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Penguin Biology
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Author : Lloyd S. Davis
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier
Release Date : 2012-12-02
Penguin Biology written by Lloyd S. Davis and has been published by Elsevier this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-02 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Penguin Biology is the first broad-based collection of biological and ecological studies of these unique birds to be published since 1975. Topics have since become broad ecological hypotheses, not species-specific descriptions, and new technology has taken observations into the oceanic depths. Penguin Biology shows new techniques and the applications mad of them in contemporary biological and evolutionary theory. Penguin Biology is an invaluable reference for ornithologists, animal behaviorists, animal physiologists, marine zoologists, marine ecologists, evolutionary biologists, and Antarctic researchers. Major topics covered include Breeding, feeding, and foraging Behavior and evolution Energetics and physiology New fossil material
The Biology Of Penguins
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Author : Bernard Stonehouse
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1975
The Biology Of Penguins written by Bernard Stonehouse and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1975 with Nature categories.
The Aquatic World Of Penguins
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Author : David G Ainley
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2023-12-12
The Aquatic World Of Penguins written by David G Ainley and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-12-12 with Science categories.
Centuries ago, when penguins were first encountered by European explorers, they were not thought to be birds but rather a fish-like relative. Subsequent accumulation of knowledge has shown penguins to be an avian species with unrivaled aquatic attributes, owing to a number of evolutionary adaptations: shape change, low drag, ability to regulate buoyancy, and extraordinary surface compliancy from their featheration. They are indeed the most extremely specialized diving bird, having given up flight (which otherwise is hugely advantageous) to the benefit of underwater prowess (such as speed, maneuverability and an ability to exploit an extraordinary range of depths). This flightlessness, however, also comes with costs that are substantial for a seabird (such as the inability to cover large distances quickly in reaction to ephemeral prey); and the energy needed to cope with moving through an aqueous environment, which is more resistant than air. For penguins, the high energetic costs in exploiting the ocean environment thus makes them especially sensitive to changes in food availability or their access to their prey. While a number of “penguin books” cover the natural history, mainly of breeding aspects, few address in much detail the incredible aquatic nature of these creatures. A huge amount of information has been amassed over recent past decades thanks to dramatic advances in microelectronics, bio-logging and maturation of some long-term studies of penguin life history. This work represents an integration of all these data with charts, maps and graphs, along with richly illustrated photos by experts in the field.
Penguins
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Author : Gerald L. Kooyman
language : en
Publisher: JHU Press
Release Date : 2013-10-15
Penguins written by Gerald L. Kooyman and has been published by JHU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-15 with Science categories.
The fascinating biology and evolutionary history of these odd, flightless birds. Flightless, iconic birds made even more famous by the 2005 film March of the Penguins, penguins conjure up images of caring parents, devoted couples, and tough survivors. In Penguins: The Animal Answer Guide, Gerald L. Kooyman and Wayne Lynch inform readers about all seventeen species, including the emperor penguin featured in the film. Do you know why penguins live only in the Southern Hemisphere? Or that they can be ferocious predators? Why are penguins black and white? Do they play? This book answers these questions and many more, illuminating the fascinating biology and evolutionary history of these odd birds. Kooyman has studied penguins for decades, and Lynch’s photographs of penguins in the wild are the best ever captured. The result of their combined effort is a book that answers every penguin question you've ever had. Whether you hope to travel to the Southern Hemisphere or simply want to learn more about wildlife, Penguins: The Animal Answer Guide deserves a spot on your bookshelf.
The Behavior Of Penguins
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Author : Dietland Muller-Schwarze
language : en
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Release Date : 1985-06-30
The Behavior Of Penguins written by Dietland Muller-Schwarze and has been published by State University of New York Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1985-06-30 with Psychology categories.
"Strange geese." That was their description when they were discovered in 1520 during Magellan's historic voyage. Today, penguins are familiar to everyone, yet few researchers have observed them in the remote regions in which they live. Written by an ecologist-behaviorist who has worked extensively in the natural penguin habitat, The Behavior of Penguins is the first general work on the entire family of penguins. Numerous and remarkable field photographs document the author's detailed study of the life cycles and breeding patterns of each penguin species. He brings to light their unusual abilities to go with little food for months, to dive deep in the ocean, and to protect themselves in extreme environments. Müller-Schwarze's comprehensive and fascinating account of penguins also emphasizes the urgent need to protect these birds and their natural habitat.
The Penguin Dictionary Of Human Biology
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Author : Michael Thain
language : en
Publisher: Penguin Global
Release Date : 2009
The Penguin Dictionary Of Human Biology written by Michael Thain and has been published by Penguin Global this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Reference categories.
The Penguin Dictionary of Human Biologyis the essential guide to this diverse and constantly evolving subject, ranging from ADHD to genome mapping, and sexual orientationto zymogens.It recognizes the need for a specific resource devoted to this expanding science, which has tended to be regarded as part of the 'umbrella' discipline of biology. Aimed at A Level and beyond, it draws on many years of work by the author of the acclaimed Penguin Dictionary of Biology and is possibly the single most useful book of its kind. Contains over 7,000 entries Spans the essentials of human physiology, biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, immunology and disease Links human biology to physical anthropology and psychology Ideal for students of medicine, nursing, science and pharmacology With extensive illustration and diagrams throughout
Why Penguins Communicate
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Author : Pierre Jouventin
language : en
Publisher: Academic Press
Release Date : 2017-09-15
Why Penguins Communicate written by Pierre Jouventin and has been published by Academic Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-15 with Science categories.
Why Penguins Communicate: The Evolution of Visual and Vocal Signals is a comprehensive and condensed review of several hundred publications on the evolution of penguin behaviors, particularly signaling, linking genetics and ecology via such behavioral adaptations as nuptial displays. This exciting work has developed from the authors’ many years researching on the behavioral strategies of penguins, such as the unique vocal signatures for individual recognition. Studies of penguins on islands surrounding Antarctica are presented, fully showcasing the behavioral significance of visual ornaments (mating displays) and how and why penguins behave via adaptive evolutionary explanations. Through this evolutionary lens, the authors address several questions involving their identification and taxonomy, habitat and location, breeding, and differences between penguins and other seabirds. Each species occupies a unique ecological niche, and behaviors permit separating the species through mutual display. Although model organisms in science are diverse and specialized, we see the entire integration in penguins, from acoustical and optical physics, to behavioral display and speciation. This work highlights the adaptive significance of their behavior through an evolutionary point- of-view. Provides a focused view on visual and vocal communication behavior, also presenting the family of penguins as a model for acoustical studies Considers the role of ecological and social environments on the evolution of communication in penguins Spans the gap between the scientific community and an interested lay audience, featuring a readable style for students, professional researchers in biology, ornithologists, ethologists and penguin enthusiasts alike Ideal resource for graduate seminar courses on evolution of behavior, marine ecology, polar biology and ornithology
Penguin Science Survey
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1968
Penguin Science Survey written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1968 with Biology categories.
Penguin Dictionary Of Biology
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Author : Michael Thain
language : en
Publisher: Turtleback
Release Date : 2004-12-31
Penguin Dictionary Of Biology written by Michael Thain and has been published by Turtleback this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-12-31 with Science categories.
The Penguin Dictionary Of Biology
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Author : Michael Abercrombie
language : en
Publisher: Puffin Books
Release Date : 1980
The Penguin Dictionary Of Biology written by Michael Abercrombie and has been published by Puffin Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1980 with Reference categories.
In this dictionary the authors' aim is to explain biological terms which a layman may meet when reading scientific literature; to define the terms which a student of biology has to master at the beginning of his career - the thousand or so words which so grimly guard the approaches to the science; and to provide a reminder for the professional biologist reading outside his own narrow field.