Dama gazelles, the largest of the gazelles, were once a common sight in Northern Africa, with a habitat ranging from the Atlantic Ocean east almost to the Nile River. Today, these animals are critical
Stories of long-lived animal species―from thousand-year-old tubeworms to 400-year-old sharks―and what they might teach us about human health and longevity.Opossums in the wild don’t make it to the age of three; our pet cats can live for a decade and a half; cicadas live for seventeen years (spending most of them underground). Whales, however, can live for two centuries and tubeworms for several millennia. Meanwhile, human life expectancy tops out around the mid-eighties, with some outliers living past 100 or even 110. Is there anything humans can learn from the exceptional longevity of some animals in the wild? In Methusaleh’s Zoo, Steven Austad tells the stories of some extraordinary animals, considering why, for example, animal species that fly live longer than earthbound species and why animals found in the ocean live longest of all. Austad―the leading authority on longevity in animals―argues that the best way we will learn from these long-lived animals is by studying them in the wi
This book was the last of eight treatises from the 1830s that were commissioned by the Royal Society with advice from leading churchmen under the terms of a legacy from the Earl of Bridgewater. They aimed to support the idea that the natural world was made by a divine designer. William Prout, a respected physician and biochemist who specialised in nutrition and urology, argues in the introduction to this book that the biological adaptation seen in nature is divinely planned as a means to an end. His text covers chemistry, geology, the ocean, the planets, and processes of the human body. Remembered today for his discovery of hydrochloric acid in the gastric juices of animals, here Prout is on the front line in the early battles between scientific method and religious belief, a debate which continues to this day.
Open your eyes to a world of discovery and find out what life is like in the ocean depths Eyewonder Oceans visits a host of sea animals living in the ocean depths plus coral reefs and kelp forests. Fr
Explore the amazing world of the sea with this stunning guide, revealing the giant sea creatures which thrive in the depths of the ocean.The ocean is home to the most fascinating and unique animals an
• 10,000 entries on plants, animals, micro-organisms and fossils • Complete and up-to-date taxonomic coverage • Authoritative background information on habitat, feeding, reproductive strategies, behaviour and physiology • Handy reference charts giving biogeographical areas, geological time scales, ocean currents, and schemes of zonation and scaling • Over 700 informative illustrations
It's not just humans combating global warming. Meet one of Earth's “ecosystem engineers”!In this fascinating and unique book, a marine biologist reveals how whales are “ecosystem engineers” --- animals that create, modify or maintain a habitat or ecosystem. Whales do this by reducing the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. They store loads of carbon in their bodies for decades, even centuries; when they die, they sink to the ocean floor, taking their carbon with them. More carbon in the ocean means less carbon in the atmosphere. And it's all thanks to whales!Now kids get one more reason to love these amazing creatures! Whales are helping the planet!It's not just humans working to combat global warming. Meet the ecosystem engineers who are improving our planet's health!In this unique look at how one animal can make a difference for the planet, Adrienne Mason, a marine biologist, reveals how whales are ecosystem engineers - animals that create, modify or maintain a habitat or eco
A beautiful first guide to emperor penguins, part of an exciting new series of animal books.Take to the Antarctic ice to study emperor penguins in this beautiful nonfiction field guide for kids.You might know that emperor penguins are the largest penguin species, but there’s so much more to learn about this flightless bird. Turn the pages to discover what makes them undertake epic journeys every year, and how scientists have spotted their poop from space! Filled with simple science and plenty of animal facts, this book also explains what makes emperor penguins such great ocean swimmers, and how their cute chicks manage to stay warm in freezing Antarctic conditions. It also looks at the conservation challenges these iconic animals face due to climate change and melting sea ice.Also available: Humpback Whale, Giant Panda, African Elephant
Dive in for an amazing under the sea sticker adventure and meet marvellous marine animals in this sticker activity book for children age 5 and up. With over 555 ocean animal stickers included, the und
Discover the sea animals that are hiding on the pull-the-tab sliders in this hardback novelty board book for children aged 3+. Featuring bold, full colour illustrations of seaside and ocean creatures
Coral reefs are one of the most beautiful places on Earth. Over 25% of the animals that live in the ocean are found on coral reefs. When some types of seaweed touch corals, it can make them very sic
"Young children are natural problem solvers and always looking for answers, especially when it involves ocean animals. Guess What: Flying Flippers: Sea Turtle provides young curious readers with
Corals are more than just rocks or plants. These ocean animals can move and stretch their tentacles to sting tiny animals to eat. Emergent readers will discover how corals spawn and grow into huge ree
From sea urchins in the Atlantic Ocean to bandicoots on the Australian savanna, animals recycle all over the world. Explore how different animals in different habitats use recycled material to build h
From dolphins with tails that spin to a viper whose tail looks like a spider, animals from around the world describe how their tails help them survive. Covering adaptations to desert, ocean, forest, a
"Young children are natural problem solvers and always looking for answers, especially when it involves ocean animals. Guess What: Awesome Arms: Octopus provides young curious readers with striki
