How have we improved our dormouse nest tubes? We have just released a new and improved model of the dormouse nest tube. What’s different? Well, we have tried to tackle two of the most frequently encountered problems with setting up dormouse nest tubes. (1) It can be tricky to attach them securely to a branch [...]
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Book of the Week: The Natural History of the Proboscis Monkey
Continuing our selection of the very best titles available through NHBS: The Natural History of the Proboscis Monkey John CM Sha, Ikki Matsuda and Henry Bernard What? A new natural history of this unique species, endemic to Borneo. Why? This concise, informative and abundantly illustrated volume summarises the current state of knowledge about the natural history [...]
A “must-have” book: What Zoos Can Do, reviewed in WAZA News
What Zoos Can Do: The Leading Zoological Gardens of Europe 2010-2020 by Anthony Sheridan “This book contains unique information and analyses 80 leading zoological gardens in 21 European countries. This is a must-have book for all those interested in zoos – enthusiasts, sceptics, visitors, sponsors, zoo owners, politicians, wildlife conservationists and all those working in [...]
Book of the Week: Conservation Biogeography
Continuing our weekly selection of the very best titles available through NHBS: Conservation Biogeography by Richard J Ladle and Robert J Whittaker What? An authoritative key volume for students and researchers in this developing field. Why? The authors of Conservation Biogeography are both associated with the School of Geography and the Environment, University of Oxford where [...]
Silent Summer: Editor Interview
Norman Maclean, editor of the best-selling Silent Summer, talks to NHBS about his career, early home-grown experiments with nature conservation and the state of wildlife policy in Britain today. What first inspired you to pursue your field of study, and how old were you? I have been interested in wildlife since my earliest years (aged 6), being [...]
Five FAQs About Attracting Birds to Your Nest Box
We’ve put together some answers to the most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about bird nest boxes - follow this basic advice to ensure birds take up residence in your nest boxes. You can browse the full range of nest boxes we sell online and if you’re keen to find out more – check out the BTO Nestbox Guide, it’s [...]
Wildlife in a Changing World – Now Available at NHBS
Wildlife in a Changing World: An Analysis of the 2008 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species has just been published and is available at NHBS. This new volume brings updated information across all threatened species and in particular new data on freshwater and marine species. Wildlife in a Changing World provides the most up-to-date information [...]
New in Zoo Biology
Zoo Animals is a major new text for all keepers and researchers in the zoo environment and those in training. The authors have extensive experience and tie together both theoretical and practical aspects of behaviour, management and welfare. Just published and in stock now. Browse our other New Zoo Biology Titles Browse Zoo Biology Bestsellers [...]
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