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The Loch Ness Monster, bigfoot and the yeti have long held a fascination for people the world over. Debates about their actual existence or what they might really be have continued for decades, if not centuries. Known also as cryptids, they have spawned a body of research known as cryptozoology. This entertaining book looks at the evidence of these mysterious monsters and others and explores what they might really be (if they exist at all), why

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Get the Summary of Eric Cassell's Animal Algorithms in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary and not the original book. Original book introduction: How do some birds, turtles, and insects possess navigational abilities that rival the best manmade navigational technologies? Who or what taught the honeybee its dance, or its hive mates how to read the complex message of the dance? How do blind mound-building termites master passive heating and...

This eBook is best viewed on a color device. This Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press is an introduction to the major groups of poisonous animals in the world, including the most deadly species. Learn about: -Dangerous stingers, fangs, and spines -The many varieties of venom, and the different ways they are used -Where poisonous animals live Includes full-color illustrations and little-known facts about some of the most remarkable animals on...

Tigers, majestic and powerful creatures, have long captured the imagination of people around the world. As the largest of the big cats, these iconic predators are characterized by their distinctive orange fur adorned with dark stripes, making them instantly recognizable. With a reputation for strength, agility, and an innate sense of grace, tigers have held a revered status in various cultures, symbolizing both awe-inspiring beauty and fearsome prowess....

De tous nos organes, l'œil est probablement le plus étonnant. Dans une orbite de moins de 3cm3 on trouve une petite boule mobile dont le volume n'atteint pas les 7 millilitres, capable de nous informer de minuscules détails aussi bien que de paysages entiers, d'identifier l'aiguille et dans l'instant qui suit la botte de foin, d'opérer par les lumières les plus vives sur la neige au soleil, et par les plus ténues le soir à la chandelle. Toutes...

Vermiculture refers to the artificial rearing or cultivation of earthworms for the production of vermicompost to benefit humans. The utility and variability of research work in this field could be of great use to the agricultural community. The book provides the basic concepts of vermitechnology in a manner suited to a broad spectrum of graduates and researchers.

Nature writer Marianne Taylor guides readers through the development of life on earth, from the first living cells to the astonishing diversity we see in species today. Journeying from the invertebrates, including spiders, crustaceans and insects, to fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals, this fascinating book explores the animal kingdom is all its oddity and splendour. A numbers of feature spreads give a deeper focus on themes such as coral...

"One of Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles for 2005" Scott Forbes, Professor of Biology at the University of Winnipeg, is a behavioral ecologist whose chief research interest is the evolutionary ecology of families. He has published articles in a wide variety of journals, including Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology, Ecology, Nature, American Naturalist, and Trends in Ecology & Evolution. Why do baby sharks, hyenas, and pelicans kill their siblings?...

Cada capítulo de este fascinante libro ejemplifica algún aspecto del funcionamiento de los animales. Descubrirás cómo se las arreglan para mantener un balance equilibrado de agua y de sales, aprenderás que prácticamente todos los materiales orgánicos pueden servir de alimento, conocerás los mecanismos que han permitido a no pocas especies frecuentar enclaves donde prácticamente no hay oxígeno, sabrás de sus proezas desempeñando actividades...

This book covers the different classes of color canaries. It contains not only the standard for each class but also high quality photos of the different classes. A great guide for those wishing to breed and compete in bird shows. This book is essential for those that want to learn more, want to start breeding, or need examples and clarification on what the standard is for each kind.