Badgers (Poyser Natural History) [Hardcover]

Ernest Neal (Author), Chris Cheeseman (Author)

Book Description

Series: Poyser Natural History | Publication Date: February 26, 1996

In the past decade, there have been considerable advances in the understanding of badgers, particularly the social behavior, ecology, and population dynamics of the European species. Badgers synthesizes the extensive knowledge which now exists, and makes available to naturalists, conservationists, professional scientists, and the general reader what has previously only been available from scientific papers. It provides an up-to-date, easy-to-read understanding of these fascinating animals and includes a final chapter on other species of badgers worldwide. In addition, a number of new illustrations have been incorporated, many in color, as well as more useful tables and new artwork which was specially commissioned.

Key Features
* Provides the most up-to-date treatment of Badgers
* Authored by a recognized authority with two previous books
* Explores new research
* Includes an eight-page color section

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Cheeseman brings to the publication the results of much of his research over the past 20 years or so..."
--Michael Woods in NATURAL WORLD
"This new book is a major revision which aims to synthesise the extensive knowledge which now exists, and make available to naturalist, conservationist, professional scientists and the general reader what has previously only been available from scientific papers both at home and abroad."
--ETHOLOGY, ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION 1997
"A remarkably readable volume... it covers every aspect of badger natural history, ranging from the badger's structured social life, right through to longevity and causes of death. A tremendous amount of anecdotal detail brings the badger to life, and does much to produce a rounded portrait of this interesting and likeable animal. It is certain to inspire people to take up badger watching, and contains detailed guidance for first-time badger watchers... Like all the books in the Poyser Natural History series, Badgers is attractively produced, and its appeal is enhanced by John Davis's outstanding line drawings."
--David Tomlinson in COUNTRY LIFE

Product Details

• Hardcover: 271 pages
• Publisher: Academic Press; 2nd edition (February 26, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0856610828
• ISBN-13: 978-0856610820
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,553,144 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb book by the world expert on badgers!, September 21, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Badgers (Poyser Natural History) (Hardcover)

With all the "politics" about badgers in the UK, it is not easy to get unbiased information. This book provides a wealth of factually-accurate data, and lots of illuminating anecdotes about many many years of badger watching. Whilst it 'aint the cheapest badger book, do not be deterred by the price; as it is absolutely worth every single cent!
Truly the best book about badgers. It combines in-depth factual information with the authors experience and many illuminating anecdotes about badgers and their nocturnal behaviour. It is a book that every-one who studies or deals with badgers should read from cover to cover, and keep on their shelf for reference.

3.0 out of 5 stars GOOD INFO FOR BADGER LOVERS, August 8, 2006

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BADGERWOMAN "BADGER WOMAN" (BAKERSFIELD CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Badgers (British Natural History) (Hardcover)

You will find alot of useful information about the badger of Great Britian. Lots of good photos and tidbits for reports and essays.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Teaches you a lot about badgers, April 5, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Badgers (British Natural History) (Hardcover)

I bought " Badgers" as a gift for my toy badger. She's called Deanna and she looks like a real badger. And I have watched " Wildlife SOS" on Animal Planet and they had to put to sleep the badger called Ci Ty. Otherwise, cool magazine.