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David Alderton is a UK-based writer specialising in pets and natural history topics. Growing up in a home surrounded by pets, he originally trained to become a veterinary surgeon. An allergic dermatitis acquired in his final year of study forced a change of career however, and so led him into the field of writing about pets and their care. He has since become a regular contributor of articles on this subject to a wide range of newspapers and magazines in the UK and abroad, and also participates frequently in radio and television programmes. His books have currently sold over six million copies, and have been translated into 30 different languages. David’s titles have won awards in the USA from the Cat Writers' Association of America and the Maxwell Medallion from the Dog Writers’ Association of America, as well as being nominated for the Sir Peter Kent Conservation Book Prize. He has also chaired the National Council for Aviculture, the umbrella organisation for bird-keeping clubs and associations in the UK, and is a member of the Kennel Club, as well as editor of the monthly magazine Practical Reptile Keeping.
Caring For Your Pet Bird
1996
Understanding Siamese Fighting Fish, Paradisefish, Kissing Gouramis, and Other Anabantoids
2003
2004
1992
1991
From Black Caimans to Komodo Dragons
2024
1998
1999
1993
2010
2005
2008
Keeping Amphibians, Reptiles, and Insects,
2007
1994
Basic Aquarium Setup and Maintenance (CompanionHouse Books) Beginner-Friendly Guide to Keeping Fish, Choosing Varieties, Setting the Tank, Achieving Optimum Water Quality, & More
2003
como escoger al gato adecuado
2011
1995
2004
A Complete Illustrated Guide to Choosing and Caring for Your Cat or Kitten
1987
2006
Finding Your Forever
2020
The Essential Guide to Understanding Your Dog's Behavior
2011
How to Choose the Right Dog for You
2010
2007
The Only Pet Cockatiel Book You’ll Ever Need! Includes: Breeding, Training, Housing, Feeding, Health Care, Facts and More!
2023
2000
2001
1993
The Ultimate Breed-by-Breed Guide to Choosing a Dog that's Your Ideal Match
2014
