The Biology and Conservation of Wild Felids
David Macdonald
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Description for The Biology and Conservation of Wild Felids
Paperback. This advanced textbook brings together a unique network of the world's most respected and knowledgeable experts to provide a review of the biology and conservation of wild felids, and detailed case-studies from species investigations worldwide. Editor(s): Macdonald, David; Loveridge, Andrew. Num Pages: 784 pages, 180 line and 195 halftone illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVW7; RNKH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 245 x 189 x 48. Weight in Grams: 1686.
The editors utilize their 50 years of combined experience in professional engagement with the behaviour and ecology of wild felids to draw together a unique network of the world's most respected and knowledgeable experts. For the first time, this inter-disciplinary research programme is brought together within a single volume. Beginning with a complete account of all 36 felid species, there follow 8 comprehensive review chapters that span all the topics most relevant to felid conservation science, including evolution and systematics, felid form and function, genetic applications, behavioural ecology, management of species that come into conflict with people and ... Read more
The editors utilize their 50 years of combined experience in professional engagement with the behaviour and ecology of wild felids to draw together a unique network of the world's most respected and knowledgeable experts. For the first time, this inter-disciplinary research programme is brought together within a single volume. Beginning with a complete account of all 36 felid species, there follow 8 comprehensive review chapters that span all the topics most relevant to felid conservation science, including evolution and systematics, felid form and function, genetic applications, behavioural ecology, management of species that come into conflict with people and ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Number of pages
784
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
Weight
1685g
Number of Pages
784
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780199234455
SKU
V9780199234455
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Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-5
About David Macdonald
David Macdonald is Director of the Wildlife Conservation Research Unit in the Department of Zoology at Oxford University. Andrew Loveridge is a career wildlife biologist and conservationist. He is a member of the IUCN/SSC Canid Specialist Group and African Lion Working Group.
Reviews for The Biology and Conservation of Wild Felids
... surely destined to be the key reference point on a subject which is currently featuring high on international agendas for conservation priorities ... This global coverage ... encompassing both the large and small felids, is especially refreshing, and results in an almost encyclopaedic coverage. It could serve as a model for reference works on other groups of organisms of ... Read more