Animal Traditions offers an alternative to both the 'selfish gene' and 'meme' views of the world for all evolutionary biologists. By showing how cultural traditions, imparting information from one generation to the next, are vital to birds and mammals, it offers a unified evolutionary and developmental perspective of animal behaviour.

In this breathtaking autobiography Hudson takes us on a wild romp through the grasslands of Argentina. Here we witness the wonders of South America, from its lush landscapes to the glorious birds flying overhead. Hudson views our existence through binoculars, examining the quickly approaching civilization that would wreak havoc on the land.Discover ..

LET THEM EAT PEANUT BUTTER . . .You can fool some of the squirrels some of the time, but most of the time they climb, sail, jump, or quite possibly levitate into your bird feeder despite baffles, traps, scare tactics, or even cayenne pepper. What is a bird-lover to do? Richard E. Mallery, publisher of the Dick E. Bird News, a lighthearted newsletter for bird enthusiasts, now shares his win-win strategies to make everybody - birds, squirrels, and humans - happy.

The story of Peter Pan as a baby living in the wild of Kensington Gardens among the birds and fairies in the middle of London.

Rolf and Edgar were just like all the other trolls in the forest, except for one thing: Rolf never looked up and Edgar never looked down. Edgar would always watch the clouds and the birds, and Rolf would just stare at ants and mushrooms. One day, Rolf gets lost, and the only way Edgar can find him is by looking in other directions besides just up. This engaging and tastefully illustrated ebook teaches children what wonders they can discover if they just look at things in different ways.

The riveting debut appearance of Seattle detective J.P. Beaumont, from the New York Times bestselling author of Kiss of the Bees and Birds of Prey. The little girl was a treasure who should have been cherished, not murdered. She was only five - too young to die - and Homicide Detective J. P. Beaumont of the Seattle Police Department isn’t going to rest until her killer pays dearly. But Beaumont's own obsessions and demons could prove dangerous companions in a murky world of blind faith and religious fanaticism. And he is about to find that he is himself the target of a twisted passion ... and a love that can kill.

Island touring itineraries take you through towns and villages, into the hills and alongside shimmering lakes. You’ll visit museums, historic buildings, beautiful churches and perhaps stop to join in local celebrations. Interesting tidbits are highlighted in colorful callout boxes, and might tell how the landscape has been shaped, the most secluded beach, which birds you can expect to see, or where the best fishing spot is. Whether you’re planning your first trip to the Caribbean or are a veteran traveler, don’t leave home without a Landmark Visitors Guide, renowned as the best guides for sightseers. Lavish color throughout, plus detailed maps.

This is the first book to take a comparative approach to brain lateralization. It examines lower vertebrates, birds, nonprimate mammals, and primates, including humans, highlighting model systems that elucidate the function, causes, development, and evolution of lateralization. Topics include the evolution, development, and cognitive dimensions of lateralization, and its role in memory.

To the outsider, the Cayman Islands – Cayman Brac, Grand Cayman and Little Cayman – are almost always equated with watersports and glorious beaches, plus offshore banking opportunities. This is hardly surprising, since the Cayman Islands do offer world-class scuba diving in crystal-clear waters, as well as a tax-free haven. But these three islands have so much more to offer the traveler who’s willing to wander off the traditional tourist paths, walk away from the beachside resorts and explore by themselves. Diverse woodlands and pristine wetlands occupy much of the islands’ interiors, rugged hiking trails meander across the peaks and valleys, and mangrove swamps cushion the shoreline, offering a unique breeding ground for many birds and fish. These protected wilderness areas are often left unexplored by lay-in-the-sun-all-day tourists, who miss some of the biggest attractions the islands offer.

Birds are important indicators of water quality in wetlands of all descriptions. In this readable account, Milton Weller describes the ecology of wetland birds in terms of resource use providing a wealth of practical and basic information for professionals and keen birders alike.

Scientific discoveries about the animal kingdom fuel ideological battles on many fronts, especially battles about sex and gender. We now know that male marmosets help take care of their offspring. Is this heartening news for today's stay-at-home dads? Recent studies show that many female birds once thought to be monogamous actually have chicks that are fathered outside the primary breeding pair.