David Alderton
Author
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Formats
Description
Science is now providing some remarkable insights into animal behaviour, with crocodiles, for example, emerging as devoted parents, and elephants—like whales—able to communicate with each other across long distances by ultrasound, which is inaudible to our ears. There seems little doubt that animals experience a range of emotions, just as we do; but can they grieve, too ...?Evidence exists that, indeed, they can: in addition, David
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Series
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
For beginning aquatic fancier looking to start out right with fish, Freshwater Aquariums by David Alderton is the ideal primer. A vertebrate that breathe primarily by means of gills and swim by means of fins is the author's lead-in to the first chapter called "What are Fish?" Alderton builds the reader's confidence by providing solid information about what fish are anatomically speaking, how they evolved, how they breathe, how they move, where they...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
David Alderton's investigation of anabantoids, the Asiatic gouramis;the bettas and gouramis, including Siamese fighting fish, paradisefish, kissing gouramis, begins with a look at the origins of these adaptable and widely varying fishes in their Asiatic homelands, where they've been popular for hundreds of years. Given the considerable size range of this group of fishes, from the tiny licorice gourami (only 1.5 in or 4 cm in length) to the giant gourami...
Author
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
208 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
"Popular dating Web sites use innovative profiling to help people find their ideal matches. In Your Perfect Dog, a similar approach is used to help prospective dog owners find the best canine for their homes and lifestyles. After all, a pet is a long-term companion that will essentially become a member of the family. It makes sense to ensure that owner and pet personalities are compatible. Renowned canine expert, David Alderton, uses 20 simple human...
Author
Language
English
Description
A lavishly illustrated reference covering all aspects of keeping fish, the Encyclopedia of Aquarium & Pond Fish is the first book on the market to provide care and identification information on all types of fish for every possible environment, from indoor aquariums to outdoor ponds. The book contains a directory of over 800 of the most popular fish freshwater, saltwater, coldwater, and tropical showing not only what each fish looks like, but what...
Author
Physical Desc
256 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm
Language
English
Description
A reference manual for bird keepers of all levels, from the beginner to the seasoned breeder, this manual provides information on how to choose the right bird and select the correct equipment needed to house, feed and handle birds.
8) Cats
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1992.
Physical Desc
256 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
448 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
With more than 1,600 photographs and artworks, this appealing, accessible encyclopedia explores the world of animals. From the big cats and apes to the whales and dolphins that roam the world's oceans, Encyclopedia of Animals profiles more than 400 of the world's most fascinating species. It offers a comprehensive overview of animals from every continent, all illustrated with beautifully detailed color art. For easy reference, each entry includes...
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
176 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
This books shows how to pick up on the signals and messages your pet sends out to you and others. You'll learn how understanding your dog's behavior will help you bond more closely with your companion. Includes clear, annotated photos that show the signals that dogs convey in both normal and special situations.
Author
Pub. Date
2002.
Physical Desc
192 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
In this comprehensive volume, the author explores the exotic wild cat families from Africa and Asia to the Americas and Europe, examining all aspects of their development and behavior, and with chapters covering form and function, evolution, and distribution.
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
512 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
[Birds of the world] features birds of the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia and the Polar region with analyses of size, shape, plumage, habitat, breeding, nest and eggs. Explores key habitats such as the ocean, seashore, estuaries, lakes, ponds, rivers, woodland, open country, and cities and gardens.
