Behaviour and Conservation: 2 (Conservation Biology, Series Number 2)

L. Morris Gosling (University of Newcastle upon Tyne)

ISBN 10: 0521665396 / ISBN 13: 9780521665391

Published by Cambridge University Press, United Kingdom, Cambridge, 2000

About this Item

How does an understanding of the behaviour of a given animal species contribute to its conservation? The answer to this question has profound consequences for our efforts to conserve endangered species. Behaviour and Conservation links the extraordinary advances that have been made in behavioural ecology over the last 30 years with the new discipline of conservation biology. It uses the power of an evolutionary approach to help solve problems in practical conservation, and suggests a new direction for behavioural ecology. The book addresses the ways in which behaviour and conservation interact, investigating the conservation impact of people, habitat loss and fragmentation, threats to wild populations of animals, conservation priorities and the use of behavioural approaches for conservation applications. Leading authorities in animal behaviour outline the relevance of their work to key problems in animal conservation for all researchers and students in the behavioural sciences and conservation biology. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Behaviour and Conservation: 2 (Conservation Biology, Series Number 2)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press, United Kingdom, Cambridge
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521665396
• ISBN 13: 9780521665391
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 699 grams

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Synopsis

How does an understanding of the behavior of a given animal species contribute to its conservation? The answer has profound consequences for our efforts to conserve endangered species. Behaviour and Conservation links the extraordinary advances in behavioral ecology over the past thirty years with the new discipline of conservation biology. It shows how an evolutionary approach can help solve problems in practical conservation, and suggests a new direction for behavioral ecology. Leading authorities in animal behavior address the ways in which behavior and conservation interact, investigating the conservation impact of people, habitat loss and fragmentation, threats to wild populations of animals, conservation priorities and the use of behavioral approaches for conservation applications.

Book Description

Behaviour and Conservation shows how an understanding of the behaviour of a given animal species can help in its conservation. By looking at the biological basis of exploitation and conservation, it gives a foundation for practical conservation efforts, and provides new impetus for the field of behavioural ecology. Written by leading researchers in animal behaviour and conservation, this book provides the fundamental background for all students and researchers interested in animal behaviour and conservation biology.