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Planet Earth [videorecording] / by Attenborough, David,1926-; Fothergill, Alastair.; 2 Entertain (Firm); BBC Video (Firm); British Broadcasting Corporation.; Warner Home Video (Firm);
David Attenborough, narrator.Originally broadcast on television in 2006.Explores parts of Earth featuring rare footage of animals, natural habitats and behaviors, and discusses the need for ongoing conservation worldwide.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVDs, Dolby digital surround ; widescreen presentation.
Subjects: Animal diversity.; Conservation biology.; Documentary television programs.; Habitat (Ecology); Nature conservation.; Nature television programs.; Wildlife television programs.;
© c2011., BBC Earth/2 Entertain ; Distributed in the USA by Warner Home Video,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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National Audubon Society Mushrooms of North America : the complete identification reference to mushrooms--with full-color photographs; detailed descriptions of cap, stem, flesh, and spore print; and authoritative notes on growth characteristics, habitat, and conservation status / by Cirigliano, Jim,1981-editor.; National Audubon Society,issuing body.;
"Updated for the first time in decades, this unparalleled reference work is the most comprehensive and authoritative guide to the mushrooms of North America, reflecting the impact of climate change and the advancements in DNA sequencing that have radically altered the classification process--from the creators of the world's most trusted field guides, a go-to source for millions of nature lovers. This volume is the result of a collaboration among leading scientists, scholars, taxonomic and field experts, photo editors, and designers. An indispensable resource, it covers 668 species, with nearly 2,900 full-color photographs, revealing the astounding variety of forms, colors, and conditions in which mushrooms manifest all throughout North America. For ease of use, the book includes a glossary, an index, and a ribbon marker, and is organized according to the latest phylogenetic arrangement from the Assembling the Fungal Tree of Life project. Each species features up to five vibrant photographs, to aid with identification, along with notes on range, season, spore print, look-alikes, conservation status, and more. Introductory essays explain the various parts of a mushroom--both above and below ground--common host trees, nomenclature and taxonomy, mushroom ecology, and the impacts of our changing climate"--
Subjects: Mushrooms;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Snakes / by Gower, David J.,1969-; Garrett, Katherine.; Stafford, Peter J.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 140) and index.The biology and natural history of this ecologically important group of animals, with information on habitat, conservation status, and unusual behavior.LSC
Subjects: Snakes.;
© 2012., Firefly Books,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Salmon : a fish, the earth, and the history of their common fate / by Kurlansky, Mark,author.; Guyeski, Nick,writer of supplementary textual content.; Lichatowich, Jim,writer of supplementary textual content.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.A magnificent species whose survival is inextricably tied to the survival of the planet In what he calls "the most important environmental writing" in his long and award-winning career, best-selling author and journalist Mark Kurlansky recounts the sobering history of salmon and their perilous future. Kurlansky employs his signature multicentury storytelling and compelling attention to detail to chronicle the harrowing yet awe-inspiring life cycle of salmon and the long list of environmental problems, from habit loss to dams, from hatcheries to fish farms, from industrial pollution to the ravages of climate change, that threaten them. Kurlansky traveled extensively to observe those who both pursue and protect them in the Pacific and the Atlantic, in Japan, Russia, Ireland, Norway, and Iceland. The result is a global history of man's misdirected attempts to manipulate salmon and its environment for his own gain. These fish, uniquely connected to both marine and terrestrial ecology as well as fresh and salt water, are a remarkable natural barometer for the health of the planet. His overriding message is clear: "If salmon don't survive, there is little hope for the survival of the planet."--
Subjects: Aquatic ecology.; Fishes; Global environmental change.; Indicators (Biology); Salmon farming; Salmon fisheries; Salmon fisheries; Salmon industry; Salmon; Salmon; Salmon; Salmon; Salmon;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Bat citizens : defending the ninjas of the night / by Laidlaw, Rob.;
An informational book about bats' biology, history, habitats, and the bat conservation efforts of young people around the world.LSC
Subjects: Bats; Bats;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Cull of the wild : killing in the name of conservation / by Warwick, Hugh,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.In Cull of the Wild, Hugh Warwick investigates the ethical and practical challenges of one of the greatest threats to biodiversity: invasive species. From cane toads in Australia to Burmese pythons and tortoises in the US, and from the Galapagos islands to Anglesey and the Outer Hebrides, The UN Convention on Biological Diversity ranks invasive species as a major threat to biodiversity on par with habitat loss, climate change, and pollution.
Subjects: Biodiversity conservation.; Biodiversity conservation; Biodiversity.; Biological invasions; Biological invasions; Introduced organisms.; Introduced organisms; Introduced organisms; Wildlife conservation; Wildlife management.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Biggest animals / by Murray, Julie,1969-;
From the massive African elephant to the giant anaconda, this book describes several enormous animals. Each animal's lifestyle, habitat, and unique qualities are described. Also included are conservation tips for kids, as well as information about endangered animals.LSC
Subjects: Animals; Body size;
© c2010., ABDO,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Saving wildlife / by Morgan, Sally.;
Examines the dangers faced by wildlife as habitats are altered and what is being done to save these animals.
Subjects: Wildlife conservation;
© 2010., Sea-to-Sea,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Animals at the edge : saving the world's rarest creatures / by Baillie, Jonathan.; Baillie, Marilyn.;
Provides information about rare animals, their habitat, and what is being done to help them survive.LSC
Subjects: Rare animals; Endangered species; Wildlife conservation;
© c2008., Maple Tree Press,
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Whale rescue : changing the future for endangered wildlife / by Hoyt, Erich,1950-;
Includes Internet addresses (p. 60-61) and index.An exploration of whales, their various habitats, the threat of extinction, and the conservationists who are working with them.LSC
Subjects: Whales; Endangered species; Wildlife conservation;
© 2005., Firefly Books,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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