wired - Mammals 1

In Edward William Nelson's 'Wild Animals of North America', the reader is taken on a comprehensive journey through the diverse wildlife found in the continent. Nelson's detailed descriptions and viv……続きを見る

Recommandé aux passionnés d'histoire des sciences, de philosophie et de biologie, 'La philosophie zoologique avant Darwin' offre un regard éclairant sur les fondements de la pensée évolutionniste. L……続きを見る

"The Geographical Distribution of Animals" in 2 volumes is one of the best-known works by Alfred Russel Wallace. Extending the system developed by the British zoologist Philip Sclater for birds – wh……続きを見る

In 'A Shepherd's Life: Impressions of the South Wiltshire Downs' by W.H. Hudson, the author vividly depicts the pastoral beauty of the English countryside and the simple yet fulfilling life of a she……続きを見る

This book forms the third part in author Edwin Way Teale’s popular series of four books on The American Seasons. Following on from North With the Spring (1951), the story of a 17,000-mile journey, k……続きを見る

Long-Eared Bats examines the biology, ecology and behaviour of two European bat species - Plecotus auritus and Plecotus austriacus. This book investigates their behaviour and considers the full rang……続きを見る

This book contains a classic guide to breeding and raising goats on a farm, with information on rearing, feeding, common problems and ailments, selection, and many other related aspects. Highly acce……続きを見る

This vintage book contains a complete guide to keeping goats, with information on breeds, housing, milking, and all other aspects. A highly accessible and novice-friendly handbook, “The Indispensabl……続きを見る

The coyote may well be North America's most adaptable large predator. While humans have depleted or eliminated most other native predators, the coyote has defied all attempts to exterminate it, simu……続きを見る

Contained within this book is a classic guide to keeping pigs for profit or pleasure, exploring subjects including care and health, general management, selection, breeding, and much more. Although o……続きを見る

This early work on beef cattle farming provides a comprehensive guide to the selection, care, breeding and fattening of beef cows and bulls. Suitable for the cattle farmer, animal husbandry enthusia……続きを見る

This book by Alfred Russel Wallace  treats the problem of the Origin of Species on the same general lines as were adopted by Darwin; but from the standpoint reached after nearly thirty years o……続きを見る

When Middlebury writing professor Don Mitchell was approached by a biologist with the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department about tracking endangered Indiana bats on his 150-acre farm in Vermont's pi……続きを見る

Does your child love to explore the animal world at all times? Do you wish you had a safe and educational way to teach your kids about the ultimate predators of the wild animal kingdom? Well look no……続きを見る

In 1882 the Smithsonian Institution Arctic scientist, Lucien McShan Turner, traveled to the Ungava District that encompasses Northern Quebec and Labrador. There he spent 20 months as part of a missi……続きを見る

A moving account of one man's race to save a herd of elephants – with unforgettable characters and exotic wildlife, The Elephant Whisperer is an enthralling book that will appeal to animal lovers an……続きを見る

The story of the Tasmanian Devil is a remarkable one - surprising, controversial, funny and tragic. Nor has it been told before. Few mammals have been so negatively named, but this book casts the Ta……続きを見る

Captivate children with this wonderful book of Horses from Janet Evans featuring 18 of the world'top horse breeds. Complete with fun facts, amazing pictures and coloring pages for children to enjoy.……続きを見る

An outstanding true account of a trip made by Zane Grey and famous sportsman, Buffalo Jones. Their rag-tag band of plainsmen will stop at nothing so Jones can rope a wild cougar and bring it back ho……続きを見る

Predators with Pouches provides a unique synthesis of current knowledge of the world’s carnivorous marsupialsーfrom Patagonia to New Guinea and North America to Tasmania. Written by 63 experts in ea……続きを見る

Despite an astonishing 100 million-fold range in adult body mass from bumblebee bat to blue whale, all mammals are formed of the same kinds of molecules, cells, tissues and organs and to the same ov……続きを見る

The true story of a loveable rescue donkey who becomes a hero, perfect for animal lovers everywhere. Tracy Garton had run the Radcliffe Donkey Sanctuary for twenty years, creating a safe haven for m……続きを見る

Are you ready to meet the different animals living in the jungle? Turn the pages of this picture book to get to know them! The importance of this book is in line with raising awareness on what the j……続きを見る

This impressive volume contains a large and comprehensive collection of articles on pig farming, with information on diet, ailments, housing, preparation, marketing, and many other aspects of pig br……続きを見る

This volume contains a collection of articles on pig-keeping, with information on farrowing, parturition, feeding, breeding, taking care of female pigs, and much more besides. Including a wealth of ……続きを見る

450 is optimistically the number of free-ranging African wild dogs left in South Africa. If ever a charismatic, African species could be considered an underdog in the face of human development, the ……続きを見る

This is a detailed handbook on the Sealyham terrier, a rare Welsh breed of small to medium-sized terrier originating as a working dog in Wales. With chapters on breeding, selection, rearing, and exh……続きを見る

This fantastic handbook on rearing dogs contains chapters on every aspect of the subject from selecting and breeding to training for exhibition. Although old, it contains a wealth of timeless inform……続きを見る

Right across Britain, people are making remarkable claims - they are reporting large feral cats resembling panthers, pumas and lynx. Month after month the sightings continue with citizens from all w……続きを見る

Polar bears are the largest of all of the earth’s land predators. In this evocative book, you’ll learn about the bears’ daily habitsーfrom eating, to playing, to sleeping, to socializing, and mating……続きを見る