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Author : Bob D. Whitman
Publisher : Leathers Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Rabbit breeds
ISBN : 1585972754
Author : Susan E. Davis,Margo DeMello
Publisher : Lantern Books
Page : 521 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2003-08
Category : Rabbits
ISBN : 9781590563373
Revered as a symbol of fertility, sexuality, purity and childhood, beloved as a children's pet and widely represented in the myths, art and collectibles of almost every culture, the rabbit is one of the most popular animals known to humans. Ironically, it has also been one of the most misunderstood and abused. Indeed, the rabbit is the only animal that our culture adores as a pet, idolizes as a storybook hero and slaughters for commercial purposes. Stories Rabbits Tell takes a comprehensive look at the rabbit as a wild animal, ancient symbol, pop culture icon, commercial "product" and domesticated pet. In so doing, the book explores how one species can be simultaneously adored as a symbol of childhood (think Peter Rabbit), revered as a symbol of female sexuality (e.g., Playboy Bunnies), dismissed as a "dumb bunny" in domesticity and loathed as a pest in the wild. The authors counter these stereotypes with engaging analyses of real rabbit behavior, drawn both from the authors' own experience and from academic studies, and place those behaviors in the context of current debates about animal consciousness. In a detailed investigative section, the authors also describe conditions in the rabbit meat, fur, pet and vivisection industries, and raise important questions about the ethics of treating rabbits as we do. The first book of its kind, Stories Rabbits Tell provides invaluable information and insight into the life and history of an animal whom many love, but whom most of us barely know. As such, it is a key addition to the current thinking on animal emotions, intelligences and welfare, and the way that human perceptions influence the treatment of individual species.
Author : Ronald Mathias Lockley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Nature
ISBN : UVA:X000656412
Author : John Sheail
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Rabbits
ISBN : OCLC:230184396
Author : Marcellus W. Meek
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1928
Category : Rabbit breeds
ISBN : CORNELL:31924003023128
Author : J. F. Fox
Publisher : Kids Can Press Ltd
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2021-05-04
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781525304705
You’ve heard of the Battle of Waterloo? Now read the story of Bunnyloo. Contrary to popular belief, Waterloo may not have been Napoleon Bonaparte’s most crushing defeat. It may have been an event that occurred in 1807. You see, Napoleon’s staff had been ordered to round up rabbits for a celebratory hunt, only, they captured domesticated, not wild, rabbits. So, rather than run away when they were released, the rabbits ran straight at Napoleon. Now, some might think Napoleon — king overthrower, army commander, territory conqueror — would only laugh at an advancing battalion of cute, fluffy bunnies. Well, think again! Napoleon? Afraid of bunnies? It’s a hare-raising idea!
Author : Louise Spilsbury
Publisher : In the Hands of a Child
Page : 75 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Rabbits
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
This book explains the good points about keeping rabbits and looks at their natural behaviour. It describes how to properly care for a rabbit including feeding, exercise and health problems. It also contains expert tips on rabbit care, as well as other sources of further information about rabbits.
Author : Jeni Wittrock
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 25 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2015-11-26
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781491477663
"Full-color, zoomed-in photos and simple text describe pet rabbits' body parts"--
Author : Edmund Saul Dixon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 458 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1850
Category : Poultry
ISBN : NYPL:33433006525301
Author : Michael P. Branch
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2022-03-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781643139326
The never-before-told story of the horned rabbit—the myths, the hoaxes, and the entirely real scientific breakthroughs it has inspired—and how it became a cultural touchstone of the American West. Just what is a jackalope? Purported to be part jackrabbit and part antelope, the jackalope began as a local joke concocted by two young brothers in a small Wyoming town during the Great Depression. Their creation quickly spread around the U.S., where it now regularly appears as innumerable forms of kitsch—wall mounts, postcards, keychains, coffee mugs, shot glasses, and so on. A vast body of folk narratives has carried the jackalope’s fame around the world to inspire art, music, film, even erotica! Although the jackalope is an invention of the imagination, it is nevertheless connected to actual horned rabbits, which exist in nature and have for centuries been collected and studied by naturalists. Around the time the two young boys were creating the first jackalope in Wyoming, Dr. Richard Shope was making his first breakthrough about the cause of the horns: a virus. When the virus that causes rabbits to grow “horns” (a keratinous carcinoma) was first genetically sequenced in 1984, oncologists were able to use that genetic information to make remarkable, field-changing advances in the development of anti-viral cancer therapies. The most important of these is the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, which protects against cervical and other cancers. Today, jackalopes are literally helping us cure cancer. For fans of David Quammen’s The Song of the Dodo, Jon Mooallem’s Wild Ones, or Jeff Meldrum's Sasquatch, Michael P. Branch's remarkable On the Trail of the Jackalope is an entertaining and enlightening road trip through the heart of America.
Author : Edmund Saul DIXON
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1848
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0026665481
Author : Luca Fontanesi
Publisher : CABI
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2021-06-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781780643342
Rabbits have many uses - as well as being cherished pets, they are bred for their meat and fur, and as laboratory animals. Understanding their genetics and genomics is key to their production and, equally, to their care, welfare and health. Beginning with an introduction to the rabbit, including key information on their evolution, domestication and breed types, this book then concentrates on the genetics and genomics of this valuable animal. Concluding with practical applications such as creating transgenic and genome edited rabbits, biotechnical applications and the rabbit as a biomedical model, this book brings this important topic fully up-to-date. It provides an indispensable resource for animal and veterinary researchers and students, as well as rabbit breeders and laboratory scientists.
Author : Virginia Parker Guidry
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2011-10-11
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9781937049034
A Complete Care Made Easy guide to the irresistible rabbit;that big-eared super pet that is "cuddly, quiet, full of personality, affordable;really cute and really soft," in the inspired words of author Virginia Parker Guidry. Illustrated with the beautiful photography of Rene Stockdale, Rabbits begins with a fun chapter on the history beginning with the European wild rabbit, the only species ever to be domesticated, which led to all of our modern-day breeds and varieties of pet rabbit. This guide offers practical advice on choosing the right rabbit for a newby to rabbits, addressing responsibilities, costs, and available breeds as well as sex, size, and personality types. The author gives the reader much to consider, especially when one considers there are 45 different breeds of beautiful bunnies recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association. The acquisition of a healthy rabbit from a breeder, shelter, or pet shop is discussed in the chapter "Adopting a Rabbit," and the future keeper's home preparations are encapsulated in "Preparing for a Rabbit," wherein the author discusses indoor and outdoor housing and safety, family introductions, healthful food options, and rabbit supplies. As with all editions in the Complete Care Made Easy series, Rabbits offers the full range of care required to keep a pet happy and healthy, and the chapter "The Best of Care" includes feeding guidelines, grooming tips, handling, training, cleanliness, and travel advice. The health of the rabbit is of paramount concern to the keeper, and the author's text covers preventive care, veterinary selection, vaccinations, spaying/neutering, dealing typical rabbit health problems, old-age care, and first aid. For keepers who want to understand their rabbits more fully, "Think Like a Rabbit" is a fascinating look into rabbit behavior, language, and potential behavioral issues (such as chewing, biting, and scratching). The expression "breeding like rabbits" is based in pure biology, and rabbit enthusiasts who wish build up their warrens will be interested in reading "The Facts of Life," a primer on rabbit reproduction. The title of the final chapter of the book, "Just for Fun" says it all: here's a rundown of the many ways rabbit owners can enjoy their bunnies;rabbit shows, 4-H events, games at home, and getting involved with clubs (listed in the resources section of the book). Glossary and index included.
Author : James Yeates
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 517 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2019-02-04
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781118688793
Companion Animal Care and Welfare: The UFAW Companion Animal Handbook presents a comprehensive, accessible and practical reference for all parties seeking information about the proper care of companion animals. Identifies the needs of companion animals, explains how we know these needs, and gives scientifically-backed advice on how to meet these needs Promotes the most humane treatment and best possible care of our companion animals Addresses controversial issues such as selective breeding, companion animal showing, the keeping of exotic species, and the international pet trade Covers the husbandry and care of all major companion animal species, including mammals, birds, fish, reptiles and amphibians
Author : Juliet Clutton-Brock
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1999-09-02
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0521634954
Humans have manipulated and changed the way of life of other mammals for thousands of years. This new edition of A Natural History of Domesticated Mammals explores the progress which has been made in understanding the origins of domestication and its spread, both biologically and culturally, across the world. The archaeological evidence for the earliest dating of domestication of each species is included, reflecting the recent expansion in such studies. Human history has been inexorably linked with the exploitation and often very cruel treatment of animals. In today's society attitudes to animal welfare have improved. It is now recognised that an understanding of the ecology and behavioural patterns of wild species is necessary in ensuring the well-being and correct husbandry of their domesticated descendants. This book provides up-to-date information on the natural history of all the mammals on which human societies have depended for their survival.