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The State of Britain's Mammals 2006
This report by Professor David Macdonald and Dr Sandra Baker was published in September 2006. The report is the fifth in a series of annual updates following the publication of MTUK/WildCRU's 'Britain's Mammals: The Challenge for Conservation' in 2001. The annual updates cover key themes in mammal conservation over the last year, this year’s report including the potential impact of recovering otters on American mink populations, reintroducing extinct mammals, marine mammals, wildlife disease, non-lethal mammal management, and mammal monitoring. The report also provides an update on the first full review of the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. You can download a free copy of the report by clicking here, or for a hardcopy, contact Mammals Trust UK on 020 7498 5262. |
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Key Topics in Conservation
This important new book addresses key topics in conservation biology. Written by an internationally renowned team of authors, Key Topics in Conservation Biology explores cutting-edge issues in modern biodiversity conservation.
- Emphasises the three key themes in conservation biology; principles, policy and practice
- Covers the following key topics: conflicts in conservation, applications and solutions - problem solving in conservation ecology, ecological monitoring and biodiversity, wildlife diseases, rarity and prioritization, human dimensions in ecology and conservation.
- Explores the basic tools of conservation biology such as computer modelling, conservation genetics, metapopulation processes and the use of high-tech equipment
Available September 2006
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The New Encylopeadia of Mammals
This is the most recent edition (Second Edition) of the very popular New Enclopeadia of Mammals. Combining unsurpassed scholarship with appeal to the general reader, this major Encyclopedia explains the intricacies of mammalian behaviour, ecology and evolution. Its coverage of all mammal groups is comprehensive.
- Authored by expert contributors under the guidance of an internationally renowned zoologist, pre-eminent in his field.
- Special feature spreads on topical behavioural and conservation issues.
- Species tables, data panels and distribution maps throughout.
- Features stunning photography of animals in their natural habitats, supplemented by full-colour artworks.
- Presents the latest findings on new mammal discoveries and the status of endangered species.Combining unsurpassed scholarship with appeal to the general reader, this major Encyclopedia explains the intricacies of mammalian behaviour, ecology and evolution. Its coverage of all mammal groups is comprehensive.
Available September 2006 |
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Continent of Curiosities
A Journey Through Australian Natural History
Danielle Clode
The University of Melbourne
This recent publication from an ex-WildCRU member is a richly illustrated work which follows the thread of individual natural history stories through the scientists of one of Australia's oldest museums, Museum Victoria. Together, these stories weave a history of the development of biological science from an Australian perspective, with insights into the people and places that influence the way we see and understand the natural world around us.
Cambridge University Press
Hardback ISBN-10: 0521866200 October 2006 GBP 35.00
For more information please visit: http://www.cambridge.org/uk/0521866200 |
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