Dear Members of the Zoological Society of Japan

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Introduction to Wildlife Biology: The World of Living Creatures Expanding from Questions (Kyoto University Lecture Series from Zero Knowledge)
Edited by Wildlife Research Center, Kyoto University, 208 pages, list price 2,640 yen, publication date: June 25, 2026, Maruzen Publishing

publisher website
https://www.maruzen-publishing.co.jp/book/b10161329.html

Description
It all starts with "Why?" Using the lives of wild animals as clues, this introductory book slightly changes the way you see the world.

Where and how do wild animals live?
Why do they live in that place and how do they interact with us?

This book starts from such simple "questions" and serves as an introductory guide into the world of wildlife science.
Based on Kyoto University lectures, 10 professors answer 41 questions from diverse perspectives, crossing between the "field" and the "laboratory."

Explaining clearly the behavior, distribution, and evolutionary background of animals based on specific examples centered on large mammals.
Furthermore, we will look at the relationship between wildlife and humans as well as conservation challenges, considering their connection to the environment and our daily lives.
This is a fun and educational book, even without any prior knowledge.
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Public Interest Incorporated Foundation, Zoological Society of Japan