Behavioural Approaches to Conservation in the Wild
Editorial Reviews
Review
'There is a lot of information brought together which has not been accessible in one volume, nor presented in this way before. I believe this is a valuable read in particular for students of animal behaviour. Forget about whether you are in the behaviourists' or conservationists' camp, if you are unsure whether this book is of interest to you, read any one of the chapters 9-14 and you are sure to find out.' Gillian Gilbert, Animal Behaviour
'Conservation biologists who read this volume will find it very inspiring.' Matthew H. Godfrey, Trends in Ecology and Evolution
'If this book did not exist, it would need to be written ... a single book rarely changes scientific cultures, but it may be a starting point for more exchange between the disciplines. It provides a series of arguments why, in its ever increasing importance, conservation work should not be done (and actually cannot be done) without expertise in the field of behavioural mechanisms and functions. This book is therefore essential not only for ethologists, but is necessary for any decision-maker in wildlife management and conservation.' Ethology
Book Description
Today's conservation literature emphasizes landscape ecology and population genetics without addressing the behavioral links that enable the long-term survival of populations. This book presents theoretical and practical arguments for considering behavior patterns in attempts to conserve biodiversity. It brings together prominent scientists and wildlife managers to address a number of issues, including the limits and potentials of behavioral research to conservation, the importance of behavioral variation as a component of biodiversity, and the use of animal behavior to solve conservation problems. Throughout, the text provides specific direction for research and management practices. The book is unique in its emphasis on conservation of wild populations as opposed to captive and reintroduced populations, where behavioral research has concentrated in the past.
Behavioural Approaches to Conservation in the Wild
Behavioural Approaches to Conservation in the Wild,Janine R. Clemmons,Richard Buchholz,Cambridge University Press,0521589606,Animal behavior,Congresses,Environmental Conservation & Protection - General,Environmental Science,Life Sciences - Ecology,Nature,Nature/Ecology,Science,Wildlife,Wildlife conservation,Animal behaviour,Endangered species & extinction of species,Management of land & natural resources,Psychology & Psychiatry / Cognitive Psychology,Wildlife conservation--Congresses
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