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The Biology of African Savannahs (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
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The Biology of African Savannahs (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
Series: Biology of Habitats
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Savannah habitats comprise an ecologically important, but
ultimately fragile, ecosystem. They constitute one of the largest
biomes on Earth, covering almost 20% of the land surface, and can
be simply described as tropical and subtropical grasslands with
scattered bushes and trees. Most savannahs occur in Africa,
although smaller areas can be found in South America, India, and
Australia. They form a rich mosaic of diverse ecosystems, and this
book offers a concise but comprehensive introduction to their
ecology, biodiversity, and conservation. The Biology of African
Savannahs describes the major plants (grasses, and trees such as
Acacia) and animals (mainly large mammals) that live in this
habitat, and examines the biological and ecological factors that
influence their population size, interactions (such as predation),
and community composition. Conservation issues such as climate
change, hunting, and conflict between wildlife and domestic animals
are also discussed. This new edition has been updated throughout
with the latest research in the field, and contains new technique
boxes which introduce readers to some of the analytical methods
used to study African savannahs. This accessible text is suitable
for both senior undergraduate and graduate students taking courses
in savannah and tropical ecology as part of a wider ecology and/or
conservation biology degree programme. It will also be of relevance
and use to the many professional ecologists and conservation
practitioners requiring a concise but authoritative overview of the
topic.
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