Endangered Animals: A Reference Guide to Conflicting Issues

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Explore the multiple issues that surround species declines and conservation efforts through the only reference source to examine the conflicting conservation issues of 49 endangered species. While the causes of endangerment are relatively easy to understand, the ultimate or underlying factors are often far more complex and difficult to address. An introduction to these issues and how to resolve them is provided in this unique collection of case studies of animal species that have been pushed to the brink of extinction. Each case study provides the following information: - Common name - Scientific name - Order - Family - Status - Threats - Habitat - Distribution - Natural history - Conflicting Issues - Future and Prognosis. Conservationists are increasingly recognizing that the ultimate causes of extinction are primarily socio-economic and political, yet biological approaches to recovery continue to dominate. More inclusive, interdisciplinary conservation programs are explored here to offer better prospects for managing problems and conflicts. In addition to the case studies, trends and common themes are explored to provide a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach to conservation. Students and teachers can explore a wide variety of endangered species programs and the conflicting issues common to recovery efforts, which will enable them to evaluate conservation practice and to draw their own conclusions for improvement.

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this guide is recommended for academic libraries requiring more detailed, scholarly information on specific animals and for the bibliography provided for each animal. * Library Journal *
This collection explores the multiple issues that surround species declines and conservation efforts through the only reference source to examine the conflicting conservation issues of 49 endangered species. While the causes of endangerment are relatively easy to understand, the ultimate or underlying factors are far more complex and difficult to address. * APADE *
Useful for students researching a particular animal, Endangered Animals also gives an excellent look at the challenges of species preservation and the many ways in which groups and individuals are working, and often struggling, to succeed. * VOYA *
useful to students and others interested in the study of endangered species, particularly from a policy viewpoint that considers aspects of social, economic, and political issues. It is recommended for high school and academic library collections. * Reference & User Services Quarterly *
This volume will be extremely useful in academic libraries, and most public libraries will also need a copy. * Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin *
The writing is scholarly and may prove too technical for the average elementary school student who may be involved in researching one of the species. This is more suited for high school or adult users. * Catholic Library World *

Author Bio

RICHARD P. READING is the Director of Conservation Biology at the Denver Zoo and an Associate Research Professor at the University of Denver. He is the coauthor of Endangered Species Recovery and Prairie Night: Black-footed Ferrets and the Recovery of Endangered Species. BRIAN MILLER is a Conservation Biologist at the Denver Zoo. He is the coauthor of Prairie Night: Black-footed Ferrets and the Recovery of Endangered Species.