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The Welfare of Pigs (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 1981): W. Sybesma The Welfare of Pigs (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 1981)
W. Sybesma
R5,596 Discovery Miles 55 960 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Farm Animal Housing and Welfare (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 1983): S.H. Baxter, M.R. Baxter, J.A.C... Farm Animal Housing and Welfare (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 1983)
S.H. Baxter, M.R. Baxter, J.A.C MacCormack
R8,300 Discovery Miles 83 000 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Ecology of Sensing (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2001): Friedrich G. Barth, Axel Schmid Ecology of Sensing (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2001)
Friedrich G. Barth, Axel Schmid
R5,594 Discovery Miles 55 940 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Sense organs serve as a kind of biological interface between the environment and the organism. Therefore, the relationship between sensory systems and ecology is very close and its knowledge of fundamental importance for an understanding of animal behavior. The sixteen chapters of this book exemplify the diversity of the constraints and opportunities associated with the sensation of stimuli representing different forms of energy. The book stresses the events taking place in the sensory periphery where the animal is exposed to and gets in touch with its natural habitat and acquires the information needed to organize its interaction with its environment.
"Ecology of Sensing " brings together the leading experts in the field.

Special Issue: Age and Growth of Chondrichthyan Fishes: New Methods, Techniques and Analysis (Paperback, Softcover reprint of... Special Issue: Age and Growth of Chondrichthyan Fishes: New Methods, Techniques and Analysis (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2006)
John K. Carlson, Kenneth J. Goldman
R4,367 Discovery Miles 43 670 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This volume offers a collection of papers on the quantitative assessment of age and growth in Chondrichthyan fishes. It details new hard parts for assessments of age, such as caudal thorns; new techniques like bomb radiocarbon for validation; and reexaminations of previous age and growth models. It also examines the importance of assessing the precision and accuracy of statistical formulas, analyses, and models used in age and growth studies.

Carnivore Ecology in Arid Lands (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 1998): Jacobus Du P. Bothma Carnivore Ecology in Arid Lands (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 1998)
Jacobus Du P. Bothma
R4,348 Discovery Miles 43 480 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Arid lands require that organisms inhabiting them be well-adapted to thrive or even just to survive. This book provides a review of the ecological adaptations - be they behavioural, physiological or morphological - of carnivores to arid environments. Following a general introduction into aridity and arid lands in Africa, the major carnivore families are presented. Ecological adaptations of carnivores in arid lands reveal the amplitude and resilience of the ecology of these animals. In setting up conservation measures, the nature and extent of such adaptations are important facets in determining the effective area and degree of heterogeneity required as habitat by a carnivore population so as to produce a viable unit.

Vertebrate Conservation and Biodiversity (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007): David L. Hawksworth, Alan T.... Vertebrate Conservation and Biodiversity (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007)
David L. Hawksworth, Alan T. Bull
R5,642 Discovery Miles 56 420 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book draws together a wide range of papers from researchers around the world that address the conservation and biodiversity of vertebrates, particularly those in terrestrial habitats. Collectively, the papers provide a snap-shot of the types of studies and actions being taken in vertebrate conservation and provide topical examples that will make the volume especially valuable for use in conservation biology courses.

Gradients in a Tropical Mountain Ecosystem of Ecuador (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008): Erwin Beck,... Gradients in a Tropical Mountain Ecosystem of Ecuador (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008)
Erwin Beck, Joerg Bendix, Ingrid Kottke, Franz Makeschin, Reinhard Mosandl
R8,357 Discovery Miles 83 570 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A fascinating work that provides a wealth of information on one of the world 's most biodiverse ecosystems. This is the result of investigations by almost 30 groups of researchers from various disciplines. They performed ecosystem analyses following two gradients: an altitudinal gradient and a gradient of land use intensity and ecosystem regeneration following human use. Based on these analyses, this volume discusses these findings in a huge variety of subject areas.

Bill Ricker: An Appreciation (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2006): David L. G. Noakes Bill Ricker: An Appreciation (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2006)
David L. G. Noakes
R2,841 Discovery Miles 28 410 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book is the first complete biography of one of the founders of fishery science, William Edwin (Bill) Ricker (1908 - 2001), immortalized in the Ricker Curve. This book combines Bill s own recollections with contributions from those who knew him and worked with him as a colleague during his multifaceted career. In an article written shortly before his death, Bill gives his own account of his career and intellectual development. "

Mathematics for Ecology and Environmental Sciences (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007): Yasuhiro Takeuchi,... Mathematics for Ecology and Environmental Sciences (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007)
Yasuhiro Takeuchi, Yoh Iwasa, Kazunori Sato
R2,845 Discovery Miles 28 450 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This volume discusses the rich and interesting properties of dynamical systems that appear in ecology and environmental sciences. It provides a fascinating survey of the theory of dynamical systems in ecology and environmental science. Each chapter introduces students and scholars to the state-of-the-art in an exciting area, presents new results, and inspires future contributions to mathematical modeling in ecology and environmental sciences.

Community Ecology (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 1993): R. Putnam Community Ecology (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 1993)
R. Putnam
R4,324 Discovery Miles 43 240 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book should be of interest to students of animal ecology; ecology.

Conservation Biology - Foundations, Concepts, Applications (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 2nd ed. 2008): Fred Van... Conservation Biology - Foundations, Concepts, Applications (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 2nd ed. 2008)
Fred Van Dyke
R2,026 Discovery Miles 20 260 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Fred Van Dyke 's new textbook, Conservation Biology: Foundations, Concepts, Applications, 2nd Edition, represents a major new text for anyone interested in conservation. Drawing on his vast experience, Van Dyke 's organizational clarity and readable style make this book an invaluable resource for students in conservation around the globe.

Presenting key information and well-selected examples, this student-friendly volume carefully integrates the science of conservation biology with its implications for ethics, law, policy and economics.

Processing of Environmental Information in Vertebrates (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1988): Milton H.... Processing of Environmental Information in Vertebrates (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1988)
Milton H. Stetson; Contributions by S. Binkley, C. L. Brown, P. Deviche, R.S. Donham, …
R4,354 Discovery Miles 43 540 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In just one concise and lucidly written volume a multitude of topics is covered introducing the results of extensive research on the processing of environmental information in vertebrates. Practical examples are provided to illustrate points made in the text. Many factors, both from the external environment and from within the animals own cells or tissue makeup can directly serve as a pressure to elicit physiological and/or behavioral responses in the organisms studied. Light intensity, photoperiod, circadian rhythms, seasonal variation and daylenght, just to name a few, are among the environmental factors that are correlated in these studies to behavioral or hormonal changes, organ function, and reproduction. This work will serve as a guidebook and easy reference source for students and research professionals in physiology, endocrinology, comparative zoology, and veterinary science.

The Exploitation of Mammal Populations (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1996): V. J. Taylor, N. Dunstone The Exploitation of Mammal Populations (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1996)
V. J. Taylor, N. Dunstone
R4,390 Discovery Miles 43 900 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Human exploitation of other mammals has passed through three histori cal phases, distinct in their ecological significance though overlapping in time. Initially, Homo sapiens was a predator, particularly of herbivores but also of fur-bearing predators. From about 11 000 years ago, goats and sheep were domesticated in the Middle East, rapidly replacing gazelles and other game as the principal source of meat. The principal crops, including wheat and barley, were taken into agriculture at about the same time, and the resulting Neolithic farming culture spread slowly from there over the subsequent 10 500 years. In a few places such as Mexico, Peru and China, this Middle Eastern culture met and merged with agricultural traditions that had made a similar but independent transition. These agricultural traditions provided the essential support for the industrial revolution, and for a third phase of industrial exploita tion of mammals. In this chapter, these themes are drawn out and their ecological signifi cance is investigated. Some of the impacts of humans on other mammals require consideration on a world-wide basis, but the chapter concen trates, parochially, on Great Britain. What have been the ecological consequences of our exploitation of other mammals? 2. 2 HISTORICAL PHASES OF EXPLOITATION 2. 2. 1 Predatory man Our nearest relatives - chimpanzees, orang utans and gorillas - are essentially forest species, deriving most of their diet from the fruits of forest trees and the shoots and leaves of plants.

Use of Microbes for Control and Eradication of Invasive Arthropods (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009):... Use of Microbes for Control and Eradication of Invasive Arthropods (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009)
Ann Hajek, Travis Glare, Maureen O'Callaghan
R4,374 Discovery Miles 43 740 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

One of the main reasons that we organized this edited volume is to increase - ternational awareness of the growing use of invertebrate pathogens for control and eradication of invasive arthropods. As the numbers of invasive species continues to rise, more insect pathologists have been involved with work on their control using entomopathogens. In fact, this is not a new area of focus for insect pathologists; work on microbes against invasive arthropods began more than a century ago with classicalbiologicalcontrolintroductionsofentomopathogenicfungiagainstinvasive species in the 1890s. Chapters in this book cover entomopathogens that have been developedforcontrolofinvasivespeciesovermanydecades(e. g. anematodeagainst Sirex noctilio and Bacillus thuringiensis against gypsy moth) while other chapters focusondevelopmentofcontrolmeasuresforveryrecentinvasives(e. g. emeraldash borer?rstfoundintheUSin2002). SinceboththeUnitedStatesandNewZealandare countrieswithabundanttrade, whichisakeypathwayforinvasives, wehavebeenvery awareofthegrowingnumbers ofinvasive pestsarrivinginour owncountries andthe needforcontrolstrategies. Wehavebeencloselyinvolvedwiththeircontrolusing- crobes, atvaryinglevels(fromlaboratorybenchto?eldstudiestonationalcommittees evaluating eradication programs using the entomopathogen B. thuringiensis). Within the past few years, symposia on use of microbes for invasive control have been organized twice at the annual meetings of the Society of Invertebrate Pathology (2005 - Anchorage, Alaska, and 2007 - Quebec City, Quebec, Canada), demonstrating interest in this subject across the international community of inv- tebrate pathologists. However, no written summaries, covering the different types of pathogens being studied, developed and used for control, have previously - dressed this subje

Freshwater Animal Diversity Assessment (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008): E V Balian, C. Leveque, H... Freshwater Animal Diversity Assessment (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008)
E V Balian, C. Leveque, H Segers, K. Martens
R5,801 Discovery Miles 58 010 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

such as ?oodplains and temporary ponds) challenge this de?nition. Our decision has been to include such The term 'aquatic macrophytes' refers to a diverse species as "aquatic macrophytes", only if their group of aquatic photosynthetic organisms, all large environmental survival is clearly dependent upon enough to see with the naked eye. It includes regular re?lling of their aquatic habitat with a source macroalgae of the divisions Chlorophyta (green of fresh to brackish water. algae), Xanthophyta (yellow-green algae) and Rho- The freshwater macroalgae are primarily rep- dophyta (red algae) and the "blue-green algae" (more sented by the green algae, especially the Charales, correctly known as Cyanobacteria), Bryophyta commonly known as the stoneworts or brittleworts (mosses and liverworts), Pteridophyta (ferns) and (e.g., Chara and Nitella spp.). The Charales are often Spermatophyta (seed-bearing plants), the vegetative mistaken for higher plants because they have erect parts of which actively grow either permanently or central stalks that are divided into short nodes and periodically (for at least several weeks each year) long internodes of elongated multinucleate cells, with submerged below, ?oating on, or growing up through a whorl of "branchlets" at each node (Fig. 1).

Faunal Ecology and Conservation of the Great Indian Desert (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009): C.... Faunal Ecology and Conservation of the Great Indian Desert (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009)
C. Sivaperuman, Qaiser H Baqri, G. Ramaswamy, M. Naseema
R5,144 Discovery Miles 51 440 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert, is a large, arid region in the 2 northwesternpartoftheIndiansubcontinent.Withanextentof280,000km, itisthe 17th largest desert in the world. It lies mostly in the Indian state of Rajasthan, and extends into the southern portion of Haryana and Punjab and into northern Gujarat. The Thar Desert is bounded in the northwest by the Sutlej River, in the east by the Aravalli Range, in the south by a salt marsh known as the Rann of Kutch, and in the west by the Indus River. In spite of the fact that climatic conditions are very harsh, this extremely hot region of the country exhibits a vivid and spectacular biodiversity. It is an important area biologically, at the con?uence of very different habitats, namely grassland, sand dunes and rocky expanses as well as forested domains. Due to the diversi?ed ha- tats, the vegetation and animal life in this arid region are very rich. Some wildlife species, fast disappearing from other parts of India, are found in large numbers in this desert, such as the Great Indian Bustard, Blackbuck, Indian Gazelle and Indian Wild Ass in the Rann of Kutch. The Desert National Park is an excellent example of theThar Desertecosystem, anditsdiverse fauna.The region isahaven formigratory and resident desert birds.

Ecology of Social Evolution (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008): Judith Korb, Juergen Heinze Ecology of Social Evolution (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008)
Judith Korb, Juergen Heinze
R5,573 Discovery Miles 55 730 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The time is ripe to investigate similarities and differences in the course of social evolution in different animals. This book brings together renowned researchers working on sociality in different animals to deal with the key questions of sociobiology. For the first time, they compile the evidence for the importance of ecological factors in the evolution of social life, ranging from invertebrate to vertebrate social systems, and evaluate its importance versus that of relatedness.

Ringtailed Lemur Biology - Lemur catta in Madagascar (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2006): Alison Jolly,... Ringtailed Lemur Biology - Lemur catta in Madagascar (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2006)
Alison Jolly, Robert W. Sussman, Naoki Koyama, Hanta Rasamimanana
R4,377 Discovery Miles 43 770 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This volume includes up-to-date field research on the longest-studied and best known of lemur species. It contains articles by scientists from America, Europe, Japan and Madagascar, who combine their knowledge to describe an animal which is unique among primates. The papers review past research and add new dimensions of research related to nutrition, health, hormonal biology, plant ecology, behavioral ecology, and demography of Lemur catta.

The Bonobos - Behavior, Ecology, and Conservation (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008): Takeshi Furuichi,... The Bonobos - Behavior, Ecology, and Conservation (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008)
Takeshi Furuichi, J. O'Thompson
R4,363 Discovery Miles 43 630 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Among all great ape species, the bonobo is still the least studied in both captivity and the wild. Nevertheless we have observed a considerable increase in knowledge across various fields of bonobo research in recent years. In part due to the ongoing peace process in the Democratic Republic of Congo, research and conservation activities on the bonobo have resumed and multiplied since 2001.

Part One of The Bonobos: Behavior, Ecology, and Conservation focuses on scientific research. Behavioral studies in captivity propose to answer why bonobos have some unique characteristics such as high social status of females and flexible social relationships. The outcomes present important aspects to be investigated in running field studies. In the wild, analysis of population genetics across the bonobo's distribution range illuminates the species' evolutionary path and contributes to a global management plan. Site specific analysis reveals how genetics are used to re-identify individuals after an extended interruption of long-term research. Ecological studies at three independent sites, two in Salonga National Park, as well as one in the Luo Scientific Reserve, provide valuable information for the comprehension of ecological adaptation of bonobos. With the application of recent methods of mammalian feeding ecology as well as comparative approaches in other great ape species, these studies allow us to draw conclusions on ape ecological adaptation and evolution.

Part Two of The Bonobos: Behavior, Ecology, and Conservation focuses on conservation. In overview, local and global aspects of the factors threatening the wild bonobo population are reviewed. Here the outcomes of large-scale efforts within the functioning ecosystem conservation paradigm focus on three landscapes within the range of the bonobo: the Salonga-Lukenie-Sankuru Landscape, the Maringa-Lopori-Wamba Landscape, and the Lac Tele-Lac Tumba Swamp Forest Landscape, are presented. Papers in this part include the different aspects of various stakeholders and discuss the unique threats and actions taken to ensure bonobo survival. Pioneering the way, details from the first comprehensive assessment of bonobos in the Salonga National Park reveal a baseline from which to monitor future trends. Concerned about the indigenous' peoples aspects of conservation, an ethnographic study documents cultural, social, and economic practices for the purpose of reviving the local traditional knowledge to exemplify possible applications at the national level. To be inclusive of all aspects of range country concerns, the contributions of Kinshasa's bonobo sanctuary to national conservation efforts are presented. The outcome of these contributions taken together not only illuminate the current status of the bonobo but allow for critically designing the next steps for the continuation of its future.

The editors are Jo Myers Thompson and Takeshi Furuichi. Dr. Thompson currently works with the Lukuru Wildlife Research Foundation and is involved in the Lukuru Project in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Dr. Furuichi is part of the Faculty of International Studies at Meiji-Gakuin University in Yokohama, Japan.

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Avian Navigation: Pigeon Homing as a Paradigm (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2005): Hans G Wallraff Avian Navigation: Pigeon Homing as a Paradigm (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2005)
Hans G Wallraff
R4,342 Discovery Miles 43 420 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

How migratory birds can navigate home from their wintering grounds to their breeding sites over hundreds and thousands of kilometres has been an admired mystery over more than a century. Profound advances towards a solution of this problem have been achieved with a model bird, the homing pigeon. This monograph summarizes our current knowledge about pigeon homing, about the birds' application of a sun compass and a magnetic compass, of a visual topographical map within a familiar area and -- most surprisingly -- of an olfactory map using atmospheric chemosignals as indicators of position in distant unfamiliar areas.

Ecology and Behaviour of Mesozoic Reptiles (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2005): John L Cloudsley-Thompson Ecology and Behaviour of Mesozoic Reptiles (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2005)
John L Cloudsley-Thompson
R4,348 Discovery Miles 43 480 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This richly illustrated book clothes the skeletons of dinosaurs and other Mesozoic reptiles with flesh, and shows how these fascinating animals evolved and probably lived. Expert author John L. Cloudsley-Thompson synthesizes current views on ecology, physiology and behaviour, and outlines the various hypotheses that have been proposed to explain their extinction. Numerous beautiful drawings of the animals and their environment illustrate this exciting monograph.

Encyclopedia of South American Aquatic Insects: Odonata - Anisoptera - Illustrated Keys to Known Families, Genera, and Species... Encyclopedia of South American Aquatic Insects: Odonata - Anisoptera - Illustrated Keys to Known Families, Genera, and Species in South America (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2006)
Charles W. Heckman
R8,419 Discovery Miles 84 190 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Anisoptera is the first of two volumes on the Odonata in the series Encyclopedia of South American Aquatic Insects. The second will treat the Zygoptera.

The Anisoptera volume encompasses the large dragonfly species. A brief review of the biology of the group includes illustrations of the main morphological features as well as explainations of alternative systems for naming the wing veins and other structures. This will prepare the user of the volume to understand the different names for the same structures that he will encounter in the literature.

The review is then followed by keys to facilitate identification of the adult dragonflies and the known larvae, allowing the user a high probability of identifying his specimens correctly. In addition to anatomical features, the keys include the known ranges of the species, synonyms, and citations of literature in which more information about each individual species can be obtained. These citations are compiled in an extensive bibliography, including titles of the original publications in which descriptions of almost all South American species appeared. Although taxonomic revisions are deliberately avoided, suggestions for additional research are provided where the validity of taxa seems doubtful.

To provide the user with the best possible opportunity to distinguish the species, the keys are richly illustrated with pen and ink drawings of thousands of individual morphological structures arranged in 797 figures. It is certain that significant changes will occur in the systematics of South American dragonflies in the future, and this book should provide the impetus needed to accelerate the revisional work. Meanwhile, it will provide a comprehensive overview of the Anisoptera in South America that is otherwise unavailable to most South American scientists because of the great difficulties in obtaining the hundreds of publications from numerous countries in which the descriptions and revisions of the species appeared. It also provides young entomologists with a basic text for learning what they need to know to work effectively with the Anisoptera of South America and adjacent regions.

Already published within this encyclopedia:

-Encyclopedia of South American Aquatic Insects: Collembola ISBN: 0-7923-6704-9
-Encyclopedia of South American Aquatic Insects: Ephemeroptera ISBN: 1-4020-0775-2
-Encyclopedia of South American Aquatic Insects: Plecoptera ISBN: 1-4020-1520-8

Forthcoming book titles:
-Encyclopedia of South American Aquatic Insects: Odonata - Zygoptera
-Encyclopedia of South American Aquatic Insects: Orthoptera
-Encyclopedia of South American Aquatic Insects: Heteroptera
-Encyclopedia of South American Aquatic Insects: Neuroptera, including Megaloptera
-Encyclopedia of South American Aquatic Insects: Trichoptera
-Encyclopedia of South American Aquatic Insects: Lepidoptera
-Encyclopedia of South American Aquatic Insects: Coleoptera
-Encyclopedia of South American Aquatic Insects: Diptera
-Encyclopedia of South American Aquatic Insects: Hymenoptera

Recovery of Gray Wolves in the Great Lakes Region of the United States - An Endangered Species Success Story (Paperback,... Recovery of Gray Wolves in the Great Lakes Region of the United States - An Endangered Species Success Story (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009)
Adrian P. Wydeven, Timothy R. van Deelen, Edward Heske
R2,653 Discovery Miles 26 530 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In this book, we document and evaluate the recovery of gray wolves (Canis lupus) in the Great Lakes region of the United States. The Great Lakes region is unique in that it was the only portion of the lower 48 states where wolves were never c- pletely extirpated. This region also contains the area where many of the first m- ern concepts of wolf conservation and research where developed. Early proponents of wolf conservation such as Aldo Leopold, Sigurd Olson, and Durward Allen lived and worked in the region. The longest ongoing research on wolf-prey relations (see Vucetich and Peterson, Chap. 3) and the first use of radio telemetry for studying wolves (see Mech, Chap. 2) occurred in the Great Lakes region. The Great Lakes region is the first place in the United States where "Endangered" wolf populations recovered. All three states (Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan) developed ecologically and socially sound wolf conservation plans, and the federal government delisted the population of wolves in these states from the United States list of endangered and threatened species on March 12, 2007 (see Refsnider, Chap. 21). Wolf management reverted to the individual states at that time. Although this delisting has since been challenged, we believe that biological recovery of wolves has occurred and anticipate the delisting will be restored. This will be the first case of wolf conservation reverting from the federal government to the state conser- tion agencies in the United States.

Tropical Fruits and Frugivores - The Search for Strong Interactors (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2005): J.... Tropical Fruits and Frugivores - The Search for Strong Interactors (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2005)
J. Lawrence Dew, Jean P. Boubli
R4,344 Discovery Miles 43 440 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In this book we undertake one of the first global-scale comparisons of the relationships between tropical plants and frugivorous animal communities, comparing sites within and across continents. In total, 12 primary contributors, including noted plant and animal ecologists, present newly-analyzed long-term datasets on the floristics and phenological rhythms of their study sites, identifying important seed dispersers and key plant taxa that sustain animal communities in Africa, Madagascar, Australasia, and the Neotropics.

Encyclopedia of South American Aquatic Insects: Odonata - Zygoptera - Illustrated Keys to Known Families, Genera, and Species... Encyclopedia of South American Aquatic Insects: Odonata - Zygoptera - Illustrated Keys to Known Families, Genera, and Species in South America (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008)
Charles W. Heckman
R8,401 Discovery Miles 84 010 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This beautiful volume, with hundreds of fascinating hand-drawn illustrations, completes the two-volume work on the order Odonata in the Encyclopedia of South American Aquatic Insects. The Zygoptera volume encompasses the small dragonflies often called damselflies. The sections on the morphology of the adults and larvae are followed by discussions of factors influencing their distribution and instructions on the methods used to observe, collect, preserve, and examine specimens.

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