Invasive Predators In New Zealand
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Invasive Predators In New Zealand
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Author : Carolyn M. King
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2019-12-12
Invasive Predators In New Zealand written by Carolyn M. King and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-12-12 with History categories.
The story of invasive species in New Zealand is unlike any other in the world. By the mid-thirteenth century, the main islands of the country were the last large landmasses on Earth to remain uninhabited by humans, or any other land mammals. New Zealand’s endemic fauna evolved in isolation until first Polynesians, and then Europeans, arrived with a host of companion animals such as rats and cats in tow. Well-equipped with teeth and claws, these small furry mammals, along with the later arrival of stoats and ferrets, have devastated the fragile populations of unique birds, lizards and insects. Carolyn M. King brings together the necessary historical analysis and recent ecological research to understand this long, slow tragedy. As a comprehensive historical perspective on the fate of an iconic endemic fauna, this book offers much-needed insight into one of New Zealand’s longest-running national crises.
Biological Invasions In New Zealand
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Author : Robert B. Allen
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2006-07-04
Biological Invasions In New Zealand written by Robert B. Allen and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-07-04 with Science categories.
Human colonization of New Zealand has dramatically altered the resident biota, introduced numerous alien organisms to these once remote islands, and exported local species to the world. This book reviews invasions, investigates what controls the success of invaders and studies the consequences for ecosystems both on land and offshore. The book tests current theories about the success of invaders and evaluates principles for effective management of biological invasions worldwide.
Turning The Tide
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Author : C. R. Veitch
language : en
Publisher: IUCN
Release Date : 2002
Turning The Tide written by C. R. Veitch and has been published by IUCN this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Biodiversity conservation categories.
Includes papers and abstracts dealing with eradication of invasive species in Alaska, Australia, Baker Island, California, Christmas Island, Enderby and Rose Islands, Galapagos Islands, Hawaii, Howland Island, Japan, Jarvis Island, Laysan Island, Lord Howe Island, Mauritius, Mexico, Nauru, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Northern Mariana Islands, Saint-Paul Island, Seychelles, West Indies.
Invasive Species In A Changing World
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language : en
Publisher: Island Press
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Invasive Species In A Changing World written by and has been published by Island Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Nature categories.
"Invasive Species in a Changing World provides readers with the background and knowledge they need to begin developing strategies to combat the invasive species problem, and it is essential reading for anyone concerned with the impact of invasive species on ecosystem health and functioning."--BOOK JACKET.
Austral Ark
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Author : Adam Stow
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2015
Austral Ark written by Adam Stow and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with Nature categories.
A detailed, research-informed synthesis of the current issues facing the Australasian biota and the challenges involved in their conservation.
Invasive Species And Biodiversity Management
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Author : Odd Terje Sandlund
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2001-06-30
Invasive Species And Biodiversity Management written by Odd Terje Sandlund and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-06-30 with Nature categories.
Based on a selection of papers presented at the Norway/UN Conference on Alien Species, Trondheim, Norway
The Handbook Of New Zealand Mammals
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Author : Carolyn King
language : en
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Release Date : 2021-01-20
The Handbook Of New Zealand Mammals written by Carolyn King and has been published by CSIRO PUBLISHING this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-01-20 with Science categories.
The Handbook of New Zealand Mammals is the only definitive reference on all the land-breeding mammals recorded in the New Zealand region (including the New Zealand sector of Antarctica). It lists 65 species, including native and exotic, wild and feral, living and extinct, residents, vagrants and failed introductions. It describes their history, biology and ecology, and brings together comprehensive and detailed information gathered from widely scattered or previously unpublished sources. The description of each species is arranged under standardised headings for easy reference. Because the only native land-breeding mammals in New Zealand are bats and seals, the great majority of the modern mammal fauna comprises introduced species, whose arrival has had profound effects both for themselves and for the native fauna and flora. The book details changes in numbers and distribution for the native species, and for the arrivals it summarises changes in habitat, diet, numbers and size in comparison with their ancestral stocks, and some of the problems they present to resource managers. For this third edition, the text and references have been completely updated and reorganised into Family chapters. The colour section includes 14 pages of artwork showing all the species described and their main variations, plus two pages of maps.
New Zealand Lizards
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Author : David G. Chapple
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2016-10-05
New Zealand Lizards written by David G. Chapple and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-10-05 with Science categories.
This edited volume is a timely and comprehensive summary of the New Zealand lizard fauna. Nestled in the south-west Pacific, New Zealand is a large archipelago that displays the faunal signatures of both its Gondwanan origins, and more recent oceanic island influences. New Zealand was one of the last countries on Earth to be discovered, and likewise, the full extent of the faunal diversity present within the archipelago is only just starting to be appreciated. This is no better exemplified than in lizards, where just 30 species (20 skinks, 10 geckos) were recognized in the 1950s, but now 104 are formally or informally recognized (61 skinks, 43 geckos). Thus, New Zealand contains one of the most diverse lizard faunas of any cool, temperate region on Earth. This book brings together the world’s leading experts in the field to produce an authoritative overview of the history, taxonomy, biogeography, ecology, life-history, physiology and conservation of New Zealand lizards.
Invasive Birds
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Author : Colleen T. Downs
language : en
Publisher: CABI
Release Date : 2020-12-07
Invasive Birds written by Colleen T. Downs and has been published by CABI this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-12-07 with Nature categories.
Examining globally invasive alien birds, the first part of this book provides an account of 32 global avian invasive species (as listed by the Invasive Species Specialist Group, ISSG). It acts as a one stop reference volume; it assesses current invasive status for each bird species, including details of physical description, diet, introduction and invasion pathways, breeding behaviour, natural habitat. It also looks at the environmental impact of each species, as well as current and future control methods. Full colour photographs assist with species identification and global distribution maps give a visual representation of the current known distributions of these species. The second part of the book discusses the biogeographical aspects of avian invasions, highlighting current and emerging invasive species across different regions of the world. The third section considers the impact of invasive species on native communities, problems associated with invasive bird management and the use of citizen science in the study of invasive birds.
Risk Assessment Models For Establishment Of Exotic Vertebrates In Australia And New Zealand
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Author : Mary Bomford
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008
Risk Assessment Models For Establishment Of Exotic Vertebrates In Australia And New Zealand written by Mary Bomford and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Animal introduction categories.
"Many exotic species are kept and bred in captivity in Australia and New Zealand as companion or hobby animals, or for their commercial or conservation benefits. Frequent applications are made to import and keep new species. Australian and New Zealand Government authorities support a process of risk assessment and risk management to evaluate and manage any threats that imported exotic species could pose to agriculture, the environment and society. Two main factors considered in these assessments are the risk of a species establishing in the wild, and the risk of it causing harm. Attributes found to increase these risks for exotic vertebrates are described in this report. Models are presented for assessing establishment risk for exotic birds and mammals, reptiles and amphibians, and freshwater fish. Factors affecting pest status are also described here, along with their significance for assessing risks of adverse impact." -- From summary.