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A thrilling face-to-face encounter with animals in their own environment – their elaborate displays, intimate lives, and extraordinary behaviour. Did you know that elephants give each other names, orangutans self-medicate, and rats giggle? Animal Behaviour is full of hundreds of stories that shed light on how animals navigate life in the wild. Packed with vivid wildlife photography and action sequences, every aspect of animal life and behaviour is explored and explained – from courtship rituals and birth to hunting and death. An initial overview of animal anatomy and physiology reveals the science and biomechanics that underpin animal behaviour, while later chapters thematically break down the intricacies of animal feeding, development, communication, intelligence, learning, and other behavioural characteristics.

Learn about play through river otters, see socialization among parrots at the riverbank, and catch prey with a fishing spider. Feature panels throughout the book explore the biology behind these traits, introduce case studies from the field, and highlight critical conservation issues facing these animals. Animal Behaviour has been created in collaboration with internationally renowned zoologist and TV presenter Charlotte Uhlenbroek and a team of wildlife experts to ensure up-to-date and accurate information.

• Publisert: 2025
• Antall sider: 480
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9780241719916

Delve into the fascinating world of birds through astonishing photography and clear explanations in this absorbing global guide. Birds are dinosaurs with a history going back millions of years. Our fascination with them runs deep in history, and our close association is reflected in creation stories, myths, legends, songs, and children's stories.

This book explores:Both the natural history of birds and that deep cultural connection. From their evolution and anatomy to their behaviour and diversity. Hawks, finches, swans, or birds of paradise, moving the focus away from a predictable species-by-species account and allowing for truly global coverage.

The bold nature of European Robins and why they are associated with Christmas; the mythical Phoenix, which rises from the ashes; and learn about eagles, from their hunting prowess to their myriad of stories and symbolism. Packed with information, beautiful photography, and illustrations, The Bird Book is a must-have for nature enthusiasts.

• Publisert: September 2024
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Språk: Engelsk
• Antall sider: 320
• ISBN: 9780241634899

• Forfattere: Bikram Grewal, Tripta Sood og Manjula Mathur
• Publisert: Juni 2022
• Utgave: 1. utgave
• Antall sider: 400
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781913679019

Get back to nature and explore sites unspoilt by humankind with the latest addition to the Inspired Traveller's Guide series. We humans don't just love wild places. We need them; we need their scale, their breath, their drama and enigma.

Wild places can be a balm and a solace; an escape or a returning; a best friend; an inner cleanse. And they can remind us of our unimportance in the world. Travel writer Sarah Baxter presents 25 untameable natural wonders that reveal the curious story of our wild planet and why we need to protect it.

Despite all the advances of human civilisation, we've yet to come up with anything to rival the majesty of Lapland's snow-capped mountain summits, the haunting song of humpback whales in a Namibian paradise or the epic sculptural forms of Utah's vast Canyonlands. Escape to each of these unforgettable sites and more with Wild Places, an insightful and stunningly illustrated guide to all Mother Nature has to offer. 

• Publisert: 2022
• Utgave: 1. utgave
• Antall sider: 144
  
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9780711260290

Jordkloden med sine fjell, sletter og havbassenger har alltid vært under endring, drevet av kontinentbevegelser, vulkaner og istider. Men i dag er det menneskets aktiviteter som bidrar mest til endringene på jordoverflaten. Spor i stein gir et sveip over jordklodens dannelse, oppbygging og de geologiske prosessene. Mennesket har lært å utnytte de geologiske ressursene til råvarer, matproduksjon og energi. I utgangspunktet til glede for menneskeheten, men etter hvert også til stor skade for vårt bomiljø. Hvor mye natur må vi ofre for å gi flest mulig et verdig liv? Denne boka legger fram de faglige premissene som er en forutsetning for å kunne treffe kloke beslutninger om vår og våre barns fremtid.

• Forfatter: Torbjørn Kaland
• Publisert: 2021
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Språk: Norsk bokmål
• Antall sider: 271
• ISBN: 9788293818083

This beautiful and inspiring book is an authoritative and timely account of our planet's natural wonders, explaining how and why our bodies and brains benefit from being in nature, as well as the importance of valuing and protecting them for future generations.

In each chapter - exploring forests, rivers, mountains, deserts and coasts - Lonely Planet offers a wealth of knowledge on why they're such enriching places to explore and where in the world we can experience the natural world through forest bathing, mountain hikes and wild swimming. From Canada's mysterious and untamed Great Bear Rainforest to the spiritually significant mountain of Kailash in Tibet, unearth 50 destinations all around the world which take you right back to the heart of the natural world.

With a combination of beautiful illustration and photography throughout, as well as contributions from award-winning travel writers such as Adam Weymouth (Kings of the Yukon) and Adam Skolnick (One Breath), this unique coffee table book is the quintessential guide to helping you reconnect with nature.

• Publisert: Oktober 2020
• Antall sider: 320
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781788689397
  

Har du opplevd stjernemylderet over Langsuas vinterkledde vidder, sett solnedgangen glitre i sommerlig hav eller kjent suget i magen på høstferie i Jotunheimen? Drømmer du om villmarkspåske i Femundsmarka, å styre ditt eget hundesledespann, eller kanskje du har lyst til å lære deg turskøyting?

Dette er en bok om natur og friluftsliv til fire årstider. Du får over 100 tips til nærturer, langturer, hytter og aktiviteter. Her er inspirasjon til hverdagsgleder og feriesteder, både når perleugla synger i februar og løvet spretter i mai, men også når bølgene glefser og verden er tung av tåke.

Med denne boka vil lære noe nytt om naturen gjennom de ulike årstidene, finne større glede i turene dine og oppdage flere gode grunner til å tilbringe Året Ute!

• Forfatter: Hege og Stine Schultz Heireng
• Publisert: 2024
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Språk: Norsk bokmål
• ISBN: 9788205606289

Join National Geographic on a world tour like no other, with over 200 exhilarating photographs that’ll take you soaring above the colourful roofs of European cities, discovering the intricate patchwork of American cornfields, tracing the surprising silhouettes of tropical islands, and witnessing the startling intricacy of underwater anemones - all thanks to photographers who refocused their lenses, looking down.

This extraordinary collection contains: 4 sections exploring how these images from above speak to us through colour, shape, texture, and scale. In-depth interviews with prestigious photographers showing how the artists climbed, flew, dug, or rocketed into space to capture their most impressive shots.

Dedicated sidebars revealing how we have always experimented with top-down perspective, from ancient earthworks to modern drones. Curated by acclaimed nature photographer and National Geographic explorer Jeffrey Kerby, every photo in World From Above offers a new way of looking at life on our planet.

• Publisert: Oktober 2024
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Antall sider: 364
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781426223402

Introducing 50 of the world's most magnificent trees for travellers and nature lovers to enjoy from the comfort of an armchair or to seek and behold in the wild. Whether taking in the beautiful cherry blossoms of Japan or a beech forest's seasonal hues in France, The Tree Atlas is the ultimate guide to discovering our planet's most amazing species of tree, as well as better understanding their role in our ever changing ecosystem, and appreciating the restorative effects of visiting these natural wonders in the flesh. 

Alltid beredt! er en «speiderbok» for deg som vil nyte naturen. Boka gir deg grunnleggende friluftslivkunnskap og praktiske tips for vellykkede turer, slik at du kan klare deg selv i naturen og ta turene dine til nye høyder.

Nordmenns interesse for natur og friluftsliv har eksplodert de siste årene, og vi søker ut i naturen året rundt. Vi vil ut, og vi vil lære! For å mestre livet ute i vær og vind kreves innsikt og praktiske ferdigheter. Petter Schjerven har lang og bred erfaring med friluftsliv, og et brennende ønske om at flere skal oppdage gleden ved å være mer ute i naturen.

I Alltid beredt! deler han raust av sin kunnskap, og lærer oss blant annet hvordan vi kan lage en leirplass, tenne et bål, lage en snøhule og finne den smarteste veien.

• Forfatter: Petter Schjerven
• Publisert: 2023
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Språk: Norsk
• ISBN: 9788248931713

The Rough Guide to Rewilding in Britain - the latest picture-packed addition to Rough Guides' Inspirational series - reveals 15 destinations to take travellers across Britain to some of its most beautiful and wild escapes in nature in a brand-new, inspirational coffee-table book. With an introduction to the importance of rewilding and an in-depth overview of what it entails to explanations on the importance of soil health and leaving no trace of your visit to volunteering and how to get involved, all the basics are covered, plus there's an inspirational photo-laden Best of Britain section featuring some of the most amazing nature and wildlife that you will encounter on your travels. Whether you are planning a weekend away or a day-trip, Rewilding in Britain will reawaken your love with nature.

The expert-selected destinations are organised by season to encourage rewarding year-round trips, managing expectations of what to see and when. Every entry boasts an overview of what makes it special, be it the places to stay and glamping spots, wildlife safaris or wonderful walking trails. From family-friendly estates to off-the-beaten track initiatives, there's something for everyone.

Each destination will also feature a map and key with a quick rundown of what you can do there. Enlivened by photos, every entry also includes essential tips on what to see and do, with recommendations for the best places to eat, drink and sleep, when to visit and facilities on site. Throughout, engaging text and inviting images combine to give a strong flavour of each destination, with a focus on what makes each spot rewarding and unmissable.

• Publisert: Juli 2024
• Antall sider: 232
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781835290118

Discover 60 uplifting birding adventures plus 120 extra ideas on bird-rich trips that explore the joys and pleasures of watching our feathered friends in nature. Meet some of the world's most remarkable birds - big and small - and marvel at the sights, sounds, sensations, and settings that can be experienced at each of the birdwatching locations and hotspots shared in this unique guide. Inside The Joy of Birdwatching:60 joyous and memorable birding experiences organised by region plus 120 extra recommendations of birding encounters across the world. Feature profiles explore the joy of birding and the practicalities including at-a-glance reasons to go, what makes each encounter so special, and the 'don't miss' aspects of each experience. Q&A panels from birding experts closely associated with each of the main destinations offer further insights and insider knowledge. Essential trip planning tips and practical travel advice including information on when to visit, how to get there, accessibility, and amenities. Stunning photography throughout. Covers Africa & the Middle East, Americas & Antarctica, Asia, Europe, Oceania. Beautiful and vibrant book cover by Owen Gatley, illustrator of all books within Lonely Planet's Joy of series.

Lonely Planet's Joy of series introduces The Joy of Birdwatching, the ultimate gift book for the ornithophile in your life, or for anyone looking to connect with nature and add more balance and joy to their next travel experience.

• Publisert: August 2024
• Antall sider: 272
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Språk: Engelsk

Ta med barna ut på tur, skap minner for livet!

Her er turinspirasjon til alle familier. Du finner alt fra korte utflukter, overnattingsturer og spesielle hytter til tips om morsomme aktiviteter og spennende utfordringer. Det er passe skumle spøkelseshuler, ville akebakker og kule steder å klatre. I tillegg er boka full av koselige hytter og fjellstuer som passer spesielt for de minste. Boka har turforslag fra hele landet, til skogs, ved sjøen, på fjellet og i nærheten av de store byene.

Med DNTs beste innsidetips kan du finne fram til rimelige, morsomme og tilgjengelige opplevelser som både store og små vil huske resten av livet.

DNT er Norges største friluftslivsorganisasjon med over 330 000 medlemmer. DNT jobber for å tilrettelegge for et enkelt og naturvennlig friluftsliv for alle, og for å ta vare på den naturen vi ferdes i. Generalsekretær Dag Terje Klarp Solvang elsker å gå på tur og deler gjerne sine favoritter. Han har vokst opp på gård og er en ivrig forkjemper for at både vi og de som kommer etter oss, skal kunne ha glede av naturen.

• Forfatter: Dag Terje Klarp Solvang
• Publisert: 2024
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Språk: Norsk bokmål
• ISBN: 9788202825751

Venture into the woods alongside a pioneering female mycologist. This one-of-a-kind, keepsake volume celebrates the timeless fascination of fungi. Very little is known about M.

F. Lewis—not even her first name. Mysterious, prolific, and deeply enamored with the world of mushrooms, she left us a treasure trove of mycological illustrations.

For over forty years, from 1860 to 1902, Lewis rambled across England and Wales, recording an astonishing biodiversity of fungi. Her delicately drawn, boldly colored images evoke the strange and powerful beauty of this kingdom.  This handsome volume collects hundreds of Lewis's watercolors, contextualized by a foreword from mycologist Dr. Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian.

It's a must-have for today's mushroom lovers who are curious about the history of mycology and for any admirer of vintage botanical illustration who wants to discover something different. FASCINATING FUNGI: Mushrooms are having a real moment, but they've always captured our imaginations, even in Victorian times. Lewis's gorgeous artwork offers the modern mushroom fan a new way to appreciate their favorite kingdom.

• Forfatter: M.F. Lewis
• Publisert: Oktober 2023
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781797227412

• Publisert: april 2023
• Antall sider: 256
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Språk: Engelsk

A new, updated version of the celebrated 1968 title, Galapagos: Islands of Birds, by the renowned late ornithologist Bryan Nelson, with additional, previously unpublished reminiscences and lively and irreverent memories from his wife June. This timely reissue breathes new life into a classic work of natural history that will appeal to bird-lovers and Galapagos-lovers alike. It is as memorable for its groundbreaking descriptions of Galapagos wildlife as for June's naked appearance in the News of the World accompanied by a quote from the Duke of Edinburgh.

In 1964 the late Bryan Nelson, a zoologist, and his wife June spent a year living on two uninhabited, waterless Galapagos islands studying the three species of booby ('we couldn't resist also studying the great frigatebird and waved albatross, too' says June). Bryan's book, Galapagos: Islands of Birds was published in 1968 and, although by necessity a scientific study, his light touch and the extraordinary hardships and delights of living in total isolation with no means of rescue should things go wrong, make it an exceptionally good read. Now, nearly 60 years later, June Nelson has extracted the story of that extraordinary year and complemented it with her own recollections.

The couple's research and findings remain relevant and interesting, so plenty of wildlife descriptions are retained, but it is the mischievous mocking birds and friendly sea lions which will captivate the reader as much as the famous blue-footed boobies and waved albatrosses. At the end of their stay on Hood, when their clothes were literally in tatters and they went barefoot, they had news of the imminent visit of The Duke of Edinburgh and the Royal Yacht Britannia. June's description of this visit and their lunch on board with Prince Philip, make a surreal ending to a year of deteriorating food: 'Now our flour had around 50 maggots or beetles per pound...

• Forfattere: Bryan og June Nelson
• Publisert: April 2022
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781784778859

Uganda Animal Kingdom. African might. There are a number of reasons why people are choosing to take Tour and holidays in Uganda out of all the 54 countries on the African continent. After many years of bad publicity from wars and disease, things turned around for Uganda, especially in 2006, when Kony and his Lord's Resistance Army were run out of the country. Some of the things that have caused this surge in popularity and made Uganda make it to the list of the top 20 travel destinations include; Primates such as Gorillas: It came to the attention of both Uganda and the rest of the world that Uganda is primate country. From monkeys, to baboons to chimpanzees and to the rare and sought after golden monkeys and mountain gorillas.

There is no better country to visit if you are looking to see primates of different kinds. In the past five years gorilla trekking in Uganda has become one of the most sought after Africa safari adventures. The pearl of Africa is home to more than half of the world's population of mountain gorillas, and some of these have been habituated so visitors can get to see them in their natural habitat. Chimpanzees too are an attraction in Uganda, they are found in various places in the western part of Uganda. The golden monkeys, also quite a rare species are found in Mgahinga national park on the foothills of the Virunga Mountains. It is because of the abundance of primates that Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Mgahinga national park, and other parks in the western part of the country have a lot of tourist traffic.

• Forfatter: Christopher Walsh
• Publisert: Juli 2022
• Utgave: 1. utgave
  
• Antall sider: 158
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781715305314

Connecting with nature. Back to the real world. That's what this book is all about.

From island-hopping in the Isles of Scilly to wild camping along Scotland's Whale Route, Family Wildlife Adventures is full of inspiration for exploring Britain's amazing wildlife with your children. Family travel expert and father of two William Gray has your weekends and school holidays sorted with exciting ideas for adventures by canoe, bike, campervan, boat and more. From time travel along Dorset's Jurassic Coast to canoe-camping in the Norfolk Broads or sea kayaking in the Hebrides, you'll find 50 experiences in this book guaranteed to fuel any child's love of wildlife and adventure.

Some of them might reward you with sightings of puffins, otters, eagles or seals. Others may reveal small wonders, like dragonflies, blennies and lizards. But no matter which adventure you choose, you and your family will be transported to one of Britain's special wild places.

Armed with all the practical information you need to plan a fun and safe day out, week or weekend away, this Bradt guide has something for all families keen to discover the natural wonders of Britain - and have unforgettable adventures along the way.

• Forfatter: William Gray
• Publisert: Oktober 2021
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781784778422

Like our parents, they've led whole lives before we get to know them. We are made of the same stuff as the breath and cinders of volcanoes. They have long shaped the path of humanity, provoked pioneering explorations and fired up our imaginations.

They are fertile ground for agriculture, art and spirituality, as well as scientific advances, and they act as time capsules, capturing the footprints of those who came before us. World-renowned volcanologist Clive Oppenheimer has worked at the crater's edge in the wildest places on Earth, from remote peaks in the Sahara to mystical mountains in North Korea. His work reveals just how entangled volcanic activity is with our climate, economy, politics, culture and beliefs.

From Antarctica to Italy, he paints volcanoes as otherworldly, magical places where our history is laid bare and where nature speaks to something deep within us. Blending cultural history, science, myth and adventure, Mountains of Fire reminds us that, wherever we are on the planet, our stories are profoundly intertwined with volcanoes.

• Publisert: August 2023
• Utgave: 1. utgave
• Antall sider: 368
• ISBN: 9781529351095

Learn how to de-stress, relax and connect with the wildness you can find on your doorstep even in urban and suburban settingsIncreasing workload, nervous tension, trouble sleeping? Wondering whether there is more to life? You're not having a mid-life crisis. Like so many others, you are feeling the call of the wild. Today's urban living makes it easy for us to feel divorced from nature.

This practical book is filled with 52 varied and inspiring activities illustrated with beautiful colour photographs that will get you out and about whatever the weather. Featuring a combination of creative, culinary, herbal and mindful projects, all with nature at their heart, you'll be surprised how much wildness you can find on your doorstep when you know where to look. Organised by month, Urban Wild's simple, seasonal, step-by-step activities open the door to nature in urban and suburban landscapes to help you increase your potential for health and wellbeing and take your first steps on a journey of discovery towards a lifelong connection with the natural world.

• Publisert: Februar 2022
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Antall sider: 224
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781472990969

En perle av en bok fra en av Sveriges aller fineste forfattere!

kke noe sted i Sverige har så rik fauna av sommerfugler som Stockholms skjærgård. Forfatter og entomolog Fredrik Sjöberg har gjennom arbeidet med denne essaysamlingen funnet alle sammen. "Mine studier har beregenet at det totalt finnes 78 ulike dagsommerfugler i Stockholms skjærgård. Rikdom kan måles på mange vis. Denne er en av de aller beste", sier Sjöberg selv. Selv om boka skildrer alle sommerfuglene som finnes i skjærgården, er den ikke en feltguide, men en samling personlige fortellinger som lokker, forundrer og er full av kunnskap. Boken er dessuten rikt illustrert med akvareller fra tidlig 1800-tallet.

Utgitt: 2022
Forlag: Cappelen Damm
Innbinding: Innbundet
Språk: Norsk Bokmål
Sider: 165