Budgerigars (Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manuals) by Immanuel Birmelin

$29.99 NZD

Category: Pets & Animals | Series: Complete Pet Owner's Manual

Also known as the parakeet, the budgerigar is one of the most popular birds kept as a pet. Here's sound advice on caging, feeding, health care, and much more.

Incredible Dog Journeys by Laura Greaves

$40.00 NZD

Category: Pets & Animals

Amazing true stories of dogs who found their way home.

Test Your Dog: Is Your Dog an Undiscovered Genius? by Rachel Federman

$14.99 NZD

Category: Pets & Animals

The perfect book for dog lovers everywhere - is your dog king-of-the-hill...or run of the mill! Does your dog respond to hand gestures?How about facial signals?Can he perform tricks both inside and outside? Now you can find out just how smart your dog really is by giving him or her the Dog IQ Test. With three fun quizzes designed to measure your dog's communication skills, social behaviour, motor skills and memory, you'll finally discover if your dog is really a canine Einstein. Test Your Dog also comes complete with guidelines on analyzing your dog's score, tips for improving your dog's IQ and amusing illustrations throughout. ...Show more

Identification of Seabirds of the Southern Ocean : A Guide for Scientific Observers Aboard Fishing Vessels by Sandy Bartle

$34.99 NZD

Category: Pets & Animals

In recent years there has been a sharp decline in the populations of several seabird species, particularly albatrosses. The decline has been widely attributed to fishing with longlines. Seabirds feed on longline baits, get hooked, and drown. This book has been written to help scientific observers identi fy those seabirds likely to be caught in the Southern Ocean, and takes into account the requirements of the CCAMLR Scheme of International Scientific Observation. It covers the identification of 36 species of birds from the Southern Ocean that have been caught in fishing gear or have been seen feeding from fishing boats. By following the keys to identification, observers should be able to identify most seabirds caught in commercial fisheries in the Southern Ocean with confidence. ...Show more

The Secret Language of Dogs: The Body Language of Furry Bodies by Heather Dunphy

$24.99 NZD

Category: Pets & Animals

Dogs express themselves in a 'secret language' that relies on expressions, body postures, barks, and growls. This language contains many subtle-but- important nuances and is very different from human verbal communication, but it is nevertheless a language that can be learned. The Secret Language of Dogs show you how to interpret what your canine is telling you through their behaviour, and it explains how they, in turn, interpret our body language and attempts to communicate and interact with them. Known as 'man's best friend' for a reason, dogs are scientifically proven to enhance our quality of life. The Secret Language of Dogs helps return the favour by providing insights into why dogs act as they do. It also contains practical advice for training, addressing common health and behavioural problems, and strengthening the bond with your canine friend. Promptly and properly decoding canine communication is the key to both a contented dog and a confident owner. The Secret Language of Dogs takes the mysteries out of dog body language, giving you the insight to gain a better understanding of your much- loved pet. ...Show more

Lifestyles of the Chicken Famous: Pretty Pets in the Chicken Chick's Backyard by Kathy Shea Mormino

$29.99 NZD

Category: Pets & Animals

Horses by Nicola Jane Swinney

$49.99 NZD

Category: Pets & Animals

The lives of humans and horses have been intricately linked for thousands of years, with equines depicted in cave paintings dating back to 5000BC. Horses have been developed by humans for many purposes - for war, for working in the field and in industry, for competitive sports events such as the Olympic Games, and as pets. Horses covers the world's most charismatic and iconic breeds, from the noble Arab and Akhal-Teke, through working breeds such as the mighty Percheron and diminutive Fell pony, to 'primitive' equines such as Przewalski's Horse and the Polish Konik.Each breed entry showcases a unique and beautiful equine breed, showing it in magnificent full-colour photographs; these are accompanied by a historical account of the breed's origins and history. More than 70 amazingly diverse breeds are featured. ...Show more

Shark Man : The Story of New Zealand's Apex Predators and One Shark by Riley Elliott

$39.99 NZD

Category: Pets & Animals

The adventures of a shark scientist and his mission to change our perception of New Zealand's most feared and misunderstood predator. Riley Elliot is a surfer, spear-fisherman and shark scientist from the Waikato, currently writing a PhD at Auckland University. He's also on a mission to share his fascin ation with sharks, raise the profile of their dwindling numbers and question the legitimacy of shark-finning in our waters. Riley's passion for sharks started while he was working at the Oceans Research Great White Shark Station in South Africa, where he learned to free-dive with sharks beyond the cage. Upon his return to New Zealand, Riley began research for his PhD, and in the process uncovered some alarming trends. Riley Elliot is making it his mission to educate New Zealanders about the over-exploitation of sharks in our waters, particularly the controversial practice of shark-finning, and how it affects the ocean ecosystem. In the process he's becoming New Zealand's most popular expert on shark species, and a go-to commentator about our increasing encounters with this deadly ocean predator. Shark Man is Riley's story, from his time learning to scuba dive and spearfish,his early fascination with sharks while surfing life at Raglan, his first encounters with great whites in South Africa and learning to safely free-dive to his study of New Zealand sharks species and the making of the TVNZ television documentary series 'Shark Man'. The book is also packed with information about New Zealand's 112 shark species - where they live, how they hunt, and their interaction with humans, with fascinating new insights and little-known facts. ...Show more

Dogs of the National Trust by Amy Feldman

$22.00 NZD

Category: Pets & Animals

The partner to 'Cats of the National Trust', this book tell the stories of the dogs associated with NT places. From the canine companions of historical figures to the dogs that help the NT's rangers today - not to mention the turnspit dogs that kept the meat moving at Lacock - hounds of every shape and size take pride of place. Meet dogs with famous owners such as Virginia Woolf, Agatha Christie and Winston Churchill (who will always be associated with bulldogs, but in fact was a keen poodle man...).  ...Show more

Show Dog: The Charmed Life and Trying Times of a Near-Perfect Purebred by Josh Dean

$26.99 NZD

Category: Pets & Animals

By spending a year alongside rising star Jack, a champion Australian Shepherd, and his friends, magazine journalist Josh Dean rips back the curtain on the dog show world, providing not just a hilarious and often touching portrait of a colorful subculture only slightly exaggerated in the film "Best in Sh ow", but also a revealing look at our love affair with the world's most doted upon and tinkered with animal species, examining the colossal array of dog types and humans who love them. By and large, the book follows Jack as he grows over the course of a year (through Westminster, in February of 2011) from still-improving adolescent to seasoned adult show dog. We get to know him and the people around him, to experience what it's like to own a show dog, and to train one. And at the end of every day we come to appreciate him for what he is, a loveable and intelligent house pet-albeit one with a highly unusual acumen. Supplementing Jack's story is the history and sociology of this eccentric and fascinating subculture of breeders and dog show fanciers. Dean explores the history of breeding and of dog shows, and all the many related peculiarities: judging, training, naming, promoting, hair styling, kennel owning, RV driving, hotel finding, treat selecting, and more. ...Show more

The Field Guide to Insects: Explore the Cloud Forests by Paul Beck

$24.99 NZD

Category: Pets & Animals | Series: The Field Guide to...

Travel through Central America's cloud forests on the trail of the world's most fascinating insects!Journey from New Zealand to India and discover eight of the world's most fascinating birds!Join the adventure of a lifetime as you explore the Great Barrier Reef! Discover the world's most mysterious and colourful creatures from the toxic blue-ringed octopus to the breathtaking sea dragon.Each book includes pieces to assemble your own models.Create your own museum-ready display with the removable diorama! ...Show more

Pamper Your Pooch: 30 Practical Presents for Dogs by Rachelle Blondel

$24.99 NZD

Category: Pets & Animals

They say that dog is a man's (and woman's!) best friend - so show your pooch how much you care by making any one of the 30 lovingly handcrafted projects in this book. Divided into Eat, Nest, Play and Wear, the ideas are both practical and cute, and include everything from a Travelling Dog Bed, Bath Day Towel, Throw-and-Catch Bone and Christmas Stocking to a Jaunty Neckerchief, Crochet Handle for Dull Dog Leads, Fancy Flower for Girls and Bow Tie for Boys, as well as a Dandy Dog Coat for the fashionable four-legged friend. There are even recipes for Doggie Pops, Bitesize Biscuits and the ultimate Doggie Birthday Cake. All of which allow you to pamper your pet without spending a fortune! ...Show more