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Welcome to the Princeton University Press Birds & Natural History page. We hope you will enjoy learning about new books and apps offered by PUP and enjoy being among friends who love birds & natural history.

08/21/2026

From rays and turtles to corals and sponges, Marine Life of the Caribbean Sea reveals the incredible range of aquatic species found in the region. Written by Lawson Wood, an accomplished author, underwater photographer, and marine conservationist, this highly illustrated and practical photographic guide is an essential companion for divers, snorkelers, and underwater photographers exploring the area.

Available 8 September!

Preorder yours: https://hubs.ly/Q04tLR5D0

Not for sale in the Commonwealth (except Canada) and Europe.

08/20/2026

A dazzlingly illustrated journey into the transformative world of sacred plants.

Sacred Plants of the Americas by Jill Pflugheber and Steven F. White is out now!

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Indigenous communities have long revered certain plants and fungi as healers, storytellers, and spirit guides. This book blends the latest findings in anthropology and ethnobotany with mesmerizingly detailed confocal plant microscopy to reveal the inner lives of more than 50 culturally significant species from across the Americas. A visionary experience like no other, Sacred Plants of the Americas opens a portal into a realm where ancestral knowledge and cutting-edge science converge.

• Profiles dozens of remarkable species that have shaped human culture and spirituality, exploring the secrets of ayahuasca, the mystical properties of psilocybin mushrooms, ceremonial use of to***co, and more
• Brings together anthropology, art, and ancient wisdom with stunning full-color images to unveil a world of astonishing hidden beauty
• Covers sacred and psychedelic plants ranging from coca, pe**te, and cacao to sweetgrass, ma*****na, and amaranth
• A must-have book for anyone interested in the healing and psychoactive powers of plants

Not for sale in the United Kingdom.

08/19/2026

Next week, August 26th at 7:00 pm EDT, David S. Hibbett joins Brookline Booksmith for a discussion of his book, The Complete Fungi, in conversation with Maria Pinto. His work is a broad and accessible overview of fungal diversity, evolution, and ecology.

RSVP for this in-person event here: https://hubs.ly/Q04tvdpv0

08/18/2026

Tomorrow, August 19th at 7:00 pm EDT, join Wild Ones in welcoming Shaun McCoshum, author of Natural Habitats and Wildlife Gardening! In this virtual webinar, McCoshum will explain how to use ecology to turn your backyard into a thriving haven for pollinators, birds, and other wildlife throughout the year.

Register for this free, online event here: https://hubs.ly/Q04tlzwd0

08/17/2026

With senses that often seem alien to us, bees navigate complex decisions about where to find food, when to fight or flee, and how to work together. In The Language of Bees, James C. Nieh invites readers into the hidden world of bee communication, a realm where creatures less than an inch long use scent, vibration, movement, and sound to cooperate, share information, and survive.

Available September 15 (10 November UK pub).

Preorder yours today: https://hubs.ly/Q04tfRQm0

08/13/2026

Freya McGregor spoke with Publishers Weekly about the forthcoming Field Guide to Accessible Birding in the United States, publishing in April 2027: https://hubs.ly/Q04sJgVn0

08/12/2026

A comprehensive overview of the behavioral ecology of a highly social group of North American mammals.

Prairie Dogs by John Hoogland is out now!

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Best known for their large colonies, complex burrows, and frequent alarm calls, prairie dogs are diurnal, herbivorous rodents endemic to the grasslands of western North America. Prairie Dogs synthesizes forty-five consecutive years of John Hoogland’s pioneering field research on the ecology and social behavior of these remarkable animals, including many far-reaching discoveries published here for the first time.

Hoogland investigates all four species of prairie dogs that inhabit the western United States, offering invaluable insights about cooperation and competition among social animals living under natural conditions. He examines topics ranging from alarm calls, mating, predation, and vigilance to conservation, dispersal, population dynamics, and potential avenues for future research.

Rich in personal stories and comparisons with more than five hundred other species ranging from amoebas to humans, this beautifully illustrated book is essential reading for behavioral ecologists and conservation biologists as well as mammalogists and curious naturalists. Hoogland’s magnum opus offers a master class in how to do careful long-term research.

08/07/2026

Happy National Marine Week! Dive into our nature books to learn about all sorts of marine life and their fascinating world under the sea 🌊

https://hubs.ly/Q04scbQP0

Explore these titles and more at the link above, and take a moment to learn more about our oceans and what we can do to conserve them with The Wildlife Trusts.

08/06/2026

Have you completed you Big Butterfly Count yet? If not, you've still got time! Butterfly Conservation's citizen survey runs through 9 August, and your 15-minute observation will provide critical insight into the state of UK butterflies.

Let us know if you spot any members of the Nymphalidae family in your count! Butterflies in this family, also know as Brush-Footed Butterflies, have two reduced front legs that are covered in brush-like hairs, leaving them to walk on four legs rather than six. Butterflies of Britain and Western Europe and Their Caterpillars can help you identify members of this fascinating family, such as the Marbled White, the Red Admiral, and the American Painted Lady.

Grab your copy today: https://hubs.ly/Q04s2RYc0

And don't forget to log your count with Butterfly Conservation! https://hubs.ly/Q04s30y00

08/04/2026

A beautifully illustrated photographic identification guide to the marine crustaceans of Britain and Ireland—essential for divers, snorkellers and beachcombers.

Marine Crustaceans of Britain and Ireland is now available worldwide!

Order yours: https://hubs.ly/Q04rGDF-0

Crustaceans are a diverse group of animals found all around the coasts of Britain and Ireland, from beaches to deep offshore waters. This field guide offers a practical, easy-to-use approach for identifying the crustacean species commonly seen in the region. The book’s incisive text and informative diagrams highlight key identification features and are accompanied by numerous photos of each species in its natural environment wherever possible. It also clearly explains when species identification is not possible, indicating an appropriate taxonomic level in such cases. Published in association with the UK’s Marine Conservation Society, Marine Crustaceans of Britain and Ireland is an invaluable addition to the series of marine photographic titles of Seasearch, a long-standing species-recording project for volunteers.

• Features in-depth descriptions of each species with information on size, depth range, habitat and distribution in the Seasearch guide icon format
• Illustrates each species in its natural environment to aid visual recognition
• Includes image galleries comparing colour variation where appropriate
• Emphasises key identification features and possible confusion species
• Includes a ‘confidence guide’ distinguishing between easily recognisable species and those requiring closer examination
• Features additional sections highlighting noteworthy species, behaviours and other topics
• Provides information on protected and non-native species, taxonomy, commercial importance and pressures, shifting distributions and conservation status

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