Wilding tells the story of a remarkable experiment the rewilding of the Knepp Estate in West Sussex the restoration of natural ecological processes & the stunning recovery of flora & fauna 384 pages Tree Isabella ...

The great evil has fallen & has taken the capital with it Where once there was a kingdom there is now only the Wildlands In a lawless fantasy world you must band together for survival treasure or maybe even glory Players control rival factions each with a unique deck of cards dictating their abilities across the battlefield Some focus on ranged prowess some on raw strength & others on the bond between characters offering a wide range of playstyles to explore Created by award-winning game designer Martin Wallace this miniatures board game contains everything you need to dive straight into the dynamic fantasy world of Wildlands Simple enough to pick up & play but packed with tactical nuances that will keep you coming back for more it is the perfect approachable skirmish game with endless replayability 2–4 Players 30–60 Min Playing Time Age 14 ...

Number of players 2-4 Ages 14 Playing time 30-60 minutes Components 6 unique miniatures 30 cards Across the Wildlands the word is spreading
- the dead are rising swords in hand Drawn to the life-giving power of the crystal shards a gang of undead nightmares have taken to the battlefield This ghoulish team can replace one of the existing factions with the unique mechanic of shared activation offering an aggressive new playstyle or they can be played using the new ' Encounter' rules as monstrosities that can be controlled by any player flooding the board as the battle rages Requires a copy of Wildlands to play
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This board expansion for Wildlands gives players three new maps two of which are specifically designed for two players Each map features new rules new challenges & new opportunities Once the home of one of the Empire's grandest family the Dark House lies as an epitaph to their fall As you fight your way across the two-storied Mansion map you will find remnants of their wicked ways Out back struggle through the Hedge Maze map sinister & long overgrown with vicious thorns Down below in the Crypt map encounter the deadly curse that once cast a noble line into oblivion ...

Please note this is a region B Blu-ray & will require a region B or region free Blu-ray player in order to play Sit back & watch in incredible 3D the magic that nature has to offer Explore the secrets of the land from the comfort of your own home & travel through the landscape as if you are in amongst the natural beauty yourself Marvel at how the wildlife peacefully exists around us & be wowed by all that it has to offer Watch Wildlife 3D now & take part in Mother Nature s journey as you witness the wonders of the world & the mysteries of wildlife! ...

To understand modern principles of sustainable management & the conservation of wildlife species requires intimate knowledge about demography animal behavior & ecosystem dynamics With emphasis on practical application & quantitative skill development this book weaves together these disparate elements in a single coherent textbook for senior undergraduate & graduate students It reviews analytical techniques explaining the mathematical & statistical principles behind them & shows how these can be used to formulate realistic objectives within an ecological framework This third edition is comprehensive & up-to-date &

Includes:: Brand new chapters that disseminate rapidly developing topics in the field habitat use & selection; habitat fragmentation movement & corridors; population viability analysis the consequences of climate change; & evolutionary responses to disturbance A thorough updating of all chapters to present important areas of wildlife research & management with recent developments & examples A new online study aid a wide variety of downloadable computer programs in the freeware packages R & Mathcad available through a companion website Worked examples enable readers to practice calculations explained in the text & to develop a solid understanding of key statistical procedures & population models commonly used in wildlife ecology & management The first half of the book provides a solid background in key ecological concepts The second half uses these concepts to develop a deeper understanding of the principles underlying wildlife management & conservation Global examples of real-life management situations provide a broad perspective on the international problems of conservation & detailed case histories demonstrate concepts & quantitative analyses This third edition is also valuable to professional wildlife managers park rangers biological resource managers & those working in ecotourism

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401 pages 22 Tables black & white; 183 Illustrations black & white Mc Comb Brenda C (Oregon State University Corvallis USA) ...

This book celebrates the Arctic exploring the natural history that has so inspired generations Early travellers to the Arctic brought back tales of amazing creatures & of the endurance required of visitors the Arctic becoming a land of inspiration & imagination Adventurers test themselves against it Its wildlife still amazes
- when film & television show Earth's natural wonders it is always the polar regions that draw the biggest audiences But today the Arctic is in retreat Humanity's relentless exploitation of the Earth's resources in the pursuit of progress has it seems altered the climate & threatens the ice & ice-living organisms It is a cliche that the loss of a species diminishes us but it is true nonetheless Even to people who have never seen a Polar Bear its loss will be immeasurable as the bear is iconic both defining & reflecting the Arctic This Traveller's Guide is designed to give visitors a handy identification guide to the wildlife they might see as they travel around including stunning photography & detailed descriptions of each species
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Wildlife Park 3
- do you have what it takes to be a zoo manager? Wildlife Park 3 is the latest part of the successful series As
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For more than 50 years the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition has championed honest & ethical wildlife photography while pushing the boundaries of artistic freedom technical skill & narrative excellence This powerful collection of pictures features all the winning photographs from the 2015 competition The collection represents the work of many international photographers both professionals & amateurs The photographs are chosen by an international jury for their artistic merit & originality from categories that together represent a diversity of natural subjects The range of styles is also diverse as is the genre of photography including action macro underwater landscape or environmental reportage Together this outstanding collection is a reminder of the splendor drama & variety of life on Earth Each stunning photograph is accompanied by an extended caption & there is an introduction by one of the world's most respected nature photographers ...