Описание: Many endangered species of wild animals are managed in captivity through studbooks. In this book these data-rich resources are mined in innovative, integrated and statistically tested ways to maximise information gain for conservation practice – whether for captive or released/reintroduced or managed wild populations. This book is thus an important tool for all species managers, and for students and researchers in small population biology and wildlife conservation. The book's studbook analyses are grouped in three interrelated sections: natural history, demography and genetics. Statistical tests to determine the significance of results or to compare results between subgroups are undertaken throughout. Real studbooks of a variety of species, e.g. cranes, wolverines, blesbok, illustrate the practical applications and interpretations of the analyses and statistics. The “natural history” section presents analyses to determine baseline species information such as litter size, inter-birth interval, longevity and seasonality. “Demography” covers census(-style) analyses, age-class based life tables, comparative survival analyses and population projections. Solutions for dealing with small sample sizes are included.Inbreeding depression and unconscious selection form the main focus of the “genetics” section. Survival and life table analyses are used to assess inbreeding effects. Quantitative genetics methods are applied to natural history traits as a tool to monitor genetic variation. A fourth section on “conservation” shows how data from captive populations can be used where natural history data from wild populations are missing. A real example uses studbook data to inform Population Viability Analysis. The final section deals with issues related to incomplete and missing data and statistical topics. The purpose-written open-source software programs “Population Management Library (PML)” and “studbookR” used for analyses in the book, are available at www.princee.com.
Автор: Richard H. Yahner Название: Wildlife Behavior and Conservation ISBN: 1489989668 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781489989666 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 22201.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book focuses on conservation, behavior, and ecology of wildlife: animals and plants, including domesticated and wild forms. The first chapters focus on behavior as it relates to psychology. In later chapters, the focus is more on traditional behavior.
Описание: From the ancient origins of the proboscideans to the present-day crisis of the living elephants, this volume synthesizes the behavior, ecology and conservation of elephants, while covering also the history of human interactions with elephants, all within the theoretical framework of evolutionary biology. The book begins with a survey of the 60-million year evolutionary history of the proboscideans emphasizing the role of climate and vegetation change in giving rise to a bewildering array of species, but also discussing the possible role of humans in the late Pleistocene extinction of mastodons and mammoths. The latest information on the molecular genetics of African and Asian elephants and its taxonomic implications are then presented. The rise of the elephant culture in Asia, and its early demise in Africa are traced along with an original interpretation of this unique animal-human relationship. The book then moves on to the social life of elephants as it relates to reproductive strategies of males and females, development of behavior in young, communication, ranging patterns, and societal organization. The foraging strategies of elephants, their impact on the vegetation and landscape are then discussed. The dynamics of elephant populations in relation to hunting for ivory and their population viability are described with the aid of mathematical models. A detailed account of elephant-human interactions includes a treatment of crop depredation by elephants in relation to their natural ecology, manslaughter by elephants, habitat manipulation by humans, and a history of the ivory trade and poaching in the two continents. The ecological information is brought together in the final chapter to formulate a set of pragmatic recommendationor the long-term conservation of elephants. The broadest treatment of the subject yet undertaken, by one of the leading workers in the field, Raman Sukumar, the book promises to bring the understanding of elephants to a new level. It should be of interest not only to biologists but also a broader audience including field ecologists, wildlife administrators, historians, conservationists and all those interested in elephants and their future.
Автор: Macdonald David W Название: Wildlife Conservation on Farmland ISBN: 019964683X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199646838 Издательство: Oxford Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 20196.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This innovative two-volume book highlights and examines the most important challenges facing farmers, conservationists, and policy makers, using examples of real-life, linked studies from a farmed landscape, which bridge the divide between the theory and practice of wildlife conservation on farmland.
Автор: Winter Martin Название: Wildlife Conservation and Management ISBN: 1682861570 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781682861578 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 24138.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Wildlife conservation and management is increasingly becoming a subject of great interest and value. The significance of wildlife conservation came into light few decades back when ecologists noticed the negative impacts of habitat loss and extinction of species. The destruction and degradation of different habitats of wild animals meant for their development and preservation, has led to fall in the population of various species. National parks, wildlife sanctuaries and hotspots are designed to protect wildlife on a large scale. This book focuses upon the relevance of study of conservation biology. Some of the significant concepts included in the book are wildlife ecology, morphology, genetics, and conservation practices. It aims to benefit students and academicians who are looking to explore this field.
Автор: Samuel A. Cushman; Falk Huettmann Название: Spatial Complexity, Informatics, and Wildlife Conservation ISBN: 443154755X ISBN-13(EAN): 9784431547556 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 23508.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book covers the interplay between theory, data and analytical methodology in the fields of animal ecology, conservation and management. Topics include landscape ecology, remote sensing, spatial modeling, geostatistics, genomics and ecological informatics.
Название: Barn Owl Conservation Handbook ISBN: 1907807144 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781907807145 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 13104.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: A comprehensive handbook covering all aspects of the conservation of Barn Owls. Written by the Barn Owl Trust, this book includes in-depth information on Barn Owl survey techniques, relevant ecology, Barn Owls and the law, mortality, habitat management, use of nest boxes and barn Owl rehabilitation.
Автор: Melvin Bolton Название: Conservation and the Use of Wildlife Resources ISBN: 9401071462 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789401071468 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 20896.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Not everybody cares about the fate of wild animals or the state of the natural environment. There are also people who would prefer to let animals become extinct than to have them kept in captivity - no matter how progressive the zoo.
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