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120 stunning photographs reveal the treasures of Canada's national park system.

"Gateways to nature, to discovery to solitude, to celebrate the beauty and infinite variety of our land" is how Parks Canada defines the country's more than 35 national parks. In this book, authors and photographers travel to selected parks across Canada. Along the way they visit remarkable ecological niches and meet people long linked to these intriguing places. From the fog-bound Pacific shore at Gwaii Haanas to Newfoundland's Gros Morne along the Atlantic, from Jasper. Banff, and Yoho in the Rocky Mountains, to remote parks in the vast interior plains, and finally to the wild seemingly endless expanse of the far north in Ivvavik -- experience a rich sampling of Canada's national parks and reserves. ... Read more

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travel notes by National Geographic journalists
This book consists of essays, or rather travel notes, put together by a National Georgaphic team. They write about their impressions from travelling through Canada's national parks by boat, horse, or by foot. They write about everything they see, stories they are told by the natives, the weather, their findings in the forest, their guides, etc. The photographs in the book are as stunning as you would expect from National Geographic photographers. However, if you are planning to go to one of these parks, you would hardly find any useful information in this book. There are no maps, no info on activities, lodging, not even clear information how to get to the location where the beautiful pictures in the book were taken. This book is a good choice to read if you want are curious about Canada's national parks, but have no intention of going there.

Guide to the National Parks- NOT
Nat'l Geo. puts out a great book, 'Guide to the National Parks,' of theU.S. with much helpful information for travelers.This book has no suchinformation. It claims to have detailed maps of which there is only one. Ithas no park specific info like the U.S. guide. It's best use is to weightdown a coffee table, except that it's softcover. If pictures are your bagthen this is probably a good book for you. If getting into the out of doorsis your goal then this book is of no help at all.

In a word - Spellbinding
This book has the perfect balance of photography and story telling. Being an aspiring landscape photographer, this book was truly inspirational.

Not to mention that if you love the mountains (but live inthe city), this book will make you want torelocate. Unbelievably goodphotography. ... Read more

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A history of Chicago's world-famous zoo, from its conception in 1919. ... Read more

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An illustrated guide to the Kruger National Park in Africa. ... Read more

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Look, but don't read
Poorly laid out souvenir book.Nigel Dennis's pictures are fine, but the captions are badly positioned.The maps are few and devoid of detail.The biggest problem is the text, which is largely a geology treatise on the park...fine for the Grand Canyon, or Purnululu, but not Kruger, where the animals are the highlight.Very little on animal/animal interaction, the phenomenal bird life, fascinating riverine environments, etc.Save your money...there's more and better organized information in the pamphlet you get when you pay your entry fee to the park.

An exciting summary of this complex African ecosystem.
The pictures, the dialog, and the maps leave one with a haunting awarenessof the complexity of natural systems.Animals, plants, and geology weavetogether into a balance that is always changeing. ... Read more

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Ethics on the Ark presents a passionate, multivocal discussion—among zoo professionals, activists, conservation biologists, and philosophers—about the future of zoos and aquariums, the treatment of animals in captivity, and the question of whether the individual, the species, or the ecosystem is the most important focus in conservation efforts. Contributors represent all sides of the issues. Moving from the fundamental to the practical, from biodiversity to population regulation, from animal research to captive breeding, Ethics on the Ark represents an important gathering of the many fervent and contentious viewpoints shaping the wildlife conservation debate. ... Read more

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A little one sided
I wanted a book that discussed the ethics behind captive animals, however this book was decidedly one sided.While I generally agree with animal rights ethics, I wanted to learn more about the reasons TO keep animals captive, and this book did not furnish that side.In fact, I felt most of the submitting authors displayed a hostile tendancy.It is a decent book on the history of zoos, as long as you're only interested in seeing this subject from one perspective.It left me feeling defensive.

Good material on history and future of zoos
This is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history and future of zoos and animal parks, as well as offering an assessmentof present day facilities.Pro and con essays on a variety of topics relatedto zoo management, aquisition of animals and captive breeding provide bothsides of the controversial issue of maintaining animals in captivity. Slight bias toward the view of zoos as the only viable future situation forwildlife but still offers critical analysis of

issues involved. ... Read more

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Describes, in text and illustrations, the many different tasks performed by keepers at the National Zoo and the interrelationship between them and the animals they care for. ... Read more

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With over 300 magnificent photographs, this book describes and illustrates some of the major national parks and reserves of Australia. Features such as the scenery, wildlife highlights, local people, conservation projects and diverse visitor activities are given comprehensive coverage. ... Read more

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This up-to-date guidebook is just the ticket for campers, hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders, birdwatchers, nature photographers, and just folks who like to enjoy the outdoors. ... Read more

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-Ingenious record and play device allows children to see the picture, make the sound, and listen to their very own recording-- again and again!
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What do you do if you meet a hungry alligator? This lively, imaginative cassette explores the answer to this question and lets children interact with characters on the cassette and learn the sounds of zoo animals. Real animal sounds and catchy lyrics add a new dimension to a visit to the zoo. Includes a 24-page activity book. ... Read more

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Providing everything needed to discover the great network of national parks around Australia, this is a comprehensive guide to scenic wonders, including the rainforests and rugged wilderness areas to the east, the amazing wildflower parks of the west, sun-drenched tropical islands, and the stunning landscapes and mountain ranges at the heart of the continent. The text and maps explain how to reach each park, what accommodation and facilities are available, the climate, walking tracks, fauna and flora, boat ramps, and Aboriginal heritage. The most significant areas are specially featured, each with a colour relief map showing the landform, roads and walking tracks, the camping and picnic areas, and the park's major attractions. Over 350 parks are featured, including more than 30 newly added for this edition. ... Read more

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The Encyclopedia of the World's Zoos is the first major reference work to provide description, history, analysis, and information on every aspect of the zoo world.

Featuring some 500 illustrated entries, this acclaimed resource is international in scope. More than 145 zoos are profiled, as are the zoo-related histories of 90 animals traditionally exhibited in zoos and those most affected by zoo conservation and breeding efforts. Other entries cover influential individuals in the zoo world; institutional topics such as zoo design, structure, science, and methodology; and important issues affecting zoos, such as ethics, education, and conservation.

An international team of more than 250 advisers and contributors has been involved in the preparation of this landmark work. ... Read more

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One puff adder; one antelope; one crocodile. These were the animals on the sick list with which Oliver Graham-Jones was presented on his first day as veterinary officer of London Zoo. It was 1950, and the care of wild animals in zoos was in its infancy. Previously sick animals had been placed in the care of their keepers, kept from public view, and if they didn't respond to traditional medications allowed to pass quietly away. But Oliver was to change all this. A pioneer of many of the techniques now used by vets around the world, he was instrumental in building the first animal hospital, and in moving London Zoo away from its Victorian past into the high-tech world of modern veterinary medicine. In Zoo Tails, he tells us about some of the animals he cared for: what it felt like when he was faced with an escaped bear or an injured elephant; and what he did when called upon to perform a colostomy on a python, or when he was asked to fit one of the ravens in the Tower of London with a wooden leg. If a dangerous animal escaped or required urgent medical attention, Oliver Graham-Jones was always on hand, ready for any eventuality.Frequently describing himself as quaking with fear, he comes across as humane, skilful and most of all incredibly brave. If you are a lover of animals in any shape or form, and My Family and Other Animals was an essential part of your childhood reading, then Zoo Tails is for you. Filled with wonderfully funny stories (with titles like Chased by a Gorilla or A Leopard in the Cabinet Room) which are told with appealingly self-deprecating humour, Zoo Tails deserves to become a classic in animal literature. ... Read more

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Zoo Tails written by the most respected & well known zoo vet
Zoo Tails written by the most respected and well-known zoo vet
This book is great and it gives you a warm feeling of humanity, exploring insights into the world of a zoo vet. It is both funny, sad, and 100% real life. Oliver Graham-Jones was the first vet to work at the well-known London Zoo in the 1950's. It was a time of great change and developments in animal welfare. During his time at London zoo he helped stop TB, developed the dart gun, and many surgical procedures that are now undertaken by human Doctors today. They including hip implants, heart implants, etc. The book is made up of 26 individual stories that make a larger whole, which makes it ideal for a train, bedtime or bath time reads. It is available (at Amazon)in soft and hard back (Large and small print version)and on audio tape and it was number ten in the best sellers lists last year in the UK. It will make an ideal present for all ages and backgrounds.
The forwards were from Dr Desmond Morris and Sir Patrick Moore, who are Oliver's great friends. If you have any comments on the book please leave your message,
As you might have guessed by now the author is my 83 dear old father who I am very proud. I was involved in some of the original proof reading and have actually read the book many times. However, it is one of those rare books that can be read and re-read.
Have a great read. Best regards
Dr Jasper Graham-Jones

The author's experiences as the chief vet at the London Zoo
The author's experiences as the chief vet at the London Zoo began in 1951 with an inventory of sick animals at the zoo. In short time he established the world's first animal hospital and introduced the world to new concepts of veterinary medicine: Zoo Tails surveys his experiences and his unusual patients and treatments, adding a dose of humor to the mix.

wonderfully funny stories told with delightful humour
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Gerald Durrell meets James Herriot. Oliver Graham-Jones recalls his time as the chief vet at London Zoo, and some of the extraordinary animals he met along the way.

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In 1951 Oliver Graham Jones was appointed Curator of mammals at London Zoo, becoming Senior Veterinary Officer in 1960, a post he held until his retirement in 1969. This is a collection of tales from his days at the zoo during the 1950s and 1960s.

From the Back Cover
One Puff Adder One antelope One crocodile

This was the list of sick animals presented to Oliver Graham-Jones on his first day as veterinary officer at London Zoo.

It was 1951, and the care of wild animals in zoos was in its infancy. Previously, sick animals had been placed in the hands of their keepers and kept from public view. But Oliver Graham-Jones was to change all this. A pioneer of many of the techniques now used by vets around the worl, he was instrumental in building the first animal hospital and moving London Zoo away from its Victorian past into the high-tech world of modern vetinary medicine.

If a dangerous animal escaped or required urgent medical attention, Oliver was always on hand ready for any eventuality. In Zoo Tails, he tells us about some of the extraordinary animals he looked after: how he anaesthetized, and was chased by, a gorilla; captured an angry polar bear in thick fog; performed a colostomy on a python; and fitted a raven in the Tower of London with a wooden leg.

Filled with wonderfully funny stories, told with delightfully self-deprecating humour, this is a book that will appeal to lovers of animals great and small.

"Zoo Tails"' will raise many a smile and, along the way, a greater appreciation of what it is to play doctor to the most exotic collection of patients in the world.' Desmond Morris

Zoo Tails written by the most respected and well known zoo v
This book is great and it gives you a warm feeling of humanity, expoloring insights into the world of a zoo vet. It is both funny, sad, and 100% real life. Oliver Graham-Jones was the first vet to work at the well known London Zoo in the 1950's. It was a time of great change and developments in anamial welfare. During his time at London zoo he helped stop TB, developed the dart gun, and many surgical procedures that has lead to many procedures undertaken by Doctors today. They including hip implants, heart impants, etc. The book is made up of 26 individual stories that make a larger whole, which makes it ideal for a train, bedtime or bathtime reads. It is available (at Amazon)in soft and hard back and on audio tape and it was number ten in the best sellers lists last year in the UK. It will make an ideal present for all ages and backgrounds.
The forwords were from Dr Desmond Morris and Sir Patrick Moore, who are Olivers great friends. If you have any comments on the book please leave your message,
As you migth have guessed by now the author is my 83 tear old father who I am very proud. I was involved in some of the original proof reading and have actually read the book many times. However, it is one of those rare books that can be read and re-read.
Have a great read. Best regards
Dr Jasper Graham-Jones ... Read more