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  • Wild Cats of the World

    by Luke Hunter ...
    Wild Cats of the World provides detailed accounts for all 38 species of wild cat accompanied by magnificent artwork and stunning photography.From the rabbit-sized Black-footed Cat of southern Africa to bear-killing Amur tigers of the Russian Far East, the 38 members of the Cat Family include some of the world's most fascinating and magnificent species on earth. Supremely adapted for the kill, all ... Read more

    $19.59 USD

  • Cats of Africa

    by Luke Hunter ...
    There is nowhere on Earth like Africa for observing wild cats. A week spent in the superb national parks and game reserves produces almost guaranteed sightings of the three most spectacular and sought-after species - lions, cheetahs and leopards. Yet, alongside the big three, Africa is home to a further seven species of cat far less conspicuous than their larger cousins. Of these, the caracal, ... Read more

    $10.79 USD

  • Cheetah

    by Luke Hunter ...
    Esteemed for its speed and athleticism, admired for its grace and beauty, coveted for its hunting prowess, the cheetah has nonetheless been harrassed and hounded to the point of extinction. Author Luke Hunter, a specialist on African carnivores, looks into the history, evolution, behaviour and day-to-day survival of one of the most fascinating of the big cats. He discusses the ancestry of the ... Read more

    $8.69 USD

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    How Nature Is Thriving in an Age of Extinction

    by Chris D. Thomas ...
    Human activity has irreversibly changed the natural environment. But the news isn't all bad.It's accepted wisdom today that human beings have permanently damaged the natural world, causing extinction, deforestation, pollution, and of course climate change. But in Inheritors of the Earth, biologist Chris Thomas shows that this obscures a more hopeful truth -- we're also helping nature grow and ... Read more

    $16.99 USD

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  • The Frog with Self-Cleaning Feet

    . . . And Other Extraordinary Tales from the Animal World

    by Michael Bright ...
    Did you know that an ostrich egg can make an omelet for ten people? How about that crocodiles have the world’s most powerful bite, yet their mouths can be held shut by a man’s bare hands? Or that box jellyfish are the most venomous creature in the world, and they’re almost impossible to see?Wild animals do the most extraordinary, and sometimes frightening, things. Some are exceptionally bright, ... Read more

    $1.99 USD

  • Where Do Camels Belong?

    Why Invasive Species Aren't All Bad

    by 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 ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Hope for Animals and Their World

    How Endangered Species Are Being Rescued from the Brink

    by Jane Goodall ...
    From world-renowned scientist Jane Goodall, as seen in the new National Geographic documentary Jane, comes an inspiring message about the future of the animal kingdom.With the insatiable curiosity and conversational prose that have made her a bestselling author, Goodall - along with Cincinnati Zoo Director Thane Maynard - shares fascinating survival stories about the American Crocodile, the ... Read more

    $11.99 USD

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

    by MobileReference ...
    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 ... Read more

    $8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Pocket Guide to Mammals of East Africa

    by Chris Stuart, Mathilde Stuart ...
    Series series Pocket Guide
    East Africa comprises a range of habitats that provide living space for more than 360 diverse species of mammal. These vary in size from the massive elephant to the tiniest bats, shrews and mice.This compact guide covers all of the common and some of the less common mammal species of the region. For each species it offers:• key identification features, behaviour, diet, breeding biology, occurrence ... Read more

    $10.09 USD

  • The Bird

    A Natural History of Who Birds Are, Where They Came From, and How They Live

    by Colin Tudge ...
    **Chosen as a best book of the year by The IndependentComplete with an "annotated cast list" of all the known birds in the world—plus gorgeous illustrations—The Bird is a comprehensive and delightfully accessible guide for everyone from dedicated birders to casual birdwatchers that celebrates and illuminates the remarkable lives of birds.**In this fascinating exploration of the avian class, Colin ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • Endangered Animals of the World - For the first time, a well-illustrated collection of over 100 threatened animals

    by VIKAS KHATRI ...
    This rare book turns the spotlight on the worlds endangered animals, and captures them in their natural splendour. It describes many threatened species, such as Polar bear, Black buck, Giant panda, Black rhinoceros, Brazilian tapir, Platypus, etc. ... Read more

    $5.39 USD

  • Smithers Mammals of Southern Africa

    by Reay H.N. Smithers, Peter Apps ...
    This popular and authoritative field guide to the mammals of southern Africa has been fully revised and updated to include the latest research, while remaining accessible and compact for use in the field. Detailed accounts of over 220 land and nine marine mammal species are discussed in depth, with full species descriptions detailing physical characteristics, habitat, diet, life history, behaviour ... Read more

    $18.79 USD