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Handbook of Citizen Science in Ecology and Conservation is the first practical and comprehensive manual for creating, implementing, or improving natural science research and monitoring projects that involve collaboration between scientists and the general public. As citizen science projects become increasingly common, project leaders are seeking information on concrete best practices for planning and implementing projects—practices that allow them to guide and gauge success while also ensuring the collection of high-quality data and rewarding experiences for volunteers. In this handbook, citizen science practitioners from around the world and with decades of experience provide step-by-step instructions, insights, and advice, and they explore real-world applications through case studies from a variety of citizen science projects. This is the definitive reference guide for anyone interested in starting or improving a citizen science project with ecological or conservation applications, from professors and graduate students to agency staff and nongovernmental organizations.
Conservation of natural resources --- Citizen participation --- academia. --- amazon. --- biodiversity. --- citizen scientists. --- conservation. --- data management. --- data. --- diving. --- ecology. --- ecosystems. --- environment. --- environmental science. --- forestry. --- forests. --- graduate students. --- natural science. --- nature. --- nonfiction. --- nongovernmental organizations. --- ocean reef. --- ocean. --- outdoors. --- preservation. --- project planning. --- projects. --- public health. --- public science. --- recruitment. --- reef health. --- research methods. --- science learning. --- science. --- scientific ethics. --- scientific research. --- urban ecology. --- volunteers. --- wetlands. --- wilderness.
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How one scientist unlocked the secrets behind some of nature’s most astounding animalsFrom star-nosed moles that have super-sensing snouts to electric eels that paralyze their prey, animals possess unique and extraordinary abilities. In Great Adaptations, Kenneth Catania presents an entertaining and engaging look at some of nature’s most remarkable creatures. Telling the story of his biological detective work, Catania sheds light on the mysteries behind the behaviors of tentacled snakes, tiny shrews, zombie-making wasps, and more. He not only shows how studying these animals can provide deep insights into how life evolved, but also how scientific discovery can be filled with adventure and fun.Beginning with the star-nosed mole, Catania reveals what the creature’s nasal star is actually for, and what this tells us about how brains work. He explores how the deceptive hunting strategy of tentacled snakes leads prey straight to their mouths, how eels use electricity to control other animals, and why emerald jewel wasps make zombies out of cockroaches. He also solves the enigma of worm grunting by teaming up with professional worm grunters. Catania demonstrates the merits of approaching science with an open mind, considers the role played by citizen scientists, and illustrates that most animals have incredible, hidden abilities that defy our imagination.Examining some strange and spectacular creatures, Great Adaptations offers a wondrous journey into nature’s grand designs.
Animals --- Adaptation. --- Anurag Agrawal. --- Apalachicola National Forest. --- Audrey Revell. --- Charles Darwin. --- David Hu. --- Gary Revell. --- How to Walk on Water and Climb Up Walls. --- Monarchs and Milkweed. --- Sara Lewis. --- Silent Sparks. --- adaptation. --- animal behavior. --- behavior. --- biological detective. --- biology. --- brain. --- citizen scientists. --- earthworm. --- electric eel. --- electroreception. --- emerald jewel wasp. --- ethology. --- evolution. --- neocortex. --- nervous system. --- neuroethology. --- neuroscience. --- predator. --- prey. --- reproduction. --- sensory system. --- sensory. --- shrews. --- somatosensory. --- star-nosed mole. --- tentacled snakes. --- worm bait. --- worm grunting. --- worms. --- zombie cockroach.
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