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The Human Zoo The Human Zoo Desmond Morris Morris looks closely at the human species under the stresses and pressures of urban living.This study concerns the city dweller. Morris finds remarkable similarities with captive zoo animals and look… OL104152W
One tiger growls One tiger growls Ginger Wadsworth Briefly describes the behavior of and sounds made by various animals, from one growling tiger to twenty croaking frogs. OL15021602W
Animal eyes Animal eyes David M. Schwartz Introduces, in simple text and photographs, the eyes of crabs, fish, frogs, horseflies, starfish, cats, and geckos. OL15125602W
Plant-Provided Food for Carnivorous Insects Plant-Provided Food for Carnivorous Insects Felix L Wackers,J. Bruin Plants provide insects with a range of specific foods, such as nectar, pollen and food bodies. In exchange, they may obtain various services from arthropods. The role of food rewards in the plant-pol… OL15181045W
Behavioral Ecology and Conservation Biology Behavioral Ecology and Conservation Biology Tim Caro 1. The Significance of Behavioral Ecology for Conservation Biology, Tim CaroPart I: Baseline Behavioral Ecological Data and Conservation Problems 2. The Role of Individual Identification in Conservat… OL15187301W
Why the cheetah cheats Why the cheetah cheats Lewis Smith Smith brings to vivid life 100 cutting-edge research projects that have yielded some remarkable answers to previously unexplained mysteries of the natural world. OL15421406W
Secrets of animal survival Secrets of animal survival National Geographic Society Describes the specific physical adaptations of animals to five different types of environments including Arctic and Antarctic, desert, rain forest, savanna, and mountain. OL16481064W
Advances in the Study of Behavior Advances in the Study of Behavior H. Jane Brockmann Advances in the Study of Behavior was initiated over 40 years ago to serve the increasing number of scientists engaged in the study of animal behavior. That number is still expanding. This volume mak… OL16978982W
Animal homosexuality Animal homosexuality Aldo Poiani "Homosexuality is an evolutionary paradox in search for a resolution, not a medical condition in search for a cure. Homosexual behavior is common among social animals, and mainly expressed within the… OL16983876W
Animal sharpshooters Animal sharpshooters Anthony D. Fredericks Describes animals--such as horned lizards, bolas spiders, cobras, and archer fish--that survive by throwing something to either catch prey or to avoid being captured by their enemies. OL1735155W
Juan Salvador Gaviota Juan Salvador Gaviota Richard Bach 1ª Reimpresión OL17606374W
Animal fights Animal fights Catherine Ham "Lions, tigers, and bears! Oh my! Even fish, insects and birds battle in this exciting read-aloud written in verse. Young readers can't resist the fascinating topic and will be mesmerized by the vibr… OL17872694W
I love hugs I love hugs Camilla De la Bédoyère Hugs, cuddles, snuggles - all are wonderful to share. I love hugs features fun facts and adorable photographs. It's time to cuddle up and feel the love. OL17921330W
Do Penguins Have Puppies? Do Penguins Have Puppies? Michael Dahl Animals All Around-A question-and-answer format combines with colorful art for read-aloud fun. Introduce children to fascinating facts and beginning biology comprehension. OL1878639W
Why Do Kittens Purr? Why Do Kittens Purr? Marion Dane Bauer Simple rhymes tell why kittens, bears, kangaroos, and other animals behave the way they do. OL1882879W
Readings in behaviour Readings in behaviour Geethabali Contributed papers presented at the 13th meeting of the Ethological Society of India convened at the Sri Venkateswara University in 1991. OL18833723W
Extreme gluttons Extreme gluttons Animal Planet (Television network) Describes the ten biggest eaters in the animal world and compares their eating habits to those of humans. OL18903642W
Maybe, my baby Maybe, my baby Marilyn Janovitz Different animal parents try various methods to put their babies to sleep. OL19163257W
Wildlife at your doorstep Wildlife at your doorstep Glen Rounds The author describes his observations of the habits of insects, reptiles, birds, and other wildlife within sight of his doorstep. OL1921115W
Cheese Belongs to You! Cheese Belongs to You! Alexis Deacon PICTURE STORYBOOKS. From award-winning picture-book-makers Viviane Schwarz and Alexis Deacon comes a story about the struggle for dominance over one piece of cheese ... Rat law is simple: if you take… OL19338509W
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