Автор книги – Евгений Анатольевич Дунаев – сотрудник Научно-исследовательского Зоологического музея МГУ, ученый, педагог, популяризатор науки. В круг его интересов входят рептилии и амфибии, история зоологии. В своем атласе-определителе Е. А. Дунаев рассказал обо всех видах земноводных, которые встречаются на территории России. Кроме того, вы узнаете, как земноводные двигаются, ориентируются в пространстве, дышат, размножаются, защищаются, пере ...
Настоящее учебно-методическое пособие по зоологии позвоночных животных составлено коллективом преподавателей кафедры биологии и экологии Новосибирского государственного педагогического университета. В нем освещаются все предусмотренные учебной программой курса зоологии позвоночных животных темы, за исключением определения животных, экскурсий в природу и в музеи. К каждой теме представлены тестовые задания и вопросы к коллоквиумам. Соответствует ...
Перед вами уникальный атлас-определитель. В книге представлены описания всех видов земноводных и пресмыкающихся, обитающих на территории России, проиллюстрированные прекрасными цветными фотографиями. Во втором издании изменены названия животных в соответствии с современной классификацией. Кроме того, авторы добавили множество интереснейших иллюстраций. Книга написана Е. А. Дунаевым и В. Ф. Орловой, известными отечественными герпетологами, научн ...
A moving, delightful collection of stories that celebrate the canine-human bond. In this heart-warming work, we reunite with the lovable rescue dog and subject of the cherished book Arthur as he settles into his new life abroad. As we follow Arthur’s ups and downs with his owner, author Mikael Lindnord, we also meet sixteen other rescue dogs, each with a surprising story of how they found their forever home. From Ecuador to Americ ...
“Zazie Todd does dogs the immeasurably good favor of taking their happiness seriously. Todd is dialed in to the science of dogs and a thoughtful trainer of dogs. Everything she writes about, you want to know. Wag is a welcome addition to the books geared to helping you help your dog.” — Alexandra Horowitz, author of Our Dogs, Ourselves: The Story of a Singular Bond "If you care about your dog, you need this book. It's packed wit ...
The second book in The Mysteries of Nature Trilogy by the New York Times bestselling author of The Hidden Life of Trees , Peter Wohlleben. The third book, The Secret Wisdom of Nature , is coming in Spring 2019. "Like The Hidden Life of Trees , Peter Wohlleben's The Inner Life of Animals will rock your world. Surprising, humbling, and filled with delight, this book shows us that animals think, feel and know in much the same wa ...
The fascinating and heartbreaking account of the first publicly exhibited captive killer whale — a story that forever changed the way we see orcas and sparked the movement to save themKiller whales had always been seen as bloodthirsty sea monsters. That all changed when a young killer whale was captured off the west coast of North America and displayed to the public in 1964. Moby Doll — as the whale became known — was ...
The equestrian pursuit known as Cowboy Dressage melds the best of Western riding traditions and classical dressage in the pursuit of a harmonious relationship with a horse. Intended to be accessible to all, Cowboy Dressage is open to all breeds and all levels of riders; there isn’t a set frame for overall look, head carriage, or action.Lifelong horsewoman Jessica Black traces the evolution of Cowboy Dressage back to its roots, sharing ...
Everyone stops and stares at a horse with a beautiful or unusual color. So striking are the variations of bay, gray, chestnut, black, solid, and spotted that many people breed for specific combinations. This has led to a marked increase in international interest in the study of horse color genetics—as well as a need for an easy-to-use reference suitable for the layperson who also wants to understand the science behind it all.In these pages, hors ...
