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Guide to the Mammals of Salta Province, Argentina: Guia de Los Mamiferos de Las Provincia de Salta, Argentina
ISBN: 9780806152028 / Angielski / Miękka / 320 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Salta Province, which lies astride the Tropic of Capricorn in extreme northwest Argentina, encompasses many of South America s major habitats: montane moist forest, thorn forest, lowland desert, highland desert, and deciduous forests. As a result, the area supports a wealth of mammal species and is of great biogeographic interest. This bilingual guide is the first to survey the mammal fauna of a major region of South America, the continent that has the richest array of plant and animal life on earth. The "Guide "includes information on the natural history, taxonomy, and behavior of... Salta Province, which lies astride the Tropic of Capricorn in extreme northwest Argentina, encompasses many of South America s major habitats: mon... |
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82,36 |
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Diving Physiology of Marine Mammals and Seabirds
ISBN: 9780521765558 / Angielski / Twarda / 346 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. An up-to-date synthesis of comparative diving physiology research, illustrating the features of dive performance and its biomedical and ecological relevance.
An up-to-date synthesis of comparative diving physiology research, illustrating the features of dive performance and its biomedical and ecological rel...
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566,61 |
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Atlas of Animal Anatomy and Histology
ISBN: 9783319251707 / Angielski / Twarda / 413 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This atlas presents the basic concepts and principles of functional animal anatomy and histology thereby furthering our understanding of evolutionary concepts and adaptation to the environment. It provides a step-by-step dissection guide with numerous colour photographs of the animals featured. It also presents images of the major organs along with histological sections of those organs. A wide range of interactive tutorials gives readers the opportunity to evaluate their understanding of the basic anatomy and histology of the organs of the animals presented. This atlas presents the basic concepts and principles of functional animal anatomy and histology thereby furthering our understanding of evolutiona... |
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722,88 |
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Elephant Don: The Politics of a Pachyderm Posse
ISBN: 9780226380056 / Angielski / Miękka / 271 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Meet Greg. He's a stocky guy with an outsized swagger. He's been the intimidating yet sociable don of his posse of friends--including Abe, Keith, Mike, Kevin, Torn Trunk, and Willie. But one arid summer the tide begins to shift and the third-ranking Kevin starts to get ambitious, seeking a higher position within this social club. But this is no ordinary tale of gangland betrayal--Greg and his entourage are bull elephants in Etosha National Park, Namibia, where, for the last twenty-three years, Caitlin O'Connell has been a keen observer of their complicated friendships. In Elephant...
Meet Greg. He's a stocky guy with an outsized swagger. He's been the intimidating yet sociable don of his posse of friends--including Abe, Keith, Mike...
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81,65 |
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Sunset at the Zoo: The Zoo You Don't Know
ISBN: 9781941746271 / Angielski / Miękka / 364 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. My Extraordinary Life as a Zoo Director. From merciful acts of compassion to vindictive acts of litigation, Sunset at the Zoo examines the clash between the popularity of seeing exotic animals and the realities of compassionately managing captive species. On the other side of children's wide eyes and adults' fascination with the newest zoo attractions, is the zoo director's ethical responsibility behind the scenes. Of the more than 175 million annual zoo goers, only a handful are aware of the complexities and corruption inherent in the dark underside... My Extraordinary Life as a Zoo Director. From merciful acts of compassion to vindictive acts of litigation, Sunset at t... |
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75,98 |
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Snow Leopards: Biodiversity of the World: Conservation from Genes to Landscapes
ISBN: 9780128022139 / Angielski / Twarda / 644 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Snow Leopards: Biodiversity of the World: Conservation from Genes to Landscapes is the only comprehensive work on the biology, behavior, and conservation status of the snow leopard, a species that has long been one of the least studied, and hence poorly understood, of the large cats. Breakthroughs in technologies and methodologies to study this elusive cat have come rapidly, including non-invasive genetics, camera traps, and GPS-satellite collaring. The book begins with chapters on the genetic standing and taxonomy of the snow leopard, followed by chapters on their behavior... Snow Leopards: Biodiversity of the World: Conservation from Genes to Landscapes is the only comprehensive work on the biology, behavior, and... |
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382,94 |
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Ecological Observations on the Woodrat, Neotoma floridana
ISBN: 9781530171613 / Angielski / Miękka / 36 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Henry Sheldon Fitch (December 25, 1909 - September 8, 2009) was an American herpetologist. From 1938 to 1947, he worked for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) as a field biologist in the department of pest control, studying rodents such as squirrels, gophers, and kangaroo rats.
Henry Sheldon Fitch (December 25, 1909 - September 8, 2009) was an American herpetologist. From 1938 to 1947, he worked for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife...
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23,91 |
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Przewalski's Horses in Eurasia: Pluralism in International Reintroduction Biology
ISBN: 9781498521352 / Angielski / Twarda / 116 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Przewalski s Horses in Eurasia draws on more than two years of ethnographic research to examine the reintroduction of Prezewalski s horses a highly endangered breed that is a genetically distinct and distant relative of today s domesticated horses into their native habitats across Eurasia. Zukosky explores how pluralism in species reintroduction provides insights into the experiences, relationships, and knowledge required for future international collaborations to better capture the complexity of both nature and society in scientific practice. The book includes philosophical discussions of...
Przewalski s Horses in Eurasia draws on more than two years of ethnographic research to examine the reintroduction of Prezewalski s horses a highly en...
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344,20 |
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Can't Chew the Leather Anymore: Musings on Wildlife Conservation in Yellowstone from a Broken-down Biologist
ISBN: 9780934948395 / Angielski / Miękka / 132 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The conservation of wildlife in and near Yellowstone, the world's first national park, is complex and often contentious because federal and state management agencies, local residents, visitors, and various stakeholder groups have a wide variety of expectations. P. J. White has spent more than 15 years working as a biologist in Yellowstone, currently as the leader of the Wildlife and Aquatic Resources Branch. In this book, he provides insights into the scientific, social, and political issues influencing the conservation of wildlife in the Yellowstone area. He offers candid assessments...
The conservation of wildlife in and near Yellowstone, the world's first national park, is complex and often contentious because federal and state mana...
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67,90 |
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Kalahari Cheetahs: Adaptations to an Arid Region
ISBN: 9780198712145 / Angielski / Twarda / 288 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The cheetah, the fastest terrestrial animal, has widespread appeal amongst wildlife biologists and enthusiasts alike. However, like all all large carnivores, it is increasingly threatened by habitat loss and its status is now classified as 'Vulnerable' by the IUCN. This is the first comprehensive study of cheetah biology in an arid environment, a major component of its current distribution range. The book brings together results from an intensive six year study of the cheetah by the authors in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park in South Africa and Botswana. It documents a wealth of detailed and...
The cheetah, the fastest terrestrial animal, has widespread appeal amongst wildlife biologists and enthusiasts alike. However, like all all large carn...
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580,39 |
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Lampreys: Biology, Conservation and Control: Volume 1
ISBN: 9789402403312 / Angielski / Miękka / 438 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The book provides the most comprehensive review of lamprey biology since Hardisty and Potter's five-volume "The Biology of Lampreys" published more than 30 years ago.
The book provides the most comprehensive review of lamprey biology since Hardisty and Potter's five-volume "The Biology of Lampreys" published more th...
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803,21 |
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Marsupials & Monotremes: Natures Enigmatic Mammals
ISBN: 9781634829731 / Angielski / Twarda / 443 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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1469,61 |
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A Thousand and One Fossils: Discoveries in the Desert at Al Gharbia, United Arab Emirates
ISBN: 9781933789071 / Angielski / Twarda / 120 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A lavish volume in celebration of the astonishing fossils uncovered in Abu Dhabi's deserts, a region once lush, green, and teeming with now-extinct animals
This lavish volume celebrates the astonishing wealth of fossils uncovered in recent decades in Abu Dhabi's desert. These prehistoric findings, around seven million years in age, record a period when the region was lush, green, and teeming with diverse mammals, all now extinct. With more than one hundred full-color photographs, including reconstructions of extinct animals, this book is both a visual delight and a unique... A lavish volume in celebration of the astonishing fossils uncovered in Abu Dhabi's deserts, a region once lush, green, and teeming with now-extinct...
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204,12 |
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What Is a Dog?
ISBN: 9780226478227 / Angielski / Miękka / 257 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Of the world's dogs, less than two hundred million are pets, living with humans who provide food, shelter, squeaky toys, and fashionable sweaters. But roaming the planet are four times as many dogs who are their own masters--neighborhood dogs, dump dogs, mountain dogs. They are dogs, not companions, and these dogs, like pigeons or squirrels, are highly adapted scavengers who have evolved to fit particular niches in the vicinity of humans. In What Is a Dog? experts on dog behavior Raymond and Lorna Coppinger present an eye-opening analysis of the evolution and adaptations of these...
Of the world's dogs, less than two hundred million are pets, living with humans who provide food, shelter, squeaky toys, and fashionable sweaters. But...
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91,85 |
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Atlas of Comparative Sectional Anatomy of 6 Invertebrates and 5 Vertebrates
ISBN: 9783709120057 / Angielski / Miękka / 278 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This atlas contains 189 coloured images taken from transversal, horizontal and sagittal sections of eleven organisms widely used in university teaching. Six invertebrate and five vertebrate species - from the nematode worm (Ascaris suum) to mammals (Rattus norvegicus) - are shown in detailed images. Studying the macrosections with unaided eyes, with a simple magnifier or binocular microscope might be of great help to accomplish traditional anatomical studies and to establish a certain spatial experience/space perception. This volume will be of great interest for biology students, researchers...
This atlas contains 189 coloured images taken from transversal, horizontal and sagittal sections of eleven organisms widely used in university teachin...
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918,49 |
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Model Behavior: Animal Experiments, Complexity, and the Genetics of Psychiatric Disorders
ISBN: 9780226546087 / Angielski / Miękka / 272 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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132,68 |
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Bensley's Practical Anatomy of the Rabbit: An Elementary Laboratory Text-Book in Mammalian Anatomy (Eighth Edition, Revised and Edited)
ISBN: 9781442639478 / Angielski / Miękka / 406 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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189,06 |
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Natures Weapons: How Her Creatures Defend Themselves
ISBN: 9781543138382 / Angielski / Miękka / 24 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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57,87 |
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Model Behavior: Animal Experiments, Complexity, and the Genetics of Psychiatric Disorders
ISBN: 9780226545929 / Angielski / Twarda / 272 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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408,24 |
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Reproduction in Mammals: The Female Perspective
ISBN: 9781421423159 / Angielski / Twarda / 368 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Readers will come away from this thought-provoking book with an understanding not only of how reproduction fits into the lives of female mammals but of how biology has affected the enormously diverse reproductive patterns of the phenotypes we observe today.
Readers will come away from this thought-provoking book with an understanding not only of how reproduction fits into the lives of female mammals but o...
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363,98 |
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