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In The Story of the Dinosaurs in 25 Discoveries, Donald R. Prothero tells the fascinating stories behind the most important fossil finds and the intrepid researchers who unearthed them. He weaves together the dramatic tales of dinosaur discoveries with what modern science now knows about the species to which they belong.

A revised and thoroughly updated edition of THE definitive guide to identifying dragonflies in Europe.

A beautiful companion to the year, showing how to find happiness in reconnecting to the natural world, wherever you live.

Explained with expert, easy-to-understand commentary from forest school practitioner Richard Skrein, and illustrated throughout with captivating drawings by Maria Nilsson, this trusty guide will teach you all the essential skills you need to survive in the great outdoors.

From the founder of Noughticulture, Rootbound explores how a whole new generation are discovering the power of plants

The astonishing true story of one of the first wolves to roam Yellowstone in more than 60 years. Authored by a renowned wolf researcher and gifted storyteller, this title launches an original and bold new trilogy, which will transform our view of wolves forever..

RSPB Spotlight Kingfishers is packed with eye-catching, informative color photos and features succinct, detailed text written by a knowledgeable naturalist.

Choose the perfect cat for youFrom Siamese to Sphynx cats, The Complete Cat Breed Book will help you choose the perfect companion for you. Fully illustrated and featuring over 150 of the world's best-loved cat breeds, this is the only cat breed guide you'll ever need.Complete with breed history, appearance and personality traits with Q&A charts, you're sure to find all the information necessary when choosing your cat. Also find expert advice on communicating with your cat and top tips on tackling behavioural problems such as ankle biting or furniture scratching. A concise care programme will cover all stages of your cat's life, from establishing a routine to dealing with common health problems.The Complete Cat Breed Book is a one-stop manual to helping you become the owner of a happy, healthy, well-mannered cat.

All the stuff you need to know to keep happy, healthy hens at home. Jane shares top tips for all areas of chicken care, from her decade's experience with a backyard flock.

Are you a cat lover? The African Serval cat may pique your interest. It is a super sleek cat characterized by its long legs and lean body. The African Serval cat has a small head, a long neck and a short tail and it is different from the other members of the cat family in that it loves to play and leap in the water. A unique feline indeed! In this book, you will not only discover incredible information about the African Serval, how it lives in the wild and its conservation status, you will also find out if this unusual exotic cat is great for a pet.African Serval Cats General Info, Purchasing, Care, Cost, Keeping, Health, Supplies, Housing, Grooming, and More Included!

This comprehensive illustrated book brings together veterinary-approved advice on cat care and a directory of the world's best-known cat breeds.

A compulsive collection of the world's most entertaining, inspiring and powerful letters with dogs at their heart, curated by the founder of the global phenomenon lettersofnote.com

Have fun at the farm with this new collection of minis from Kerry Lord and her Edward's Menagerie animals. This is one of the new gift series from TOFT (Kerry's yarn company), which contains four books, each with 25 crochet patterns on a different theme: Ocean, Wild, Farm and Pets.

Humanizing their dog is the primary people problem which owners create. Dogs are a different species, and should be treated accordingly. Owners should relate to dogs as they are, not what they want them to be...

First book of dog photography by Vincent Lagrange, presenting canine portraits full of tenderness and personality. Text in English and German.

Animals have much to teach us if we will take the time to listen. Animals have quite literally changed J. D. (Doug) Porter's life. He looks at some of the most noteworthy in his memoir, Lessons from the Zoo: Ten Animals that Changed My Life. From animal keeper to zoo director, Porter's career spanned over forty years. It included positions with a half dozen of America's great zoos during the most transformational era in zookeeping in more than a century-a time when zoos went from 19th century menageries to modern day arks. A chance visit to the Atlanta Zoo in the 1970s launched a career that began at Busch Gardens and continued during the construction of a massive new zoo in Toronto. Porter oversaw the animal collection at the Louisville Zoo, directed the redevelopment of the Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo, and served as deputy director of the Toledo Zoo during its centennial years. Humans have been training animals for thousands of years. We have trained them to pull wagons, herd livestock, and guard our camps. We have also taught them to perform useless tricks for our amusement. These days, animal care professionals train animals to submit to behaviors that improve their own lives (injections, blood pressure monitoring, and other health related routines) as well as tasks that benefit human lives (therapy, search & rescue, and law enforcement). But animals can teach us, as well. The earliest dogs appeared about fifteen thousand years ago when humans began displacing Neanderthals in Northern Europe and Asia. People might be surprised to learn of recent speculation that perhaps humans did not create dogs by domesticating wolves. Perhaps wolves domesticated themselves. They might have accomplished this by staying in proximity to human settlements, scavenging our leftovers, and adapting to our ways over generations. We have long imagined some clever human training a wolf to guard the camp and hunt for food. What if it was the other way around? What if it was clever wolves that taught those primitive humans to accept them into their society? Porter developed his love of nature growing up in the piney woods and mangrove swamps of Florida's gulf coast and nurtured that passion for nearly fifty years as he managed parks, zoos, and museums. The number of animals he worked with during his career is beyond measure. He has been bitten, clawed, kicked, and head-butted. He has watched animals being born and seen them take their last breath. He has had an impact on the lives of countless animals, but they have had an impact on his life, as well. They have taught him some valuable lessons. Porter learned to trust by facing off against Bwana the elephant and to walk his own path from Thelma the wayward mule. He learned how to overcome some of his fears by handling snakes and the importance of the Golden Rule from chimps and gorillas. Rhinos helped him realize that he will never be too old to learn, and a dog named Joy taught him how to seize the day. But what is the greatest lesson of all? Find out in Lessons from the Zoo: Ten Animals that Changed My Life.

The latest adventure from bestselling author Ben Fogle explores what we can learn from nature about living well and living wild.

With a wag in his tail and a twinkle in his eye, Britain's best-loved canine hero is back with even more adventures in this brand-new selection of cartoon strips from the Daily Mail.

This updated field guide, organized by color, features full-color photographs and information to help readers quickly and easily identify the Florida birds they see.

Walter Chandoha's remarkable legacy as the 20th century's greatest pet photographer lives on in this sequel to his critically acclaimed Cats. Featuring over 60 breeds, photographed in a variety of styles and locations, the book includes color studio and environmental portraits, black-and-white street scenes, dogs roaming free in the countryside,...