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Human-Wildlife Conflict Management

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Dr. Russell F. Reidinger Jr. has spent decades researching and teaching about the dynamics that come into play when human and non-human animals come into conflict. You could even say he has written the book on the subject. It was published in 2013 and titled “Wildlife Damage Management: Prevention, Problem Solving, and Conflict Resolution.” Since that time, much has been discovered about why and what happens when humans and non-human animals come meet in areas where they are both seeking to live. In fact, there is so much new information that has led to the re-thinking of how such interactions are understood that new edition of this book was needed.

The Slow Moon Climbs

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My mother never talked about it, but since being by the side of my beloved wife as she entered and experienced it, I think it’s incumbent upon me – not only as one aspiring to be continually improving my understanding of the histories of natural history, science, and medicine but also, and even more importantly, as one seeking to be a good husband – to learn more about menopause; not only to understand the biological elements of it, but to be able to perceive and better understand its many historical and sociological aspects as well.

Ancient Bones

Ancient Bones

Centering on the discovery Danuvius guggenmosi in the Allgäu region of Bavaria, and the paradigm-shifting implications this 11.6 million year old hominoid has to the development of upright walking in later hominins, “Ancient Bones” is a compelling read for all those who like their paleoanthropology mixed with a bit of good old-fashioned detective mystery.

The Invisible History of the Human Race

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When I first heard about it, I wasn’t quite sure what to make of Christine Kenneally’s recently published book The Invisible History of the Human Race. However now that I’ve read through the first few chapters I must admit that while I’m still not entirely sure where her narrative will ultimately lead, the journey in itself is proving to be one rich in very interesting details.

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