A consideration of some of the most common questions about animal minds.Do birds have feelings? Can fish feel pain? Could a honeybee be anxious? For centuries, the question of whether or not animals a
How does behaviour affect biological invasions? Can it explain why some animals are such successful invaders? With contributions from experts in the field, and covering a broad range of animals, this book examines the role of behaviour in biological invasions from the point of view of both invaders and native species. The chapters cover theoretical aspects, particularly relevant behaviours and well-documented case studies, showing that behaviour is critical to the success, and ecological and socio-economic impact, of invasive species. Its insights suggest methods to prevent and mitigate those impacts, and offer unique opportunities to understand the adaptive role of behaviour. Offering a comprehensive overview of current understanding on the subject, the book is intended for biological invasion researchers and behavioural ecologists, as well as ecologists and evolutionary biologists interested in how organisms deal with anthropogenic environmental changes such as climate change and hab
Wildlife Spectacles is an eye-opening exploration of the animal kingdom's most spectacular behaviors. The book is organized into three parts: The Great Migrations, The Spectacles of Love, and The
The animal world is full of mysteries. Why do dogs slurp from their drinking bowls while cats lap up water with a delicate flick of the tongue? How does a tiny turtle hatchling from Florida circle the
A vibrant board book that any toddler will love and adults will enjoy reading, featuring spectacular images straight from the vaults of the National Wildlife Federation. This beautiful book teaches th
In his new book for children, Steve Bloom has focused his camera onfourteen species of wild animal families: bears, cheetahs, chimpanzees,elephants, giraffes, gorillas, hippos, lions, orangutans, pan
Dive into the Wild Wicked Wonderful world of the animal kingdom with the Top 10: Dads. Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear
Dive into the Wild Wicked Wonderful world of the animal kingdom with the Top 10: Moms. Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear
Simple text and bright photographs explain the concept of animal communication for beginning readers. The book concludes with a simple, kid-friendly activity.
Simple text and bright photographs explain the concept of animal group behavior for beginning readers. The book concludes with a simple, kid-friendly activity.
