Larger Carnivores of the African Savannas Softcover Repri Edition Contributor(s): Bothma, Jacobus Du P. (Author), Walker, Clive (Author) |
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ISBN: 3662037688 ISBN-13: 9783662037683 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $52.24 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2014 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Science | Life Sciences - Zoology - General - Science | Life Sciences - Ecology |
Dewey: 577 |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6.69" W x 9.61" (1.02 lbs) 274 pages |
Themes: - Topical - Ecology |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The African savannas are rich in wildlife. Yet they are also increasingly threatened by expanding human populations. The interrelationship between vast prey herds and their predator offers fascinating insights into the world of African wildlife. Moreover, the larger carnivores are sensitive measures of environmental quality and serve as early warning systems to environmental degradation. The book presents the ecology of all African carnivores that are larger than jackals in an ordered and scientific way. It is augmented by many colour photographs taken by both authors, and excellent sketches by the internationally renowned wildlife artist Clive Walker, depicting the life and habitat of these carnivores. |