The books look at why pets live the way they do and uses this as the starting point for giving appropriate pet care information. This series addresses an often overlooked aspect of popular pets - their wild side.

This approach opens up a whole new perspective on the life processes of our favorite animals, as well as pet care. The books look at why pets live the way they do and uses this as the starting point for giving appropriate pet care information.

Deliverable Countries : This product ships to This series addresses an often overlooked aspect of popular pets - their wild side. This approach opens up a whole new perspective on the life processes of our favorite animals, as well as pet care.

The books look at why pets live the way they do and uses this as the starting point for giving appropriate pet care information. Deliverable Countries : This product ships to This series addresses an often overlooked aspect of popular pets - their wild side.

This approach opens up a whole new perspective on the life processes of our favorite animals, as well as pet care. The books look at why pets live the way they do and uses this as the starting point for giving appropriate pet care information.

Deliverable Countries : This product ships to (less)

"Birds" features original artwork from the best-known ornithological artists, including: Mark Catesby (1683-1749); Ferdinand Bauer (1760-1826); Alexander Wilson (1766-1813); Jacques Barraband (1767-1809); John James Audubon (1785-1851); William MacGillivray (1796-1852); John Gould (1804-1881); Edward Lear (1812-1888); Joseph Wolf (1820-1899); Archibald Thorburn (1860-1935); Louis Agassiz Fuertes (1874-1927); and, Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe (1901-79). This mammoth edition will not only delight bird lovers, but also those who have an appreciation of beautifully executed art (less)

Each species account includes a series of spectacular colour photographs depicting a range of plumages,races and ages.In addition, John Schimitt`s stunning colour plates cover all the resident species.

The book also contains sections on biogeographic distribution,raptors in history and mythology,and locating and observing raptors,as well as on conservation,with particular emphasis on the crisis that has seen vulture populations plummet in recent years.This Landmark publication is the most comprehensive book ever published about the subcontinent`s raptors.

About the Author: Rishad Naoroji is an independent researcher specialising in raptor conservation,and he is regarded as one of India`s foremost experts on these birds. A prolific author, his research has included studies of Laggar and Red-headed Falcon population dynamics in Saurashtra, the breeding ecology of Pallas`s Fish eagles in Bharatpur,and the effects of pesticides use on breeding success of the Lesser Fish-eagles of Corbett National Park,while his conversation work in the Rajpipla forest les to the establishment of the Schoolpaneshwar Wildlife Santuary.

Rishad is currently at the forefront of the fight to save India`s vultures, in his role as project coordinator for the Parsi Vulture Project.He is also an acoomplished wildlife photographer,and many of the stunning shots in this volume were taken by him (less)

Each species account includes a series of spectacular colour photographs depicting a range of plumages,races and ages.In addition, John Schimitt`s stunning colour plates cover all the resident species.

The book also contains sections on biogeographic distribution,raptors in history and mythology,and locating and observing raptors,as well as on conservation,with particular emphasis on the crisis that has seen vulture populations plummet in recent years.This Landmark publication is the most comprehensive book ever published about the subcontinent`s raptors.

About the Author: Rishad Naoroji is an independent researcher specialising in raptor conservation,and he is regarded as one of India`s foremost experts on these birds. A prolific author, his research has included studies of Laggar and Red-headed Falcon population dynamics in Saurashtra, the breeding ecology of Pallas`s Fish eagles in Bharatpur,and the effects of pesticides use on breeding success of the Lesser Fish-eagles of Corbett National Park,while his conversation work in the Rajpipla forest les to the establishment of the Schoolpaneshwar Wildlife Santuary.

Rishad is currently at the forefront of the fight to save India`s vultures, in his role as project coordinator for the Parsi Vulture Project.He is also an acoomplished wildlife photographer,and many of the stunning shots in this volume were taken by him (less)

Birds of Kangra details the birds of this unique area. Combining over 500 photographs with precise descriptions and stories drawn from rich local folklore, it is a thoroughly researched account of the more than 550 species of birds and a unique souvenir of the area (less)

His light and eminently readable narrative takes the reader into the fascinating realm of real life. Yet, his writing clearly reflects a naturalist's concern, based on years of painstaking observation (less)

The dictionary is the only work or this type that traces the birds, behavior, physical appearance, habitat, or the sound of their calls. Some names refer back to ancient myths and local folklore or were bestowed to honor a great naturalist, a world traveler, or a patron of the sciences.

The author also discusses errors that arose in the naming of some birds. Crisply written and extensively cross-referenced for ease of access.

With a full bibliography and extensive cross-referenced for ease of access. With a full bibliography and extensive cross-references.

A Dictionary of bird Names will find a permanent place on any bird-lover's shelf (less)