Tigers of the world
Subtitle: the biology, biopolitics, management, and conservation of an endangered species
By: edited by Ronald L. Tilson, Ulysses S. Seal
Contributors: Minnesota Zoological Garden; IUCN/SSC Captive Breeding Group; IUCN/SSC Cat Specialist Group; Knovel (Firm)
Series: Noyes series in animal behavior, ecology, conservation, and management
Publisher: Noyes Publications
Published: 1987
Place of publication: Park Ridge, N.J
Language: eng
Number of pages: 510
Copyright date: 1987
Subjects: Tiger; Congresses; Wildlife management; Wildlife conservation
Description: Describes the tiger's systematics and taxonomy, and discusses its status both in the wild and captivity with attention to its reproductive biology and management. Also focuses on conservation stategies and areas of tiger populations, including Indonesia, Nepal, Siberia, and China. In addition, sections are devoted to white tigers and captive tigers.
Notes: Papers presented at a symposium held in Minneapolis on Apr. 13- 17, 1986; sponsored by the Minnesota Zoological Garden and the IUCN/SSC Captive Breeding and Cat Specialist Groups.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Electronic reproduction. Norwich, N.Y. : knovel, 2002. System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Available via the World Wide Web. Access restricted to users at licensed institutions.