Now completely revised! A history of the modern zoo.In this revised edition of Savages and Beasts, Nigel Rothfels traces the origins of the modern zoo to the efforts of the German entrepreneur Carl Hagenbeck, the most successful dealer in exotic anim...Lasīt vairāk
Now completely revised! A history of the modern zoo.In this revised edition of Savages and Beasts, Nigel Rothfels traces the origins of the modern zoo to the efforts of the German entrepreneur Carl Hagenbeck, the most successful dealer in exotic anim...Lasīt vairāk
When you live in a zoo - things can get wild! Eleven-year-old Neeka Wilder has always loved animals.She wants to be a vet one day, like her mum, who is the head vet at Wilder Zoo - where Neeka and her family live! Neeka is a great help to the zoo sta...Lasīt vairāk
A posthumous work from the beloved conservationist and naturalist Gerald Durrell, to celebrate the centenary of his birth, with a new foreword by HRH Princess Anne. Gerald Durrell was magic SIR DAVID ATTENBOROUGH A wise, genial and world-encompass...Lasīt vairāk
(Izdošanas datums: 26-Nov-2024, PDF+DRM, Izdevniecība: Bristol University Press, ISBN-13: 9781529231069)
Are zoos an anachronism in the 21st century when we can watch animals in their natural habitat, close-up from our couches without worrying about cruelty? Should they go the way of other bygone era spectacles and attractions that we now regard as...Lasīt vairāk
(Izdošanas datums: 26-Nov-2024, EPUB+DRM, Izdevniecība: Bristol University Press, ISBN-13: 9781529231052)
Are zoos an anachronism in the 21st century when we can watch animals in their natural habitat, close-up from our couches without worrying about cruelty? Should they go the way of other bygone era spectacles and attractions that we now regard as...Lasīt vairāk
(Izdošanas datums: 16-Sep-2024, EPUB+DRM, Izdevniecība: Jonathan Ball Publishers, ISBN-13: 9781776443376)
Step behind the scenes of one of the worlds top ten zoological gardens with Willie Labuschagne in his captivating second memoir, Of Man and Beast. As director during a time of intense political change and unprecedented challenges in South Africa, Wi...Lasīt vairāk
(Izdošanas datums: 01-Jun-2024, EPUB+DRM, Izdevniecība: Penguin Random House South Africa, ISBN-13: 9781775848424)
Besides being a world-famous game-viewing destination, the Kruger National Park also boasts a remarkable diversity of reptiles. This beginner-friendly guide features over 60 species of snake, lizard, terrapin, tortoise and crocodile, with ba...Lasīt vairāk
Der Autor will mit seinem multimedialen Naturerlebnisbuch zum Kampf gegen das Artensterben beitragen. Es ist eine Hommage an die NaturmƤzene und ihr beispielhaftes Engagement. Dazu gehƶren spektakulƤre Retter-Projekte: Die Rettung der letzten Wald...Lasīt vairāk
Se embarca en una aventura antartica? Le espera el sueno de su vida, pero el viaje puede plantearle dudas y preocupaciones. Desde el precio hasta la incertidumbre de lo que le espera, es una decision que requiere una cuidadosa consideracion. Reconoc...Lasīt vairāk
Illustrated throughout with stunning photography and detailed full-colour artwork, The Atlas of Dangerous Animals presents an in-depth look at the natural worlds most deadly creatures, from poisonous spiders and sea snakes to aggressive lions and ma...Lasīt vairāk
Illustrated throughout with stunning full-colour artwork and detailed photographs, The Atlas of Endangered Animals presents an in-depth look at 50 species of animal from around the world, all of which are currently endangered or threatened according...Lasīt vairāk
How does a mudskipper fish manage to "e;walk"e; on land? Why is the Hoatzin also known as The Stinkbird? And once the female Pipa toad has laid her eggs, where does she put them? The answers? The mudskipper can "e;walk"e; using its...Lasīt vairāk
Is fur-ever on the cards for these enemies-at-first-sight? Jess is smashing her Edinburgh events management job right now. Her boss is talking about a promotion, her clients love her and other companies want her. But all of that comes to an abrupt ha...Lasīt vairāk
Lionel Kelleway, Brett Westwood, Sarah Pitt, Lionel Kelleway, Joanna Pinnock, Brett Westwood, Trai Anfield, Sarah Pitt, Chris Sperring, Joanna Pinnock...
(Izdošanas datums: 02-Mar-2023, MP3, Izdevniecība: BBC Audio, ISBN-13: 9781529199222)
Wildlife presenter Brett Westwood revisits selected highlights from the Living World archiveSince 1968, the BBCs iconic Living World has been introducing listeners to the best natural history Britain has to offer. Its veteran presenters have criss-c...Lasīt vairāk
(Izdošanas datums: 03-Jan-2023, EPUB+DRM, Izdevniecība: Penguin Random House South Africa, ISBN-13: 9781775848226)
Besides being a world-famous game-viewing destination, the Kruger National Park is home to an incredible diversity of bugs, beetles, butterflies, spiders, scorpions and other creepy-crawlies. This richly illustrated, beginner-friendly guide is ideal...Lasīt vairāk
(Izdošanas datums: 01-Jan-2023, EPUB+DRM, Izdevniecība: Penguin Random House South Africa, ISBN-13: 9781775848202)
This easy-to-read, fact-filled guide features over 80 mammal species found in the Kruger National Park, one of Africas most popular game-viewing destinations. Each account includes brief identification information - how to distinguish a nyala from a...Lasīt vairāk
Millaista on, kun omassa kodissa kasvaa oikea tiikeri On joulu 1968, kun biologit Sesse ja Ilkka Koivisto muuttavat asumaan Korkeasaareen. Ilkka Koivisto on hiljattain saanut tyƶpaikan elƤintarhan johtajana. Pariskunta ei kuitenkaan vielƤ arvaa, m...Lasīt vairāk
Huikeita tarinoita elƤimistƤ, ihmisistƤ ja Korkeasaaren elƤintarhasta.KesƤllƤ 1974 Sesse ja Ilkka Koivisto ottivat kotiinsa kaksi sudenpentua. Ilkka Koivisto toimi Korkesaaren elƤintarhan johtajana, ja pennut olivat perƤisin Korkeasaaren susi...Lasīt vairāk
Lindsey Chapman, Lionel Kelleway, Brett Westwood, Lindsey Chapman, Peter France, Brett Westwood, Michael Scott, Lionel Kelleway, Peter France, Michael Scott...
(Izdošanas datums: 20-Oct-2022, MP3, Izdevniecība: BBC Audio, ISBN-13: 9781529198928)
Wildlife presenter Lindsey Chapman relives selected archive highlights from the popular nature seriesFor over five decades, Living World has been introducing audiences to the astonishing diversity of British wildlife. Its veteran presenters have trav...Lasīt vairāk
