Amphibians are among the most threatened groups of animals on earth. In part due to their highly permeable skin, amphibians are highly sensitive to environmental changes and pollution and provide an early-warning system of deteriorating …
[ Books ] Animals — Animals / Reptiles and Amphibians
Biogeography, the study of the distribution of life on Earth, has undergone more conceptual changes, revolutions and turf wars than any other scientific field. Australasian biogeographers are responsible for several of these great upheavals, …
[ Books ] Natural Environment — Natural Environment / Biodiversity and Ecology
Ecological engineering is about manipulating farm habitats, making them less favourable for pests and more attractive to beneficial insects. Though they have received far less research attention and funding, ecological approaches may be …
[ Books ] Food & Agriculture — Food & Agriculture / Weeds, Pests and Diseases