Human-wildlife interactions increase exponentially as more and more humans and wildlife crowd into the same limited space. Such interactions often become conflicts when wildlife threaten human health and safety, well-being, or the food supply. This second edition of Human-Wildli…
Explore the wonders of wild Mongolia through the eyes of a distinguished field biologist Mongolia became a satellite of the Soviet Union in the mid-1920s, and for nearly seven decades effectively closed its doors to the outside world. Biologist George Schaller initially visited …
Yellowstone's wildlife in transition
The worlds first national park, Yellowstone is a symbol of natures enduring majesty and the paradigm of protected areas across the globe.
Yellowstone's Wildlife in Transition
by Garrott, Robert A., White, P. J., Plumb, Glenn E.
The world's first national park, Yellowstone is a symbol of nature's enduring majesty and the paradigm of protected areas across the globe. But Yellowstone is constantly changing. How we understand and respond to events that are putting species under stress, say the authors of Y…
This compilation of essays examines the challenges that Yellowstone National Park's ecology faces in the 20th and 21st centuries. The essays identify and discuss ways to confront three main challenges to the park: invasive species, private-sector development of unprotected lands…
Yellowstone's wildlife in transition
The world's first national park is constantly changing. How we understand and respond to recent events putting species under stress will determine the future of ecosystems millions of years in the making. Marshaling expertise from over 30 contributors, 'Yellowstone's Wildlife in…
This book discusses the different aspects involved in the trade in animals. Chapters include the history of animal trade; trade policies for animal products; trade wars, sanctions and discrimination; trade in meat; trade in dairy, wool and fur products; trade in live farm animal…