The Platypus

The Platypus
Author: Tom Grant
Publisher: UNSW Press
Total Pages: 116
Release: 1995
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780868401430

Along with the kangaroos, the platypus is totally identified with Australia, and no other living animal has intrigues and fascinated the layperson and the scientist to quite the same degree. This book confines itself to the know facts rather than to the myths and legends with surround this beautiful, secretive and shy creature. In a clear narrative style assisted by superb illustrations, The Platypus takes us through the four seasons in the life of a platypus, describing for us what they eat, where they live, how they reproduce and how they are adapted for survival in an environment that is periodically ravaged by floods and droughts. This third edition of The Platypus has been thoroughly revised and re-designed enabling the reader to be fully up-to-date on the latest research findings about this unique Australian creature.

The Biology of the Monotremes

The Biology of the Monotremes
Author: Mervyn Griffiths
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 378
Release: 2012-12-02
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0323153313

The Biology of the Monotremes is an attempt to make available all gathered information about monotremes to the greater public. This book specifically targets the students, newly graduates, teachers, and researchers interested in the study of life processes and evolution. This book comprises of 10 chapters. Each chapter except Chapter 10 discusses three genera - Ornithorhynchus, Tachyglossus, and Zaglossus. Chapter 1 serves as an introduction to the subject matter. It covers the discovery and general anatomy of the monotremes. In accordance, Chapter 2 discusses the different kinds of monotremes and its other aspects. Aside from the mentioned genera, it also includes Obdurodon insignis. In Chapter 3, the food and feeding habits of the monotremes is given focus. Meanwhile, the varied physiology of monotremes is the subject of Chapter 4, and temperature regulation in Chapter 5. A more detailed and thorough discussion regarding the anatomy of the monotremes is provided in Chapters 6 through 9. The discussion covers topics including the glands in the endocrine and immune systems, as well as special senses, organs, and behavior of monotremes. Its reproduction and embryology is also discussed. This book explains as well the mammal's lactation, composition of the milk, sucking, and growth of the young. Lastly, Chapter 10 provides the readers with four differing views regarding the relationship of the monotremes with the rest of the mammals.

Life In The Cold

Life In The Cold
Author: Cynthia Carey
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 539
Release: 2019-03-13
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0429715714

Contributors present the newest information on ecological, physiological, neurological, cellular and biochemical mechanisms by which vertebrates deal with seasonal cold.

Life in the Cold

Life in the Cold
Author: Gerhard Heldmaier
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 534
Release: 2013-06-29
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3662041626

This book contains the proceedings of the 11 'h international symposium dedicated to the understanding of animal "Life in the Cold", held at Jungholz (Austria), August 13-18, 2000. In 55 chapters contributed by researchers from 16 countries the current state of knowledge is reviewed, and the most recent developments and discussions in this field are highlighted. The first symposium on hibernation and life in the cold was held in 1959, and from then on they continued to occur every 3-5 years. The regular occurrence of these meetings became almost a tradition. A tradition which is entirely based on the enthusiasm of participants, and was nourished by scientific progress in this area during the past decades. The first symposium in 1959 was organised by Charles P. Lyman and Albert R. Dawe and was almost entirely dedicated to hibernation and torpor. This has been a backbone topic of the following symposia, although other aspects of animal energetics, thermal physiology and biochemistry were included in later meetings.

Spirits in the Spirit

Spirits in the Spirit
Author: Anthony Normand
Publisher: AA
Total Pages: 23
Release: 2012-12-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1481852051

The journey of mystic Johnny Walker, who communes with the dead (but only when he's shit faced drunk). It's a fun/satirical/fictional story of a man who deals with the seriousness of his family's alcoholism, and the not so serious adventures that ensue. Think of it as getting drunk with a purpose, and that purpose is to assist the dead in whatever they need to get done. Book 1 of 7 Book Series.

Platypus

Platypus
Author: Tom Grant
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Total Pages: 168
Release: 2007
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0643093702

Presents factual information, a colourful history and biological investigation of this Australian icon.