| ISBN13: | 9783031177552 |
| ISBN10: | 303117755X |
| Kötéstípus: | Keménykötés |
| Terjedelem: | 1078 oldal |
| Méret: | 279x210 mm |
| Nyelv: | angol |
| Illusztrációk: | 47 Illustrations, black & white; 468 Illustrations, color |
| 700 |
Deer of the World
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This book is the first comprehensive reference work ever published on the systematics, ecology, conservation status, and management of all the world's deer species.
Covering all 53 deer species worldwide, this volume brings together the contributions of 160 international deer experts and provides:
- A comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge on the evolution, phylogeny, taxonomy, and systematics of deer
- An in-depth insight into the ecology and conservation status of each species, with detailed accounts
- A series of case studies on conservation, management, hunting, farming, disease ecology, and the impact of deer on forest ecosystems.
This beautifully illustrated book is an invaluable resource for researchers, wildlife managers, and students of conservation biology, ecology, and management, as well as the interested layperson. It reveals the fascinating story of deer evolution, the long history of human interactions with deer, and the major threats to this charismatic species group.
This book is the first comprehensive reference work ever published on the systematics, ecology, conservation status, and management of all the world's deer species.
Covering all 53 deer species worldwide, this volume brings together the contributions of 160 international deer experts and provides:
- A comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge on the evolution, phylogeny, taxonomy, and systematics of deer
- An in-depth insight into the ecology and conservation status of each species, with detailed accounts
- A series of case studies on conservation, management, hunting, farming, disease ecology, and the impact of deer on forest ecosystems.
This beautifully illustrated book is an invaluable resource for researchers, wildlife managers, and students of conservation biology, ecology, and management, as well as the interested layperson. It reveals the fascinating story of deer evolution, the long history of human interactions with deer, and the major threats to this charismatic species group.
Part I. Systematics, Evolution and Behaviour.- Phylogeny and Systematic of Cervidae.- The Extinction of Pleistocene Deer.- Evolutionary Meaning of Antlers.- Part II Species Accounts.- European Fallow Deer (Dama Dama).- Persian Fallow Deer (Dama Mesopotamica).- Hangul Deer/Tarim Red Deer (Cervus hangul).- Wapiti (Cervus Canadensis).- Sika Deer (Cervus Nippon).- Red Deer (Cervus Elaphus).- Javan Deer (Rusa Timorensis).- Sambar Deer (Rusa Unicolor).- Visayan Spotted Deer/Philippine Spotted Deer (Rusa Alfredi).- Philippine Deer (Rusa Marianna).- Pére David?s Deer (Elaphurus Davidianus).- Eld?s Deer (Rucervus Eldii).- Bawean Deer (Axis Kuhlii).- Hog Deer (Axis Porcinus).- Chital/Axis Deer (Axis Axis).- Calamian Deer (Axis Calamianensis).- Barasingha (Rucervus Duvaucelii).- Black Muntjac (Muntiacus Crinifrons).- Bornean Yellow Muntjac (MuntiacusAtherodes).- Fea?s Muntjac (Muntiacus Feae).- Southern Red Muntjac (Muntiacus Muntjac).- Gongshan Muntjac (Muntiacus Gongshanensis).- Leaf Muntjac (Muntiacus Putaoensis).- Annamite Muntjac (Muntiacus Truongsonensis).- Roosevelt?s Muntjac (Muntiacus Rooseveltorum).- Lange-Aantlered Muntjac (Muntiacus Vuquangensis).- Reeves?s Muntjac (Muntiacus Reevesi).- Puhoat Muntjac (Muntiacus Puhoatensis).- Northern Red Muntjac (Muntiacus Vaginalis).- Sumatran Mountain Muntjac (Muntiacus Montanus).- Tufted Deer (Elaphodus Cephalophus).- Peruvian/Common Dwarf Brocket (Mazama Chunyi).- Gray Brocket (Mazama Gouazoubira).- North Andean Huemul/Taruca (Hippocamelus Antisensis).- South Andean Huemul/Patagonian Huemul (Hippocamelus Bisulcus).- Pampas Deer (Ozotocerus Bezoarticus).- Amazonian Brown Brocket (Mazama Nemorivaga).- Southern Pudu (Pudu Puda).- Marsh Deer(Blastocerus Dichotomus).- Red Brocket (Mazama Americana).- Brazilian Dwarf Brocket (Mazama Nana).- Small Red Brocket (Mazama Bororo).- Central American Red Brocket (Mazama Temama).- Mule Deer (Odocoileus Hemionus).- White Tailed Deer (Odocoileus Virginianus).- Yucatan Brown Brocket (Mazama Pandora).- Dwarf Red Brocket (Mazama Rufina).- Reindeer/Caribou (Rangifer Tarandus).- Northern Pudu (Pudu Mephistophiles).- Roe Deer (Capreoleus Capreoleus).- Siberian Roe Deer (Capreoleus Pygargus).- Water Deer (Hydropotes Inermis).- Moose (Alces Alces).- Part III. Conservation and Management.- Deer Conservation in Asia and South America.- Conservation Genetics of Deer.- Disease of Cervids.- Impact of Hunting on Deer Populations.- Status and Management of Non-native Deer.- Impact of Deer on Forest Conservation.- Deer Farming: History, Economical Importance and Welfare.