Collection: Adult Non Fiction - Animals

This collection of actual accounts and anecdotal yarns originated from discussions the author had with an old Tasmanian tiger trapper, Reg Trigg, who in the early days of the twentieth century established a mutual friendship with Lucy, a tiger he rescued from a trap.

Take a deep dive into the world of wild, weird, and wonderful sea creatures! Get up close to some of extraordinary creatures that live in the abyss, the little-explored world thousands of feet beneath the ocean surface. A gulper eel with an inflatable mouth, a barreleye fish with a transparent he...

This book is a celebration of the World and a bird of great beauty - the Australian Magpie.

From foals to stallions, the majesty of the horse and their beautiful spirit is depicted within these pages. Horsemanship is all about understanding the intelligence, strength, and nobility of the horse. The partnership between horse and rider is one of the most supreme relationships that an anim...

Is your dog happy? How do you know? Studies have shown that many dog owners incorrectly interpret their dog's behaviour and emotions. Making Dogs Happy will ensure you're being a good human to your furry companion. Learn what motivates your particular dog and you can train your dog accordingly, m...

Mama's Last Hug opens with the moving farewell between Mama, a dying 59-year-old chimpanzee matriarch, and Jan Van Hoof, who was Frans de Waal's mentor and thesis advisor. The filmed event has since gone viral (over 9.5 million views on YouTube), and so begins Frans de Waal's whirlwind tour of ne...

Of all the creatures of the deep blue, none captivates us quite like the octopus. This highly intelligent master of disguise is one of our planet's most intriguing and enigmatic creatures. Marine biologist David Scheel's lifelong preoccupation with octopuses has led to a career of ground breaking...

With more than 1700 close-up images of live animals, this book is a comprehensive photographic identification guide for field naturalists, serving the diving zoologists, educators, as well as hobbyists and people of all ages. This guide is a companion to Coastal Sea-Fishes of South-eastern Austra...