Handbook of Mammalian Metabolism of Plant Compounds provides an extensive survey of how mammals metabolize compounds found in higher plants. Information about these compounds is important to researchers in pharmacology, toxicology, medical and natural products chemistry, and food sciences.
Based on contributions from eminent experts in both fields, this book bridges the gap between palaeogeographers and palaeobiogeographers, two communit..
Exploring critical linkages between migratory birds, their seasonal resources, and shifts in climate change and weather events, this book brings toget..
The past decade has seen a huge increase in the interest directed toward sea ducks. This has been inspired, in large part, by the conservation concern..
The Biology of Lungfishes presents an up-to-date collection of reviews on some of the most important aspects of the life of lungfishes. The book draws..
Including a host of tables and illustrations, this book summarizes over a hundred years of research on bird malaria parasites and other haemosporidian..
Bringing together the most recent literature, this book provides an in-depth look at the field of wildlife forensic examination. Offering practical gu..
With 42 chapters authored by leading international experts, Swine Nutrition: Second Edition is a comprehensive reference that covers all aspects of th..
As one of the world's most popular cultural activities, wild animal collections have been attracting visitors for 5,000 years. Under the direction of ..
This bestselling work provides a solid introduction to the functional anatomy of domestic animals for veterinary and animal science students, as well..
This book is the first to catalogue all living snakes and fossil ophidians. It supplies a scientific, academic, and professional treatment of snakes—a..