Much can be learned about the condition of the planet’s environment by looking at sea turtles. They have existed for over 100 million years, and they travel throughout the world’s oceans. Suddenly, however, they are struggling to survive - largely because of things people are doing to the planet’s oceans and beaches. But what does this mean for the human species? It is possible that a world in which sea turtles cannot survive may soon become a world in which humans struggle to survive. If, however, we learn from our mistakes and begin changing our behaviour, there is still time to save sea turtles from extinction. In the process, we will be saving one of the earth’s most mysterious and time-honoured creatures. We might just be saving ourselves too. South Africa has played an active role in this, protecting its own seaturtle populations and researching turtle populations in neighbouring countries. An early pioneer in conservation techniques, South Africa has assisted many countries and researchers, and the sea turtles of south-east Africa are now extensively protected, with positive signs of recovery. Between the Tides tells this remarkable story, as seen through the eyes of the author, whose interest in sea-turtle research has taken him all over the world and involved him in exciting expeditions, scientific controversy, political unrest, the companionship of wonderful people, both scientific and conservationist, and survival by sheer luck. His lasting reward has been his association with beautiful beaches and the wonderful family of sea turtles.

Americans are great joiners. Millions of us join organizations devoted to birds, animals, natural history, and the outdoors. But joining is not the same as connecting. We have been slow to realize that Nature is in trouble. The climate is warming. Resources are disappearing faster than we can replace them. Species extinctions are accelerating. To save birds and to preserve the planet we must first heal ourselves, because as intolerance and selfishness demonstrate every day, humanity is in trouble with itself. We can begin to save ourselves by realizing that our fate is linked to that of the natural world. We can begin to heal our environment by relearning cooperation, mutual respect, and generosity of spirit-virtues that will reinforce our intimate and infinite ties to Mother Nature. Throughout The Ties That Bind: Birds, Nature and Us Mike Foster emphasizes the practical value of these virtues while elaborating the personal philosophy he has developed during a lifetime of outdoor experiences. His sympathetic connections to Nature provide vivid images of the natural world, especially birds. His message is informative and uplifting. The questions the author raises in these essays probe subjects most of us prefer to ignore: Why are so many Americans still denying their role in global warming? How is the "energy crisis" mostly a matter of attitudes? What would bacteria like to tell us? Why is water shortage a moral issue? In the voluminous literature on the environment, this book is unique in suggesting the transformative role birds can play in changing our attitudes to Nature. Based on solid biological research, expressed in a fluent and often lyrical style with a confident voice, Foster's essays will convince you that birds and Nature are worth saving.

Documents mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians Includes over 100 line art illustrations

Details the animals found in the remarkably diverse habitats throughout Virginia and Maryland: their life in the wild, what they look like, what and how they eat, and how they raise their young. Intended for a general audience with any level of knowledge, the material presented serves as an informative companion to a wide range of field guides. The introduction provides general information about the various types of landscape in these Mid-Atlantic states, and how they support wildlife populations.

How do you tell a Striped Hairstreak butterfly from a Regal Fritillary butterfly? By using Butterflies of Pennsylvania, the most comprehensive, user-friendly field guide to date of all of the species ever recorded within Pennsylvania's 46,056 square miles. Over 900 brilliant color photographs illustrate both the upper and under side of male and female specimens of each species, including skippers. Information on distinguishing marks, traits, wingspan, habitat, larval host plants, and handy facts offer assistance for field identification. The images depict the species in their native environments, as well as finely detailed museum-quality mounted specimens. County-by-county maps show where each species has been recorded within the state, and graphs detail when they are present and most likely to be seen. Butterflies are arguably the most recognized, studied, and beloved of all insects. They are essential to healthy ecosystems, agricultural viability, and ultimately human and animal survival. Butterflies of Pennsylvania will serve as a handy reference for a broad readership including students and educators, backyard butterfly enthusiasts and gardeners, conservationists and naturalists, public and school libraries, entomologists, lepidopterists, and butterfly watchers in general.

This captivating and informative book focuses on the threatened bird species of SouthAfrica and its oceans, and of Lesotho and Eswatini. Presented in an elegant large format,Birds on the Brink highlights the beauty, unique traits and vulnerabilities of these birds,while emphasising the human-induced threats, such as habitat loss, climate change,energy infrastructure and competition for resources. Personal accounts from researcherson the front lines offer insight into the skill and dedication required to safeguard thesespecies. The birds featured are not merely fascinating creatures – they act as sentinels ofbiodiversity, whose decline signals concerning ecological shifts.

A valuable resource for birders, students, educators, conservationists and anyonewho cares about the future of our planet, Birds on the Brink is both an enduring recordand a call for conservation action at this tenuous moment in time. It is a reminder thatwhile the challenges are immense, so too is our capacity for change.

The standard text on the identification of the northern hemisphere's gulls, this book covers the plumage variation through age and subspecies of all 80 species in the region. With exhaustive coverage, detailed maps, and superb plates and photos, this book remains the definitive work on these birds, which represent the trickiest of all ID challenges.

'A soaring gift of a book' Owen Sheers 'Remarkable' Mark Vanhoenacker, author of Skyfaring 'Stunning . . . a love letter to nature' Cathy Rentzenbrink, author of The Last Act of Love The day she flew in a glider for the first time, Rebecca Loncraine fell in love. Months of gruelling treatment for breast cancer meant she had lost touch with the world around her, but in that engineless plane, soaring 3,000 feet over the landscape of her childhood, with only the rising thermals to take her higher and the birds to lead the way, she felt ready to face life again. And so Rebecca flew, travelling from her home in the Black Mountains of Wales to New Zealand's Southern Alps and the Nepalese Himalayas as she chased her new-found passion: her need to soar with the birds, to push herself to the boundary of her own fear. Taking in the history of unpowered flight, and with extraordinary descriptions of flying in some of the world's most dangerous and dramatic locations, Skybound is a nature memoir with a unique perspective; it is about the land we know and the sky we know so little of, it is about memory and self-discovery. Rebecca became ill again just as she was finishing Skybound, and she died in September 2016. Though her death is tragic, it does not change what Skybound is: a book full of hope. Deeply moving, thrilling and euphoric, Skybound is for anyone who has ever looked up and longed to take flight. Shortlisted for the Edward Stanford Travel Writing Award 2018.

Sasol First Field Guide to Spiders & Scorpions of Southern Africa provides fascinating insight into the arachnids of the region. Through full-colour photographs and easy-to-read text, the young adult and budding naturalist will be able to identify the more common species found in southern Africa, discover where they live, and learn about their unique habits.

Join photographer Susan Puder as she takes an intimate look at the resident and visiting bird species that inhabit the shores, fields, and forests of New Jersey. The state's geographic position along the Atlantic flyway provides the opportunity to see a great variety of species at different times of the year. A natural haven for birds, mammals, amphibians, and reptiles, New Jersey offers ample viewing opportunities for photographers and nature lovers alike. Here find 358 striking color images and delightful observations of over 180 bird species, along with other native flora and fauna. Whether a casual or serious birder, or a chance visitor to the state's environs, these photographs will give a sense of the great diversity in habitats and species that can be found in New Jersey all year round.

This beautifully illustrated bingo game features 64 species of birds from around the world. Spot all kinds of birds-from the robin to the puffin and the kookaburra to the splendid fairywren-mark them off on your card and bingo!

Contains 64 superbly illustrated bird tokens, one board, 12 bingo cards, and brightly colored counters for you to mark up your card, as well as a leaflet containing basic information and a few quirky traits for all of the birds featured

What does meat have to do with pollution, world hunger, deadly pandemics, global warming, even God? Consequences is an imaginative, thought-provoking story rife with memorable characters and sassy dialogue that will make you laugh, cringe, and wonder what will happen next--as it reveals how the world's ravenous appetite for meat and fast food leads to far-reaching destructive outcomes; and it tells how, if we fail to change our ways, the world as we know it will surely die. The book also imparts spiritual insights and information on how to improve your health and our planet's. You will never look at animals or meat the same way again.

2010 BC The Chonicles of Courage is a book about Fantosaurs. Have you ever heard of a Hectorectoroptimus or a Monitorial Lizardosaur? How about an Elephanticus or even a Bald-faced Hominid? Maybe you think that these creatures never existed. Now they will they not only exist - they will become a part of your family.

Find a comfortable chair and travel with these lovable Fantosaurs on their courageous adventures in Ameritor where they journey to such places as the Sea of No See, the Ocean of Motion, the Forest of Future Past and the Freedom River. Now let's go see what Hec is up to in the Pecant Grove.

'Probably no branch of aviculture has progressed so rapidly during the past twenty-five years as that which has for its central interest the production of the many beautiful and rare crosses between various species of birds which to-day tempt the appetite of the bird fancying public, ever on the look-out for something new. Besides their scientific interest (which is very considerable, insomuch that they show to a nicety in very many cases the exact degree of relationship which certain species bear towards each other), they are well worth attention from a monetary point of view.' Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Contents Include: Cages, Aviaries and Appliances - Foods, Feeding and Management - Selection of Muling Stock - Birds for Hybrid Breeding - Preparation for Breeding - Breeding - Eggs and Incubation - Rearing Hybrids - Weaning the Young - The Moult, Ailments and Preparation for Exhibition - Exhibiting - Mules for Song - Scales of Points for Exhibition Hybrids

'n Baie insiggewende Afrikaanse boek wat vrae en antwoorde bevat van Suid-Afrikaanse diere, wat wissel van die Aardwolf na die Ystervark. Dit is 'n baie nuttige gids wanneer jy nasionale parke in Suid-Afrika besoek.

Voorbeeld vrae in die boek:

• Kan 'n enkele leeu 'n kameelperd doodmaak?
• Watter diere kan draers van hondsdolheid wees?
• Hoekom ruik hiënas so sleg?
• Is dit waar dat swart renosters soms mis eet?
• Hou wilde honde enige gevaar vir mense?
• Wat moet ek doen as dit deur 'n volstruis aangeval word?

Meer as 750 volkleurglansbladsye; 2200 vrae en antwoorde; 1400 foto's en 300 brokkies.

"An utter delight" - Jennifer Tetlow. In the Encounters in the Wild series, renowned nature writer Jim Crumley gets up close and personal with British wildlife - here, the kingfisher. With his inimitable passion and vision, Jim relives memorable encounters with some of our best-loved native species, offering intimate insights into their extraordinary lives.

The inspiration for "Lessons From The Ocean" came as a result of many walks on the beach at sunset. It was during these "quiet times" with God that much was revealed to Donalyn about the similarities that exist between the ocean and beach, and what happens in everyday life. After a dear friend encouraged her to write these down, Donalyn realized that this could be something that would uplift, encourage and inspire others. Her wish is that you would enjoy reading it and contemplating it as much as she did actually accruing this over several years. Donalyn Knight is the Founder and President of The Spirited Athlete, Inc. She taught for 38 years at Seminole High School in Sanford, Fl and has over 16 years of extensive athletic coaching experience. While at Seminole High School, she has been awarded over 12 Coach of the Year Awards, Teacher of the Year for Seminole High School and Seminole County and was inducted into the SHS Coaches' Hall of Fame there, being presented with The Doc Terwilleger Award. This past year the school named the Outstanding Female Athlete Award after Donalyn. She has worked with Olympic and Professional athletes and served as Fellowship of Christian Athletes Liaison to the WNBA Orlando Miracle. She also worked for USAirways in the evenings for 20 years. Her love of flying, working with people and helping them with their travel needs was something she really enjoyed. Now retired from teaching and the airline, Donalyn is growing The Spirited Athlete which is in it's 8th year. The company has a motivational and inspirational product line as well as presenting college-bound athlete seminars, coaches' seminars, etc. It is obvious by her endeavors that she has a real zest for life and that is directly related to her relationship with her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. "To serve Him above all through whatever it is that I'm doing is the highest privilege of all To God Be the Glory "