India has a rich mammal fauna including elephants, rhinos & the much sought-after Tiger, but there are many other species to be found there, many of them more conspicuous than the elusive Tiger. This book is the first comprehensive field guide to all the 400 species of mammals in India. Most are illustrated with superb colour photographs or illustrations, & are accompanied by an authoritative text from one of India's top biologists. The text pinpoints key characteristics of the species concerned, & gives useful distributional & habitat information. Maps are included for each species, & footprints too where relevant. ...

This guide will enable the identification of around 1, 000 of the more common insects found in the region. The carefully chosen selection represents all insect groups, with a bias towards the more prominent species, so that all the butterflies, grasshoppers, crickets, damselflies, & dragonflies occurring in Britain have been included. Over 700 color photographs show the species in their natural habitats, & around 100 line drawings clearly show important features, enabling accurate identification. ...

This new field guide is a complete & convenient reference to every species of cetacean, pinniped & sirenian in the world, along with the Marine & Sea Otters & the Polar Bear. Every species is illustrated with magnificent colour paintings & a stunning collection of photographs, chosen to illustrate the key field marks which can be used to separate each species in the field. The author`s unique depth of experience & knowledge, coupled with the artist`s unrivalled skill, have come together to produce a neat, practical field guide that will enable any observer to quickly identify any mammals they may encounter at sea. ...

First published in 2000, the Collins Field Guide to New Zealand Wildflife quickly became a classic of its kind. Familiar to both national & international travellers keen to identify the birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles, freshwater fish & invertebrates commonly encountered in this country, its combination of authoritative yet clear & precise textual descriptions & stunning photographs proved an instant winner. Now, more than 10 years on, this classic field guide has been updated & extended to make it even more useful to travellers with an interest in natural history & ecology. Retaining its useful glovebox-friendly format, the significantly expanded text will also include the latest research findings & changes in classification & nomenclature that have occurred in the past 10 years, along with new photographs where appropriate. Including both native & introduced species, each entry succinctly describes both habits & habitats, distribution, classification, breeding patterns, food & recognition tips to assist amateur identification. A wonderful addition to any natural history collection. ...

This beautifully illustrated guide covers an unprecedented range of species that may be sighted along the coastline or offshore by the whale watcher, bird watcher, fisher, boating enthusiast, or natural history buff. Designed in a handy pocket size, the book provides concise information for identifying the invertebrates, mammals, birds, turtles, fish, sharks & rays, & even floating seaweeds & common algae that live along the Atlantic coast & offshore from North Carolina to the Canadian provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, & Prince Edward Isl&. With range maps & text on pages directly opposite the full-colour illustrations, the book makes identification of more than two hundred species of offshore wildlife quick & easy. Special features include full-page spreads to compare similar species of seabirds, & inserts to help identify whales by their blowhole patterns, diving, & other behaviours. Those with an interest in ocean life know that surprises often appear at the end of a fishing line, floating beside the boat, washed up on the shore, or flying overhead. This is the ultimate guide for those who are curious about such creatures & the marine environment in which they dwell. Also available by Noble S. Proctor & Patrick J. Lynch: Manual of Ornithology (paper ISBN 030007619 3, 18.95). ...

In this pocket-size guide to the secret world of snowflakes, you`ll learn the science behind these one-of-a-kind natural masterpieces. The book`s pages contain stunning microphotography, descriptions of common snowflake types, & information about snowflakes` complex structures & patterns. ...

The taxonomy & systematics of European reptiles & amphibians have changed a lot in recent years, yet there is no modern, up-to-date field guide available that comprehensively covers all the species. The last illustrated field guide to European reptiles & amphibians was first published 38 years ago, & remains oudated despite occasional reprints & new editions. This major new field guide addresses this deficiency. A total of 219 species are covered in detail, with a focus on identification & geographical variation; species texts also cover distribution, habitat & behaviour. superb colour illustrations by talented artist Ilian Velikov depict every species & all major variations, & colour photographs are also included for most species. This groundbreaking new guide will become the definitive field reference for these two groups of animals. It
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- Over 370 colour artworks & 200 colour photographs
- 155 accurate & up-to-date distribution maps
- Easy-to-use keys & tables to help with swift species identification



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This is a brand new field guide to Britain`s bees that for the first time makes this fascinating & important group of insects accessible to the general naturalist. The guide covers over 270 species, & is fully illustrated with stunning photographs & Richard Lewington`s beautiful colour artwork. ...

Australia has a remarkable avifauna. Of the 760 species, around 240 are endemic, making this country second only to New Guinea in terms of avian endemism. This field guide, now in its seventh edition, has long been the standard reference for the birds of Australia, & this edition has been extensively revised & updated. There are 20 new plates, & a new distribution map for each species showing subspecies distribution where appropriate. Over 1000 black & white illustrations, many new or redrawn, illustrate behaviours, flight silhouettes, detailed comparisons between related species & other useful identification pointers. This classic work has sold over 400, 000 copies in its lifetime, & remains the definitive guide for this country. ...

Oxford University Press’ “A Field Guide to the Birds of Brazil” is, at time of publication, the first comprehensive field guide to the birds of Brazil The carefully vetted text & images are the first to cover the full range of bird life in this vast & varied country. The more than 1800 up-to-date accounts treat the Yellow-nosed Albatross to the Sombre Hummingbird, the Ash-throated Gnat-eater to the Black-bellied Whistling-Duck, Nighthawks & Jacamars to Motmots, Puffbirds, & Peppershrikes. They are all here--every species & many subspecies found in each region of Brazil--with special attention given to the 218 Brazilian endemics. The book is laid out so that the illustrations sit across from the commentary & the distribution maps, so it is easy to use. Also, the author uses short-hand notation throughout, to make the book compact & easy to carry when in the field. It features 187 beautifully drawn full-color plates with 1820 species accounts. For each bird, the scientific, English, & Portuguese name are given as well as detailed information on measurement; identifying features; habitat; voice, song, & call. Distribution maps show the range for each species, also indicating seasonality & occurrence, essential for finding & identifying specific birds. From the equatorial North to the tropics, the introductory paragraphs set the stage in describing Brazil`s varied biogeography, climate, geomorphology, & natural vegetation. A list of protected areas of Brazil, information on relevant national & international organizations, a bibliography & further references, & an English-Portuguese dictionary of frequently used terms enhance the user-friendly qualities. Anyone wishing to fully explore the fabulously varied bird life of Brazil will find this light-weight, easy-to-use, attractive guide an invaluable field companion. Recommended for students & scholars of ornithology, general readers interested in Brazilian natural wildlife. ...