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Animal Tracks of Mississippi and Louisiana (Paperback): Tamara Eder, Edwin Arnfield Animal Tracks of Mississippi and Louisiana (Paperback)
Tamara Eder, Edwin Arnfield
R190 R160 Discovery Miles 1 600 Save R30 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Concise descriptions of the animals and their tracks are combined with detailed drawings of the front and back prints, stride patterns and other important identifying aspects. Each animal is captured in accurate black-and-white illustrations, including pattern and print comparisons. A perfect guide for teachers, parents, hikers and urban adventurers.

Beasts Before Us - The Untold Story of Mammal Origins and Evolution (Paperback): Elsa Panciroli Beasts Before Us - The Untold Story of Mammal Origins and Evolution (Paperback)
Elsa Panciroli
R335 Discovery Miles 3 350 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

For most of us, the story of mammal evolution starts after the asteroid impact that killed the dinosaurs, but over the last 20 years scientists have uncovered remarkable fossils and new technologies that have upended this story. In Beasts Before Us, palaeontologist Elsa Panciroli charts the emergence of the mammal lineage, the Synapsida, beginning with their murky split from the reptiles in the Carboniferous period, more than three-hundred million years ago; these animals made the world theirs long before the rise of dinosaurs. Travelling forward into the Permian and then Triassic periods, we learn how our ancient mammal ancestors evolved from large, hairy beasts with fast metabolisms to exploit miniaturisation, the key to unlocking the traits that define mammals as we now know them. Elsa criss-crosses the globe to explore the sites where discoveries are being made and to meet the people who make them. In Scotland, she traverses the desert dunes of prehistoric Moray, where quarry workers unearthed the footprints of Permian synapsids; in South Africa, she introduces us to animals that gave scientists the first hints that our furry kin evolved from a lineage of egg-laying burrowers; and in China, new and astounding fossil finds reveal a suite of ancient mammals including gliders, shovel-pawed moles, and flat-tailed swimmers. This brilliantly written book radically reframes the narrative of our mammalian ancestors, providing a counterpoint to the stereotype of cowering Mesozoic mammals hiding away from their mighty dinosaur overlords. The earliest mammals weren't just precursors - they were pioneers.

Animal Tracks of Illinois (Paperback): Tamara Eder Animal Tracks of Illinois (Paperback)
Tamara Eder; Illustrated by Gary Ross, Ted Nordhagen
R237 R193 Discovery Miles 1 930 Save R44 (19%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Concise descriptions of the animals and their tracks are combined with detailed drawings of the front and back prints, stride patterns and other important identifying aspects. Each animal is captured in accurate black-and-white illustrations, including pattern and print comparisons. A perfect guide for teachers, parents, hikers and urban adventurers.

Giants of the Monsoon Forest - Living and Working with Elephants (Paperback): Jacob Shell Giants of the Monsoon Forest - Living and Working with Elephants (Paperback)
Jacob Shell
R408 Discovery Miles 4 080 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

For more than a thousand years, people in the rainforests of India and Burma have worked with elephants to log these otherwise impassable forests and move people and goods (often illicitly) under cover of the forest canopy. Jacob Shell takes us deep into this strange elephant country to explore the lives of these extraordinarily intelligent creatures and their relationship with humans. Visiting tiny logging villages and forest camps, Shell describes fascinating characters, both elephant and human, and interweaves his account with the incredible history of this centuries-long alliance. Giants of the Monsoon Forest offers new perspective on animal intelligence and shows us how Asia's secret forest culture might offer a way to save elephants and protect our wilderness.

Train to Win - Phase 4 Set 2 (Paperback): Samantha Montgomerie Train to Win - Phase 4 Set 2 (Paperback)
Samantha Montgomerie; Contributions by Collins Big Cat
R186 Discovery Miles 1 860 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics. Find out all about sled dog races in this fast-paced non-fiction book. Pages 14 and 15 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall. Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

The Kingdon Field Guide to African Mammals (Paperback, 2nd edition): Jonathan Kingdon The Kingdon Field Guide to African Mammals (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Jonathan Kingdon
R1,095 R897 Discovery Miles 8 970 Save R198 (18%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Jonathan Kingdon, one of the world's foremost authorities on African mammals, has both written and illustrated this landmark field guide. The unique combination of his extensive field experience and artistic talent has produced a stunning work that sets new standards. The concise text provides full information on identification, distribution, ecology, relationships and conservation status, with introductory profiles that summarise the characteristics of each mammal group. All known species of African land mammal are covered, with coverage of several of the more complex groups of small mammals simplified by reference to genera. Classification has been fully updated and this new edition includes many newly recognised species. With over 780 colour illustrations, numerous line drawings and more than 520 maps, this book will be an essential companion to anyone visiting Africa or with an interest in the mammals of the continent. Competition note: There are regional mammal books covering southern Africa, for example, but none that covers the whole continent in a portable format. The smaller-format and more concise Kingdon Pocket Guide to African Mammals may be more appealing to a more general safari market, but is much less comprehensive and more out of date.

Determinants of Animal Behaviour (Paperback): Jo Anne Cartwright Determinants of Animal Behaviour (Paperback)
Jo Anne Cartwright
R1,131 Discovery Miles 11 310 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


Are animals intelligent? How do they learn to solve everyday survival problems? Can they be intentionally deceptive? The investigation of animal behaviour is an important and fascinating aspect of comparative psychology. Determinants of Animal Behaviour thoroughly covers the section on determinants of animal behaviour in the AQA (A) comparative psychology module and deals with the three main topics featured in the syllabus. Firstly the evolutionary explanations of animal behaviour are discussed, including the biological explanations of apparent altruism. Secondly the nature of classical and operant conditioning in animal behaviour is considered and finally the role of social learning in animals is investigated. Real life examples are used throughout the book to illustrate the arguments presented.
Determinants of Animal Behaviour is an ideal introductory text to the subject, full of real life examples and both traditional and cutting-edge research. It will be of interest to all students new to comparative psychology and highly accessible to anyone wishing to know more about the diversity and ingenuity of animal behaviour.

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Field Guide to Insects of South Africa - The Most Complete Guide to South African Insects (Paperback, New Edition): Mike... Field Guide to Insects of South Africa - The Most Complete Guide to South African Insects (Paperback, New Edition)
Mike Picker, Charles Griffiths
R500 R399 Discovery Miles 3 990 Save R101 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

This trusted best-seller has been comprehensively updated and expanded to feature accounts of over 1,500 species and insect groups. Included are the most common, most economically and ecologically important, interesting and attractive insects in the region.

It features:

• vivid photographs

• easy-to-read text

• detailed accounts covering identifi cation, biology, distribution and related species

• a helpful introduction detailing the signifi cance, life history, collection and photography of insects, and

• quick reference guides on the inside covers to facilitate identifi cation.

Entomologists both amateur and professional, students, gardeners, farmers, tourists and anyone with an interest in the natural world will appreciate this illuminating and invaluable guide.

You've Goat This - Wisdom to Get You Through the Good, the Baaad, and Everything in Between (Hardcover): Goats Gone Acres You've Goat This - Wisdom to Get You Through the Good, the Baaad, and Everything in Between (Hardcover)
Goats Gone Acres
R636 R543 Discovery Miles 5 430 Save R93 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Fearless, fleet-footed, and full of curiosity, good-natured goats have it all. In this motivating guide to self-improvement, the stars of the popular Instagram Goats Gone Grazing teach us to take life by the horns. Some days, it's a struggle just to get out of bed-let alone eat our greens, climb the career ladder, and make our family and friends smile. Some days, in this fast-paced world, we find ourselves wondering how to keep it together. And advice? It's like we've herd it all before. Whether they are hopping up the peaks of mountains, through the treetops, or onto the backs of cows, goats are natural masters of balance, famed for their brains, brawn, and bawdy good humor. With their philosopher's beards, stately horns, and outgoing charm, these versatile animals know that working hard is just as important as cuddling up. They may be scruffy, wily, and mischievous, but when it comes to making the most of their days, these goats aren't kidding around. This powerful guide features two hundred personality-packed photos of the adult and baby goat stars of Goats Gone Grazing on their Kentucky farm and gives affirming advice to shepherd you the through good, the baaaad, and the graze-y. Sections cover health, romance, family, work, and finding yourself. It's time to stop being riddled by your human insecurities. Here, at last, is the advice you need to goat for it!

Antelopes (Hardcover): Kate Riggs Antelopes (Hardcover)
Kate Riggs
R1,025 Discovery Miles 10 250 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Bison (Paperback): Valerie Bodden Bison (Paperback)
Valerie Bodden
R286 R237 Discovery Miles 2 370 Save R49 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Raccoons (Hardcover): Kate Riggs Raccoons (Hardcover)
Kate Riggs
R1,025 Discovery Miles 10 250 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
A Scurry of Squirrels - Nurturing The Wild (Paperback): Polly Pullar A Scurry of Squirrels - Nurturing The Wild (Paperback)
Polly Pullar; Foreword by Romain Pizzi
R463 R420 Discovery Miles 4 200 Save R43 (9%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Polly Pullar has had a passion for red squirrels since childhood. As a wildlife rehabilitator, she knows the squirrel on a profoundly personal level and has hand-reared numerous litters of orphan kits, eventually returning them to the wild. In this book she shares her experiences and love for the squirrel and explores how our perceptions have changed. Heavily persecuted until the 1960s, it has since become one of the nation's most adored mammals. But we are now racing against time to ensure its long-term survival in an ever-changing world. Set against the beautiful backdrop of Polly's Perthshire farm, where she works continuously to encourage wildlife great and small, she highlights how nature can, and indeed will, recover if only we give it a chance. In just two decades, her efforts have brought spectacular results, and numerous squirrels and other animals visit her wild farm every day.

Pigology - 1000 Piece Puzzle (Jigsaw): Camilla Pintonato Pigology - 1000 Piece Puzzle (Jigsaw)
Camilla Pintonato
R415 R332 Discovery Miles 3 320 Save R83 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

From the Berkshire Pig to the Warty Pig to the Vietnamese Potbelly Pig, Pigology is a delightful (and educational!) puzzle for anyone who appreciates the appeal of this classic barnyard staple. From baby piglets to enormous hogs, this lively puzzle, with content drawn from Pigology (F21), is a charming and vibrant celebration of our porcine friends. Everyone young and old: nature- and animal-loving young readers, pig enthusiasts, pig farmers, and pet pig owners alike will go hog-wild to for this endearing tableau of more than 60 adorable swine.

Inspire - Life Lessons from the Wilderness (Paperback): Ben Fogle Inspire - Life Lessons from the Wilderness (Paperback)
Ben Fogle
R246 Discovery Miles 2 460 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The latest adventure from bestselling author Ben Fogle explores what we can learn from nature about living well and living wild. What can rowing across the Atlantic teach us about boredom and about patience? Can coming down from Everest take more resilience than climbing up in the first place? How can the isolation of the South Pole highlight what's most important? And how can we tap into the same reflective state in our daily lives? Writing during the unprecedented period of the coronavirus pandemic and drawing on a wealth of personal stories, Ben reflects on the significance of nature to all our lives and shows us how we can benefit from living a little more wild. Drawing on his greatest adventures, he shares what his time spent in the wilderness has taught him about life. Ranging across seas, icecaps, jungles and deserts, Ben's stories are filled with wonder and struggle, with animals, adventure, wilderness, friendships, unexpected acts of kindness and heroism, and are bursting with inspiration directly from nature. Ben's epic stories reveal a new side to his adventures and show how everyone can find meaning in the wilderness, even if it's just outside their front door. Full of exciting adventures and practical guidance, this primer on positivity is a story about overcoming obstacles, surpassing your expectations and inspiring your journey of adventure.

There are Reptiles Everywhere (Paperback): Britta Teckentrup There are Reptiles Everywhere (Paperback)
Britta Teckentrup; Camilla De la B edoy ere
R280 R219 Discovery Miles 2 190 Save R61 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

There are reptiles everywhere! Some of them live in jungles, some of them in the savannah, and some may be in your back garden! Put on your sturdy footwear and get ready to track down some reptiles! Follow geckos through the Madagascan jungle, take a stroll to the beach to watch baby turtles hatch, and be ready to nip up a tree if a Komodo dragon catches your eye. This illustrated introduction to everyone's favourite cold-blooded creatures is full of fascinating facts and vibrant illustrations. Learn more about reptilian anatomy, natural habitats, conservation efforts, migration patterns, survival strategies and extinct species. The colourful world of reptiles is packed with bitesize facts, vibrant illustrations weird-and-wonderful surprises! There are Reptiles Everywhere is the third in a series of sumptuously illustrated non-fiction books from best-selling illustrator Britta Teckentrup.

Wildlife of Madeira and the Canary Islands - A Photographic Field Guide to Birds, Mammals, Reptiles, Amphibians, Butterflies... Wildlife of Madeira and the Canary Islands - A Photographic Field Guide to Birds, Mammals, Reptiles, Amphibians, Butterflies and Dragonflies (Paperback, Flexibound)
John Bowler
R698 R581 Discovery Miles 5 810 Save R117 (17%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This beautifully illustrated photographic field guide is the first to focus on the identification of the fascinating, diverse and unique wildlife of Madeira and the Canary Islands--featuring the birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies and dragonflies that are most likely to be seen. Richly illustrated introductory sections cover the key wildlife sites to visit on each of the islands and provide an overview of the islands' geography, climate, habitat types and current conservation efforts. Stunning colour photographs highlight the key identification features of each species, and the accompanying text covers status, habitat preference, behaviour and, where appropriate, calls. The guide also features an up-to-date distribution map for each species. Complete with an attractive, user-friendly design, this is a must-have guide for all visitors to these magical islands. A beautifully designed and illustrated photographic field guide to the wildlife of Madeira and the Canary Islands Highlights the islands' unique native species and their conservation status Covers all birds, land and marine mammals, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies and dragonflies that are likely to be seen Features richly illustrated introductory sections on key sites to visit on each of the islands, covering their geography, climate, habitats and conservation Includes distribution maps for all species, as well as information on occurrence, status, habitat preference, behaviour and calls

The Imperial Animal (Paperback, New edition): R. Robin Miller The Imperial Animal (Paperback, New edition)
R. Robin Miller
R1,429 Discovery Miles 14 290 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Imperial Animal offers a compelling perspective on the controversy over humans and their biology. This now-classic study is about the social bonds that hold us together and the antisocial theories that drive us apart. The authors divulge how the evolutionary past of the species, reflected in genetic codes, determines our present and coerces our future. This book gives us a direct and intimate look at how we see ourselves. It offers insight into our politics, our ways of learning and teaching, reproducing and producing, playing and fighting.

The authors assert that the purpose of this book is twofold: to describe what is known about the evolution of human behavior, and then to try to show how the consequences of this evolution affect our behavior today. To do this they draw from numerous disciplines--zoology, biology, history, and primatology, among others. In the new introduction, Tiger and Fox outline then- reasons for originally writing the book as well as the process they used to do their research. "The Imperial Animal "is a classic work that will continue to be of interest to sociologists, zoologists, biologists, and primatologists.

The Atlas of Early Modern Wildlife - Britain and Ireland between the Middle Ages and the Industrial Revolution (Hardcover): Lee... The Atlas of Early Modern Wildlife - Britain and Ireland between the Middle Ages and the Industrial Revolution (Hardcover)
Lee Raye
R1,378 Discovery Miles 13 780 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

What was the state of wildlife in Britain and Ireland before modern records began? The Atlas of Early Modern Wildlife looks at the era before climate change, before the intensification of agriculture, before even the Industrial Revolution. In the sixteenth to eighteenth centuries, beavers still swim in the River Ness. Isolated populations of wolves and lynxes linger in the uplands. Sea eagles are widespread around the coasts. Wildcats and pine martens remain common in the Lake District. In this ground-breaking volume, the observations of early modern amateur naturalists, travellers and local historians are gathered together for the very first time. Drawing on more than 10,000 records from across Britain and Ireland, the book presents maps and notes on the former distribution of over 160 species, providing a new baseline against which to discuss subsequent declines and extinctions, expansions and introductions. A guide to identification describes the reliable and unreliable names of each species, including the pre-Linnaean scientific nomenclature, as well as local names in early modern English and, where used in the sources, Irish, Scots, Scottish Gaelic, Welsh, Cornish and Norn. Raising a good number of questions at the same time as it answers many others, this remarkable resource will be of great value to conservationists, archaeologists, historians and anyone with an interest in the natural heritage of Britain and Ireland.

The Princeton Field Guide to Mesozoic Sea Reptiles (Hardcover): Gregory S. Paul The Princeton Field Guide to Mesozoic Sea Reptiles (Hardcover)
Gregory S. Paul
R1,003 R815 Discovery Miles 8 150 Save R188 (19%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

An authoritative illustrated guide to the mighty reptiles that dominated the seas of the Mesozoic for 185 million years New discoveries are revealing that many ancient oceangoing reptiles were energetic animals capable of inhabiting an array of watery habitats and climates, including polar winters. The Princeton Field Guide to Mesozoic Sea Reptiles provides the most up-to-date and comprehensive coverage of the great Mesozoic groups that commanded the seas for tens of millions of years. This incredible field guide covers 435 species and features stunning illustrations of swimming reptiles ranging in size from little lizards to others with great necks longer than their bodies. It discusses the history of sea reptiles through 185 million years of the Mesozoic, their anatomy, physiology, locomotion, reproduction and growth, and extinction, and even gives a taste of what it might be like to travel back to the Mesozoic. This one-of-a-kind guide also challenges the common image of these reptiles as giants of the prehistoric waters, showing how the largest weighed far less than today's biggest whales. Features detailed species accounts of 435 different kinds of sea reptiles, with the latest size and mass estimates Written and illustrated by the acclaimed researcher and artist who helped to redefine our understanding of dinosaur anatomy Describes placodonts, plesiosaurs, ichthyosaurs, mosasaurs, sea snakes, sea turtles, marine crocs, and more Covers everything from biology to the colorful history of sea reptile paleontology Includes dozens of original skeletal drawings and full-color life scenes

Wildlife of Australia (Paperback, New): Iain Campbell, Sam Woods Wildlife of Australia (Paperback, New)
Iain Campbell, Sam Woods
R565 R472 Discovery Miles 4 720 Save R93 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Ideal for the nature-loving traveler, "Wildlife of Australia" is a handy photographic pocket guide to the most widely seen birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and habitats of Australia. The guide features more than 400 stunning color photographs, and coverage includes 350 birds, 70 mammals, 30 reptiles, and 16 frogs likely to be encountered in Australia's major tourist destinations. Accessible species accounts are useful for both general travelers and serious naturalists, and the invaluable habitat section describes the Australian bush and its specific wildlife. Animal species with similar features are placed on the same plates in order to aid identification. "Wildlife of Australia" is an indispensable and thorough resource for any nature enthusiast interested in this remarkable continent.Easy-to-use pocket guide More than 400 high-quality photographs Accessible text aids identification Habitat guide describes the Australian bush and its specific wildlife Coverage includes the 350 birds, 70 mammals, 30 reptiles, and 16 frogs most likely to be seen on a trip around Australia

Secret Worlds - The extraordinary senses of animals (Hardcover): Martin Stevens Secret Worlds - The extraordinary senses of animals (Hardcover)
Martin Stevens
R659 R538 Discovery Miles 5 380 Save R121 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Martin Stevens explores the extraordinary variety of senses in the animal kingdom, and discusses the cutting-edge science that is shedding light on these secret worlds. Our senses of vision, smell, taste, hearing, and touch are essential for us to respond to threats, communicate and interact with the world around us. This is true for all animals - their sensory systems are key to survival, and without them animals would be completely helpless. However, the sensory systems of other animals work very differently from ours. For example, many animals from spiders to birds can detect and respond to ultraviolet light, to which we are blind. Other animals, including many insects, rodents, and bats can hear high-frequency ultrasonic sounds well beyond our own hearing range. Many other species have sensory systems that we lack completely, such as the magnetic sense of birds, turtles, and other animals, or the electric sense of many fish. These differences in sensory ability have a major bearing on the ways that animals behave and live in different environments, and also affect their evolution and ecology. In this book, Martin Stevens explores the remarkable sensory systems that exist in nature, and what they are used for. Discussing how different animal senses work, he also considers how they evolve, how they are shaped by the environment in which an animal lives, and the pioneering science that has uncovered how animals use their senses. Throughout, he celebrates the remarkable diversity of life, and shows how the study of sensory systems has shed light on some of the most important issues in animal behaviour, physiology, and evolution.

The Tracker's Field Guide - A Comprehensive Manual for Animal Tracking (Paperback, Third Edition): James Lowery The Tracker's Field Guide - A Comprehensive Manual for Animal Tracking (Paperback, Third Edition)
James Lowery
R595 R491 Discovery Miles 4 910 Save R104 (17%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Venture into an animal's life story through its tracks and signs. More than simply determining where an animal crossed the road, tracking can lead to a study of how the animal uses its habitat, how it travels, where it feeds or hunts, how it breeds and raises its young, and how it survives. In this book, leading tracking expert Jim Lowery distills his remarkable expertise, gained over decades of intensive research and practical field experience, into a comprehensive field guide to tracking North American mammals. Fully illustrated with hundreds of drawings and high-resolution photographs, The Tracker's Field Guide sets a new standard for books on tracking. This easy-to-use guide features: Clearly written descriptions plus photos and illustrations of scats, tracks, and gait patterns Easy-to-use track measurements for each animal Tips on proper track interpretation technique Notes on the behavior and habitat of each mammal A glossary of tracking terms Quick-reference summary pages at the back of the book

Wonderland - A Year of Britain's Wildlife, Day by Day (Paperback): Brett Westwood, Stephen Moss Wonderland - A Year of Britain's Wildlife, Day by Day (Paperback)
Brett Westwood, Stephen Moss 1
R404 R303 Discovery Miles 3 030 Save R101 (25%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Vibrant, fascinating, poetic - a year in living things: all the things we love, all the things we wish we could, all the little things we step over and never know - the best of British wildlife from two superb naturalists and writers' CHRIS PACKHAM From blackbirds, beavers and beetles to tawny owls, natterjack toads and lemon slugs. Every day of the year, winter or summer, in every corner of the British Isles, there's plenty to see if you know where - and how - to look. From encounters with the curious black redstart, which winters on our rocky coasts, to the tiny green snowdrop shoots that are the first sign that spring might be round the corner. And from the blossom-time and dawn choruses of April and May into the abundant noisiness of summer, where days start with hawker dragonflies and drowsy bumblebees and end with glow-worms and ghost moths; to autumn when in the early morning mist of London's Richmond Park male red deer lock horns in competition for a mate. Nature is always full of surprises - whether it's the strange behaviour of clothes moths or the gruesome larder of the strike. Distilling two lifetimes' knowledge, expert insight and enthusiasm, award-winning authors and passionate naturalists Brett Westwood and Stephen Moss take us through the year, day by day, sharing the unexpected delights that we can experience in our skies, beaches, rivers, fields, forests and back gardens. There are all kinds of adventures waiting on your doorstep, any day of the year, all you need is Wonderland.

Our Transgenic Future - Spider Goats, Genetic Modification, and the Will to Change Nature (Paperback): Lisa Jean Moore Our Transgenic Future - Spider Goats, Genetic Modification, and the Will to Change Nature (Paperback)
Lisa Jean Moore
R730 Discovery Miles 7 300 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

How scientific advances in genetic modification will fundamentally change the natural world The process of manipulating the genetic material of one animal to include the DNA of another creates a new transgenic organism. Several animals, notably goats, mice, sheep, and cattle are now genetically modified in this way. In Our Transgenic Future, Lisa Jean Moore wonders what such scientific advances portend. Will the natural world become so modified that it ceases to exist? After turning species into hybrids, can we ever get back to the original, or are they forever lost? Does genetic manipulation make better lives possible, and if so, for whom? Moore centers the story on goats that have been engineered by the US military and civilian scientists using the DNA of spiders. The goat's milk contains a spider-silk protein fiber; it can be spun into ultra-strong fabric that can be used to manufacture lightweight military body armor. Researchers also hope the transgenically produced spider silk will revolutionize medicine with biocompatible medical inserts such as prosthetics and bandages. Based on in-depth research with spiders in Florida and transgenic goats in Utah, Our Transgenic Future focuses on how these spidergoats came into existence, the researchers who maintain them, the funders who have made their lives possible, and how they fit into the larger science of transgenics and synthetics. This book is a fascinating story about the possibilities of science and the likely futures that may come.

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