Wild Equids
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Wild Equids
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Author : Jason I. Ransom
language : en
Publisher: JHU Press
Release Date : 2016-06
Wild Equids written by Jason I. Ransom and has been published by JHU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-06 with Nature categories.
Readers will find new insight into the lives of the world's horses, zebras, and asses, understand the basis of our relationships with these animals, and develop a greater understanding of where equids come from and why they are worth conserving.Included in this book are detailed, state-of-the-science syntheses on Social structure, behavior, and cognition Habitat and diet Ecological niches Population dynamics Roles of humans in horse distribution through time Human dimensions and the meaning of wild Management of free-roaming horses Captive breeding of wild equids Conservation of wild equids Conservation of migrations Reintroductions Genetics and paleogenetics
Equids Zebras Asses And Horses
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Author : Patricia Des Roses Moehlman
language : en
Publisher: IUCN
Release Date : 2002
Equids Zebras Asses And Horses written by Patricia Des Roses Moehlman 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 Endangered species categories.
The new Equid Action Plan provides current knowledge on the biology, ecology and conservation status of wild zebras, asses, and horses. It specifies what information is lacking, and prioritizes needed conservation actions. The Action Plan also provides chapters on equid taxonomy, genetics, reproductive biology, and population dynamics. These chapters highlight unsolved issues of taxonomy and genetics. They also provide information and insight into the special demographic and genetic challenges of managing small populations. The chapter on disease provides a review of documented equine disease and epidemiology and focuses on priorities for equid conservation health. The final chapter deals with the importance of developing an assessment methodology that explicitly considers the role of equids in ecosystems and the ecological processes that are necessary for ecosystem viability. The approach of combining ecological field studies and ecosystem modeling should prove useful for the scientific management and conservation of wild equids worldwide. These chapters provide research and conservation practitioners with new information and paradigms.
Wild Equids
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Author : Jason I. Ransom
language : en
Publisher: JHU Press
Release Date : 2016-06-01
Wild Equids written by Jason I. Ransom and has been published by JHU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-06-01 with Science categories.
The first expert synthesis of the diverse studies conducted on wild equids worldwide. Wild horses, zebras, asses, and feral equines exhibit intriguing and complex social structures that captivate the human imagination and elicit a wide range of emotions that influence conservation and management efforts. This book, spearheaded by Jason I. Ransom and Petra Kaczensky, brings together the world's leading experts on equid ecology, management, and conservation to provide a synthesis of what is known about these iconic species and what needs to be done to prevent losing some of them altogether. The most comprehensive conservation book on wild equids in decades, this title will enlighten not only equid researchers, but also mammalogists, conservationists, and equine professionals. Readers will find new insight into the lives of the world's horses, zebras, and asses, understand the basis of our relationships with these animals, and develop a greater understanding of where equids come from and why they are worth conserving. Included in this book are detailed, state-of-the-science syntheses on Social structure, behavior, and cognition Habitat and diet Ecological niches Population dynamics Roles of humans in horse distribution through time Human dimensions and the meaning of wild Management of free-roaming horses Captive breeding of wild equids Conservation of wild equids Conservation of migrations Reintroductions Genetics and paleogenetics
Zebras Asses And Horses
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Author : Patrick Bruce Duncan
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1992
Zebras Asses And Horses written by Patrick Bruce Duncan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Asses categories.
Great Dilemma Of Wild Equids
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Author : Sophie Grange
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006
Great Dilemma Of Wild Equids written by Sophie Grange and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with categories.
The Plains zebra is currently the most widespread wild equid; however there is still little information on the regulation/limitation of their populations. Comparative studies on the relative abundance and the population dynamics of Plains zebras and grazing bovids support the hypothesis that predation has a greater impact on the number of zebras in African ecosystems, and probably also play an important role in the limitation of some zebra populations. Given these findings, it will be necessary to link population models of zebra and their main predators. However a major problem is the lack of accurate data on zebra survival rates. The study on the population dynamics of Plains zebra in Hwange National Park (Zimbabwe) is the first one to use a capture-mark-recapture method based on photo-identification. After only one year and a half, this method already proves to be promising to study zebra population dynamics. This thesis also shows that the feralization of domestic horses leads to an unnatural population dynamics, which means that Camargue horses cannot be used as surrogates of wild equids to restore natural ecosystems. In terms of species conservation it is therefore now important to acquire a good knowledge on the regulating/limiting factors acting on current wild equid populations in order to facilitate translocations and reintroductions in their natural ecosystems.
Wild Horses
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Author : John Bonnett Wexo
language : en
Publisher: Wildlife Education
Release Date : 2000
Wild Horses written by John Bonnett Wexo and has been published by Wildlife Education this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Education categories.
Examines the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of various species of wild horses.
The Equids
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Author : Herbert H. T. Prins
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2023-09-04
The Equids written by Herbert H. T. Prins and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-09-04 with Science categories.
The narrative of the progression of the ‘horse family’ through geological time, from dog-sized fruit-eating animals with four toes on their front and three toes on their hind legs, to the valiant long-legged, single-toed modern grazing horses, beloved by racing enthusiasts, is the poster child of evolution. However, like the rhinos or tapirs, the horse-like zebras, wild asses, kulans, kiangs, onagers, and the real horses are often portrayed as being past their evolutionary peak as compared to the more recently evolved ruminants (especially bovids and deer) which now dominate the grazing niche. That story of a species group over its evolutionary zenith is compelling, but anyone who has travelled in the remote savannas of Africa or the cold wild deserts of Central Asia is awed with herds of glorious animals that clearly do not ruminate. It appears as though these, so-named ‘hind-gut fermenters’, are perhaps much better adapted to these environments than one is led to believe. The purpose of this book is to dispel the myth of the inferior Equidae by describing, and investigating, the evolutionary and ecological journey of the horse family in all its glory.
Shaving The Beasts
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Author : John Hartigan Jr.
language : en
Publisher: U of Minnesota Press
Release Date : 2020-11-17
Shaving The Beasts written by John Hartigan Jr. and has been published by U of Minnesota Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-11-17 with Social Science categories.
A vivid first-person study of a notorious equine ritual—from the perspective of the wild horses who are its targets Wild horses still roam the mountains of Galicia, Spain. But each year, in a ritual dating to the 1500s called rapa das bestas, villagers herd these “beasts” together and shave their manes and tails. Shaving the Beasts is a firsthand account of how the horses experience this traumatic rite, producing a profound revelation about the durability of sociality in the face of violent domination. John Hartigan Jr. constructs an engrossing, day-by-day narrative chronicling the complex, nuanced social lives of wild horses and the impact of their traumatic ritual shearing every summer. His story generates intimate, individual portraits of these creatures while analyzing the social practices—like grazing and grooming—that are the building blocks of equine society. Shaving the Beasts culminates in a searing portrayal of the inspiring resilience these creatures display as they endure and recover from rapa das bestas. Turning away from “thick” description to “thin,” Hartigan moves toward a more observational form of study, focusing on behaviors over interpretations. This vivid approach provides new and important contributions to the study of animal behavior. Ultimately, he comes away with profound, penetrating insights into multispecies interactions and a strong alternative to humancentric ethnographic practices.
Wild Horses
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Author : Stone
language : en
Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing
Release Date : 2007-08-01
Wild Horses written by Stone and has been published by Carson-Dellosa Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-08-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Discusses The History Of American Wild Horses, What They Look Like, And Facts About Owning One.
Wild Horses Of The West
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Author : J. Edward De Steiguer
language : en
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
Release Date : 2011-04-15
Wild Horses Of The West written by J. Edward De Steiguer and has been published by University of Arizona Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-04-15 with Nature categories.
When the Spanish explorers brought horses to North America, the horses were, in a sense, returning home. Beginning with their origins fifty million years ago, the wild horse has been traced from North America through Asia to the plains of SpainÕs Andalusia and then back across the Atlantic to the ranges of the American West. When given the chance, these horses simply took up residence in the landscape that their ancestors had roamed so long ago. In Wild Horses of the West, J. Edward de Steiguer provides an entertaining and well-researched look at one of the most controversial animal welfare issues of our timeÑthe protection of free-roaming horses on the WestÕs public lands. This is the first book in decades to include the entire story of these magnificent animals, from their evolution and biology to their historical integration into conquistador, Native American, and cowboy cultures. And the story isnÕt over. De Steiguer goes on to address the modern issuesÑ ecology, conservation, and land managementÑsurrounding wild horses in the West today. Featuring stunning color photographs of wild horses, this extremely thorough and engaging blend of history, science, and politics will appeal to students of the American West, conservation activists, and anyone interested in the beauty and power of these striking animals.