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Reef Fish Spawning Aggregations
Springer 2011; US$ 179.99Reef fish spawning aggregations, ranging from small groups to many tens of thousands of individuals, are spectacular but poorly known natural phenomena whereby fish assemble at specific times and locations to spawn. For some species these large groups may be the only form of reproduction, the high fish numbers briefly giving a false impression of stability... more...
Honeybee Neurobiology and Behavior
Springer 2011; US$ 79.99This book is a sequel of a similar book, edited by Randolf Menzel and Alison Mercer, "Neurobiology and Behavior of Honeybees", published in 1987. It is a "Festschrift" for the 70th birthday of Randolf Menzel, who devoted his life to the topic of the book. The book will include an open commentary for each section written by Randolf... more...
Bones, Genetics, and Behavior of Rhesus Macaques
Springer 2011; US$ 139.99Foreword by Phillip V. Tobias The introduction of rhesus macaques to Cayo Santiago, Puerto Rico in 1938, and the subsequent development of the CPRC for biomedical research, continues its long history of stimulating studies in physical anthropology. The CPRC monkey colonies, and the precise demographic data on the derived skeletal collection in the... more...
Wildlife Behavior and Conservation
Springer 2011; US$ 149.99Begins with in-depth coverage of wildlife behavior concepts as they relate to conservation problems. Topics will focus principally on discussion, critique, and development of behavioral concepts, with particular attention given to published studies on various topics in wildlife behavioral concepts as related to conservation and natural history. He... more...
Animal Eyes
OUP Oxford 2012; US$ 57.99Animal Eyes provides a comparative account of all known types of eye in the animal. kingdom, outlining their structure and function with an emphasis on the nature of. the optical systems and the physical principles involved in image formation. A. universal theme throughout the book is the evolution and taxonomic distribution of. each type of eye, and... more...
Naturtourismus in der Uckermark: Situationsanalyse und Entwicklungschancen unter Berücksichtigung der touristischen Servicekette
Diplomica Verlag 2012; US$ 38.56Hauptbeschreibung Die Wettbewerbsintensität auf dem Tourismusmarkt nimmt zu. Durch die Fülle des Angebotes wird es für den Reisenden zunehmend schwerer, eine Entscheidung für eine Destination zu treffen. Zudem werden Reiseziele durch Angleichung des Angebotes austauschbarer. Zur Profilierung und Abgrenzung im Wettbewerb, ist ein ausgefeiltes Marketing... more...
Hermit Crabs
TFH Publications, Inc 2011; US$ 6.99Hermit Crabs provides concise yet complete coverage of important crab care topics such as feeding, housing, and selecting shells. Using full-color photos and tip boxes that highlight essential topics, this book encompasses all the basics of hermit crab care and shows why these unique and exotic creatures are the perfect low-maintenance pet. Useful... more...
Panda
Saraband 2011; US$ 14.57A celebration of the iconic giant panda (includes donation to the pandas in the care of Edinburgh Zoo). Despite becoming a symbol of wildlife conservation, having narrowly avoided extinction, there are fewer than 2,000 giant pandas alive today. This spectacular celebration of our best-loved bear combines the expertise of the foremost panda conservationists... more...
Warnen,Tarnen,Täuschen
Primus Verlag 2011; US$ 26.44Hauptbeschreibung Wie kommt es dazu, dass die Natur so viele Tarn-, Täusch- und Warnstrategien kennt? Warum gibt es sie überhaupt? Ein giftiges Tier hat Überlebensvorteile, wenn seine Giftigkeit wahrgenommen wird, andere wiederum sehen gefährlich aus, sind aber in Wahrheit ganz harmlos und halten sich so ihre Fressfeinde vom Leib. Pflanzen ahmen... more...









