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Written by poultry keeper and lifetime enthusiast, Adrian Marks who has been involved with animals his whole life. He has reared and kept many breeds of poultry over the years, including many varieties of Ducks, Geese, Pheasant, Chickens, Bantams and of course Guinea Fowl. Guinea Fowl in particular have always held a lasting interest to him, which largely inspired him to pay homage to this fascinating bird.

Equine behavior specialist Shelby Dennis challenges traditional horse training with a science–backed, force–free approach that builds trust and partnership between horse and rider, debunking myths and exploring the deeper behavior and communication of horses. Secrets of the Horse is a...

There has been so much focus on the real risk of animals going extinct that it’s easily overlooked just how many new species are still being discovered every year. In an age defined by environmental loss, the discovery of new species is a beacon of hope, proving there is still so much to learn about the natural world. Hidden Wonders by acclaimed naturalist David Alderton is a thrilling journey into the heart of modern zoological exploration. Every year, hundreds of new species are brought to light from the remotest corners of the planet.

A straightforward, easy-to-understand book that teaches you how to directly communicate with animals. Animal Talk teaches you how to open the door to your animal friends’ hearts and minds without resorting to magic tricks or wishful thinking. Every creature can be reached through telepathic...

From the beloved host of NPR’s Weekend Edition Saturday, moving tales of the marvelous animals who have crossed his path. Scott Simon’s household does not make much distinction between humans and other animals. Whether two-legged or four-, flesh-covered, fur-covered, feathered, or...

From entomologist Barrett Klein comes a buzz-worthy exploration of the many ways insects have affected human society, history, and culture Insects surround us. They fuel life on Earth through their roles as pollinators, predators, and prey, but rarely do we consider the outsize influence they...

Für ein wichtiges Forschungsprojekt soll Michael Quetting, Laborleiter am Max-Planck-Institut, Graugänsen beibringen, ihm und seinem Ultraleichtflugzeug durch die Lüfte zu folgen. Doch zunächst heißt es: brüten. Als schließlich sieben Gänschen schlüpfen, bedeutet das für Quetting die komplette Entschleunigung seines Lebens; plötzlich entdeckt er, was es heißt, als Mensch wieder ein integrierter Teil der Natur zu sein.

INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER A charming and eye-opening exploration of the special relationship between humans and chickens from Sy Montgomery, “one of our finest chroniclers of the natural world” (The New York Times). For more than two decades, Sy Montgomery—whose The Soul of an Octopus...

Brought to you by Penguin. Impossible Monsters is the captivating story of the discovery of the dinosaurs and how it upended our understanding of the origins of the world. In 1811, a twelve-year-old girl uncovered some strange-looking bones in Britain’s southern shoreline. They belonged to no...

A Most Anticipated Book from Boston Globe, Parade, & Literary Hub From the award-winning author Katherine Rundell comes a “rare and magical book” (Bill Bryson) reckoning with the vanishing wonders of our natural world The world is more astonishing, more miraculous, and more wonderful...

Hannah Stitfall is a TV presenter and zoologist who regularly gets up in the early hours of the morning to try and catch sight of some of Cornwall's best hidden wildlife. She will spend hours on end waiting for a creature to appear among a hedgerow, scurrying across Cornwall's open fields or taking flight across its towering cliffs and sandy beaches. In these brief, magical moments, Hannah is able to see and capture animal behaviour that the general public rarely get to witness.

Treue Stadt-Amseln, Meisen mit Vaterkomplex und polygame Wachteln – das Liebesleben der Vögel ist variantenreich und immer wieder überraschend. Der Euronatur-Preisträger und Vogelexperte Ernst Paul Dörfler eröffnet die Beziehungswelt von über fünfzig heimischen Vogelarten und gibt Einblicke, die man sonst nirgends findet. So leben Vögel weit weniger monogam, als häufig angenommen, und der Klimawandel verstärkt diese Tendenz sogar noch: Extreme Schlechtwetterlagen beflügeln den Partnerwechsel unter Vögeln.

Expert beekeeper and swarm-catcher Hilary Kearney offers a unique window into the social lives and biology of these remarkable creatures Readers will be awestruck by the hive as superorganism and how the individual bee lives and behaves within it, perfectly suited to each specific job it...

While many veterinarians apply, only a small number are approved to examine the elite canine athletes who, using solely their muscle and an innate drive to race, carry handlers between frozen outposts each year, risking injury, illness, and fatigue along the way. In Four Thousand Paws, Lee Morgan—a member of the Iditarod's expert veterinary corps—tells the story of these heroic dogs, following the teams as they traverse deep spruce forests, climb steep mountain slopes, and navigate over ice-bound rivers toward Nome, on the coast of the Bering Sea, where the famed Burled Arch awaits.

Barking Up the Right Tree offers proof that aversive punishment seldom works to eliminate undesirable behavior or to get the dog back on track. Dunbar presents numerous nonaversive yet highly effective solutions for misbehavior and noncompliance—simply by using the words you teach, and without even raising your voice.

Read the powerful account of one woman’s fight to reshape her identity through connection with nature when all normality has fallen away. When lifelong bird-lover Hannah Bourne-Taylor moved with her husband to Ghana seven years ago she couldn’t have anticipated how her life would be forever...

Ирина Макаренкова – биолог, эколог, кинолог. Работала сельским агрономом, микробиологом, а сейчас успешно занимается бизнесом. Увлекается дайвингом с акулами, ездит на мотоцикле и играет на гитаре. Но главная ее страсть – собаки! Со своими любимицами в течение многих лет принимала участие в крупных российских и международных выставках, собрав серьезную коллекцию престижных трофеев. Трудно не согласиться, что большинство из нас обожает собак. При этом приходится признать и тот факт, что ответственное отношение к питомцу знакомо очень не многим.

L’esistenza di pianeti abitabili all’esterno del Sistema solare è ormai certa e gli scienziati sono convinti che presto scopriremo forme di vita extraterrestri; ma siamo davvero pronti per il primo contatto con gli alieni, visto che la nostra fantasia continua a essere popolata dalle creature fantastiche e inquietanti generate nel nostro immaginario dai romanzi e film di fantascienza? Per Arik Kershenbaum dobbiamo partire da ciò che sappiamo della vita sul nostro pianeta: il modo in cui sono fatti gli organismi terrestri può dirci come potrebbero essere fatti i viventi degli altri mondi.

With this thorough guide, you will embark on an instructive trip into the world of bees, transforming you into a beekeeper. Whether you're a curious beginner or an aspiring apiarist, this book will help you solve the mysteries of beekeeping, transforming your bewilderment and concern into confidence and skill. Consider entering your garden not as a gardener but as a protector of nature's most important pollinators.

"Die Milch macht's" hieß es früher in der Werbung und ganz ähnliche Slogans warben auch für Fleisch. Heute undenkbar. Wir wissen schließlich, wie schädlich Milch und Fleisch sind - für uns und für das Klima. Wir wissen doch, dass die Kuh mit ihrem Methanausstoß das Weltklima zerrülpst. Aber wissen wir das wirklich? Sind diese Narrative über unsere Landwirtschaft und Ernährung von Fakten gestützt und wissenschaftlich nachweisbar? Nein, das sind sie nicht, sagt Florian Schwinn. Im Gegenteil: Die viel geschmähte Kuh kann unsere Retterin sein.