Bird Bonds by Gisela Kaplan

$34.99 AUD

Category: PETS & ANIMALS

Australian birds have a very special place in the evolution of modern birds. They are known to live unusually long lives, form long-lasting bonds and are overall exceptionally intelligent. The question is why this may be so. In this highly compelling new book, Professor Gisela Kaplan explores the evolu tion of particular cognitive and social abilities that make the emotional and sex lives of birds work to their advantage. How Australian birds actually choose mates makes fascinating reading as the author uncovers motivations and attractions in partner choice that are far more complex than was once believed. She also shows how humans and birds may be more alike in attachment and mating behaviour than we think - despite the enormous evolutionary distance between us. For birdwatchers, researchers and nature lovers alike, and based on a wealth of original and cited research, Bird Bonds is a valuable resource and a beguiling insight into the world of the birds around us. ...Show more

Lost but Found by Peter Sharp

$24.99 AUD

Category: PETS & ANIMALS

Sydney Dogs & Cats Home is unique in its ability and commitment to find that 'one in a million' owner for animals in their care, as well as that 'one in a million' pet for people looking to adopt.In Lost but Found, you will meet forty special dogs who have spent time at the Home. Their stories revea l how the dogs came to be lost, how and why they were in the shelter, and the love and care they received while there and in their new forever homes.Fully illustrated and with both before- and after-adoption photography from award-winning pet photographer Peter Sharp of Tame & Wild Studio, this touching collection of precious pups will warm the hearts of animal lovers near and far.All royalties from the sale of this book will be donated to Sydney Dogs & Cats Home. ...Show more

Bugs in the Backyard: What Bug is That? by MAIN, BARBARA YORK

$7.99 AUD

Category: PETS & ANIMALS

Miss Georgie / A Taylor Batalibasi (PB) by Anne Taylor Batalibasi

$25.00 AUD

Category: PETS & ANIMALS

WHALES & DOLPHINS OF WESTERN A by THOMSON C

$6.99 AUD

Category: PETS & ANIMALS

Waterbirds of the South-West Wetlands by THOMSON-DANS, CAROLYN

$6.99 AUD

Category: PETS & ANIMALS

COMMON BIRDS OF THE SOUTH-WEST FORESTS by Carolyn Thomson

$6.99 AUD

Category: PETS & ANIMALS

Marine Plants of the Perth Region by CALM

$6.99 AUD

Category: PETS & ANIMALS

COMMON BUTTERFLIES OF THE SOUTH WEST by CALM BOOKS

$6.99 AUD

Category: PETS & ANIMALS

AUSTRALIAN BIRDS OF PREY by THOMPSON, CAROLYN

$6.99 AUD

Category: PETS & ANIMALS

My Penguin Year Living with the Emperors by Lindsay McCrae

$32.99 AUD

Category: PETS & ANIMALS

Birds of Prey of Australia: A Field Guide by Stephen Debus

$39.99 AUD

Category: PETS & ANIMALS

This book is an illustrated field guide to diurnal raptors, a bird group that many people find among the most difficult birds to identify. Raptors are popular and iconic birds, and important ecologically as well as in legislation, with some species listed as threatened. Birds of Prey of Australia will e nable people to more easily identify them. It also provides a brief overview of the biology of raptors and an indication of the current state of knowledge on them.The book has been completely revised and updated, with 15 years of new data, a section on difficult species-pairs (split-images providing direct contrast), and rearranged in modern field-guide format, making it easy to use and enabling rapid identification of 'difficult' raptors.Birds of Prey of Australia will appeal to a wide range of readers, including ornithologists, raptor biologists, birdwatchers, wildlife rescuers/carers, raptor rehabilitators, zookeepers, naturalists, bushwalkers, ecological consultants, fauna authorities, park rangers, state forestry personnel and students.2013 Whitley Award Commendation for Vertebrate Guide. ...Show more