Conservation of wildlife and habitats

The powerful origin story of one of Yellowstones greatest and most famous wolves.

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Located where the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean Sea converge, the Florida Keys are distinctive for their rich and varied marine fauna.

An insight into the booming industry of insect leisure and tourism, using case studies and examples from around the world.

Der Klimawandel ist einer der Hauptgründe für den prognostizierten weiterenRückgang der weltweiten Biodiversität.

One of the earliest warnings about climate change and one of environmentalism's lodestars'Nature, we believe, takes forever.

Leading researchers present current methodological approaches and future directions for a less anthropocentric study of animal cognition.

Displays the broad range of quantitative approaches to analysing ecological networks, providing clear examples and guidance for researchers.

Japan today defends its controversial whaling expeditions by invoking traditionbut what was the historical reality?

Rangeland ecosystems which include unimproved grasslands, shrublands, savannas and semi-deserts, support half of the world s livestock, while also providing habitats for some of the most charismatic of wildlife species.

The most up-to-date and comprehensive handbook to the region's mammals, illustrated with exceptional photography.

The most comprehensive reference guide to the world's sharksnow fully revised and updatedSharks of the World is the essential illustrated guide for anyone interested in these magnificent creatures.

How and why did our most acclaimed birdwatchers take up birding?

Why has Canada been unable to achieve any of its climate-change targets?

In The Book of Tides, William Thomson took the reader on a mesmerising journey round the coast of Britain.

Biggest of all fish and the best equipped for hunting, sharks live in every ocean.

An overview of the state of the world for understanding global issuesInside you will find: more than 110 thematic maps, more than 50 fact tables from world renown organizations, more than 130 photographs, a glossary and detailed indexes, rich encyclopedic content, reviewed by experts.

A new and integrative analysis of the concept of ecosystem functioning, providing guidance for its application in conservation practice.

The global illegal wildlife trade is estimated by Interpol to be worth $20 billion annually.

A study of the fate of plants during the ''great extinction'' 65 million years ago.

The apparent decline in numbers among many species of migratory songbirds is a timely subject in conservation biology, particularly for ornithologists, ecologists, and wildlife managers.

A Guardian 'Book of the day'Unofficial poet laureate of our woodlands.

This book, while focusing on current preservation challenges posed by the Aga, or Mariana crow, also reflects the larger issues and challenges of biodiversity conservation in all oceanic island ecosystems.

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During the 1960s and 1970s, rapidly growing environmental awareness and concern created unprecedented demand for ecological expertise and novel challenges for ecological advocacy groups such as the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN).

This book brings together scientific evidence and experience relevant to the practical conservation of wild bees.

This book illustrates the value of reproductive sciences in the management and conservation of wildlife species.

Spark a passion for sailng and the outdoors in your childFrom the Moonbeam Children s Book Awardsbronze medal winner!

Caught on camera prior to their demise, this book reveals the surprisingly rich photographic record of now-extinct animals.

In the winter of 199697, state and federal authorities shot or shipped to slaughter more than 1,100 Yellowstone National Park bison.

How and why did our most acclaimed birdwatchers take up birding?

Population ecology has matured to a sophisticated science with astonishing potential for contributing solutions to wildlife conservation and management challenges.

Invasive alien plants and animals are known for their disruption of ecosystems and threat to biodiversity.

Long-Eared Bats examines the biology, ecology and behaviour of two European bat species - Plecotus auritus and Plecotus austriacus.

Conflicts about wildlife are usually portrayed and understood as resulting from the negative impacts of wildlife on human livelihoods or property.

In 1996, the Guatemalan civil war ended with the signing of the Peace Accords, facilitated by the United Nations and promoted as a beacon of hope for a country with a history of conflict.

This novel text assembles some of the most intriguing voices in modern conservation biology.

A comprehensive photographic field guide to Madagascar's stunning mammal faunaThanks to millions of years of isolation, the island of Madagascar is home to one of the most remarkable assemblages of mammals on earth.

With both the growing importance of integrating studies of air-sea interaction and the interest in the general problem of global warming, the appearance of the second edition of this popular text is especially welcome.

Wind farms are an essential component of global renewable energy policy and the action to limit the effects of climate change.

Das geheime Leben der Bären zwischen Wildnis und ZivilisationMoritz Klose bringt uns in seinem Buch »Im Reich der Bären.

Elephant tourism is a growing activity in many countries across Asia and Africa and is popular with tourists from all parts of the world.

The Times and Irish Independent: BEST NATURE BOOKS OF THE YEARGreat nature writing needs to be informative, detailed, accurate, lyrical, and, above all, to instil a sense of gratitude and wonder.

Perhaps the closest a human being comes to visiting another planet is to descend into the sea.

A new and integrative analysis of the concept of ecosystem functioning, providing guidance for its application in conservation practice.