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Category : Zoology
Languages : en
Pages : 526
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The Journal of Zoological Research
Author: Journal of zoological systematics and evolutionary research
Author: On the Zoological Geography of the Malay Archipelago
Author: Alfred Russel WallacePublisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1473362571
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
This early work by Alfred Russel Wallace was originally published in 1859 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'On the Zoological Geography of the Malay Archipelago' is an article detailing Wallace's observations during his travels in Asia. Alfred Russel Wallace was born on 8th January 1823 in the village of Llanbadoc, in Monmouthshire, Wales. Wallace was inspired by the travelling naturalists of the day and decided to begin his exploration career collecting specimens in the Amazon rainforest. He explored the Rio Negra for four years, making notes on the peoples and languages he encountered as well as the geography, flora, and fauna. While travelling, Wallace refined his thoughts about evolution and in 1858 he outlined his theory of natural selection in an article he sent to Charles Darwin. Wallace made a huge contribution to the natural sciences and he will continue to be remembered as one of the key figures in the development of evolutionary theory.
Zoological Physics
Author: Boye K. AhlbornPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 354036188X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 447
Book Description
This book presents a physicists view of life. The primary life functions of animals, such as eating, growing, reproducing and getting around all depend on motion: Motion of materials through the body, motion of limbs and motion of the entire body through water, air and on land. These activities are driven by internal information stored in the genes or in the brain and by external information transmitted by the senses. This book models these life functions with the tools of physics. It will appeal to all scientists, from the undergraduate level upwards, who are interested in the role played by physics in the animal kingdom.
A Different Nature
Author: David HancocksPublisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520236769
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
"A well-written and provocative, opinion-rich account of zoos, their history, and their goals and purposes. Hancocks has earned the right to speak authoritatively about these subjects, thanks to his tenure as director of two leading U. S. zoos. This book will appeal to general readers and to all persons interested in zoos and their role in conservation and education."—John Alcock, author of Animal Behavior: An Evolutionary Approach "Giraffes, elephants, gorillas, snakes, and toucans respond poorly to the usual conventions of human architecture. Zoo architects usually respond no less poorly to the needs of animals. David Hancocks draws on a lifetime's experience working as a zoo director and zoo architect to explore this dilemma, and offers a compelling vision for the future. This is an important book for those interested in conservation as well as for zoo and museum buffs."—William Conway, former President and General Director of the Wildlife Conservation Society and the Bronx Zoo "For over two decades David Hancocks has fervently tried to reform the fundamental character and mission of zoos. This book is his most thorough analysis of what is wrong with them and his most detailed and compelling plea for improvement. Every conscientious zoo administrator, curator, and keeper should read it from cover to cover with an open mind. Professionals in botanical gardens, museums, and nature parks should also consider this treatise because Hancocks advocates that a fusion of all of these institutions into a new entity better positioned to interpret the entire biosphere."-Mark A. Dimmitt, Director of Natural History, Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Zoölogical Bulletin
Author: The Journal of Zoological Research
Author: Scientific Foundations of Zoos and Aquariums
Author: Allison B. KaufmanPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107199190
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 697
Book Description
Using first-person stories and approachable scientific reviews, this volume explores how zoos conduct and support science around the world.
Introduction to Zoology
Author: Charles Benedict DavenportPublisher:
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Category : Zoology
Languages : en
Pages : 456
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