To see accurate pricing, please choose your delivery country.
 
 
United States
£ GBP
All Shops

British Wildlife

8 issues per year 84 pages per issue Subscription only

British Wildlife is the leading natural history magazine in the UK, providing essential reading for both enthusiast and professional naturalists and wildlife conservationists. Published eight times a year, British Wildlife bridges the gap between popular writing and scientific literature through a combination of long-form articles, regular columns and reports, book reviews and letters.

Subscriptions from £33 per year

Conservation Land Management

4 issues per year 44 pages per issue Subscription only

Conservation Land Management (CLM) is a quarterly magazine that is widely regarded as essential reading for all who are involved in land management for nature conservation, across the British Isles. CLM includes long-form articles, events listings, publication reviews, new product information and updates, reports of conferences and letters.

Subscriptions from £26 per year
Academic & Professional Books  Mammals  Insectivores to Ungulates  Carnivores  Weasels, Badgers, Otters & other Mustelids

Otters of the World

Flora / Fauna Out of Print
By: Paul Yoxon(Author), Grace M Yoxon(Author)
154 pages, colour photos, colour distribution maps
Otters of the World
Click to have a closer look
  • Otters of the World ISBN: 9781849951296 Paperback Oct 2014 Out of Print #213231
About this book Biography Related titles
Images Additional images
Otters of the WorldOtters of the WorldOtters of the WorldOtters of the World

About this book

Having worked for over 20 years on otter conservation of all 13 species, the authors wished to share their experiences of these beautiful animals. People may be familiar with the Asian small-clawed otters, often found in zoos, or the sea otter, well-known for lying on its back cracking open shells, but may not be aware that there are more fascinating species.

It is hoped Otters of the World will increase public support for the work of the IOSF (International Otter Survival Fund) and awareness of the terrible plight of otters which in many countries are on the verge of extinction. Each species is listed in the IUCN Red Data List and yet little attention is given to their predicament. The illegal wildlife trade in otters is huge – not just for furs and body parts but as pets. In some parts of the world otters are disappearing rapidly and unless urgent action is taken they will be gone forever.

The Hairy-Nosed Otter was thought to be extinct in 1998 but funds provided by the IOSF led to a survey in southern Thailand where a small population was found. Since then populations have been found in Vietnam, Cambodia and Sumatra, but these are small and very fragile. This type of conservation work is vital because so often the plight of otters is overlooked for other high profile species such as tigers and elephants. Otters stand at the top of the food chain on both land and water so they are an ideal indicator of a healthy environment. With greater awareness and support the IOSF will be able to do more on the world stage to conserve otters – proceeds from the sale of Otters of the World will go to the IOSF.

Otters of the World is an introduction to the magical world of otters and is complemented with many wonderful photos, with distribution maps for each species.

Customer Reviews

Biography

Grace M Yoxon was presented with the IFAW Animal Action Award for Conservation in 2012; IOSF was Wildlife Conservation Award Winner, British Animal Honours, 2013. Paul Yoxon has worked on many TV and radio programmes including Wildlife on One, The One Show, Animal Hospital and Blue Peter and they have both had various books and articles published.

Flora / Fauna Out of Print
By: Paul Yoxon(Author), Grace M Yoxon(Author)
154 pages, colour photos, colour distribution maps
Current promotions
New and Forthcoming BooksNHBS Moth TrapBritish Wildlife MagazineBuyers Guides