Animal cruelty is gaining attention worldwide. With the rise of mandatory reporting requirements for veterinarians and prosecution of animal cruelty, veterinarians and pathologists need the resources to properly assist in these cases. Veterinary Forensics is a practical reference for veterinarians, pathologists and investigators. Written by a leading expert in veterinary forensics, it provides the background and resources needed to work with animal abuse cases. The book offers detailed and clear direction on crime scene investigation, forensic testing and forensic pathology findings, as well as guidance on handling evidence and conducting evaluations that will hold up in court.
Primarily focused on dogs and cats, the principles and techniques in this book can be applied easily to other species as well. Photographs highlight pertinent forensic findings in animals, and extensive appendices include forms for examination, report writing, entomology collection, body condition scoring, forensic kits, forensic specialists and labs, and web resources.
We are all humans, and thus all bad and good things are probably not foreign to us. But have we to be cruel? It saddens me to witness such mindless cruelty acts as the ones depicted in this book. Let's be aware of it - and prevent it. It is also our duty as teachers to teach empathy and gentelness to the kids. May they never commit such merciless acts.
Written by the authors of our award-winning Yucatбn Adventure Guide, this book offers comprehensive coverage of Costa Rica and its people. Travel to the major national parks and preserves; hike in rain forests. Explore the island’s vibrant history, culture and wildlife. Firsthand advice on travel in the country’s various environments – mountain, jungle, beach, city. Plant and animal life, archeology, history, attractions on and off the regular tourist path. Staggering detail. Lively text and plenty of interesting art. Over 40 maps. Color photos.
Nocturnal Animals (Greenwood Guides to the Animal World)
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We share the earth with a wide variety of animal species, each of which brings something special to the diversity of the planet. By knowing more about how animals behave and live, we gain a greater understanding of how life evolved and the importance of biodiversity. This book is about the animals that rise when the sun sets and are active throughout the night. Nocturnal Animals examines how such animals live and explains their highly developed senses that enable them to survive in the dark, as well as their behavior and adaptations to avoid sunlight and predators during the day. The book provides a thorough guide, perfect for research papers in biology classes, for understanding the behavior and biodiversity of a fascinating and unusual group of animals. Nocturnal Animals provides an in-depth discussion of the behaviors of this fascinating group of animals.
Animal Diversity, as a part of the Glencoe Science 15-Book Series, provides students with accurate and comprehensive coverage of the animal kingdom. The strong content coverage integrates a wide range of hands-on experiences, critical-thinking opportunities, and real-world applications. The modular approach allows you to mix and match books to meet your curricula.
How did the “dabbling duck” get its name? What fish can leap up waterfalls? Is a sponge a plant or an animal? What animals can live both in water and on land? In Creatures of the Waters, you’ll discover answers to these questions and many more. Through pictures, articles, and fun facts, you’ll learn about the great diversity of animal life found in waters around the world.
