Kosmos Verlag - Specialist books about pets

Kosmos Verlag is one of the best-known specialist publishers in the German-speaking world and stands for high-quality books, guides and games about knowledge, nature, animals and leisure. For over 100 years, Kosmos has been inspiring readers with well-founded non-fiction books on pets, gardening, natural sciences and outdoor activities. The publishing house is particularly well-known for its KOSMOS experiment kits, which introduce young explorers to science and technology in a playful way. With a wide range of publications for hobbyists, nature lovers and pet owners, Kosmos offers practical, easy-to-understand and technically sound content for all age groups.

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Which garden bird is that?

Which garden bird is this?Author: Ulrich SchmidPublisher: KosmosPublisher 4th edition 2018Cover/equipment: 295 colour photosThis book introduces 100 bird species with voices (with the KOSMOS Plus APP) – from regular garden visitors to winter guests and overfliers. In addition, the compact guide offers lots of interesting facts about the way of life of our feathered guests and gives tips on nesting aids, feeding and observation.Recommended by NABU.

CHF 24.90

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Book cover "Vögel im Naturgarten": robin on a branch, with title in white in front of a purple circle. Text speech bubble and purple heather.

Birds in the natural garden

Birds in the natural gardenBlurbGet involved! Do something for the endangered bird world! You've never been this close to birds before! This unique bird experience book for the whole family helps you to observe and identify garden birds, to better understand their fascinating way of life and to protect and effectively support them with targeted practical measures all year round. With bonus pack: lots of additional tips and a large community of like-minded people on the website (birds.cadmos.de), print templates and interactive games. Did you know, for example, that songbirds are excellent astronomers? They know without calculation when the sun will rise and announce it daily with their song. Listen carefully - their morning concert will set the mood for your day. Do you know the song of the bullfinch? Or do you know how to tell swifts and swallows apart? Maybe you want to write with a quill like Harry Potter, build a bird bath or simply spend a morning watching the songbirds in your garden from your own willow tepee? Why not keep your own birdwatcher's diary? In this book and on the associated website (birds.cadmos.de) you can also find out which birds are best fed and when. We have put together a variety of interesting ideas for you and your family. Of course, you will also find instructions in this book and on its website on how to turn your garden into a natural bird sanctuary. Table of contents From the contents Birds - totally exciting! The bird clock Window alarm: When fluttering birds fly against the window Bird protection score calculator Orchard playground Birding and organic lessons - birds in the school garden Bird portraits Bird bingo Feeding birds - all year round The bird buffet Family workshop: Build, set up and care for helpful things for birds yourself

CHF 24.50

Two budgerigars are sitting on a branch. One is yellow, the other has a yellow and black pattern.

Budgerigars - This is how your animals stay well

Budgerigars - How to keep your animals well Budgerigars are always on the move: they fly, play and chirp all day long. Budgies should be kept in pairs at the very least, but the more birds there are in the flock, the more interesting it becomes. This book explains what these little parrots need: from feeding, care and health to an aviary and daily free flight. The double-page layout provides clear guidance, and the dos and don’ts help you avoid mistakes.

CHF 16.90

Dwarf rabbit

Dwarf rabbitkeeping, caring for and keeping active from Beck AngelaBlurbPlenty of space to hop around, dig and make hooks, a life in pairs or in a group - that's what makes dwarf rabbits happy. Optimum husbandry, a healthy diet and an understanding of their nature provide security in their daily life together. Many play ideas provide variety and strengthen the relationship between humans and animals. Everything that is important for species-appropriate keeping: from the selection and housing of dwarf rabbits to feeding, care and activity. The plus to the book: the free KOSMOS PLUS app with additional information and films.

CHF 14.50

Guinea pigs

Guinea pigs keeping, caring for and keeping activefrom Beck AngelaBlurbA life in pairs or in a small group, a nice enclosure and daily free run make guinea pigs happy. Optimum husbandry, a healthy diet and an understanding of their nature provide security in their daily life together. A wealth of play ideas provides variety and strengthens the relationship between humans and animals. Everything that is important for species-appropriate keeping: from the selection and housing of guinea pigs to feeding, care and activity. The plus to the book: the free KOSMOS PLUS app with additional information and films.

CHF 14.50

Feeding birds, but properly

Kosmos Feeding Birds, But Doing It Right Feeding wild birds all year round? Identifying wild birds, who is sitting at the feeder? The bestseller by Professor Peter Berthold and Gabriele Mohr from the Radolfzell Ornithological Institute Active bird protection all year round. Make your own bird food. Portraits of bird species that regularly visit feeders. 214x172x15mm (LxWxH) 4th edition 2017 Cover/equipment: 140 colour photos, Pages: 176 Year-round feeding – year-round help. Professor Peter Berthold and Gabriele Mohr from the Radolfzell Ornithological Institute have spent many years researching: Those who offer feathered guests good food all year round do not harm them, but make an important contribution to bird conservation! The authors present the most important species that visit feeding sites and provide information on supplementary feeding for wild birds, setting up feeding sites for winter or year-round feeding, healthy feed mixtures and how to deal with sick birds. The numerous tips and specific information on individual feeding for each species make this book a valuable guide for anyone who wants to observe and protect our native birds.

CHF 12.90

Educational games for dogs

Kosmos - Training games for dogsPlaying - all dogs love it, and this book adds a little zest to everyday dog life: varied nose and fetch games, great tricks and spectacular jumps - every human-dog team will find the right thing here. Training exercises for advanced learners and fun group games for a whole pack of dogs spice up obedience training and challenge both dog and owner again and again. The speciality: On 12 training cards to take out, the reader will find 24 tricks, games and exercises for the dog meadow and the walk. Guaranteed to make sure there's never a dull moment outside.

CHF 21.90

Kosmos, Koi - jewels in the garden pond

Kosmos, Koi - Jewel in the Garden Pond 189 pages 250 colour photos and illustrations hardback Author Friederike Weinzierl, Harald Bachmann, Werner Hoedt and Robert Jungnischke Publisher Kosmos In the Kosmos book Koi, koi lovers will find everything they need to know for their kings of the pond. Accessories, pond construction, water quality, care, diseases - and of course koi in all sizes, colours and designs. And all in an appropriate ambience with beautiful illustrations and opulent features.

CHF 29.90

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