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Delve into the lives of owls with this collection of photographs and information by award-winning author and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela. They are silent and beautiful. They …

The essential illustrated guide to how birds design and build their nests—now fully revised and expandedBirds are the most consistently inventive builders, and their nests set the …

The most commonly kept domestic animal in the developed world, the cat has been a part of human life for thousands of years. Cats have been both worshipped and persecuted over this …

"Lovely, celebratory. For all the belittling of 'bird brains, ' Ackerman] shows them to be uniquely impressive machines . . ." --New York Times Book Review "A lyrical testimony to …

A comprehensive guide to freshwater and marine fish species found in Britain, with detailed species accounts and beautiful photography throughout.

These charismatic mammals, which include dogs, cats, hyenas, weasels, mongooses, seals, sea lions and bears, have always held special importance to humans throughout history and …

A charming, richly illustrated, pocket-size exploration of the world’s whalesPacked with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile any nature …

A richly illustrated introduction to the world’s living and extinct sea mammalsFrom the gregarious sea otter and playful dolphins to the sociable narwhal and iconic polar bear, sea …

Selected by Forbes.com as one of the 12 best books about birds and birding in 2016 This much-anticipated third edition of the Handbook of Bird Biology is an essential and …

Updated to reflect the most recent species classifications, a second edition of the beautifully illustrated and beloved guide to 600 members of the suborder Serpentes.   For …