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Le comportement animal ((Les Docudéments ; 10. Sciences))
By Anne Tesseydre, Serge Pinchon. 1997
Last animals at the zoo: how mass extinction can be stopped
By Colin Tudge. 1992
Believing that "zoos are now an essential part of modern conservation strategy," British zoologist Tudge explains this thesis and describes…
the theory and practice of conservation breeding, including modern and prospective reproductive technologies. Also discussed are enhancing the zoo environment to improve the welfare of the animals and to prepare them for introduction into the wild. 1992.Last of the free
By Gareth Patterson. 1994
The author's account of his life and adventures with three orphaned lion cubs in the wild. In a casual style,…
Patterson describes how he resettled the cubs in a Botswana safe haven, where he helped them to stalk and hunt. He tells of the many lions and elephants lost to poachers, game hunters, and ranchers and his efforts to thwart these human predators. Depicts Patterson's commitment to wildlife. 1995, c1994.La nuit de Lila: ou, les mésaventures d'une jeune chauve-souris
By Véronique Boutinot. 2001
Au cours d'une nuit de chasse, une jeune chauve-souris affronte plusieurs dangers. Heureusement que Dame nature l'a pourvue d'un système…
ingénieux qui lui permet de trouver de la nourriture et de se tirer d'embarras. Années M-2. 2001.La baleine dans tous ses états
By François Garde. 2015
Dans ce texte à la fois poétique et savant, Garde propose un voyage autour du monde et dans l'histoire pour…
découvrir le cétacé à travers la littérature, de Moby Dick à Pinocchio, la pêche, la toponymie, l'art paléochrétien ou encore le commerce des peluches. 2015.Ce chat qui a changé ma vie: 50 histoires vraies qui modifient notre compréhension du monde
By Anne-Claire Gagnon. 2015
Qu'il soit venu à nous par hasard ou par nécessité, dans l'impérieux besoin que nous avions de vivre à ses…
côtés, il a changé nos vies, notre compréhension des choses et du monde. Grâce à lui, nous avons grandi, sommes restés en vie, avons mieux compris certains mystères et porté un oeil neuf sur la condition féline, considérée avec humanité, et sur la condition humaine, revisitée avec une facétie toute féline. Qu'ils soient anonymes, se prénomment Mosca, Ellington, L'Abricot, Margotte, Bambou... aux côtés d'artistes, de juristes, de médecins des chats ou de médecins des hommes, leur trajectoire en croisant la nôtre y a apporté un supplément d'âme. Ce sont leurs histoires croisées qui sont ici contées, en hommage à ce qu'ils nous ont permis de devenir : des humains de bonne compagnie. 2015.Fraser bear: a cub's life
By Maggie De Vries. 2010
Fraser bear is born in a den in the Rocky Mountains. Before he leaves his mother and sister to fend…
for himself, he must learn to find berries and nuts and insects to eat. He also learns to avoid danger. But most important, he needs to learn to catch a salmon in order to survive. He tries and tries, but the fish always escape. Will Fraser catch a salmon at last? Grades 2-4. 2010.Animals at the EDGE: saving the world's rarest creatures
By Jonathan Baillie, Marilyn Baillie. 2008
Explains scientists' work to study and protect unusual threatened species around the world - from the Yangtze River dolphin and…
Papua's long-beaked echidna to the bumblebee bat in Thailand, pygmy hippopotamus in Liberia, and aye-aye of Madagascar. Discusses the EDGE (Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered) uncommon-species conservation program. Grades 3-6. c2008.Blood relations: animals, humans, and politics
By Charlotte Montgomery. 2000
Ridiculed by industry, vilified by scientists, and largely ignored by the media and the left, the Canadian animal rights movement…
has enlisted a new generation of activists dedicated to changing the most basic political arrangements on the planet. Advocates fight to make humans recognize that we are only one species among many, each with legitimate claims. 2000.Galapagos, a natural history: A Natural History Guide
By Michael H Jackson. 1993
Details the natural history of the plants and animals found in the Galapagos Islands. A list of the dominant plants…
according to vegetation zone is included. Of particular note is the discussion of the problems of colonisation by founding populations, biological evolution, and ecology, and of the evolutionary processes bringing about species diversity. 1993.Donkey tales (Donkeys Ser.)
By Elisabeth D Svendsen. 1995
The text provides a selection of true-life stories about the donkeys from Svendsen's Donkey Sanctuary in Devon. Includes tales of…
an alcoholic donkey, and Paddy, the donkey who was inseparable from his friend Crumble, a Jersey cow. 1995.Christian the lion: The True Story Of A Lion's Search For A Home
By Anthony Bourke, John Rendall, Ruth Knowles. 2009
It's almost Christmas and as two friends search for gifts in London they come across the most unbelievable sight -…
a lion for sale in the famous store, Harrods. Unable to bear the thought of leaving the little cub, Ace and John take him home and name him Christian. A year of fun and mischief later, Christian has grown up and Ace and John must find him a new home back in his native Africa. Grades 4-7. 2009.Keeping the bees: why all bees are at risk and what we can do to save them
By Laurence Packer. 2010
A world without bees would be much less colourful, with fewer plants and flowers, but food would also be in…
much shorter supply, and available in much less variety. While the media focuses on colony-collapse disorder and honey bees, it seems that all bees are at risk. And because of the integral role these insects play in the ecology of our planet, we may be at risk as well. c2010.K9 personal protection: a manual for training reliable protection dogs (K9 professional training series)
By Resi Gerritsen, Ruud Haak. 2014
Provides a comprehensive approach to training protection dogs. Beginners will discover basic principles and methods every trainer needs to know,…
while experts will learn a number of advanced techniques that will enhance their training. The authors start by examining the breeds most suitable for protection work before covering the basic obedience training that forms the foundation of every quality protection dog, as well as how to break dogs of bad habits. They also share expert techniques and tips, from advanced decoy techniques to exercises that increase a dog's courage. 2014.K9 behavior basics: a manual for proven success in operational service dog training (K9 professional training series)
By Resi Gerritsen, Ruud Haak, Simon Prins. 2013
The art and science of training police, military and other service dogs continue to evolve as we learn more about…
dog behavior. Expert dog trainers share the essentials every trainer needs to know about these advances in K9 training. The book outlines key concepts in dog behavior and communication and provides practical approaches to operant conditioning. The authors share proven techniques and solid advice from their more than thirty years of specialized K9 experience. 2013.Kangaroo to the rescue!: and more true stories of amazing animal heroes (National Geographic Kids. Chapters)
By Moira Rose Donohue. 2017
Kakapo rescue: saving the world's strangest parrot (Scientists In The Field)
By Sy Montgomery. 2011
Discusses the plight of the nearly extinct New Zealand kakapo - a large, flightless parrot. Explains the recovery-team scientists’ work…
of moving the remaining kakapo population to a safe environment and ensuring the birds’ protection during the hatching season. Grades 5-8. 2011.Keepers and creatures at the national zoo
By Peggy Thomson. 1988
Just bats
By M. Brock Fenton. 1983
Apes and monkeys
By Tom Jackson, Barbara Taylor. 2004
Apes and monkeys are versatile animals that can be found swinging from trees in a forest and performing death-defying leaps…
to grab their food. This guide offers a unique insight into the lives of apes and monkeys, examining every aspect of their lifestyles and behaviour, from habitats to feeding, communication, courting, giving birth and looking after their young. Grades K-3. 2004.