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This book provides a detailed introduction to the genetic and demographic issues relevant to the conservation of fragmented populations and presents two sets of case studies, one on animals, the other on plants, which illustrate a variety of approaches to examine long-term population viability.

How does an understanding of the behaviour of a given animal species contribute to its conservation? The answer has profound consequences for our efforts to conserve endangered species. Here, evolution and behaviour are used to help solve problems in practical conservation, and to suggest a new direction for behavioural ecology.

Reproductive systems vary widely between species. This book reviews the many factors that influence reproduction, including genetics, behaviour and nutrition in a diverse range of animals. Leading authorities assess the potential relevance of the recent rapid advances in reproductive technology and medicine to the management and conservation of wildlife species.

This book identifies three vital areas for understanding conservation behaviour and integrates them into a practical management scheme. Its structured approach encompasses the efficient use of behavioural ecology theory and principles in conservation and management to offer concise applicable advice for wildlife management.

In order to slow or stop the unprecedented loss of biodiversity, conservationists need reliable information on which to base conservation or restoration programmes. Using bird conservation to illustrate the basic scientific principles and applying this to real problems, this book is essential reading for students and researchers in conservation biology.

In order to slow or stop the unprecedented loss of biodiversity, conservationists need reliable information on which to base conservation or restoration programmes. Using bird conservation to illustrate the basic scientific principles and applying this to real problems, this book is essential reading for students and researchers in conservation biology.

Some large herbivore species are rare, others are over-abundant. Managing herbivore populations and their habitats is an important, urgent and sometimes controversial issue, requiring scientifically-based action plans and models. This 2006 book provides an up-to-date background to the science behind the management of large herbivores, for students, researchers and conservation managers.

How can large charismatic mammals - with their inherent public appeal - be conserved within a broader economic and social context, and used effectively to promote the conservation of whole ecosystems? This scientific but accessible account reviews modern conservation approaches and their consequences for all those interested in wildlife and its conservation.

Conflict between people and wildlife is a major emerging conservation issue that is difficult to resolve. This book discusses whether, and how, coexistence of people and endangered wildlife may be encouraged, using measures such as novel and traditional farming methods, compensation, sustainable hunting and ecotourism.

How can large charismatic mammals - with their inherent public appeal - be conserved within a broader economic and social context, and used effectively to promote the conservation of whole ecosystems? This scientific but accessible account reviews modern conservation approaches and their consequences for all those interested in wildlife and its conservation.

Wildlife exploitation for food and other human needs poses one of the greatest threats to the world's biodiversity. Conservation of Exploited Species explores the biology and conservation of species taken from the wild and discusses the balance between conservation goals and the different needs of people who depend on wildlife.

Reproductive systems vary widely between species. This book reviews the many factors that influence reproduction, including genetics, behaviour and nutrition in a diverse range of animals. Leading authorities assess the potential relevance of the recent rapid advances in reproductive technology and medicine to the management and conservation of wildlife species.

Carnivores, such as tigers, wolves and badgers are charismatic and the focus of much conservation effort. But does this attention benefit or detract from the conservation of other species? Carnivore Conservation is a critical review of the field, exploring the problems, solutions and future for this group of animals.

Wildlife exploitation for food and other human needs poses one of the greatest threats to the world's biodiversity. Conservation of Exploited Species explores the biology and conservation of species taken from the wild and discusses the balance between conservation goals and the different needs of people who depend on wildlife.