Collection: Adult Non Fiction - Animals

In Transcendence, scientist and anthrojournalist Gaia Vince argues that changes in our culture, not our brains, are responsible for the overwhelming sophistication of our civilization. Vince explores four factors elemental to our species' success: fire, language, art, and time.

Life on Earth covered evolution, Living Planet , ecology, and now The Trials of Life tackles ethology, the study of how animals behave. 'This is, quite simply, the best thing I've ever done.' Sir David Attenborough on the TV series, The Trials of Life, upon which this book is based. This is the t...

This book showcases 125 of the best photography ever assembled of the countries most spectacular reptiles and frogs, from the Tuatara to the Cape York Graceful Tree Frog, and from the Amethystine Python to the Starred Gecko.Twenty-five of the best photographers specialising in herpetology each su...

Cats, both wild and domestic, are presented in this beautiful full-color book featuring hundreds of facts about your favorite felines. The Ultimate Guide to Cat Breeds describes the origins and characteristics of the cat, its evolution from wild animal to perfect pet, and at the same time places ...

Victoria Stilwell's bestselling canine care guides have helped hundreds of thousands of owners across the world raise happy and healthy dogs. Now, the world-renowned dog trainer and TV presenter is back with The Ultimate Guide to Raising a Puppy - the definitive guide to puppy care and training. ...

Soaring through the skies, light as the air itself, birds are the closest creatures we have to angels on the planet. They bring song and beauty to our lives, and they play a significant role in sustaining Earth's ecosystems. But birds are also facing the threat of extinction. In An Uncertain Futu...

The way birds behave is one of the vital keys to accurate identification and this book provides the experienced instruction needed to understand and get the most out of watching birds. The guide covers all the fundamental types of bird behaviour, including movement, feeding, breeding, migration, ...