Ecology Of The Badger In Southwestern Idaho
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Ecology Of The Badger In Southwestern Idaho
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Author : John P. Messick
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1981
Ecology Of The Badger In Southwestern Idaho written by John P. Messick and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1981 with American badger categories.
Ecology Of The Shortgrass Steppe
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Author : W. K. Lauenroth
language : en
Publisher: OUP USA
Release Date : 2008-08-28
Ecology Of The Shortgrass Steppe written by W. K. Lauenroth and has been published by OUP USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-08-28 with Nature categories.
The semiarid shortgrass steppe is the warmest, driest, and lowest in primary production of grasslands in central North America. This book is an enormously rich source of data and insight into the structure and function of semiarid grassland.
Ecology Of Badgers In Curley Valley Utah And Idaho With Emphasis On Movement And Activity Patterns
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Author : Frederick G. Lindzey
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1971
Ecology Of Badgers In Curley Valley Utah And Idaho With Emphasis On Movement And Activity Patterns written by Frederick G. Lindzey and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1971 with Badgers categories.
Ecology Of Badgers In Southcentral Idaho With Additional Notes On Raptors
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Author : Michael Clell Todd
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1980
Ecology Of Badgers In Southcentral Idaho With Additional Notes On Raptors written by Michael Clell Todd and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1980 with Animal ecology categories.
Behavioral Ecology And Conservation Biology
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Author : Tim Caro
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 1998-08-27
Behavioral Ecology And Conservation Biology written by Tim Caro and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-08-27 with Science categories.
In just the last few years, behavioral ecologists have begun to address issues in conservation biology. This volume is the first attempt to link these disciplines formally. Here leading researchers explore current topics in conservation biology and discuss how behavioral ecology can contribute to a greater understanding of conservation problems and conservation intervention programs. In each chapter, the authors identify a conservation issue, review the ways it has been addressed, review behavioral ecological data related to it, including their own, evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the behavioral ecological approach, and put forward specific conservation recommendations. The chapters juxtapose different studies on a wide variety of taxonomic groups. A number of common themes emerge, including the ways in which animal mating systems affect population persistence, the roles of dispersal and inbreeding avoidance for topics such as reserve design and effective population size, the key role of humans in conservation issues, and the importance of baseline data for conservation monitoring and modeling attempts. Each chapter sheds new light on conservation problems, generates innovative avenues of interdisciplinary research, and shows how conservation-minded behavioral ecologists can apply their expertise to some of the most important questions we face today.
Carnivore Behavior Ecology And Evolution
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Author : John L. Gittleman
language : en
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Release Date : 2019-05-15
Carnivore Behavior Ecology And Evolution written by John L. Gittleman and has been published by Cornell University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-05-15 with Science categories.
The mammalian order Carnivora is characterized by an incredible range of morphological, ecological, and behavioral variation. Carnivores can be as small as the 100-gram least weasel or as large as the 800-kilogram polar bear. Their reproductive rate can vary from one offspring every five years, as with some black bears, to three litters a year, as with the dwarf mongoose. Group sizes can be traced along a wide continuum, from the solitary ermine to the monogamous golden jackal to the large extended packs of as many as 80 spotted hyenas. Until recently the general habits of most wild carnivore species were inadequately understood. In the last decade, however, improved technologies, including the use of radiotelemetry and night-vision scopes, have led to many important discoveries. This book is at once a critical summary and an evaluation of current research on carnivores. A worthy successor to R.F. Ewer's monumental volume, The Carnivores (Cornell University Press), it is the work of 30 leading carnivore biologists, who here assemble comparative data on the basic anatomical, behavioral, ecological, physiological, reproductive, and evolutionary characteristics of this group. After a general introduction to the Carnivora, the volume is divided in three parts, each of which begins with a brief introduction outlining its main themes. Part I, Behavior, covers acoustic and olfactory communication, behavioral development, behavioral ecology of canids and hyaenids, modes of solitary living, and group living. In Part II, Ecology, topics include feeding ecology of the giant panda and Asiatic black bear, adatpations for aquatic living, ecological constraints on predation in felids, consequences of small size in mustelids, rate of basal metabolism and food habits, and reproductive output. Part III, Evolution, deals with the morphological approaches to phylogeny, and the fossil record. An appendix presents a complete classification of the Carnivora, including topics of continuing controversy. Highlighting recent developments in the study of the Carnivora and areas for further research, this broad synthesis will be of great value of students and researchers in animal behavior, behavioral ecology, wildlife ecology, mammalogy, paleontology, systematics, and evolution theory. It will also encourage realistic conservation programs to manage rapidly diminishing populations and will elucidate particular features of the carnivores for nonspecialist readers.
Walker S Carnivores Of The World
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Author : Ronald M. Nowak
language : en
Publisher: JHU Press
Release Date : 2005
Walker S Carnivores Of The World written by Ronald M. Nowak and has been published by JHU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Religion categories.
Although they are highly intelligent, ruthless predators, carnivores are increasingly rare. From the dwarf mongoose to the polar bear, carnivores are at once respected and misunderstood, invoking both fear and curiosity in the humans with whom they share their world. Ronald M. Nowak celebrates these fascinating mammals in Walker's Carnivores of the World. This comprehensive guide, featuring 225 illustrations, covers the world's eight terrestrial families of carnivores. Each generic account comprises scientific and common names, number and distribution of species, physical attributes, measurements, hunting and social activity, reproduction, habitat, population dynamics, longevity, and status of threatened species. A thought-provoking overview by David W. Macdonald and Roland W. Kays is packed with results of the latest field and laboratory research on topics ranging from evolutionary history to the adaptive value of fur patterns. Emphasizing the interplay of social life, morphology, and predatory behavior, it provides an up-to-date panorama of the world's carnivores.
Snake River Birds Of Prey Research Project
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Author : United States. Bureau of Land Management. Boise District Office
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1989
Snake River Birds Of Prey Research Project written by United States. Bureau of Land Management. Boise District Office and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with Birds of prey categories.
Shrub Steppe
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Author : Alec Rickard
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier
Release Date : 2012-12-02
Shrub Steppe written by Alec Rickard and has been published by Elsevier this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-02 with Science categories.
Owing to man-made intervention, the shrub-steppe now represents a rapidly disappearing landscape in the arid regions of North America. This book represents a systems-level study of ecological variables affecting water balance, and responses to perturbation. The study focused on a very large, protected, landscape unit, comprising a natural ``watershed'' area located in the semi-arid western United States. Long-term and concurrent data sets were established with a view towards establishing system-level responses to manipulative interventions, and natural perturbations like wildfire. These data sets were established for micrometeorology, climatology, mineral cycling in soils, nutrient and mineral pathways in springs and streams, vegetational dynamics, and population changes on the site. In synthesizing nearly twenty years of data, the more interesting ecosystem level responses concerned vegetational recovery and water balance. For instance, the synthesis uniquely demonstrates the interaction of biotic and non-biotic factors and their integrated effect on regional water balance. However, special attention was also paid to species diversity and the genetic resource pool represented at this site.This book will be of primary interest as a reference resource to land managers and wildlife specialists, and as a research study for scientists interested in systems-level ecology. Conservation-minded citizens who take more than a cursory interest in ecology will also find it interesting.
Biology And Conservation Of Musteloids
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Author : David Whyte Macdonald
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2017
Biology And Conservation Of Musteloids written by David Whyte Macdonald and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with Nature categories.
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.