The editors utilize their 50 years of combined experience in professional engagement with the behaviour and ecology of wild felids to draw together a unique network of the world's most respected and knowledgeable experts. For the first time, this inter-disciplinary research programme is brought together within a single volume. Beginning with a complete account of all 36 felid species, there follow 8 comprehensive review chapters that span all the topics most relevant to felid conservation science, including evolution and systematics, felid form and function, genetic applications, behavioural ecology, management of species that come into conflict with people and control of international trade in felid species, conservation tools/techniques, ex situ management, and felid diseases. 19 detailed case studies then delve deeply into syntheses of the very best species investigations worldwide, written by all the leading figures in the field. These chapters portray the unique attributes of the wild felids, describe their fascinating (and conflicting) relationship with humans, and create an unparalleled platform for future research and conservation measures. A final chapter analyses the requirements of, and inter-disciplinary approaches to, practical conservation with cutting-edge examples of conservation science and action that go far beyond the cat family.
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This advanced textbook brings together a unique network of the world's most respected and knowledgeable experts to provide a review of the biology and conservation of wild felids, and detailed case-studies from species investigations worldwide.
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PART I - REVIEWS; PART II - CASE STUDIES; PART III - CONCLUSIONS
... surely destined to be the key reference point on a subject which is currently featuring high on international agendas for conservation priorities ... This global coverage ... encompassing both the large and small felids, is especially refreshing, and results in an almost encyclopaedic coverage. It could serve as a model for reference works on other groups of organisms of conservation importance.
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The first comprehensive coverage of felid conservation biology Edited by world-renowned specialists with enormous combined experience of both the theory and practice of felid biology 8 enduring review chapters cover hot topics in felid conservation biology 19 uniquely synthesised case study chapters ensure comprehensive geographic, taxonomic, and thematic coverage Provides a unique conceptual framework for future research and applied management An indispensible foundation for theoretician and practitioner alike, setting the agenda for the next decade of felid biology and conservation
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David Macdonald is Director of the Wildlife Conservation Research Unit in the Department of Zoology at Oxford University. Andrew Loveridge is a career wildlife biologist and conservationist. He is a member of the IUCN/SSC Canid Specialist Group and African Lion Working Group.
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The first comprehensive coverage of felid conservation biology Edited by world-renowned specialists with enormous combined experience of both the theory and practice of felid biology 8 enduring review chapters cover hot topics in felid conservation biology 19 uniquely synthesised case study chapters ensure comprehensive geographic, taxonomic, and thematic coverage Provides a unique conceptual framework for future research and applied management An indispensible foundation for theoretician and practitioner alike, setting the agenda for the next decade of felid biology and conservation
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780199234455
Publisert
2010
Utgiver
Vendor
Oxford University Press
Vekt
1691 gr
Høyde
247 mm
Bredde
189 mm
Dybde
39 mm
Aldersnivå
U, P, 05, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
784

Biographical note

David Macdonald is Director of the Wildlife Conservation Research Unit in the Department of Zoology at Oxford University. Andrew Loveridge is a career wildlife biologist and conservationist. He is a member of the IUCN/SSC Canid Specialist Group and African Lion Working Group.