Habitats of Africa

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Sarah R. Riedman

Explores the wide variety of habitats, such as caves, belfries, burrows, and treetops that are the homes of bats, prairie dogs, tree frogs, and other land animals.

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Wendy Davis

Describes the growth of a Douglas fir sapling in an old growth forest in the northwestern United States and the other plants and animals that are part of its habitat.

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Geoff Hosey, Vicky Melfi, Sheila Pankhurst

"Zoo Animals: Behaviour, Management, and Welfare addresses the key questions surrounding the keeping of exotic animals in captivity, and reveals how we can apply our ever-growing understanding of animal behaviour to ensure that zoo animals are managed as effectively as possible." "Drawing on their extensive experience of zoo research, practice, and teaching, the authors blend together theory with a broad range of both mammalian and non-mammalian examples to give a highly-readable overview of this burgeoning field. Zoo Animals: Behaviour, Management, and Welfare is the ideal resource for anyone needing a thorough grounding in this subject, whether as a student or as a zoo professional."--BOOK JACKET.

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Susan Bonners and Lewis Hurxthal, Jr

Describes a year in the life of an ostrich couple, including the breeding and childcare system used in their ostrich community to survive in a predator-filled environment.