The editors utilize their 50 years of combined experience in professional engagement with the behaviour and ecology of wild felids to draw together a unique network of the world's most respected and knowledgeable experts. For the first time, this inter-disciplinary research programme Biology and Conservation of Wild Felids is brought together within a single volume. This resource preesents a complete account of all 36 felid specie; 8 comprehensive review chapters that span all the topics most relevant to felid conservation science, including behavioural ecology, management of species that come into conflict with people; control of international trade in felid species; and felid diseases. 19 detailed case studies delve deeply into syntheses of the very best species investigations worldwide. Written by all the leading figures in the field. 782 p.
Series: Oxford Biology
- David W. Macdonald, Editor. Wildlife Conservation Research Unit, Department of Zoology. Oxford University, Oxford (UK).
- Andrew Loveridge, Editor. Wildlife Conservation Research Unit, Department of Zoology. Oxford University, Oxford (UK).
- Publication date (reprint original edition 2010 to digital version): 2019-06 - Oxford University Press.