new research to provide a comprehensive and authoritative overview of solitary bee biology, offering an unparalleled look at these remarkable insects.

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'Originally published in French under the title Les animaux parlent - Sachons les ecouter 2021 by Humensciences/Humensis"--title page verso.

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From the world-famous expert on chimpanzees - the powerfully compelling sequel to the international bestseller IN THE SHADOW OF MAN: 'An instant animal classic' Time

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Profiles the iconic thylacine, its ecology, evolution, encounters with humans, and extinction.

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When the First Fleet arrived at Sydney Cove in 1788, its cargo included a small number of rabbits. A hundred years later rabbits had colonised vast areas of the continent, bringing irreversible change to the country's ecology. The history of how Europeans, through the introduction of a single species, changed Australia forever.

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The author's unique depth of experience and knowledge, coupled with the artist's unrivalled skill, have come together to produce a neat, practical field guide that will enable any observer to quickly identify any mammals they may encounter at sea.

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A fascinating study of animal behaviour, from an eminent German marine biologist, revealing them to be as sentient and self-aware as we humans are.

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From the beloved and bestselling author of The Soul of an Octopus and The Hummingbirds' Gift comes a splendid celebration of one of nature's most lovable birds-- the unassuming yet mighty chicken!

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There are fewer grey seals in the world than endangered African elephants, but the British Isles host almost half of this global population. Every year these charismatic animals, with their expressive eyes and whiskers more sensitive than our fingertips, haul out on our shores to breed and raise their pups.

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A discussion of the challenges of compassionate conservation in zoos, with ethical frameworks and case studies.

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A compilation of major reference sources on the animal kingdom. This guide is aimed at librarians, students, zoologists and conservationists. It contains an author/title index, and a separate subject index, including the common and scientific names of animal groups and geographical locations.

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Suitable for readers who want to learn about amphibians, the animal group that includes frogs, toads, salamanders, and caecilians, this work looks at the "natural history" of amphibians worldwide: where they live; how they reproduce; how they have been affected by evolutionary processes; and what factors will determine their destinies over time.

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Why do baby sharks, hyenas, and pelicans kill their siblings Why do beetles and mice commit infanticide Why are twins and birth defects more common in older human mothers This book examines what behavioral ecologists have discovered about family dynamics and what these insights might tell us about human biology and behavior.

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Using shells to explore major areas of biology, the author of this celebration of the shell examines such issues as the evolution of shells and their function. He demonstrates how shells provide insight into the lives of animals of this era, as well as those of the distant past.

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In the decades following the Civil War - as industrialization, urbanization, and economic expansion reshaped the landscape - many Americans began seeking adventure and aesthetic gratification through avian pursuits. This book reconstructs this story through the experiences of birdwatchers, collectors, conservationists, and taxidermists.

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An ant colony operates without a central control or hierarchy, and no ant directs another. Focusing on the moment-to-moment behavior of ant colonies, this book investigates the role of interaction networks in regulating colony behavior and relations among ant colonies. It shows how ant behavior arises from local interactions of individuals.

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Offers an overview of what is known about the structure and mechanics of bone, bones, and teeth. This work shows how bone structure and bone's mechanical properties are intimately bound up with each other and how the mechanical properties of the material interact with the structure of whole bones to produce an adapted structure.