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    Biology, Ecology, and Conservation of an Endangered Species

    The San Joaquin Kit Fox introduces readers to a small wild canid that occupies a prominent position in ongoing conservation battles. Native to central California, where land is in high demand for development purposes, the San Joaquin kit fox population has been significantly impacted by profound habitat loss. The species remains on the original US endangered species list issued in 1966, with dim ... Leer más

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    How Humans Create Animal Villains

    An engrossing and revealing study of why we deem certain animals “pests” and others not—from cats to rats, elephants to pigeons—and what this tells us about our own perceptions, beliefs, and actions, as well as our place in the natural worldA squirrel in the garden. A rat in the wall. A pigeon on the street. Humans have spent so much of our history drawing a hard line between human spaces and wild ... Leer más

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  • Where Do Camels Belong?

    Why Invasive Species Aren't All Bad

    de Ken Thompson ...
    The ecologist and author of Do We Need Pandas? "presents a stimulating challenge to our perceptions of nature" and non-native species (George Monbiot).You may be surprised to learn that camels evolved and lived for tens of millions of years in North America—and also that the leek, national symbol of Wales, was a Roman import to Britain, as were chickens, rabbits and pheasants. These classic ... Leer más

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  • The Illustrated Encyclopedia Of North American Mammals: A Comprehensive Guide To Mammals Of North America (Mobi Reference)

    The Encyclopedia of North American Mammals describes and illustrates over 500 mammals, from the bear and bat to whale and deer. With over 2,000 color photographs, this encyclopedia is for every reader from the novice to the experienced observer.FEATURES:- Information about each North American Mammal. - Over 2,000 color photographs. - Intuitive navigation: navigate from Table of Contents or search ... Leer más

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  • Owls of the United States and Canada

    A Complete Guide to Their Biology and Behavior

    de Wayne Lynch ...
    An extensive, accessible guide to the owls of Canada and the United States, featuring beautiful photography.There is no group of birds more mysterious and fascinating than owls. The loudmouths of the raptor world, they peep, trill, toot, bark, growl, shriek, whistle, chittle, whoop, chuckle, boom, and buzz. Indeed, very few actually "hoot." They have become the stuff of lore and legend?from the ... Leer más

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  • Tropical Ecology

    de John Kricher ...
    This full-color illustrated textbook offers the first comprehensive introduction to all major aspects of tropical ecology. It explains why the world's tropical rain forests are so universally rich in species, what factors may contribute to high species richness, how nutrient cycles affect rain forest ecology, and how ecologists investigate the complex interrelationships among flora and fauna. It ... Leer más

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  • Saving Tarboo Creek

    One Family's Quest to Heal the Land

    de Scott Freeman ...
    "We all live in particular places and at particular times, but when we act with family and friends to preserve a local slice of nature, we are, together, saving the planet." — Natural History MagazineCan each of us, as stewards of our land, make an environmental difference that can be seen, felt, and measured? Scott Freeman emphatically says yes, and in Saving Tarboo Creek he explores how we can ... Leer más

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  • Barn Owl Conservation Handbook

    A comprehensive guide for ecologists, surveyors, land managers and ornithologists

    Series series Conservation Handbooks
    A comprehensive handbook covering all aspects of the conservation of Barn Owls. Written by the Barn Owl Trust, this book includes in-depth information on Barn Owl survey techniques, relevant ecology, Barn Owls and the law, mortality, habitat management, use of nest boxes and barn Owl rehabilitation. Essential reading for ecologists, planners, land managers and ornithologists. ... Leer más

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  • Raccoons

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    The word raccoon is drawn from the Native American Algonquian language. Their term arakun roughly translates to “he who scratches with his hands.” Anyone who has found a raccoon rummaging around in a once securely closed trash container can attest to how skillful raccoons are with their front paws. In fact, they have four times as many sensory receptors in their forepaw skin as they do in their ... Leer más

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  • These Trees Tell a Story

    The Art of Reading Landscapes

    de Noah Charney ...
    A deeply personal master class on how to read a natural landscape and unravel the clues to its unique ecological historyStructured as a series of interactive field walks through ten New England ecosystems, this book challenges readers to see the world through the eyes of a trained naturalist. With guided questions, immersive photography, and a narrative approach, each chapter adds layers of ... Leer más

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  • The Social Lives of Birds

    Flocks, Communes, and Families

    An exploration of all the ways in which birds are social creatures—from breeding to nesting to babysittingIn The Social Lives of Birds, evolutionary biologist and author of Slow Birding Joan Strassmann examines what it means for birds of a feather to flock together. Some birds sleep together. Some join the foraging groups of other species. Some are only social during breeding season, forming ... Leer más

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  • Close to Home

    The Wonders of Nature Just Outside Your Door

    de Thor Hanson ...
    An award-winning natural-history writer opens the door to the nature that thrives in our yards, gardens, and parks.“The perfect mix of science and story, told by a master of both. I loved it!” ―Sy Montgomery, author of The Soul of an OctopusWe all live on nature’s doorstep, but we often overlook it. From backyards to local parks, the natural places we see the most may well be the ones we know the ... Leer más

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