Waring (Southern Illinois U.) presents an overview of current international literature regarding the behavior and behavioral evolution of horses, both feral and domesticated. The material is organized
"Discusses the various methods and reasons for animal movement. Some of the animals shown include the spider monkey, the cheetah, a grasshopper, and the bald eagle."
Readers will delight in this freaky fact-filled book about black widow spiders. Readers will learn about black widow anatomy, behavior, and special webs. Vivid visuals of black widow spiders and their
Presents information about sharks, in a question-and-answer format, discussing such topics as habitats, mating, life cycles, physical characteristics, and predatory behavior.
Describes how various types of animals form groups to find food, defend themselves from their enemies, care for their young, play, groom themselves, and travel, and suggests some of the things a creat
For a happy relationship with your cat, go beyond the looks and make your pick based on demonstrated breed behavior. This is the advice of the Harts, two experts in animal communication and behavior,
Examines how different animals in the wild go about nurturing and protecting their young through their unique survival and breeding capabilities, such as the polar bear in hibernation and the male sea
Introduces beavers, describes their physical features and behavior, explains how they build a dam, and examines the impact of their construction on the environment.
Provides details on the habitat, characteristics, and behavior of African elephants before comparing them to other animals such as bumblebee bats, Hawaiian monk seals, and bottlenose dolphins.
Provides details on the habitat, characteristics, and behavior of California condors before comparing them to other birds such as a Stellers sea eagles, purple gallinules, northern mockingbirds, and w
Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, and life cycle of bottlenose dolphins, as well as human and other threats to their survival.
"Using the alphabet format learn about dog behavior, domestication, grooming, K-9 police dogs, and much more. Simple poetry for each topic is paired with detail-filled expository text. Realistic illus
Evans (biology and animal behavior, Bucknell U., Pennsylvania) and Butler, who has co-authored many books in the question-and-answer series, provide information for general readers about bees. Focusin
This accessible, easy-to-follow book introduces readers to how and why animals behave in the mysterious ways they do. The straightforward text explains behaviors such as mating rituals and raising you
Provides information on the physical characteristics, geographic range, habitat, diet, behavior, reproduction, and conservation status of a variety of amphibians.
The second edition of Tigers of the World explores tiger biology, ecology, conservation, management, and the science and technology that make this possible. In 1988, when the first edition was publish
This book reminds all handlers who work on teaming with their dogs that they must focus on their behavior, not just the animal’s. It provides general principles of teamwork that they can apply in thei
Presents information about the hippopotamus, describing its physical characteristics, life cycle, and feeding behavior, along with facts about its diet and movements that can be learned from analyzing
Presents information about lions, describing their physical characteristics, life cycle, and predatory behavior, along with facts about their diet and prey that can be learned from analyzing their sca
Presents information about the leopard, describing its physical characteristics, life cycle, and predatory behavior, along with facts about its diet and movements that can be learned from analyzing it
Presents information about the rhinoceros, describing its physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and feeding behavior, along with facts about its diet and movements that can be learned from an
