This Poem is a Nest
This Poem is a Nest

Author: Irene Latham

Publisher: Astra Publishing House

Published: 2020-10-20

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 1635924308

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A Kirkus Reviews Best Book An NCTE Notable Poetry Book This beautiful poetry collection introduces readers to the art of found poetry as the poet writes a 37-line poem, "Nest," then finds 160 smaller poems within it. What can you find in a poem about a robin's nest? Irene Latham masterfully discovers "nestlings" or smaller poems about an astonishing variety of subjects--emotions, wild animals, natural landmarks on all seven continents, even planets and constellations. Each poem is a glorious spark of wonder that will prompt readers to look at the world afresh. The book includes an introduction detailing the principles of found poetry and blackout poetry, and a section of tips at the end. The joyous creativity in this volume is certain to inspire budding poets.

The Nestling
The Nestling

Author: Charles L. Grant

Publisher: Crossroad Press

Published: 2017-03-11

Total Pages: 492

ISBN-13:

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THERE IS A REASON IT HAS RETURNED … Something has caused a grim and sudden change in Wyoming's Windriver Valley, something whose dark power was foretold in an ancient Indian prophecy Now after 20 years Jason Clarke comes home to a town gripped by a devastating force which defies all nature—a force that points to something … supernatural. THERE IS A REASON IT HAS RETURNED … Now some ancient predator, born of bloody midnights, throws the shadow of its wings across the valley. Listen! That cry like a woman's laugh. Look! Those mocking red eyes. Now an evil promise will be kept in the gleaming jaws of … THE NESTLING

The Evolution of Begging
The Evolution of Begging

Author: J. Wright

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2007-05-08

Total Pages: 513

ISBN-13: 0306476606

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Begging by nestling birds has become the model system for investigating evolutionary conflicts of interest within families and their theoretical resolution provided by honest signals of offspring need. In response to the recent explosions of scientific papers on the revolution of begging; we have brought together twenty-four original contributions from major researchers in all areas of this dynamic field. Organised into six sections: I: Theoretical approaches; II: Begging as a signal; III: Nestling physiology; IV: Sibling competition; V: Brood parasitism; and VI: Statistical approaches; this book is primarily aimed at research scientists and those at the graduate student level. For the first time, the theoretical and empirical literature on begging is fully reviewed. New ideas and data are also presented from a wide range of natural systems, and each chapter ends with suggestions for future study.

Infanticide by Males and Its Implications
Infanticide by Males and Its Implications

Author: Carel van Schaik

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2000-11-02

Total Pages: 588

ISBN-13: 9780521774987

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Analysis of impact of infanticide on social organization and reproductive behavior in primates including humans.

Avian Brood Parasitism
Avian Brood Parasitism

Author: Manuel Soler

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2018-05-02

Total Pages: 566

ISBN-13: 3319731386

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Brood parasitism has become one of the most flourishing areas of research in evolutionary ecology and one of the best model systems for investigating coevolution. This subject has undergone remarkable advances during the last two decades, but has not been covered by any book in the 21st century. This book offers a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the fascinating field of avian brood parasitism. The topics covered include conspecific brood parasitism; evolution and phylogenetic history of avian brood parasites; parasitic behaviour used by brood parasites; adaptations and counter-adaptations of brood parasites and their hosts at every stage of the breeding cycle (before laying, egg, chick and fledgling stages); factors affecting the evolution of host defences and parasitic attacks; the role of phenotypic plasticity in host defences; mechanisms driving egg recognition and rejection; evolution of nest sharing or nest killing by brood parasite chicks; begging behaviour in parasitized nests and food delivery by host adults; and recognition of conspecifics by juvenile brood parasites. This volume provides a comprehensive reference resource for readers and researchers with an interest in birds, behaviour and evolution, as well as a source of hypotheses and predictions for future investigations into this dynamic subject.

Advances in the Study of Behavior
Advances in the Study of Behavior

Author: Marc Naguib

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2012-06-22

Total Pages: 334

ISBN-13: 0123942888

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Annotation Advances in the Study of Behavior was initiated over 40 years ago to serve the increasing number of scientists engaged in the study of animal behavior. That number is still expanding. This thematic volume makes another important "contribution to the development of the field" bybringing together material that aggregates studies conducted on the behavior of tropical animals. Advances in the Study of Behavior is now available online at ScienceDirect - full-text online from volume 30 onward