Predators In New Zealand
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Predators In New Zealand
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Author : Dave Mason
language : en
Publisher: Raupo
Release Date : 2005-07-21
Predators In New Zealand written by Dave Mason and has been published by Raupo this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-07-21 with Predation (Biology) categories.
Predators sets out to explore some of the more unsavoury elements of New Zealand's natural environment. Designed with lots of pull-out boxes and quick to read information, and illustrated with diagrams and stunning photographs, this book is both entertaining and educational. Did you know that possums store food in their stomachs in layers, to aid digestion? Children are fascinated by icky and gross things ucirc; and this funky book will not disappoint them.
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.
Immigrant Killers
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Author : Carolyn M. King
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 1984
Immigrant Killers written by Carolyn M. King and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1984 with Animal introduction categories.
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.
Duped
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Author : Les Kelly
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020
Duped written by Les Kelly and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020 with Mammal pests categories.
Full history, intrigue and facts of Predator Free New Zealand. The story behind Predator Free NZ and how, through a tapestry of theft and deception, successive governments have sabotaged the original concept and plans while setting up their own 'poisonous' projects using Kelly's Predator Free name to promote their own agenda, and by using it in the wrong way, they're endangering NZ's international reputation.
Extinctions In Near Time
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Author : Ross D.E. MacPhee
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2013-11-09
Extinctions In Near Time written by Ross D.E. MacPhee 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 2013-11-09 with Science categories.
"Near time" -an interval that spans the last 100,000 years or so of earth history-qualifies as a remarkable period for many reasons. From an anthropocentric point of view, the out standing feature of near time is the fact that the evolution, cultural diversification, and glob al spread of Homo sapiens have all occurred within it. From a wider biological perspective, however, the hallmark of near time is better conceived of as being one of enduring, repeat ed loss. The point is important. Despite the sense of uniqueness implicit in phrases like "the biodiversity crisis," meant to convey the notion that the present bout of extinctions is by far the worst endured in recent times, substantial losses have occurred throughout near time. In the majority of cases, these losses occurred when, and only when, people began to ex pand across areas that had never before experienced their presence. Although the explana tion for these correlations in time and space may seem obvious, it is one thing to rhetori cally observe that there is a connection between humans and recent extinctions, and quite another to demonstrate it scientifically. How should this be done? Traditionally, the study of past extinctions has fallen largely to researchers steeped in such disciplines as paleontology, systematics, and paleoecology. The evaluation of future losses, by contrast, has lain almost exclusively within the domain of conservation biolo gists. Now, more than ever, there is opportunity for overlap and sharing of information.
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.
Field Guide To The Wildlife Of New Zealand
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Author : Julian Fitter
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2022-01-13
Field Guide To The Wildlife Of New Zealand written by Julian Fitter and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-01-13 with Nature categories.
A portable, photo-packed guide for all visitors to the country. New Zealand's dramatic scenery is home to some equally dramatic wildlife, featuring a host of endemics found nowhere else in the world. From giant wetas and the ancient Tuatara to a suite of beautiful birds, including flightless wonders such as the Kiwi and Kakapo, these animals help make New Zealand one of the world's greatest wildlife-tourism destinations. Although there have been severe losses due to introduced predators, the country has a fiercely determined conservation sector, and the future looks bright. This fully revised and updated second edition of Julian Fitter's classic photographic field guide illustrates most of the vertebrate species to be found on the islands, there, as well as a large number of typical invertebrates and flora, with the photography accompanied by concise species texts. Reader-friendly and portable yet covering everything the visitor is likely to see, this book is an invaluable companion for anyone visiting these biodiverse Pacific islands.
Advances In Reintroduction Biology Of Australian And New Zealand Fauna
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Author : Doug Armstrong
language : en
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Release Date : 2015-05-15
Advances In Reintroduction Biology Of Australian And New Zealand Fauna written by Doug Armstrong and has been published by CSIRO PUBLISHING this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-05-15 with Nature categories.
The publication of Reintroduction Biology of Australian and New Zealand Fauna nearly 20 years ago introduced the new science of ‘reintroduction biology’. Since then, there have been vast changes in our understanding of the process of reintroductions and other conservation-driven translocations, and corresponding changes in regulatory frameworks governing translocations. Advances in Reintroduction Biology of Australian and New Zealand Fauna is a timely review of our understanding of translocation from an Australasian perspective, ensuring translocation becomes an increasingly effective conservation management strategy in the future. Written by experts, including reintroduction practitioners, researchers and policy makers, the book includes extensive practical advice and example case studies, identifies emerging themes and suggests future directions. Topics include: key questions in reintroduction biology; population establishment; prey naivety; disease management; dispersal; the roles of trials and experiments; modelling projections; assisted colonisation; population interchange; genetic diversity; disease management; metapopulation dynamics; reintroduced species as ecological engineers; the contributions of sanctuary networks and zoos; and extensive insights from reintroduction programs. This book is aimed at conservation practitioners and researchers, as well as conservation management agencies and NGOs. Although it is based on Australasian examples, it will be of interest globally due to synergies with reintroduction programs throughout the world.
Biogeography And Evolution In New Zealand
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Author : Michael Heads
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2016-10-04
Biogeography And Evolution In New Zealand written by Michael Heads and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-10-04 with Science categories.
Biogeography and Evolution in New Zealand provides the first in-depth treatment of the biogeography of New Zealand, a region that has been a place of long-enduring interest to ecologists, evolutionary scientists, geographers, geologists, and scientists in related disciplines. It serves as a key addition to the contemporary discussion on regionalization—how is New Zealand different from the rest of the world? With what other areas does it share its geology, history, and biota? Do new molecular phylogenies show that New Zealand may be seen as a biological ‘parallel universe’ within global evolution?