Reintroduction of top-order predators
By: edited by Matt W. Hayward.
Contributors: Hayward, Matt.
Series: Conservation science and practice series
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Hoboken, NJ
Language: eng
Number of pages: 459
ISBN-13: 9781405176804; 9781405192736
Subjects: Top predators -- Reintroducation; Wildlife reintroduction; Wildlife conservation
Description: Large predators are among the most threatened species on the planet and ways of conserving them in the face of increasing human populations and associated resource requirements are becoming critical. This book draws upon the experiences of some of the world's foremost large carnivore specialists to discuss the numerous issues associated reintroducing large predators back into their natural habitats. Reviews of internationally renowned reintroduction programs for wolves, European lynx and African wild dog reveal the successes and failures of these actions. Experts on tigers, snow leopards and j.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.