books

It's been a long time since I've read a fictional book. And now I'm kinda itching for a good story. I'm looking for something heavy on adventure, whether it be sci-fi or fantasy; I'm not too fussy on the genre. I recently visited my local library to browse and see if anything stands out, but...

I am guessing that most of the people who use this forum are familiar with who Gerry Durrell was and his various books? Pre-eminent amongst these is 'My Family and Other Animals' an early encounter with which set many a person on a course for a lifetime engagement in the world of animals...

Does anyone know where I can get a copy of America's Top 100 Zoos & Aquariums? I have searched all over for a copy in the United States and can't find it. Is there going to be a second printing?

Hi everyone, I’ve been looking for a specific animal book that I remember reading as a kid, but in all of the libraries I’ve been to, I could not find a copy of it. The book was about different animal body parts, and it is illustrated with drawings instead of photos. Each section of the book...

I came across the text of 'Beasts and men, being Carl Hagenbeck's experiences for half a century among wild animals'. Beasts and men, being Carl Hagenbeck's experiences for half a century among wild animals; : Hagenbeck, Carl, 1844-1913 : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive...

Here, I get to ask 50 quiz questions about animal appearances in mythology, books, toys, games, movies, real history, etc. In the end, I will count up the wins and choose a winner, a second-placer, and a third-placer (no prizes, though). Here’s the first one: 1. There is one major appearance...

This thread is a list of how elements from Jurassic Park and Lost World: Jurassic Park are added into the movies like the Jurassic Park trilogy, Jurassic World and Fallen Kingdom, and Camp Cretaceous. Examples: -Carnotaurus came from the Lost World novel and were introduced to Fallen Kingdom...

I've been curious about the reading habits of zoochatters for a while but only thought of posting a thread on it now. What is your favourite book (or books) of all time ? What literary genres do you like to read ? Who are your favourite authors (non-fiction or fiction) ? * I should specify...

A new zoo book has been published, Zoo Animals: Husbandry, Welfare and Public Interactions, edited by Maja Berger and Sarah Corbett. The online price is $175.50. Table of Contents: Preface Chapter 1. Can We Meet the Needs of Social Species in Zoos? An Overview of the Impact of Group Housing...

I just stumbled across this new zoo book, published last August. Anyone read it? The reviews are great. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Zoo-Ethics-Challenges-Compassionate-Conservation/dp/1501714422/ref=pd_sim_14_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=V85SZ3QXA1YGV8Y4ZG56

Hey everyone. I've recently been bolstering my wildlife book collection. I've been looking for books that cover specific regions of mammals. Two regions I've had trouble locating books for are The Philippines and Russia. For Philippines I did find...

Dear Colleagues, I am producing a series of books on wildlife for young enthusiastic students thinking of taking up zoology in one form or another as a career. If anyone out there feels they are knowledgeable enough to contribute in some way and wish to expand their CV a little that would...

Hi Everyone, I'm trying to downsize my collection and was wondering if anyone was interested in any of the following items? If so please send me a private message with what you'd like and what you're willing to pay for them - my main thing is getting rid of them so just make me an offer...

Hi Everyone, I'm currently trying to downsize my collection of zoo related books and magazines so was wondering if anyone would be interested in purchasing the following items? If so please send me a private message including your country/postal code so I can let you know shipping, as well as...

Hi everyone, I'm doing a big clear out of stuff and have decided to get rid of some old copies of various zoo and aquarium magazines as well as books (which I'll post on here in another thread later). I'm only asking $10 per stack, but will charge shipping as they're quite heavy. If you'd like...

Does any one know any good books related to zoos. I read The Life of Pi, Babylons Ark, We Bought a Zoo, and some others if you have any good titles please post. Also if you know of any books I could order about animal husbandry that would be great, thanks!

Hi Everyone, I'm trying to make some room so am clearing out some old zoo/zoo related magazines and was wondering if anyone is interested in any of them? I have: AZA Communique/Connect Magazine 2002 - March through December 2003 - Every issue except April 2004 - Every issue except April...

Hey Everyone, I received in the mail today the newest zoo book in my collection. America's Best Zoos: A Travel Guide for Fans and Familes. By Allen W. Nyhuis and Jon Wassner. Nyhuis wrote a similiar book in the early 1990s and this is the updated version. It gives a well written...