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Today, under the pressure of climate change and ecological catastrophe, environmentalism has become a key driver to rethink the architectural discipline. The publication 'Habitat: Ecology Thinking in Architecture' aims to highlight some of the historical sources of ecological approaches that are currently reshaping the architectural field. The book will point out the paradigmatic shift in thinking about the built environment as something inherently contextual and relational. By demonstrating the continuities, disruptions and transformations at stake, the book will deepen the ongoing conversations, while suggesting directions for future research.00Based on selections from the archival resources of the national collection of Het Nieuwe Instituut in Rotterdam, and with additional materials from international archives, the book presents a lavish documentation of design proposals and research projects that map key positions since the 1950s, when the idea of ?habitat? was first investigated to reconceptualize architecture and its larger purpose, especially in the circles of the CIAM and Team 10

"This book covers selected topics on research methods in modern ecology, through the lens of 12 different chapters, focusing on animal ecology, landcover assessment and habitat change, human perspectives and management, and research techniques. Topics emphasize the development of enhanced computer software techniques and the syntheses of these into pre-existing research methods, chemical analyses, including studies of animal dietary and foraging patterns, landcover, habitat and plant ecological change and even human/animal relations, and genetic studies. Remote sensing and geographical information systems are considered as cutting-edge research methods, at small, medium and large-scale levels, including more accurate positioning systems, more sensitive tracking systems, the removal of obstacles to clearer observation and species identification, such as darkness and poor lighting, dense vegetation and coarse image resolution and more comparative studies across different local contexts and global ecosystems. The topics cover vulture ecology, the factors for the decline and management of Asian vultures, the use of tracking technologies including drones, in the study of urban vulture ecology, the use of thermal and infrared drones in the study of large mammalian carnivores, the role of remote sensing and GIS in the assessment of natural resource development, clustering around the central concept of change detection, the monitoring of agricultural development using socio-cultural parameters, the impacts of chemical pollution on raptors, the chemistry of vulture foraging, habitat dynamics for storks in Malaysia, Indian ecotourism in tiger habitats, and human-wildlife conflicts in Brazil. Other topics concern research on Bio-environmental Monitoring and Assessment using eDNA and Genome-based environmental monitoring, and the dynamics social perceptions of natural landscapes in Europe, and international examples of the Landscape Ecology of Urban Avian Scavengers. This book argues that these issues represent some cutting factors among the vast number of current ecological issues"--

Intro -- Foreword -- Preface -- About The Book -- Brief Description -- Key Features -- Contents -- About the Editors -- Contributors -- Part I: Habitat and Environmental Issues of Human Concerns -- Chapter 1: Habitat, Ecology and Ekistics: An Overview -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Population and Resources -- 1.3 Human and Environment -- 1.4 Environment Management -- References -- Chapter 2: Contemporary Environmental Issues - The Indian Perspective -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Major Environmental Concerns in India -- 2.2.1 Environmental Pollution: Air, Noise and Water -- 2.2.1.1 Air and Noise Pollution -- 2.2.1.2 Water Pollution -- Surface Water Pollution -- Groundwater Pollution -- 2.2.2 Climate Change -- 2.2.3 Sea Level Rise -- 2.2.4 Waste Management and Circular Economy -- 2.3 Deforestation and Loss of Bio-diversity -- 2.4 Disaster: Natural and Man-Made -- 2.4.1 Natural -- 2.4.2 Man-Made -- 2.4.3 Disaster Preparedness -- 2.5 Land Degradation, Desertification and Soil Contamination -- 2.6 Loss of Wetland -- 2.7 Socio-economic Issues -- 2.7.1 Overpopulation and Depletion of Natural Resources -- 2.7.2 Urban Sprawl -- 2.7.3 Low per Capita Income in India -- 2.7.4 Public Health in India -- 2.8 Environmental Policy and Legislation -- 2.8.1 The National Environment Policy -- 2.8.2 Environmental Legislation -- 2.9 Existing Gaps in Present Practices -- 2.10 Role of Green Energy -- 2.11 Good Practices from Other Countries -- 2.12 New Opportunities -- 2.13 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3: Rainfall Insight in Bangladesh and India: Climate Change and Environmental Perspective -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Description of the Study Area -- 3.3 Database and Methodology -- 3.3.1 Autocorrelation Function (ACF) -- 3.3.2 Precipitation Concentration Index -- 3.3.3 Rainfall Seasonality Index (RSI) -- 3.3.4 Innovative Trend Analysis -- 3.3.5 Mann-Kendall Test.

Swing through the rain forest with a spider monkey, swim over a coral reef with a tropical fish, and ride on a camel in the desert. From rocky mountains, to open oceans, to the arctic tundra, explore the habitats our Earth's amazing creatures call "home." This book is sure to delight animal lovers and readers of all ages"--Page 4 of cover

Not Available ; In the present communication habitat ecology, species diversity; distribution and different indices of fish biodiversity management were studied in a Central India river (River Betwa, a tributary of River Ganga basin approved under India's first river linking plan). Correlation between fish species richness with the hydrological attributes showed good relationship and water depth, dissolved oxygen and pH were found the most important variables in shaping fish assemblage. Altogether, sixty-three fish species belonging to 20 families and 45 genera were collected from five sampling stations spread along the upstream, mid stream and lower streams. Cyprinids were the most dominated group represented by 26 species belonging to 15 genera, followed by Bagridae (6 species from 3 genera), and Schilbeidae (4 species from 4 genera). The distribution of fish showed interesting pattern and about 10% species were common to all the sites showing long migration range. Shannon-Weiner diversity index showed considerable variation and ranged from 1.89 to 3.51. Out of 63 species status of 10 species were not known due to data deficit, 29 categorized as lower risk, 14 as vulnerable, 8 as endangered, while the remaining two species were introduced. Our study shows that the River supports considerable diversity of the fishes and is important for conservation and about 34% fish fauna is threatened being either vulnerable or endangered. We assessed that the river supports considerable percentage of food fish (89.47), ornamental fish (49.12%) and sport fish (5.26%). Among the eight major types of fish habitats identified along the entire stretch of river, open river, shallow water and deep pools were habitats contributing maximum diversity. Fish species richness (FSR) were significantly different (P < 0.05) in all the habitats except channel confluence and scour pool. Trophic niche model may be useful for assessing altered as well as less altered fish habitat of the tropical rivers. Since this river will be interlinked in near future, this study would be useful for conservation planning and management and also for future assessment after interlinking. Issues related to various threats to aquatic environment and conservation management strategies have been discussed. ; Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India

Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- At Home in The Habitat -- High Mountains -- Dry Deserts -- Grassy Plains -- Rain Forest Homes -- Polar Chill -- Creatures of the Marsh -- Freshwater Habitats -- Under the Sea -- The Importance of Habitats -- Glossary -- Index, Primary Source List, Websites -- Back Cover

"Learn all about habitats one fact at a time! Explore the world from the desert to the ocean-and everywhere in between. Along the way you'll get to know the plants and animals that call each of these habitats home. Colorful illustrations paired with engaging photos make fact-o-graphics fun!"--

"From oceans to deserts, animals live in all sorts of amazing habitats across the world. This book takes curious readers on an exciting journey, helping them explore the many kinds of habitats on planet Earth. Readers will learn about the key components of a habitat and how its unique conditions meet the needs of the plants and animals that live there. The bright, appealing photographs and concise text will stir readers' interest, communicating valuable scientific concepts in an easy-to-understand way"--