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Author : Aritz Ruiz-Gonzáles
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9788494312335
Total Pages : 149 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)
Download or read book Conservation and management of semi-aquatic mammals of Southwestern Europe written by Aritz Ruiz-Gonzáles and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Glynnis A. Hood
Publisher : JHU Press
ISBN 13 : 142143881X
Total Pages : 453 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)
Download or read book Semi-aquatic Mammals written by Glynnis A. Hood and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2020-10-13 with total page 453 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A groundbreaking review of the seldom-studied semi-aquatic freshwater mammals, covering biology, behavior, and conservation. Semi-aquatic mammals are some of the rarest and most endangered mammals on earth. What binds them together in the minds of biologists, despite their diverse taxa and body forms, are evolutionary traits that allow them to succeed in two worlds—spending some time on land and some in the water. Semi-aquatic Mammals fills a crucial void in the literature by highlighting the important ecological roles and curious biology of these remarkable animals. In this unique book, wildlife ecologist Glynnis A. Hood presents the first comprehensive examination of a global suite of 140 freshwater semi-aquatic mammals. Each one has overcome the distinct ecological challenges of thriving in both aquatic and terrestrial habitats as part of everyday life. Covering millions of years, Hood's exploration begins with the extinct otter-like Buxolestes and extends to consider the geographical, physical, behavioral, and reproductive traits of its present-day counterparts. Hood explains how semi-aquatic mammals are able to navigate a viscous environment with almost no resistance to heat loss, reveals how they maintain the physical skills necessary to avoid predation and counter a more thermally changeable environment, and describes the array of adaptations that facilitate success in their multifaceted habitats. She also addresses specific conservation challenges faced by these mammals. Her analysis takes readers to the haunts of intriguing semi-aquatic mammals from around the world, • introducing the "paradoxical platypus," an Australian egg-laying monotreme that detects prey through electroreception • venturing into the swamps and mangroves of Southeast Asia, where fishing cats wave their paws above the water's surface to lure prey • trawling the streams and lakes of South America, where the female water opossum uses its backward-facing pouch to keep her babies warm during deep dives • spending time with species that engineer freshwater habitats into more productive and complex systems, including North American beavers and Africa's common hippopotamus Featuring award-winning artist Meaghan Brierley's stunning illustrations throughout, Semi-aquatic Mammals is an unparalleled reference on some of the world's most tenacious and fascinating mammals.
Author : Klement Tockner
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0081026137
Total Pages : 946 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)
Download or read book Rivers of Europe written by Klement Tockner and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2021-11-10 with total page 946 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rivers of Europe, Second Edition, presents the latest update on the only primary source of complete and comparative baseline data on the biological and hydrological characteristics of more than 180 of the highest profile rivers in Europe. With even more full-color photographs and maps, the book includes conservation information on current patterns of river use and the extent to which human society has exploited and impacted them. Each chapter includes up to 10 featured rivers, with detailed information on their physiography, hydrology, ecology/biodiversity and human impacts. Rivers selected for specific coverage include the largest, the most natural, and those most affected by humans. This book provides the most comprehensive information ecologists and conservation managers need to better assess their management and meet the EU legislative good governance targets. Includes comparison photos of rivers, along with information on the history and management of each river Presents summary information on hydrological, ecological and freshwater biodiversity patterns and trends of each river Highlights environmental issues of great importance to citizens and governments, including fragmentation by dams, pollution, introduction of nonnative species and reductions in biodiversity
Author : David Whyte Macdonald
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0198759800
Total Pages : 721 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)
Download or read book Biology and Conservation of Musteloids written by David Whyte Macdonald and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2017 with total page 721 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The musteloids are the most diverse super-family among carnivores, ranging from little known, exotic, and highly-endangered species to the popular and familiar, and include a large number of introduced invasives. They feature terrestrial, fossorial, arboreal, and aquatic members, ranging from tenacious predators to frugivorous omnivores, span weights from a 100g weasel to 30kg giant otters, and express a range of social behaviours from the highly gregarious to the fiercely solitary. Musteloids are the subjects of extensive cutting-edge research from phylogenetics to the evolution of sociality and through to the practical implications of disease epidemiology, introduced species management, and climate change. Their diversity and extensive biogeography inform a wide spectrum of ecological theory and conservation practice. The editors of this book have used their combined 90 years of experience working on the behaviour and ecology of wild musteloids to draw together a unique network of the world's most successful and knowledgeable experts. The book begins with nine review chapters covering hot topics in musteloid biology including evolution, disease, social communication, and management. These are followed by twenty extensive case studies providing a range of comprehensive geographic and taxonomic coverage. The final chapter synthesises what has been discussed in the book, and reflects on the different and diverse conservation needs of musteloids and the wealth of conservation lessons they offer. Biology and Conservation of Musteloids provides a conceptual framework for future research and applied conservation management that is suitable for graduate level students as well as professional researchers in musteloid and carnivore ecology and conservation biology. It will also be of relevance and use to conservationists and wildlife managers.
Author : Peter G.H. Evans
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9780306465734
Total Pages : 654 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)
Download or read book Marine Mammals written by Peter G.H. Evans and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2001-12-31 with total page 654 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The field of marine mammal science has made enormous strides in the last ten years as well as attracting a large amount of interest, due no doubt to the public appeal of whales, dolphins, and seals, which are never out of media attention. The purpose of this book is to review key topics through chapters on the major disciplines from invited authorities around the world. Subjects covered include evolution and genetics, life histories, ecology, physiology, behaviour, medicine (diseases, parasitology), survey methodology, and all the main conservation issues (pollution, fisheries interactions, and sound disturbance). The book has an ecological and conservation emphasis since these are subject areas calling for the most attention in the modern world, but other areas such as evolution, physiology, and medicine are also given in-depth treatment. The book is written at the level of the undergraduate or above, although its style should appeal to anyone with a serious interest in marine mammal science.
Author : Klaus Hackländer
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9783030002800
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)
Download or read book Mammals of Europe - Past, Present, and Future written by Klaus Hackländer and published by Springer. This book was released on 2020-07-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This introductory volume provides an overview about the history and current status of European mammals, as well as management strategies. The remaining volumes cover comprehensive overviews of each species’ biology including paleontology, physiology, genetics, reproduction and development, ecology, habitat, diet, mortality and age determination. Their economic significance and management, as well as future challenges for research and management are also addressed. Each chapter includes a distribution map, a photograph of the animal and key literature. This authoritative handbook provides a timely and detailed description of all European mammals and will appeal to academics and students in mammal research, as well as to professionals dealing with mammal management, including control, use and conservation.
Author : John R. Twiss
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780522848830
Total Pages : 471 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)
Download or read book Conservation and Management of Marine Mammals written by John R. Twiss and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 471 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Róisín Campbell-Palmer
Publisher : Pelagic Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1784270407
Total Pages : 62 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)
Download or read book The Eurasian Beaver written by Róisín Campbell-Palmer and published by Pelagic Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2015-01-19 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Eurasian beaver was near extinction at the start of the twentieth century, hunted across Europe for its fur, meat and castoreum. But now the beaver is on the brink of a comeback, with wild beaver populations, licensed and unlicensed, emerging all over Britain.
Author : Ian L. Boyd
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199216568
Total Pages : 475 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)
Download or read book Marine Mammal Ecology and Conservation written by Ian L. Boyd and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2010-08-12 with total page 475 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Much of our knowledge about marine mammals is derived from a long-term and dedicated research effort that is evolving rapidly due to the introduction and invention of new methods.This book reflects the inventiveness of marine researchers as they try to find ways around the problems presented to them by these unusual and challenging animals.
Author : Patricia W. Birnie
Publisher : IUCN
ISBN 13 : 9782880320874
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)
Download or read book Legal Measures for the Conservation of Marine Mammals written by Patricia W. Birnie and published by IUCN. This book was released on 1982 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
