Birds have colonized almost every terrestrial habitat on the planet - from the poles to the tropics, and from deserts to high mountain tops. Ecological and Envi

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This book summarizes our current knowledge of the complex and sophisticated physiological models that mammals provide for survival in a wide variety of ecologic

Examining avian physiology in detail, this text specifically addresses the unique physiological characteristics of birds, although experimental techniques and f

The new and updated edition of this accessible text provides a comprehensive overview of the comparative physiology of animals within an environmental context.