The Snow Leopard Project
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The Snow Leopard Project
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Author : Alex Dehgan
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2019-01-22
The Snow Leopard Project written by Alex Dehgan and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-01-22 with History categories.
The remarkable story of the heroic effort to save and preserve Afghanistan's wildlife-and a culture that derives immense pride and a sense of national identity from its natural landscape. Postwar Afghanistan is fragile, volatile, and perilous. It is also a place of extraordinary beauty. Evolutionary biologist Alex Dehgan arrived in the country in 2006 to build the Wildlife Conservation Society's Afghanistan Program, and preserve and protect Afghanistan's unique and extraordinary environment, which had been decimated after decades of war. Conservation, it turned out, provided a common bond between Alex's team and the people of Afghanistan. His international team worked unarmed in some of the most dangerous places in the country-places so remote that winding roads would abruptly disappear, and travel was on foot, yak, or mule. In The Snow Leopard Project, Dehgan takes readers along with him on his adventure as his team helps create the country's first national park, completes the some of the first extensive wildlife surveys in thirty years, and works to stop the poaching of the country's iconic endangered animals, including the elusive snow leopard. In doing so, they help restore a part of Afghan identity that is ineffably tied to the land itself.
The Snow Leopard And The Goat
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Author : Shafqat Hussain
language : en
Publisher: University of Washington Press
Release Date : 2020-01-10
The Snow Leopard And The Goat written by Shafqat Hussain and has been published by University of Washington Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-01-10 with Nature categories.
Following the downgrading of the snow leopard’s status from “endangered” to “vulnerable” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature in 2017, debate has renewed about the actual number of snow leopards in the wild and the most effective strategies for coexisting with these enigmatic animals. Evidence from Pakistan and other countries in the snow leopard’s home range shows that they rely heavily on human society—domestic livestock accounts for as much as 70 percent of their diet. Maintaining that the snow leopard is a “wild” animal, conservation NGOs and state agencies have enacted laws that punish farmers for attacking these predators, while avoiding engaging with efforts to mitigate the harms suffered by farmers whose herds are reduced by snow leopards. This ethnography examines the uneven distribution of costs and benefits involved in snow leopard conservation and shows that for the conservation of nature to be successful, the vision, interests, and priorities of those most affected by conservation policies—in this case, local farmers—must be addressed. A case history of Project Snow Leopard in the mountains of northern Pakistan, which inspired similar programs in India, Bhutan, Nepal, Mongolia, Afghanistan and Tajikistan, describes how the animal’s food habits are studied, how elusive individuals are counted, and how a novel kind of “snow leopard insurance” has protected the species by compensating farmers for livestock losses. The Snow Leopard and the Goat demonstrates that characterizing this conflict as one between humans (farmers) and wildlife (snow leopards) is misleading, as the real conflict is between two human groups—farmers and conservationists—who see the snow leopard differently.
Snow Leopards
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier
Release Date : 2023-10-12
Snow Leopards written by and has been published by Elsevier this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-10-12 with Science categories.
Snow Leopards, Second Edition provides a foundational, comprehensive overview of the biology, ecology and conservation of this iconic species. This updated edition incorporates all the recent information from range-wide surveys and conservation projects, the results of technical and advances particularly in genetics, camera trapping and satellite tracking, and evaluates emerging threats. New chapters synthesize the novel scientific methods and statistical analyses used to develop density and population estimates and how they inform conservation and management estimates. Sections cover historical information, the main biogeographic patterns, evolutionary trends, conservational efforts, and cultural significance. Status and distribution are fully updated for all 12 countries where snow leopards occur. Other sections describe established and emerging threats, including human-wildlife conflict, illegal trade, infrastructure development, and climate change along with conservation solutions used to address these threats. The book concludes with a final section on global snow leopard initiatives and future potentials. ? Offers a complete and thorough update on snow leopard ecology, conservation, research techniques and population trends, among other topic ? Presents the results of the latest scientific research and conservation measures ? Edited by recognized experts with contributions from 240 of the world’s leading experts throughout the snow leopard’s range
Vanishing Tracks
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Author : Darla Hillard
language : en
Publisher: Quill
Release Date : 1990
Vanishing Tracks written by Darla Hillard and has been published by Quill this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Mammals categories.
Proceedings Of The Seventh International Snow Leopard Symposium
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Author : Joseph L. Fox
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1994
Proceedings Of The Seventh International Snow Leopard Symposium written by Joseph L. Fox and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Nature categories.
An Ounce Of Prevention
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Author : Kristin Nowell
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016
An Ounce Of Prevention written by Kristin Nowell and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with categories.
Snow Leopard
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Author : Don Hunter
language : en
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Release Date : 2012-07-16
Snow Leopard written by Don Hunter and has been published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc." this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-07-16 with Nature categories.
Like no other large cat, the snow leopard evokes a sense of myth and mysticism, strength and spirit shrouded in a snowy veil, seldom seen but always present. Giving a voice to the snow leopard, this collection of powerful first person accounts from an impressive cadre of scientist-adventurers grants readers a rare glimpse of this elusive cat and the remarkable lives of those personally connected to its future. These Stories from the Roof of the World resonate with adventure, danger, discovery, and most importantly hope for this magnificent big cat. Very little has been written about this mystical creature. Its remote and rugged habitat among the mightiest collection of mountains on Earth, proclaimed "The Roof of the World" by awe-struck explorers, make it one of the most difficult and expensive animals to study. After a millennia thriving in peaceful isolation, human encroachment, poaching and climate change threaten the snow leopards survival. Speaking on behalf of the snow leopard, these heart-felt stories will inform and inspire readers, creating the vital connection needed to move people toward action in saving this magnificent cat. Contributors include: Ali Abutalip Dahashof, Som B. Ale, Avaantseren Bayarjargal, Yash Veer Bhatnagar, Joseph L. Fox, Helen Freeman, Darla Hillard, Don Hunter, Shafqat Hussain, Rodney Jackson, Jan E. Janecka, Mitchell Kelly, Ashiq Ahmad Khan, Nasier A. Kitchloo, Evgeniy P. Kashkarov, Peter Matthiessen, Kyle McCarthy, Tom McCarthy, George B. Schaller, and Rinchen Wangchuk.
Energy Sprawl Solutions
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Author : Joseph M. Kiesecker
language : en
Publisher: Island Press
Release Date : 2017-06-15
Energy Sprawl Solutions written by Joseph M. Kiesecker and has been published by Island Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-06-15 with Nature categories.
Over the next several decades, as human populations grow, the demand for energy will soar. But renewable energy sources have a large energy sprawl--the amount of land needed to produce energy--which can threaten biodiversity. In Energy Sprawl Solutions, scientists Joseph M. Kiesecker and David Naugle provide a roadmap for preserving biodiversity despite the threats of energy sprawl. Their strategy--development by design--identifies and sets aside land where biodiversity can thrive while consolidating development in areas with lower biodiversity value. This contributed volume features case studies from countries around the world, each describing a different energy sector and the way they have successfully maximized biodiversity protection. This book provides a needed guide for elected officials, industry representatives, NGOs and community groups who have a stake in sustainable energy-development planning.
The Snow Leopard
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Author : Peter Matthiessen
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2014-11-06
The Snow Leopard written by Peter Matthiessen and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11-06 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Enjoy this special edition hardback of one of the greatest pieces of travel and nature writing ever written. Go with Peter Matthiessen all the way to Dolpo, a Tibetan plateau in the high Himalayas. This is the account of a journey to the dazzling Tibetan plateau of Dolpo in the high Himalayas. In 1973 Matthiessen made the 250-mile trek to Dolpo, as part of an expedition to study wild blue sheep. It was an arduous, sometimes dangerous, physical endeavour: exertion, blisters, blizzards, endless negotiations with sherpas, quaking cold. But it was also a 'journey of the heart' - amongst the beauty and indifference of the mountains Matthiessen was searching for solace. He was also searching for a glimpse of a snow leopard, a creature so rarely spotted as to be almost mythical. WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY RICHARD MABEY 'A beautiful book, and worthy of the mountains he is among' Paul Theroux 'A delight' i Paper
The Snow Leopard
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Author : Glenn Scherer
language : en
Publisher: MyReportLinks.com Books
Release Date : 2008
The Snow Leopard written by Glenn Scherer and has been published by MyReportLinks.com Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Examines the chracteristics and habitat of the snow leopard and explains why they are endangered.