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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.

Tagging and Tracking of Marine Animals with Electronic Devices (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009):... Tagging and Tracking of Marine Animals with Electronic Devices (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009)
Jennifer L. Nielsen, Haritz Arrizabalaga, Nuno Fragoso, Alistair Hobday, Molly Lutcavage, …
R5,632 Discovery Miles 56 320 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The 2nd international tagging and tracking symposium was held in San Sebastian, Spain, in October 2007, seven years after the first symposium was held in Hawaii in 2000 (Sibert and Nielsen 2001). In the intervening seven years, there have been major advances in both the capability and reliability of electronic tags and analytical approaches for geolocation of tagged animals in marine habitats. Advances such as increased data storage capacity, sensor development, and tag miniaturization have allowed researchers to track a much wider array of marine animals, not just large and charismatic species. Importantly, data returned by these tags are now being used in population analyses and movement simulations that can be directly utilized in stock assessments and other management applications.

Papers in this volume are divided into three sections, the first describing insights into behavior achieved using acoustic, archival, and novel tags, the second reporting on advances in methods of geolocation, while the final section includes contributions where tag data have been used in management of marine species. Accurate documentation of animal movements and behaviors in critical marine habitats are impossible to obtain with other technologies. The management and conservation of marine species are critical in today's changing ocean environment and as electronic tags become more accurate and functional for a diversity of organisms their application continues to grow, setting new standards in science and technology.

The Allegheny Woodrat - Ecology, Conservation, and Management of a Declining Species (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover... The Allegheny Woodrat - Ecology, Conservation, and Management of a Declining Species (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008)
John Peles, Janet Wright
R3,119 Discovery Miles 31 190 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A decline in populations of Allegheny woodrats (Neotoma magister) was first noticed in the 1980s. Since that time, woodrats have become extirpated from at least two states and have declined dramatically in several others. Recent evidence suggests that the decline of this species may be proceeding further south to include states where woodrat populations were previously considered to be stable.

The Allegheny Woodrat: Ecology, Conservation, and Management of a Declining Species provides a comprehensive summary of research conducted over the past twenty-five years. The book integrates the results of this research into a comprehensive picture of the ecological requirements, conservation principles, and management strategies for this declining species. In addition, general principles learned from the study of woodrats are applied to the conservation and management of other declining species, including other species of Neotoma.

The editors and chapter authors are researchers from both academic settings and state management agencies, individuals who have contributed significantly to the study of Allegheny woodrats during the past two decades. The book will be of interest to ecologists, conservation biologists, wildlife professionals, and students.

Advances in Polychaete Research (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2003): Elin Sigvaldadottir, Andrew S.Y.... Advances in Polychaete Research (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2003)
Elin Sigvaldadottir, Andrew S.Y. Mackie, Gudmundur V. Helgason, Donald J. Reish, Jorundur Svavarsson, …
R5,675 Discovery Miles 56 750 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In July 2001 experts from all around the world met in Reykjavik, Iceland to discuss various issues of polychaete biology. In particular the latest developments in cladistic inference of polychaete phylogeny were presented. Some studies applied recent molecular techniques, revealing unknown genetic relationships between the different families of polychaetous annelids. This volume is of interest to specialists and students seeking an introduction to the latest developments in the field of systematics and ecology of polychaetous annelids. This book is one in a series presenting results from the International Polychaete conferences.

Reproductive Technologies and Biobanking for the Conservation of Amphibians (Hardcover): Aimee Silla, Andy Kouba, Harold... Reproductive Technologies and Biobanking for the Conservation of Amphibians (Hardcover)
Aimee Silla, Andy Kouba, Harold Heatwole
R2,575 Discovery Miles 25 750 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

How to decelerate loss of global biodiversity is one of the greatest challenges of our generation. Reproductive technologies have enormous potential to assist the recovery of species by enhancing reproductive output, facilitating genetic management, and supporting reintroduction of threatened species. Of particular value are cryopreservation technologies coupled with the establishment of global gene banks to conserve, in perpetuity, the remaining extant genetic diversity of threatened amphibians. Reproductive Technologies and Biobanking for the Conservation of Amphibians brings together leading experts in the field to provide a comprehensive overview of current best practices, summarise technological advancements, and present a framework for facilitating the integration of reproductive technologies and biobanking into conservation breeding programs for threatened amphibians. It is an invaluable reference for the next generation of conservation practitioners: captive breeding facilities, researchers, and policy-makers involved with biodiversity conservation

Desert Arthropods: Life History Variations (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2000): Fred Punzo Desert Arthropods: Life History Variations (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2000)
Fred Punzo
R4,348 Discovery Miles 43 480 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

It is difficult for me to recollect a time when I was not fascinated with the very notion of a desert. Walt Disney's film, The Living Desert, which I initially saw when I was 8 years of age, provided me with my first glimpse of this wondrous yet seemingly ho stile environment. The images were hypnotic and captivating. I looked on in amazement at the promenade Cl deux of the male and female scorpions during courtship. Their rhythmic and coordinated movements as they grasped one another made them appear to glide in unis on over the surface of the sand, each individual totally absorbed with its partner. In the next minute the fern ale had suddenly and utterly transformed herself like some Jekyll and Hyde act, into an aggressive predator whose prior gregarious embrace was now a hold of death for the male. The indomitable desert grasshopper mouse, the ever sentient kit fox, the graceful shovel-nosed snake swimming in an endless sea of sand.

Primates of Western Uganda (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2006): Nicholas E. Newton-Fisher, Hugh Notman,... Primates of Western Uganda (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2006)
Nicholas E. Newton-Fisher, Hugh Notman, James Durward Paterson, Vernon Reynolds
R7,123 Discovery Miles 71 230 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This volume covers aspects of ecology, behavior, genetics, taxonomy, 'cultural' patterns, hunting by non-human primates, physiology, dietary chemistry, and ecotourism, in several major clades of primates from galagos and pottos, through cercopithecoids, to hominoids.

Ecology of Ungulates - A Handbook of Species in Eastern Europe and Northern and Central Asia (Paperback, Softcover reprint of... Ecology of Ungulates - A Handbook of Species in Eastern Europe and Northern and Central Asia (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2003)
Leonid Baskin, Kjell Danell
R5,623 Discovery Miles 56 230 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The knowledge on the ecology of ungulates (orders Perissodactyla and Artiodactyla) inhabiting eastern Europe and northern and central Asia is of special importance for those interested in zoology, ecology, nature conservation, hunting and management. There are 26 species of ungulates 2 oE-169 DegreesW within the 22. 4 million km area, between 35-82 DegreesN and 20 and they occupy several vegetation zones from arctic deserts to the subtropics. In our opinion, the advancement of science can be retarded and general conclusions will be difficult to make, if the knowledge of the organisms inhabiting one sixth of the world'sland surface, covered by this vast region, is not included. The language barrier, as well as the lack of international accessibility of local publications, makes it difficult to make use of the great volume of scientific information gathered within the territory of the former USSR. The only complete ecological review of ungulates of the Soviet Union, Mammals of the Soviet Union, vol. 1. Ungulates, was published by V. G. Heptner, A. A. Nasimovich, and A. G. Bannikov in 1961 (in Russian, Heptner and Naumov 1961)and 1989(the English translation,Heptner and Naumov 1989). This excellent book does not, however, contain scientific contributions published after 1959. This is unfortunate, because during the foHowing40years,intense and highly qualified research on the ecology and behavior of ungulates was performed.

Population Viability in Plants - Conservation, Management, and Modeling of Rare Plants (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the... Population Viability in Plants - Conservation, Management, and Modeling of Rare Plants (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003)
Christy A. Brigham, Mark W Schwartz
R6,071 Discovery Miles 60 710 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Providing a quantitative assessment of threatened plant populations, that holds for varying management scenarios, has become an essential part of conservation planning. Here, renowned plant ecologists provide information on: major threats to plants, when and where to conduct a plant viability assessment (PVA), what type of PVA to conduct, what alternative options to PVA are available, what information is required for which kind of viability assessment, what attributes of the population in question should be considered, and what the limits of the PVA would be. As such, this volume can be used as a training tool for the environmental manager or a teaching aid for reviewing the current state of knowledge on plant population viability.

Reindeer Management in Northernmost Europe - Linking Practical and Scientific Knowledge in Social-Ecological Systems... Reindeer Management in Northernmost Europe - Linking Practical and Scientific Knowledge in Social-Ecological Systems (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2006)
Bruce C. Forbes, Manfred Boelter, Ludger Muller-Wille, Janne Hukkinen, Felix Muller, …
R5,614 Discovery Miles 56 140 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The findings presented in this volume represent a concerted effort to develop a more inclusive form of reindeer management for northernmost Europe. Our guiding principle has been to foster a new paradigm of participatory research. We wish to move beyond the historical reliance on western approaches to basic and applied science. These have been concerned prim- ily with interactions between herded animals and the various components of their biophysical environment, e. g., plants, insects, predators, climate, and others. In our view, sociocultural and economic drivers, along with herders' experience-based knowledge, gain equal currency in the effort to understand how management may mitigate against the negative aspects of the challenges modern herding faces, while also exploring concepts of sustainability from different perspectives (see also Jernsletten and Klokov 2002; Kankaanpaa et al. 2002; Ulvevadet and Klokov 2004). This broadening of the pool of disciplines and local, national, and int- national stakeholders in policy-relevant research invariably complicates v- tually all aspects of the research process. Multidisciplinary or, in our sense, transdisciplinary approaches also require extraordinary effort from all p- ticipants if they are to succeed. As such, those approaches should not be undertaken lightly, nor without personnel who possess appropriate expe- ence in cooperating with those of different disciplines and, preferably, also with relevant practitioners and public social and administrative institutions. In such settings the potential for misunderstandings is quite high."

Nomadic Desert Birds (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2004): W. Richard J. Dean Nomadic Desert Birds (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2004)
W. Richard J. Dean
R4,320 Discovery Miles 43 200 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

My interest in the behaviour and movements of birds of arid and semi-arid ecosystems began when my wife, Sue Milton, and I were Roy Siegfried, Director, at that time, of the Percy approached by Prof. FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology, to set up a project to investigate granivory in the South African Karoo. Sue and I spent some time finding a suitable study site, setting up accommodations and an automatic weather station at Tierberg, in the southern Karoo near the village of Prince Albert, and planning projects. Among our first projects was a transect where we noted plant phe nology, measured seed densities on the soil surface, counted birds, observed ant activity, measured soil surface temperatures and col lected whatever climate data we could at 40 sites along a 200-km oval route. Along the way, we became interested in the marked presence and absence of birds at certain sites - abundant birds one day, and very few birds at the same site a month later. Subsequent counts along fixed transects through shrublands confirmed that a number of bird species were highly nomadic over short and long distances, locally and regionally, leading to speculation on how widespread these movements were in the arid ecosystems of the world."

Risk Management in a Hazardous Environment - A Comparative Study of two Pastoral Societies (Paperback, Softcover reprint of... Risk Management in a Hazardous Environment - A Comparative Study of two Pastoral Societies (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2006)
Michael Bollig
R4,153 Discovery Miles 41 530 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A research focus on hazards, risk perception and risk minimizing strategies is relatively new in the social and environmental sciences. This volume by a prominent scholar of East African societies is a powerful example of this growing interest. Earlier theory and research tended to describe social and economic systems in some form of equilibrium. However recent thinking in human ecology, evolutionary biology, not to mention in economic and political theory has come to assign to "risk" a prominent role in predictive modeling of behavior. It turns out that risk minimalization is central to the understanding of individual strategies and numerous social institutions. It is not simply a peripheral and transient moment in a group's history. Anthropologists interested in forager societies have emphasized risk management strategies as a major force shaping hunting and gathering routines and structuring institutions of food sharing and territorial behavior. This book builds on some of these developments but through the analysis of quite complex pastoral and farming peoples and in populations with substantial known histories. The method of analysis depends heavily on the controlled comparisons of different populations sharing some cultural characteristics but differing in exposure to certain risks or hazards.

The central questions guiding this approach are: 1) How are hazards generated through environmental variation and degradation, through increasing internal stratification, violent conflicts and marginalization? 2) How do these hazards result in damages to single households or to individual actors and how do these costs vary within one society? 3) How are hazards perceived by the people affected? 4) How do actors of different wealth, social status, age and gender try to minimize risks by delimiting the effect of damages during an on-going crisis and what kind of institutionalized measures do they design to insure themselves against hazards, preventing their occurrence or limiting their effects? 5) How is risk minimization affected by cultural innovation and how can the importance of the quest for enhanced security as a driving force of cultural evolution be estimated?

Lemurs - Ecology and Adaptation (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007): Lisa Gould, M.L. Sauther Lemurs - Ecology and Adaptation (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007)
Lisa Gould, M.L. Sauther
R5,632 Discovery Miles 56 320 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Lemurs: Ecology and Adaptation brings together information from recent research, and provides new insight into the study of lemur origins, and the ecology and adaptation of both extant and recently extinct lemurs. In addition, it addresses issues of primate behavioral ecology and how environment can play a major role in explaining species variation. Moreover, in a larger context, the information contained in this volume expands our knowledge of primate ecology and allows us further insight into mammalian adaptations to unusual and often harsh environmental conditions that arise from both natural and anthropogenic factors.

The book is divided into two sections. The first section is a background to lemurs and their ecology and it includes chapters on origins of lemurs, history of ecological studies on lemurs in Madagascar, theories relating to the evolution of lemur traits, and ecology of the recently extinct (sub-fossil) lemurs. Section two is comprised of chapters focusing on the ecology and adaptations of many species of extant lemurs to the diverse habitats found on Madagascar, and in some cases, adaptations to extreme climatic variability and natural disasters.

Disease in Wild Animals - Investigation and Management (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 2nd ed. 2007): Gary A. Wobeser Disease in Wild Animals - Investigation and Management (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 2nd ed. 2007)
Gary A. Wobeser
R9,026 Discovery Miles 90 260 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Gary Wobeser's successful book from 1994 has been completely updated and enlarged in a new second edition. An in-depth overview of the available techniques for the investigation and management of disease in free-ranging animals is provided. The subjects are illustrated with examples drawn from around the world, with emphasis on the special requirements involved in working with wild animals. The book draws on the author 's training as a wildlife biologist.

Linking Restoration and Ecological Succession (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007): Lawrence R. Walker, Joe... Linking Restoration and Ecological Succession (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007)
Lawrence R. Walker, Joe Walker, Richard J. Hobbs
R3,354 Discovery Miles 33 540 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This innovative book integrates practical information from restoration projects around the world with the latest developments in successional theory. It recognizes the critical roles of disturbance ecology, landscape ecology, ecological assembly, invasion biology, ecosystem health, and historical ecology in habitat restoration. It argues that restoration within a successional context will best utilize the lessons from each of these disciplines.

Predation in Organisms - A Distinct Phenomenon (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007): Ashraf M.T. Elewa Predation in Organisms - A Distinct Phenomenon (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007)
Ashraf M.T. Elewa
R4,358 Discovery Miles 43 580 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Predation is considered one of the distinct phenomena related to the interrelationships between species on the Earth. In general, predation is widespread not only in wildlife but also in marine environments where big fishes eat small fishes and other organisms of the sea. This book considers predation in organisms and is aimed at the prevention of predation in wildlife and marine environments.

Herbivory of Leaf-Cutting Ants - A Case Study on Atta colombica in the Tropical Rainforest of Panama (Paperback, Softcover... Herbivory of Leaf-Cutting Ants - A Case Study on Atta colombica in the Tropical Rainforest of Panama (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2003)
Rainer Wirth, Hubert Herz, Ronald J. Ryel, Wolfram Beyschlag, Bert Hoelldobler
R4,344 Discovery Miles 43 440 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Plant-animal interactions have become a focus of ecological research, with the processes of herbivory being of special interest. This volume examines the interactions of leaf-cutting ants with the rainforest vegetation on Barro Colorado Islands in Central America. It is the synthesis of field research on multiple scales extending over a period of several years. This work can serve as a model study summarizing and extending knowledge about herbivorous insect-plant relationships, and the resulting consequences on structural and functional features of tropical ecosystems. The text is an invaluable reference for researchers and land managers working in the fields of plant-animal interactions, herbivory, community ecology and biodiversity.

The Vicuna - The Theory and Practice of Community Based Wildlife Management (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed.... The Vicuna - The Theory and Practice of Community Based Wildlife Management (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009)
Iain Gordon; Contributions by Jane C. Wheeler, Hugo Yacobaccio, Jerry Laker, Marcelo Cassini, …
R2,864 Discovery Miles 28 640 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Things have changed. In 1969 when the Convention for the Conservation of the Vicuna was drafted, in an attempt to save the vicuna from its tumbling decline towards extinction, both the science and the philosophy of wildlife conservation were radically different. It is thus a tribute to the prescience of those involved at the time that the rescue plan had, even through the harsh lens of hindsight, a d- tinctly Twenty First Century flavour. After all, it was predicated on the expectation that if vicuna could be saved, they would one day become a valued asset, generating revenue for the human communities that fostered their survival. Embodied in this aspiration are the main structures of modern biodiversity conservation - not only is it to be underpinned by science, but that science should be of both the natural and the social genres, woven into inter-disciplinarity, and thereby taking heed of e- nomics, governance, ownership and the like, alongside biology. In addition, it should include, as a major strut, the human dimension, taking account of the affected constituencies with their varied stakes in alternative outcomes. This c- temporary framework for thinking about biodiversity conservation is inseparable from such wider, and inherently political, notions as community-based conser- tion and ultimately sustainable use."

Wildlife Study Design (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 2nd ed. 2008): Michael L. Morrison, William M. Block, M. Dale... Wildlife Study Design (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 2nd ed. 2008)
Michael L. Morrison, William M. Block, M. Dale Strickland, Bret A. Collier, Markus J. Peterson
R2,295 Discovery Miles 22 950 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

We developed the first edition of this book because we perceived a need for a compilation on study design with application to studies of the ecology, conser- tion, and management of wildlife. We felt that the need for coverage of study design in one source was strong, and although a few books and monographs existed on some of the topics that we covered, no single work attempted to synthesize the many facets of wildlife study design. We decided to develop this second edition because our original goal - synthesis of study design - remains strong, and because we each gathered a substantial body of new material with which we could update and expand each chapter. Several of us also used the first edition as the basis for workshops and graduate teaching, which provided us with many valuable suggestions from readers on how to improve the text. In particular, Morrison received a detailed review from the graduate s- dents in his "Wildlife Study Design" course at Texas A&M University. We also paid heed to the reviews of the first edition that appeared in the literature.

Chemical Signals in Vertebrates 11 (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008): Jane Hurst, Robert J. Beynon, S.... Chemical Signals in Vertebrates 11 (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008)
Jane Hurst, Robert J. Beynon, S. Craig Roberts, Tristram Wyatt
R6,363 Discovery Miles 63 630 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This volume contains the proceedings of the conference of the same name held in July 2006 at the University of Chester in the United Kingdom. It includes all the latest research on chemical communication relevant to vertebrates, particularly focusing on new research since the last meeting in 2003. Topics covered include the chemical ecology, biochemistry, behavior, olfactory receptors, and the neurobiology of both the main olfactory and vomeronasal systems of vertebrates.

Sika Deer - Biology and Management of Native and Introduced Populations (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed.... Sika Deer - Biology and Management of Native and Introduced Populations (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009)
Dale R. McCullough, Seiki Takatsuki, Koichi Kaji
R11,078 Discovery Miles 110 780 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Sika deer, the graceful spotted deer of Japanese and Chinese art, originally were native to Asia from far-east Russia to Vietnam to the islands of Japan and Taiwan. They are widely raised in captivity to supply velvet antler for traditional medicine. They also were introduced to Europe, North America, and New Zealand, where they compete or interbreed with native deer. Sika deer typically occupy lowland hardwood forests with low winter snow depths, where they thrive in sites disturbed by fire, storm, or logging. In high numbers they can severely impact vegetation though overgrazing, stripping bark from trees and damaging crop fields and forest plantations. Their numbers are high in many parts of Japan, moderate in Russia, and reduced or extinct in the wild in China, Korea, Vietnam, and Taiwan. This book explores their basic biology, behavior, and ecology, including management for sport hunting, conservation or recovery of threatened populations, and resolution of conflict with humans in native and introduced lands.

Management of Disease in Wild Mammals (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009): Richard Delahay, Graham C.... Management of Disease in Wild Mammals (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009)
Richard Delahay, Graham C. Smith, Michael R. Hutchings
R2,875 Discovery Miles 28 750 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In recent years nobody could have failed to notice the frequent and often sensati- alist media headlines warning of the latest global disease threat to humankind. But behind all the hyperbole lie real challenges related to dealing with the increasing incidence of emerging zoonotic disease events, the majority of which are thought to originate in wildlife (Jones et al. 2008). There are also many important diseases of domestic livestock which also occur in wildlife (e. g. foot and mouth disease and classical swine fever in wild boar, bovine tuberculosis in deer, badgers or possums), some of which can have a devastating impact on the farming industry, the wider rural economy and ultimately the public purse. But we should also not forget that wildlife diseases may have serious implications for the conservation of biodiversity. For some of the rarest, most endangered species (such as the Ethiopian wolf) d- ease may pose the greatest threat to their survival. If we are to avoid or reduce these impacts then we must improve our ability to detect and manage the risks associated with disease in wildlife populations. This is a challenge that will require expertise from many different disciplines: veterinary, ecological, medical, economic, poli- cal and zoological. In such an interdisciplinary field it is difficult to stay up to date with contemporary ideas and with techniques that may be rapidly evolving.

Bioclimatology and Biogeography of Africa (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009): Henry N. Houerou Bioclimatology and Biogeography of Africa (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009)
Henry N. Houerou
R2,941 Discovery Miles 29 410 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Covering an area of over 130 million km2 spanning the Mediterranean, equator and tropics, the African continent features a spectacular geographic diversity. Consequently, it is characterised by extremely variable climatic, edaphic and ecological conditions, associated with a wide range of natural vegetation and wildlife, as well as human population density, crops and livestock.

In this book, Henry Le Houerou presents his bioclimatic and biogeographic classification of Africa. The extensive data provide the basis for comparisons between various African regions, and with regions on other continents such as Latin America or the Indian subcontinent. The results constitute a rational basis for national, regional and sub-regional rural development planning, and for agricultural research dealing with aspects such as plant and animal introductions, the extrapolation or interpolation of experimental or developmental findings, and ecosystems dynamics. Possible problems of applications are also examined."

Rebirding - Restoring Britain's Wildlife (Paperback): Benedict Macdonald Rebirding - Restoring Britain's Wildlife (Paperback)
Benedict Macdonald 1
R352 Discovery Miles 3 520 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Winner of the Richard Jefferies Society and White Horse Book Shop Literary Prize 'splendid' -Guardian 'visionary' -New Statesman Britain has all the space it needs for an epic return of its wildlife. Only six percent of our country is built upon. Contrary to popular myth, large areas of our countryside are not productively farmed but remain deserts of opportunity for both wildlife and jobs. It is time to turn things around. Praised as 'visionary' by conservationists and landowners alike, Rebirding sets out a compelling manifesto for restoring Britain's wildlife, rewilding its species and restoring rural jobs - to the benefit of all.

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