The Animals, Birds & Fish of the British Isles, Illustrated Encyclopedia of
Hawks Aloft
Chronicles the founding of Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, the world's first refuge for birds of prey.
The Illuminated Book of Birds
An elegant gift for bird lovers, this book showcases an award-winning painter's world class art, combined with entertaining facts about birds from all over the world. The Illuminated Book of Birds is a stunning, one-of-a-kind celebration of the birds of the world by award-winning painter Robin Crofut-Brittingham. It includes large-scale fine art paintings of the birds in Latin America, Africa, Asia, Oceania, North America, and Europe, along with flightless birds, unusual birds, and extinct birds. It looks at birds together, grouping them by geography and families, and delights in uncovering their habits and cultural and mythological significance. Every bird is individually featured, with curious and fun facts that will delight new and seasoned birders. In total, readers meet nearly 400 hand painted birds and experience a global birding adventure from the comfort of home.
The Birdwatcher's Field Journal
An elegantly designed, indispensable birdwatcher's journal--the perfect companion for birders of all ages. This guided birding journal from the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) offers an interactive and educational experience for bird enthusiasts, combining expert tips, a 100-entry life list section, and space for daily personal observations on the birds you see. Illustrated throughout with stunning artwork from AMNH's rare book collection, this will be a journal to gift or treasure.
Squirrel
Squirrels are a common sight, seemingly everywhere in wild and urban nature. Their chattering antics in city parks delight us while their raids on our backyard gardens and birdfeeders never fail to exasperate. But squirrels are more than amusing backyard entertainers, and few of us know much about them or fully appreciate their role in keeping the environment healthy. As stress on the natural world intensifies, should we be paying more attention to the plight of squirrels? In Squirrel, Nancy Castaldo shines new light on this familiar backyard mammal, exploring their staggering diversity (they're found on all continents but Antarctica) and the many surprising ways they shape our world, our communities, and our cultures. Each chapter explores an aspect of squirrels and their close and sometimes fraught association with humans: their importance to myriad ecosystems through sophisticated food-caching strategies; their introduction to nineteenth-century urban parks as adorable ambassadors for nature; their complicated global status as both invasive and endangered; their role as celebrated cultural icons and social media memes; and ultimately, why we must prevent population declines and protect their well-being while we can. Like other wildlife species, squirrels are increasingly stressed by climate change, and their speculative fate may foreshadow our own. The book includes a detailed bibliography, an exhaustive list of squirrel species and their status, and tips for coexisting peaceably with squirrels in our yards and neighborhoods. Chapters are introduced by exquisitely drawn historical illustrations.
Lab Dog
The story of a beagle's past, and the future of animal research When journalist Melanie D.G. Kaplan adopted her beagle Hammy, all she knew was that he had spent nearly four years in a research lab. Curious to know more about this gentle creature's past, as well as the broader world of animal research, Kaplan--with Hammy in tow--embarks on a quest for answers. How did Hammy end up in a research facility? Why are we still using millions of animals a year in experiments? What have we learned from them? Is there another way? In Lab Dog, Kaplan investigates the breeding and use of beagles for biomedical research, drug and product testing, and education. She takes readers on a journey, peeking behind laboratory doors and visiting with researchers, activists, ethicists, veterinarians, lawmakers, and innovators. Along the way, she finds thoughtful and caring humans on all sides of the debate, explores promising developments in nonanimal testing, and discovers puzzle pieces from Hammy's past. Equal parts journalism and love story, Lab Dog offers a nuanced view on our relationship with a species that we both love and exploit, and a reason to hope for a better future for all.
Tears for Crocodilia
Seventy million years ago in what would become North America, a monstrous thirty-five-foot-long Cretaceous crocodile lurked on a marshy riverbank. Springing suddenly, its huge jaws trapped and crushed a juvenile hadrosaur. Today, the remains of that ancient crocodile are being painstakingly reconstructed in Colorado, where naturalist Zach Fitzner continues his life-long fascination with this amazing animal family. In Tears for Crocodilia: Evolution, Ecology, and the Disappearance of One of the World's Most Ancient Animals, Fitzner tracks the evolution of crocodilians from prehistoric predators to modern endangered wildlife, using his own experiences with these reptiles as a lens to understanding wildlife conservation and our relationship with the natural world. Traveling the world to interact with crocodiles, from observing alligators in a wildlife refuge in Texas and paddling a canoe in the Everglades searching for crocodiles to trekking the jungles in Nepal to find endangered gharials, the author expresses a wonder in exploring these diverse ecosystems, making a connection between crocodilians and the lands they live in. As the story follows crocodilians, it also illuminates their often complicated relationship with humans, from crocodile cults in ancient Egypt to American alligators living on golf courses. Fitzner also closely examines the dark side of this relationship, including habitat destruction and poaching as well as the mechanistic view of traditional conservation that turns these magnificent animals into agricultural products. Tears for Crocodilia delves deeply into issues of wildlife conservation, ethics, and how we can coexist with other creatures. It is also a tribute to a magnificent group of animals, survivors from the age of dinosaurs.
Axolotls 2026 12 X 12 Wall Calendar
CREATURE CUTIE - Meet the Axolotl--the adorable "Mexican walking fish" with a permanent smile and a unique trait: it never fully grows up! This critically endangered species, native to Lake Xochimilco, retains its larval features throughout its life, making it one of the most fascinating creatures in the animal kingdom. The Axolotls 2026 Wall Calendar brings you a year of captivating images of these charming, aquatic animals, showcasing their endearing features and the wonder they inspire.
Garden Birds 2026 12 X 12 Wall Calendar
SONGBIRD SPLENDOR - Brighten every month with vivid photographs of North America's most beloved backyard birds, from cheerful chickadees to vibrant orioles. This calendar is a delightful companion for nature lovers, bird watchers, and gardeners alike.
Horsin' Around 2026 12 X 12 Wall Calendar
NEIGH-LARIOUS FUN - Horsin' Around 2026 delivers a year full of laughter with sassy horse snapshots and pun-packed captions that'll have you whinnying with joy. These spirited equines are all about attitude, antics, and just the right dose of hay-larity.
Dinosaurus
Dinosaurs, fossils, and reptiles, oh my... The whole family can become paleontology experts with this illustrated dictionary of 100+ terms for prehistoric animals! This delightful prehistoric dictionary defines more than 100 words and phrases alongside informative entries, phonetic spellings to help pronounce the names of prehistoric creatures, and detailed anatomical illustrations. Meet incredible dinosaurs, from the iconic to the lesser known.Carnotaurus This Cretaceous predator from what is now South America is regularly cast as a villain in dinosaur pop culture.Discover the many prehistoric beasts who coexisted with dinosaurs.Pliosaurs With mouths up to 6.5 feet in length filled with 8-inch teeth, these marine reptiles were amongst the most formidable-looking predators the world has ever known.Break down "deep time" to understand the rise and fall of dinosaurs. Carnian Pluvial Event: About 234 million years ago, the rock record shows a huge increase in global rainfall that had staggering implications for the future diversity of life.Learn about Mesozoic geography and contemporary locations where fossils have been discovered.Tanis: A fossil site in North Dakota where remains from the day the asteroid struck are thought to have been discovered. Learn scientific terms to understand how modern paleontology works Melanosomes: Microscopic structures that help detect color in dinosaurs.The ultimate reference guide to the prehistoric era, Dinosaurus belongs on every dinosaur buff's bookshelf.
Birds of the Great Lakes
From the co-founder of Wisconsin's BIPOC Birding Club comes a fun and accessible guide to birding throughout the Great Lakes. The Great Lakes region is teeming with scores of beautiful birds, and the Birds of the Great Lakes will help you find them. This easy-to-use book will help you identify more than 100 commonly seen birds that help make the Great Lakes the natural wonders that they are. An emphasis on best practices and habitat sustainability help empower conservation and ensure that birding around our most precious resources will be possible for years to come. Perfect for budding and experienced birders alike, this sleek and compact guide is the ideal travel companion for every trip to the region.
Venomous River
Eli Greenbaum brings us this accessible story of his race to identify a multitude of unidentified species in this volatile African region. Population pressure, military oppression, and climate change are all themes in this up to the minute work worthy of Darwin. Venomous River chronicles a field scientist's search for new species in the Congo Basin, one of the world's great crucibles of biodiversity, in the face of climate change. Although tropical forests cover less than 10 percent of Earth's land surface, they are home to about two-thirds of the planet's terrestrial biodiversity. Unfortunately, a ballooning human population has severely damaged half of the planet's pristine ecosystems and the biodiversity they contained, leading to an unfolding sixth mass extinction. In Joseph Conrad's famous 1899 novella Heart of Darkness, he described the Congo River as "a great snake." More than a century later, herpetologist, evolutionary biologist, and seasoned expedition leader Eli Greenbaum set out to find the Democratic Republic of the Congo's (Congo for short) incredible diversity of serpents in the flesh, along with the country's rarest frogs, lizards, crocodiles, and turtles, which live in and along Africa's second-largest river. For a biologist, an expedition into the heart of the Congo is a priceless gift, with its incredible species, known and unknown, lurking around every bend in the river. But the Congo is also a place of endemic political instability, widespread corruption, human suffering, and extraordinary danger. These, as much as the challenges of the natural world, confront any scientist doing field work in the Congo. Venomous River is the harrowing story of a biodiversity scientist's successful quest to discover several new amphibian and reptile species in the remotest heart of Africa, a wilderness where he encounters friendly peoples, a cook who is revealed to be a dangerous killer, highly venomous snakes and scorpions, deadly tropical diseases, and troubling echoes of the Congo's colonial history.
A Field Guide to the Reptiles of Borneo
A richly illustrated, easy-to-use identification guide to all of Borneo's reptiles Borneo is home to a marvellous array of crocodiles, turtles, lizards and snakes. This comprehensive field guide covers them all, with detailed species accounts and informative discussions of Borneo's geology, climate and vegetation. Stunningly illustrated with photos by Indraneil Das and other leading nature photographers, A Field Guide to the Reptiles of Borneo is an essential travel companion for visitors to the island and a must for anyone interested in reptiles.Covers all 321 species of reptiles found in BorneoFeatures hundreds of photos depicting nearly every species, including variantsDescribes identification features, maximum size, habitat, behaviour and conservation statusGives common and scientific names for each species and vernacular names when availableProvides an overview of snakebite, venom and antivenom serumIncludes identification keys, distribution maps, a checklist, glossary and reading list
A Naturalist's Guide to the Butterflies & Moths of Aotearoa New Zealand
Whales 2026 12 X 12 Wall Calendar
WHALE HELLO THERE - Take a deep dive into the ocean's depths to explore the grace and power of the world's largest animals in the 2026 Whales 12" x 12" Wall Calendar. From gentle giants like humpback and blue whales to playful pods of orcas and long-lived bowhead whales, this calendar offers a glimpse into the fascinating lives of these incredible marine creatures. Let their beauty, intelligence, and remarkable adaptations inspire the year ahead.
Seas the Day 12 X 12 Wall Calendar
COASTAL VIBES - Dive into a year of nautical charm with beach-themed art, playful maritime sayings, and rustic coastal style that brings the sea breeze indoors. This calendar is perfect for ocean lovers, lake dwellers, or anyone who dreams of the shore.
The Last Cows
Told from the unique perspective of a woman, mother, environmentalist, cowboy, and rancher, this work of literary nonfiction conveys the joys, challenges, heartbreaks, and qualms of contemporary ranching in the American West. On nineteen thousand acres of combined public and private land in Southwest Colorado, Kathryn Wilder and her son, with the help of additional family members, run Criollo cattle, a heritage breed that originated in Spain. Smaller by hundreds of pounds than other European breeds, these cows are uniquely adapted to the desert. In The Last Cows Wilder considers whether the integrity of her program--Criollo cattle, holistic management practices, and organically raised, grass-fed-and-finished beef sold through local markets--is enough to support a regenerative relationship between cattle and desert. And as Wilder approaches seventy, she considers how long she can maintain the demanding physical labor and complex schedule that have been part of her life's work. In this engaging and thoughtful narrative that blends biology, geology, natural history, and human history into her personal story, Wilder offers an intimate view into the inner workings of a rancher's heart.
Secrets of the Octopus
Take an illuminating journey into the life of the octopus, one of nature's most intelligent and complex animals. Come closer than ever to these elusive creatures, thanks to insights from an international bestselling author--working with the founder of OctoNation and the world's top octopus researchers--all enhanced with vivid National Geographic photography. The companion to the popular National Geographic Disney+ special Secrets of the Octopus, narrated by Paul Rudd, this beautifully illustrated book explores the underwater world of the octopus--a creature that resembles an alien lifeform, but whose behavior has earned it a reputation as one of the most intelligent animals on the planet. This journey into the world of the octopus will reveal how the large and capable brain of these creatures occupies their whole body-not just their heads--and they can actually adjust their genetic makeup to respond to the demands of the environment. It will allow readers to watch them change shape and color in order to camouflage themselves more effectively than any other species. And it will divulge how octopus mothers give their all in order to bring forth a new generation. With this offering, acclaimed author Sy Montgomery--known, thanks to her bestselling book, as the "octopus whisperer"--returns to the species she knows and loves, offering current and compassionate stories about the scientists on the front lines of octopus research and conservation. Working with her is Warren Carlyle--founder of OctoNation, the world's largest octopus fan club--who add 16 "octoprofiles" to this beautiful book. For all animal lovers--and especially those drawn to this magical marine being--this will be a book to relish, for both its fascinating imagery and its charming storytelling.
Oh My Goat!
Just how intelligent are the animals we call food? Have you ever stared at a steak, peered at a pork chop or glanced at a goat curry and wondered about that animal? Where did it come from, and how was it raised? Did that creature think, play, dream, or have feelings? Or was it simply a mindless creature destined for the dinner plate? " Oh, My Goat " takes a rollicking adventure through the history of how we have viewed, judged, treated, sacrificed, mummified, deified and - fried animals. Blending science, history, and humour, this book exposes the uncomfortable realities of modern factory farming - from towering hog hotels to chickens that grow so fast they fall over - and challenges the idea that these animals are simply products. Wild animals currently make up only 4% of Earth's mammalian biomass, with livestock dominating the rest. This sheds light on the importance of how we treat the animals we call "food". From the psychology of pigs, the social lives of sheep, and the cognitive powers of chickens, Gehlert reveals surprising research that shows just how much we share - biologically, cognitively and emotionally with the animals in our farms and on our forks. How much meat? Unbelievably, our love affair with meat may well have brought about the "Meatropocene", a term Gehlert coined to describe the profound impact the 360 million tons of meat we produce and consume each year has on our planet. But far from a guilt trip, the author invites us to look closer, think deeper, and make more informed choices. Whether you're a meat-eater, flexitarian, vegetarian, or just curious, Oh My Goat will challenge how you view the creatures behind your cuisine.
The Social Lives of Birds
An exploration of all the ways in which birds are social creatures--from breeding to nesting to babysitting In The Social Lives of Birds, evolutionary biologist and author of Slow Birding Joan Strassmann examines what it means for birds of a feather to flock together. Some birds sleep together. Some join the foraging groups of other species. Some are only social during breeding season, forming nesting colonies in trees, cliffs, and sandbanks. Some are altruistic, helping to rear young that are not their own. Some males perform mating dances together. Strassmann explains how flocks provide safety in numbers, roosts offer warmth and shelter, and colonies allow for protected breeding. But group behavior is not without its costs--including increased competition, tick infestations, and more. Strassmann exposes the conflicts birds face and the many ways in which they resolve these conflicts. With stories of birds from around the world--from broad-winged hawks that migrate south together in the fall, tree swallows that roost together in the thousands, and guira cuckoos that nest in communes--The Social Lives of Birds explores the different kinds of bird groups and what to look for when watching them. Above all, it reveals this fact: solitary life, it seems, is not for the birds.
Mesozoic Art II
Following on from the hugely popular Mesozoic Art, this magnificent new volume showcases 25 amazing artists whose work represents the very best of palaeoart. Our knowledge of how dinosaurs and other extinct species looked is continuously evolving with each new palaeontological discovery, as is the dramatic art that depicts these ancient worlds. Palaeoartists now have access to more information than ever before, allowing them to achieve greater levels of accuracy in their work. Using fossilised material and the latest scientific knowledge, palaeoartists visualise and recreate creatures from the prehistoric world - they put flesh on the bones of long-extinct species and their environments. It is through this imaginative artform that fossils can be brought to life in fresh, breathtaking detail. Mesozoic Art II presents 25 new leading paleoartists who present life in the primordial past through a broad diversity of artistic styles and techniques, from traditional graphite pencils to cutting-edge digital art. Arranged by portfolio, each piece is accompanied by an extended captions by the highly regarded palaeontologists and artists Steve White and Darren Naish. The artwork featured in this stunning book offers so much more than images of dinosaurs: it also showcases the world they lived in, the other animals and plants that would have been a part of the species' ecosystem, and their place in the history of life on this planet.
Bird Watchers' Field Guide Sticker & Logbook
A unique and essential bird-watching tool--featuring stickers and logbook entries for each bird, an illustrated species catalog, and space for your notes. Birding is a fun pastime that people of all ages can enjoy in just about any location. It's an activity shared by more than 96 million people in the United States along. Worldwide, birding is a multimillion-dollar industry and popular ecotourism activity. You're about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime! If you head out armed with binoculars, you might be left with lots of fond memories of the birds you saw, but they tend to blend together and get fuzzy in detail over time. Bird Watchers' Field Guide Sticker & Logbook is here to tackle that challenge, as the one-stop resource for recording your sightings of some of the most widespread birds of North America. Whether you're just getting started birding or want to build on your existing knowledge, this field guide and logbook provides you with all you need, making it the companion in the field. Divided into bird types (Birds of Prey, Large Land Birds, Small Open-Country Birds, Small Woodland Birds, Large Wading Birds, Ducklike Birds, Gull-like Birds, and Shorebirds), the field guide makes it easy to track your birds. Inside this gorgeously illustrated guide, you'll find: The basics of birdwatching, including when, where, and what to look for, as well as how to take accurate notes.A unique layflat logbook, filled with tips to get the most out of bird-watching, so you can chart your own findings and observations.Beautiful illustrations of more than 75 of the most commonly seen birds in North America in one comprehensive species catalog with informative text and fun tidbits of bird trivia.Stickers for each bird, plus more unique stickers for added fun, setting this book apart from all the other bird logbooks. Perfectly sized to fit into a shoulder bag next to your binoculars, and featuring a layflat binding for easy writing and stunning imagery throughout, Bird Watchers' Field Guide Sticker & Logbook is the one book you won't want to leave home without.
The Last Lions
Get an intimate look at the lives of lions in this wildlife photography coffee table book featuring 275 breathtaking photos! Lion experts and conservationists issue a hopeful call to save one of the animal kingdom's most remarkable creatures. Lions are majestic, fierce, and dying at an alarming rate. The estimated population of 500,000 wild lions that lived in Africa in the 1950s has plummeted to around 20,000 today. The Last Lions is a powerful rallying cry voiced by scientists and conservationists to save the lions before it's too late, with stunning wildlife photography. Alongside 275 extraordinary images that capture the lions' distinctive beauty and strength, the book offers a sweeping exploration of the biology and behavior of lions, and the urgent work to protect them, including: Impacts of the lion trade, lion farming, cub petting, canned hunting, and the lion bone tradePast and present distribution and geographyRare white lionsFrontline conservation effortsDynamics and behaviorsPaleontological historyThe future of lionsWith wildlife photography that allows readers to peer intimately into the lives of lions and their prides--including ferociously taking down their prey, napping in trees, and nuzzling each other--the stunning photography inspires advocacy. Chapters from lion experts, including a foreword from nature writer David Quammen, share personal experiences witnessing and working with them, reckon with the continual threats to lions and the efforts to counteract them, and explore the relationship between people, lions, and the land. The Last Lions is an unforgettable homage to one of the world's most magnificent animals, and an essential call to ensure their future.
Wild Animals of North America Intimate Studies of Big and Little Creatures of the Mammal Kingdom
Discover the untamed beauty of "Wild Animals of North America," a captivating exploration of the mammal kingdom that brings both big and little creatures to life. This remarkable work, long out of print and now republished by Alpha Editions, is a treasure trove for nature enthusiasts and classic literature collectors alike. Delve into intimate studies that reveal the intricate behaviors and fascinating lives of North American fauna, from the majestic grizzly bear to the elusive red fox. Each narrative is a vivid portrait that not only educates but also inspires a deep reverence for biodiversity and wildlife conservation. This edition is more than just a reprint; it has been meticulously restored for today s and future generations, ensuring that the legacy of these engaging wildlife narratives endures. With its unique literary significance, "Wild Animals of North America" stands as a cultural artifact, inviting readers to reconnect with the natural world in a way that is both profound and accessible. Whether you're a seasoned naturalist or a curious newcomer, this book promises to ignite your passion for the wild. Don t miss your chance to own this collector s item a true celebration of the natural history of mammals that will enrich your library and your understanding of wildlife. Embrace the adventure and let the stories of these magnificent creatures inspire you!
The Wild Flowers of California
Discover the enchanting world of California's wildflowers in "The Wild Flowers of California: Their Names, Haunts, and Habits," a timeless exploration now republished by Alpha Editions after decades out of print. This beautifully restored edition invites you to immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of California's flora, offering a captivating guide to wildflower identification and the intricate relationships between these native plants and their habitats. Delve into the lush landscapes where wildflowers thrive, as this book reveals the secrets of their habits and haunts, making it an essential companion for outdoor exploration and a valuable resource for gardening enthusiasts keen on cultivating California's unique ecosystems. With stunning wildflower photography and insightful botanical descriptions, this edition not only serves as a practical guide but also celebrates the beauty and diversity of California's natural heritage. More than just a reprint, this collector's item is a cultural treasure, meticulously restored for today s and future generations. Whether you are a casual reader enchanted by nature or a classic literature collector seeking to enrich your library, "The Wild Flowers of California" is a must-have. Embrace the spirit of environmental conservation and connect with the vibrant life that flourishes in California's wild landscapes. Join us on this botanical journey and let the wildflowers inspire your soul!
