The vast remote Tibetan steppe, the Chang Tang, is home to a unique
assemblage of large mammals, including the Tibetan antelope,
gazelle, argali sheep, wild ass, wild yak, wolves and snow
leopards. This text is the result of the author's research into the
natural history of this little-known eco-system. The plains
ungulates are the main focus of the book, especially the Tibetan
antelope or "chiru", whose migrations define this eco-system much
as those of the wildebeest define the Serengeti. Descriptions of
mammal numbers and distribution, behaviour and ecology are
provided, information which may allow wildlife, grasslands and
pastoralists to continue to coexist harmoniously in this region.
This project led to the creation of the 130,000-square-mile Chang
Tang reserve by the Tibetan government in 1993, and conservation
and management efforts continue.
General
Imprint: |
University of Chicago Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
July 1998 |
First published: |
July 1998 |
Authors: |
George B. Schaller
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Dimensions: |
235 x 165 x 3mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
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Pages: |
383 |
Edition: |
New |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-226-73652-5 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
0-226-73652-0 |
Barcode: |
9780226736525 |
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