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Author | : Scott Creel |
Publisher | : Princeton University Press |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2019-12-31 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0691207003 |
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With only 5,000 surviving, the African wild dog (Lycaon pictus) is one of the world's most endangered large carnivores--and one of the most remarkable. This comprehensive portrait of wild dogs incorporates previously scattered information with important new findings from a six-year study in Tanzania's Selous Game Reserve, Africa's largest protected area. The book emphasizes ecology, concentrating on why wild dogs fare poorly in protected areas that maintain healthy populations of lions, hyenas, or other top carnivores. In addition to conservation issues, it covers fascinating aspects of wild dog behavior and social evolution. The Creels use demographic, behavioral, endocrine, and genetic approaches to examine how and why nonbreeding pack mates help breeding pairs raise their litters. They also present the largest data set ever collected on mammalian predator-prey interactions and the evolution of cooperative hunting, allowing them to account for wild dogs' prowess as hunters. By using a large sample size and sophisticated analytical tools, the authors step well beyond previous research. Their results include some surprises that will cause even specialists to rethink certain propositions, such as the idea that wild dogs are unusually vulnerable to infectious disease. Several findings apply broadly to the management of other protected areas. Of clear appeal to ecologists studying predation and cooperation in any population, this book collects and expands a cache of information useful to anyone studying conservation as well as to amateurs intrigued by the once-maligned but extraordinary wild dog.
Author | : Jocelin Kagan |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2020 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9781913159191 |
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There are roughly 6,600 wild dogs left in Africa yet they have cast such a spell on top wildlife photographer and naturalist Jocelin Kagan that she is determined to help save them. If left to their own devices, they are more than capable of thriving, as this sumptuous photographic natural history shows. Jocelin has called in world experts to add their latest findings about these resourceful, graceful and highly skilled family groups. Nomadic predators whose territories range thousands of kilometres, they hunt co-operatively, preying on small herbivores. Non-confrontational, they form complex bonds as this book reveals. Now restricted to small populations and threatened by some shoot-to-kill policies, habitat fragmentation, diseases from domestic dogs, climate change and snares, as well as natural predation from hyenas and lions, Africa's wild dogs will be supported by all the royalties from this book.
Author | : Margot Raggett |
Publisher | : Remembering Wildlife |
Total Pages | : 144 |
Release | : 2021-11-24 |
Genre | : Photography |
ISBN | : 9781999643355 |
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- Remembering African Wild Dogs is the stunning sixth book in the Remembering Wildlife charity series - The aim of the creators is to make the most beautiful photographic book ever seen on a species and to use that to raise awareness of the plight facing that animal and also funds to protect it - Remembering African Wild Dogs is full of images generously donated by many of the world's top wildlife photographers - All profits from the sale of this book will be donated to projects working to protect wild dogs in Africa - over $1 million USD has been raised by the series so farRemembering African Wild Dogs is the sixth book in the Remembering Wildlife fundraising series, which has so far raised more than USD $1 million for conservation. The aim of the creators is to make the most beautiful book ever seen on a species and use that to raise awareness of the plight facing that animal and funds to protect it. Each book is full of images generously donated by many of the world's top wildlife photographers and also gives an overview of the species, its distribution and the challenges it faces. All profits from the sale of this book will be donated to projects working to protect wild dogs in Africa.
Author | : Kylienne A. Clark |
Publisher | : The Ohio State University |
Total Pages | : 594 |
Release | : 2015-09-15 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : |
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This book was written by undergraduate students at The Ohio State University (OSU) who were enrolled in the class Introduction to Environmental Science. The chapters describe some of Earth's major environmental challenges and discuss ways that humans are using cutting-edge science and engineering to provide sustainable solutions to these problems. Topics are as diverse as the students, who represent virtually every department, school and college at OSU. The environmental issue that is described in each chapter is particularly important to the author, who hopes that their story will serve as inspiration to protect Earth for all life.
Author | : John McNutt |
Publisher | : Smithsonian Inst Press |
Total Pages | : 149 |
Release | : 1996 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9781560987178 |
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Looks at wild dogs that roam the African savanna, and their social behavior, hunting techniques, and how they raise their young
Author | : Anna Grob |
Publisher | : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
Total Pages | : 38 |
Release | : 2016-03-05 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781523968954 |
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How can a young African Painted Dog explore the grasslands of the Serengeti without getting into trouble? Patch thought he had the answer, until the lions showed up. An African Painted Dog Without A Patch, is an exciting tale about a mischievous painted dog who learns life lessons through his experience away from his pack. The delightful illustrations add a touch of humor to the story. Children will love the wildly fun adventures of the character while they learn about the magnificent animals of Africa. Winner of the 2016 National Indie Excellence Award
Author | : IUCN/SSC Candid Specialist Group |
Publisher | : IUCN |
Total Pages | : 182 |
Release | : 1997 |
Genre | : African wild dog |
ISBN | : 2831704189 |
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Over the last 30 years the African wild dog population has declined dramatically. Dogs have disappeared from 25 of the 39 countries where they were previously found, and only 6 populations are believed to number more than 100. Today it is believed that only between 3,000-5,500 dogs remain in 600-1,000 packs with most to be found in eastern and southern Africa. The dramatic reduction in their population is attributed to a number of factors including human population growth and activities, deterioration of habitat, and contact with domestic dogs and their diseases. This Action Plan explores some of the reasons behind their disappearance and provides a number of proposed solutions split into 3 priority areas, ranging from habitat management and conservation to monitoring domestic dogs.
Author | : Hugo van Lawick |
Publisher | : Houghton Mifflin |
Total Pages | : 159 |
Release | : 1974 |
Genre | : African wild dog |
ISBN | : 9780395183212 |
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Author | : Roger De la Harpe |
Publisher | : Jonathan Ball Publishers |
Total Pages | : 166 |
Release | : 2009 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : |
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Arguable the most successful hunter in Africa, the African wild dog, ironically finds itself on the brink of extinction. Part of the Canidae family, and sharing a general similarity with the various canids worldwide, the African wild dog differs fundamentally from other canids: it belongs to the genus, Lycaon, which formed a new branch on the family tree some 3 million years back and subsequently evolved independently. Today it is the only survivor of this unique line and, because of its genetic difference, is unable to interbreed with any of its canid relatives or even with the domestic dog. Previously found in diverse habitats across the continent, it has tragically disappeared from much of its former range. Today there are only an estimated 3,000 to 5,500 wild dogs left in the whole of Africa, a mere 500 of which occur in South Africa.In spite of, or perhaps because of, the elusive nature of the wild dogs and their limited population numbers, Roger and Pat have produced their best book yet.
Author | : Martin Kratt |
Publisher | : Random House Books for Young Readers |
Total Pages | : 34 |
Release | : 2020-01-07 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 198485111X |
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The Wild Kratts go in search of wolves, coyotes, and wild dogs of all sizes in this Step into Reading leveled reader with stickers! TARGET AUDIENCE: Nature, science, and animal fans ages four to six and their parents. PBS's successful animated show Wild Kratts joins the adventures of zoologists Chris and Martin Kratt as they travel to animal habitats around the globe. Along the way, they encounter incredible creatures while combining science education with fun. Children ages four to six can learn all about the wild cousins of man's best friend--from robust canines like wolves to sneaky foxes and more. Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories for beginning readers who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.