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Samaki: The Story of An Otter In Africa
by: Davis, J.A.
A True-To-Life Novel. Otters are the bon vivants of the animal world and
Samaki, an African spot-necked otter, is no exception. JA Davis has splendidly
recreated the otter's life & takes the reader along as Samaki first
views the world beyond his den. Includes approximatelty 80 scratchboard
illustrations beautifully depicting the river life. 213 pgs.
c. 1979, 1st Ed, H/C...$15.00
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Very Good with dust jacket,
ex-library, usual library markings otherwise clean inside
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Sea Otters
by: Love, John A.
Exploring the habits, habitats, and antics of the North American
sea otter, the author of The Return of the Sea Eagle traces the problems
and perseverance that have marked the history of this thick-furred and
beautiful sea mammal. Sea Otters offers a detailed introduction to the
behavior, conservation efforts and future threats that endanger this beloved
animal. Illustrated.148 pgs.
c. 1992, S/C...$12.95
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Very Good
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Self-Assessment Color Review Of Small Mammals
by: Brown, Susan & Rosenthal, Karen
The editors of this book have gathered together contributions from 29
experts who cover all aspects of medicine and surgery in small mmammals
including rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, mice, hamsters, gerbils, hedgehogs,
ferrets, primates, squirrels, foxes, raccoons and pot-bellied pigs. The
random self-assessment question and answer format is used to enable the
reader to think through each acse step-by-step. Each of the 216 questions
are followed by a thorough explanation to provide diagnosis and a suggested
treatment plan. Filled with illustrations, color photos, x-rays, charts
and tables. 192 pgs.
c.1997...S/C...$34.99
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Small Animals Question & Answer Manual
by: Alderton, David
Guides pet lovers through details of housing, feeding & caring
for hamsters, mice, lizards, guinea pigs, rabbits, chinchillas and many
other small animals. Information is provided in an entertaining question-and-answer
format. Fact files provide at-a-glance data on diet, breeding & rearing.
Over 250 full-color photos & informative illustrations. 208 pgs.
c. 2001, H/C...$16.95
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Small Pet Handbook
by: Taylor, David
A family guide to buying, caring for & breeding small pets.
c.1997...H/C...$11.95 |
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Small Pet Health Care & Breeding (Owning The Perfect Small Pet)
by: Fox, Susan
Covers: Chinchillas, ferrets, gerbils, guinea pigs, hamsters, mice, rabbits,
rats. Species guide to common ailments & species guide to breeding.
Color photos. 64 pgs.
H/C...$12.95 |
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Small Pets
by: Palmer, Joan
Rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, mice, rats.
c.1983...H/C...$6.95 |
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Stinkerbelle The Nark
by: Fyson, Marna S.
When the Fysons came from Bangkok to London they brought along a Thai
otter - Stinkerbelle - whom they had rescued from a market stall. She
had so meshed herself into their lives that she refused to be left with
her mate in the semi-wild comfort of a Thai national park. After living
with the family for the next year, the Fysons were determined she live
a proper otter life with other otters. Finally, at last, she accepted
another otter. B/W photos. 187 pgs.
c. 1976, H/C...$25.00
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Very Good with dust jacket
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Stoats & Weasels
by: McDonlad, Robbie & Harris, Stephen
Reputation, recognition, relatives, distribution, food, foraging, predation,
reproduction, mortality, population structure, acitivity, territories
& ranges, conservation & management. Color photos. 32 pgs.
c. 1998, Booklet...$9.50 |
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Stoats & Weasels, Polecats & Martens
by: Sleeman, Paddy
Habitats, breeding, denning, food, predators, parasites, captive &
tame mustelid.
c.1989...H/C...$19.95 |
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Tarka The Otter
by: Williamson, Henry
Thrilling story of the life of an otter written in a prose style.
c.1927, 1990...S/C Edition...$9.95 |
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They Don't Have To Die: Home & Classroom Care For Small Animals
by: Jim Dunlap
Home & classroom care for small animals. Info on each species includes:
acquisition & handling, cage & habitat materials, temperature
& light, food & water, maintenance, release & disposal. Covers
various kinds of frogs, salamanders, newts, spiders, millipedes, scorpions,
ants, butterflies, crickets, caterpillars, ladybugs, chickens, doves,
ducks, pigeons, crayfish, fish, lizards, chinchillas, gerbils, ferrets,
guinea pigs, hamsters, hedgehogs, mice, rabbits, rats, sugar gliders,
various kinds of snakes, turtles, worms, and many more. Well illustrated.
263 pgs.
Brand New Condition, Out-Of-Print, Quantities
Limited
c. 1997...2nd Ed...S/C...$12.95 |
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Veterinary Clinics Of North America: Exotic Animal Practice (Nutrition
& behavior of Uncommon Species)
Edited
The busy exotic animal practitioner will find this unique issue packed
with useful, practical information on uncommon species. Species covered
include: kinkajou, macropods, ground and tree squirrels, servals and caracals,
sugar gliders, prairie dogs, hedgehogs, fennec foxes, skunks, degus, opossums,
Patagonian cavies, coatamundi and raccoons, lemurs, agoutis, invertebrates,
and fish. Contents: Considerations for kinkajou captive diets; Nutrition
& behavior of coatis & raccoons; Macropod nutrition; Feeding behavior
& nutrition of the sugar glider; Behavioral & nutritional aspects
of the Virginia opossum; Nutrition & behavior of degus; Nutrition
care & behavior of captive prairie dogs; Behvahior nutrition &
veterinary care of patagonian cavies; Determinants for the diet of captive
agoutis; Nutrition of tree-dwelling squirrels; Nutrition & behavior
of fennec foxes; Nutrition & behavior of striped skunks; Nutrition
& natural history of the serval & caracal; Feeding behavior &
nutrition of the African Pygmy hedgehog; Nutrition & behavior of lemurs;
Captive invertebrate nutrition; Nutrition feeding & behavior of fish.
B/W photos. 399 pgs.
c. May 2009, H/C...$99.00
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Watch For The Otter
by: Hurrell, Elaine
Observations of otters in the wild near South Devon, England during the
years of 1958-1961. B/W photos. 115 pgs.
c. 1963, H/C...$22.50
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
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We Breed The Platypus
by: Fleay, David
Chronicles the events leading to the hatching of the first platypus in
captivity.
c. 1944, S/C...$10.00
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World Of The Beaver
by: Lee Rue III, Leonard
Follows the beaver through the year, species, beavers & man.
c. 1964, H/C...$25.00
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World of the Otter
by: Park, Ed
A good, basic information book about the river otter. This book follows
the river otter through the four seasons. Also lists the three speices
of otters in North American, the 19 recognized subspecies of the common
northern river otter and the 4 recognized subspecies of the southern river
otter. 159 pages B/W photos
c. 1971, H/C...$25.00
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Good, inscription on inside
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