The first guide dedicated to the mighty Colorado River, from its headwaters through western Colorado. Each chapter covers a section of the river and provides information on access, parking, seasons, hatches, recommended equipment, and fly patterns. ...
Very few of the 2.5 million people who visit Yellowstone National Park and who are awed by America's only continuously wild and genetically pure bison herd, are aware that over the past decade, state and federal agencies have engaged in the wanton slaughter of 3,500 of these magnificent animals, solely because they wandered out of delineated confines of the National Park. Author Daniel Brister has dedicated his life to protecting th ...
This guidebook is organized into three easy-to-read sections: animals, plants, and the natural features of Alaska which is the largest and most varied of all the states in America. Entries in each section are listed alphabetically. This book contains fascinating factoids, line art drawings, and a state map along with entertainingly written entries. Whether you live in Alaska or are just passing through, you’ll discover a gold mine of nuggets, fa ...
В монографии описаны результаты уникального проекта по свободному разведению павианов гамадрилов (Papio hamadryas) на Черноморском побережье Кавказа. Проект относится к числу тех единичных исследований советского времени, которые не имеют аналогов в истории биологической науки. Эксперимент был начат в 1971 году с выпуска в субтропический лес нескольких десятков павианов гамадрилов, а завершился в начале 90-х годов, когда в двух заказниках обитал ...
Dog owners know that dogs can be trained, but the idea of training rarely crosses cat owners' minds. But as bestselling anthrozoologist John Bradshaw and cat expert Sarah Ellis show, not only can cats be trained, but they absolutely should be to ensure a happy and healthy relationship between pet and owner. Once we comprehend cats' emotions and needs, we can train them to overcome their natural fears and anxieties. Full of training tip ...
Still compact and the perfect size for travelling, Pacific Reef and Shore has been updated with new species, up-to-date scientific information and many brilliant photographs of the more than 300 common plants and animals found in the intertidal zone off the coast of North America—from the Aleutian Islands, Alaska, to Point Conception, California. Each entry includes a description summary with information on size and habitat, and a photo for sp ...
This updated and expanded guide thoroughly documents every aspect of seaweed life, from species identification and seaweed biology to the essential—and often surprising—roles seaweed plays in the marine ecosystem and our everyday lives. Seaweeds are used in everything from cosmetics to sustainable biofuels, and some species, like kelp, contribute to the remediation of coastal ecosystems.Featuring an attractive new full-color de ...
Птицы – одни из самых уникальных созданий на земле, вся их жизнь удивительна и непредсказуема. С древних времен люди восхищались возможностями этих животных, поклонялись им и воспевали их красоту. Парадоксально, но именно из-за разрушительного воздействия человека на природу птицы исчезают все быстрее. Грегуар Лоис, орнитолог парижского Национального музея естественной истории, увлекательно рассказывает в своей книге о том, кто же такие – эти и ...
