Everything a student, naturalist, or curious observer wants to know about the biology and diversity of geckos.Q: How do geckos walk across ceilings?A: Millions of hair-like setae on each foot.Q: Where do geckos come from?A: Throughout the world. Usually where it’s warm.Q: How many species of geckos are there?A: Close to 1,500 and counting!Q: What do they eat?A: Insects mostly.Discover the biology, natural ...

Everything a student, naturalist, or curious observer wants to know about the biology and diversity of geckos.Q: How do geckos walk across ceilings?A: Millions of hair-like setae on each foot.Q: Where do geckos come from?A: Throughout the world. Usually where it’s warm.Q: How many species of geckos are there?A: Close to 1,500 and counting!Q: What do they eat?A: Insects mostly.Discover the biology, natural ...

Generously illustrated, this essential handbook for herpetologists, ecologists, and naturalists features comprehensive keys to eggs, embryos, salamander larvae, and tadpoles; species accounts; a glossary of terms; and an extensive bibliography. The taxonomic accounts include a summarization of the morphology and basic natural history, as well as an introduction to published information for each species. Tadpole mouthparts exhibit major characteristics used in identificatio...

Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds includes photos and descriptions of breeds from around the world. The background to each breed is detailed - its origins, development, characteristics and, where applicable, mode of working. Breed standards are given as well as care tips for looking after each breed.

"An informative, well-written book on the evolution of all canids, including the wild types (wolves, coyotes, jackals, and dingoes)…Recommended."— ChoiceOf the world's dogs, fewer than two hundred million are pets, living with humans who provide food, shelter, squeaky toys, and fashionable sweaters. But roaming the planet are four times as many dogs who are their own masters—neighborhood dogs, dump dogs, mountain dogs. They are dogs, not companions, and th...

The “King of Sting” describes his adventures with insects and the pain scale that’s made him a scientific celebrity.Silver, Science (Adult Non-Fiction) Foreword INDIES Award 2017Entomologist Justin O. Schmidt is on a mission. Some say it’s a brave exploration, others shake their heads in disbelief. His goal? To compare the impacts of stinging insects on humans, mainly using himself as the test case.In The Sting of the Wild, the colorful Dr....

All the facts and information you want to know about Ringneck Parakeets and more. A superb resource to answer all your questions, this e-book is a must have for anybody passionate about Ringneck, Rose-ringed Parakeets or Indian Ringneck Parakeets. Covering facts and information about the various mutations including blue, yellow, green, white and violet colors. In a straightforward, no nonsense fashion, Ann Fletcher covers all aspects of caring for these wonderful parrots - including traini...

Two noted paleontologists present a detailed portrait of the family Canidae across 40 million years of evolution in this illustrated volume.After decades of research and analysis, paleontologists Xiaoming Wang and Richard H. Tedford established the modern framework for understanding the evolutionary relationship of canids. Combining their work with Mauricio Antón's reconstructions of both extinct and extant species, Wang and Tedford now present a nuanced and visual...

For both beginner and advanced hobbyists comes a brand new reptile and amphibian series. Each title in the Complete Herp Care series contains in-depth, current information on a wide variety of topics, including breeding, housing, nutrition, and health care. All authors are experienced writers and experts in their field. Every book is fully illustrated and contains multiple sidebars and tip boxes. This book features up-to-date information on these popular reptiles, including a breeding chap...

This ebook covers Racing Pigeon Eye Sign in Detail with All important Aspects to the Eye Sign.Aswell as Vital Important Information on Winning Feeding,Health,Breeding , the Loft and Disease and Medicine. A must have Guide for any Serious Racing Pigeon Fancier..

Boas in Captivity by Vin Russo Boas in Captivity was written to help educate herpetoculturists and hobbyists about the natural history of Boa constrictor and also their captive care including housing, feeding, health issues, breeding, and raising of healthy young boas. The fascinating color morphs and pattern anomalies that occur are presented in text and beautiful photos in the Photo Gallery. Boa constrictors are indigenous to Central America and South America. These complex snakes have t...

A comprehensive and practical new guide to these popular pet and aviary birds.