Mammals

While some mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles may be observed fairly easily, many more are rarely, if ever, seen although the tracks, trails and signs they leave behind provide vital clues to identity, behaviour and population. This guide contains both photographs and diagrams of these identification marks and demonstrates how to read the signs, and how to make permanent records of tracks and trails.

COVER PRICE £12.99

ISBN: 9780753709559

Over 80 illustrations. Bats are fascinating in their variety and unusual way of life. Major bat species from around the world are shown in this colourful volume.

ISBN: 9781577171300

Amazing, fascinating and bizarre are the words that barely start to describe the bats of the world. Some are big, some tiny, many eat insects and fruit, yet there are others with more unusual tastes in food - such as the fisherman bat which uses its claws to catch fish or the unjustly demonized blood-eating vampire bats. Bats will not fly into your hair, and they are not blind, though most find their food and avoid obstacles in the darkness of night not by vision, but by using their remarkable and highly developed sense of echolocation. Their role in pollination is crucial to the environment in which they live. Bats are full of suprises. With such a large array of species, bat expert Phil Richardson takes you on a guided tour of the nocturnal world of bats: where they live, how they feed, and how they survive in almost every habitat on the planet. He uses his experiences of bat watching around the world to bring these misunderstood creatures to life, describing their complex life cycles, explaining how readers can watch and study bats and help conserve these often threatened mammals. Wherever you live, there are likely to be bats near you, so discover more with the help of this book.

ISBN: 9780565091675

This is the first guide to allow you to identify most of the wildlife sounds you hear in Britain. It comes with an accompanying CD. Have you ever wondered what animal is making that noise in your garden? Or what a pine marten sounds like in the wild? This unique "Collins Field Guide British Wildlife Sounds", by expert Geoff Sample, features a CD containing all the major songs and calls of Britain. The CD is accompanied by an informative companion book that allows you to match a song or call with a species with the greatest of ease. Covering everything from common seals and otters to grasshoppers and frogs, this book also looks at the different sounds that animals may make according to the situations they are in e.g. under threat or at play.

ISBN: 9780007209064

THE ESSENTIAL PHOTOGRAPHIC GUIDE TO BRITAIN'S ANIMALS This photographic field guide to all mammals, reptiles and amphibians in Britain, including all the common domestic animals, is a comprehensive guide to identification of species, and their tracks and trails. Each animal has two pages of coverage, containing: detailed information distribution maps numerous photographs of the animal itself, its habitat, tracks and signs Observation tips, habits and natural history are included for each entry, and species are grouped according to families.

ISBN: 9780007201372

This lovely new title follows the life cycle of a deer, from a kid's first wobbly steps to finding a mate. You can also find out about some of the different habitats that are the deer's home, the threats facing deers today and why some people see them as pests. You can also be an 'animal detective' and find out how you can tell if a deer has been in your neighbourhood. Includes an animal map, locator map, life cycle summary and 'unusual fact' boxes.

ISBN: 9780750250863

This lovely new title follows the life cycle of a fox, from a cub's first steps out of its den to finding a mate. You can also find out about some of the different habitats that are the fox's home, the threats facing foxes today and why some people see them as pests. You can also be an 'animal detective' and find out how you can tell if a fox has been in your neighbourhood. Includes an animal map, locator map, life cycle summary and 'unusual fact' boxes.

ISBN: 9780750250818

By "Morris, Pat"
ISBN 852639589

One of Usborne's most enduring and well-known series has been given an exciting new look. Each guide has been completely updated and has a striking new cover. These guides are perfect companions for enthusiasts, who are keen to discover the many fascinating aspects of the natural world. They offer full-colour illustrations of around 100-200 different species per title, which have been reproduced from the original artwork using the latest technology. They are an ideal field guides for both children and adults and incredible value for money.

ISBN: 9780746073599

Discover the exciting world of the mole, from open fields to inner-city gardens -- explore some of the different habitats that are the mole's home. Have you ever wondered how molehills are formed? Do you know what a new-born mole looks like? Have you ever seen inside a mole's tunnel? Follow the mole's life cycle, from the first few hours of a new-born pup to finding a mate. Find out about the threats facing moles today and why they can become pests. Includes an animal map, locator map, life cycle summary and 'unusual fact' boxes.

ISBN: 9780750250801

This lovely new title follows the life cycle of an otter, from a cub's first steps out of its den to finding a mate. You can also find out about some of the different habitats that are the otter's home, the threats facing otters today and why some people see them as pests. You can also be an 'animal detective' and find out how you can tell if an otter has been in your neighbourhood. Includes an animal map, locator map, life cycle summary and 'unusual fact' boxes.

ISBN: 9780750250856

The author is a Shetland naturalist and fisherman who has lived all his life on the Shetland island of Yell working on land and sea surrounded by wildlife. He has grown up with otters and vividly remembers his first otter sighting.

ISBN: 9780948661440

This is one in a series of books for young children that chronicles the lives of familiar animals. Illustrations by Bert Kitchen are accompanied by a lyrical text for parents to read with their children. This book explores the life of the otter. COVER PRICE £6.99

ISBN: 9780753403167

This field guide to reptiles and amphibians describes and illustrates every species found in Britain and Europe. The book contains descriptions of every species of salamander, newt, frog, tree frog, toad, tortoise, turtle, terrapin, gecko, agama, lizard, chameleon, slow worm, skink, amphisbaenian and snake found in mainland Europe. Every species and distinct subspecies is described in detail, with notes on its range, size, colour and markings, diagnostic characters, habitat, behaviour and, in the case of venomous snakes, the type and virulence of its poison. The final part of the book deals with the identification of the eggs and tadpoles of frogs, toads, newts and salamanders. There are also introductions to each group of animals, with helpful keys to aid identification where necessary, an introduction to the biology of reptiles and amphibians and how best to study this fascinating part of our fauna.

ISBN: 9780002199643

Want to know your Common from your Fire-bellied Midwife? Your Boar from your Bison? "Pocket Nature's" newest natural history guide is a portable and easy to use manual documenting over 325 species across Europe. Use at home or abroad, this concise reference guide uses full-colour detailed photography and full annotations to help you identify your animal neighbours, their habitats and habits, quickly and accurately. Maps show you what to find and where, and species are categorised to help beginner and amateur naturalists make the most of their surroundings. It is an eye-opening guide to the wonderful world of wild animals.

ISBN: 9781405307598

This book covers over 180 of the commonest species of wild animal found in Britain and Europe.


COVER PRICE £8.99

ISBN: 9780007627271