Description: Wild Sheep and Goats and their Relatives: Status Survey And Conservation Action Plan For Caprinae Shackleton, David M. Product Overview Wild caprinae, including sheep and goats, are an extremely valuable group of mammals. While most live in mountains, some inhabit desert grasslands, tropical forests or even arctic tundra. They range in size from the 30kg goral to the 350kg musk ox and display a variety of horn shapes and sizes as well as coat and body coloration. They are highly prized by hunters on account of their horns and their coats. Today, despite their important domestic relations, many wild caprinae are in danger of being lost forever: over 70 of caprinae taxa are threatened and over 30 endangered or critical. The main threats to them are over-harvesting, habitat loss and resource competition from livestock. Some face an additional threat from trophy hunters. Despite this, however, conservation legislation is either absent or, more often, poorly enforced. This action plan explores the value of caprinae to biodiversity, the threats facing the members of the species, and makes recommendations to reverse current trends. It also emphasizes the importance to carpinae conservation and survival of close collaboration among all parties involved in wildlife conservation including local peoples and hunting organizations, governments, scientists and academic institutions. Read more Details Publisher : World Conservation Union; 2nd edition (January 1, 1997) Language : English Paperback : 397 pages ISBN-10 : 2831703530 ISBN-13 : 34 Item Weight : 3.15 pounds Dimensions : 8.5 x 1 x 11 inches Best Sellers Rank: #12,477,382 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #2,998 in Mammal Zoology #4,962 in Outdoors & Nature Reference #6,734 in Biology of Mammals #2,998 in Mammal Zoology #4,962 in Outdoors & Nature Reference We have been selling used books since 2012, and we've learned that the most important thing is doing good business. Honesty is our policy. Free Shipping We ship worldwide. We have multiple warehouses around the world, so please note the extended handling time on certain listings.
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ISBN: 2831703530
ISBN10: 2831703530
ISBN13: 9782831703534
EAN: 9782831703534
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GTIN: 09782831703534
Edition: 2
Book Title: Wild Sheep and Goats and Their Relatives : Status Survey and Conservation Action Plan for Caprinae
Number of Pages: 397 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Union Internationale pour la Conservation de la Nature et de ses Ressources
Item Height: 1 in
Topic: Agriculture / Animal Husbandry, Environmental Conservation & Protection, Endangered Species
Publication Year: 1997
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Nature, Technology & Engineering
Item Weight: 0 Oz
Author: David M. Shackleton
Item Length: 11 in
Item Width: 8.5 in
Format: Trade Paperback
