Cheetahs: Biology and Conservation
Biodiversity of the World: Conservation from Genes to Landscapes
Philip J Nyhus editor Laurie Marker editor Lorraine K Boast editor Anne Schmidt-Kuentzel editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Published:28th Nov '17
Should be back in stock very soon
Presents the latest in cheetah research and global cheetah conservation efforts in both the wild and captivity
Cheetahs: Biology and Conservation reports on the science and conservation of the cheetah. This volume demonstrates the interdisciplinary nature of research and conservation efforts to study and protect the cheetah. The book begins with chapters on the evolution, genetics, physiology, ecology and behavior of the species, as well as distribution reports from range countries. These introductory chapters lead into discussions of the challenges facing cheetah survival, including habitat loss, declining prey base, human-wildlife conflict, illegal trade, and newly-emerging threats, notably climate change. This book also focuses on conservation strategies and solutions, including environmental education and alternative livelihoods. Chapters on the role of captive cheetahs to conservation and the long-term research of the species are included, as are a brief discussion of the methods and analyses used to study the cheetah. The book concludes with the conservation status and future outlook of the species. Cheetahs: Biology and Conservation is a valuable resource for the regional and global communities of cheetah conservationists, researchers, and academics. Although cheetah focussed the book provides information relevant to the study of broader topics such as wildlife conservation, captive breeding, habitat management, conservation biology and animal behaviour. Cover photograph by Angela Scott
ISBN: 9780128040881
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 1380g
596 pages