Wildlife : destruction, conservation and biodiversity / John D. Harris and Paul L. Brown, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Harris, John D., 1960-

Brown, Paul L., 1958-

Series:

Wildlife protection, destruction and extinction series.

Wildlife protection, destruction and extinction series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Endangered species.

Nature conservation.

Nature--Effect of human beings on.

Nature.

Physical Description:

xv, 366 p. : ill. (some col.), maps (some col.).

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Nova Science Publishers, c2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Wildlife includes all non-domesticated plants, animals, and other organisms. Domesticating wild plant and animal species for human benefit has occurred many times all over the planet, and has a major impact on the environment, both positive and negative. This book examines the destruction, conservation and biodiversity of wildlife.

Contents:

Intro

WILDLIFE: DESTRUCTION,CONSERVATION AND BIODIVERSITY

CONTENTS

PREFACE

RESEARCH AND REVIEW STUDIES

FOREST ECOSYSTEMS AND ZOONOSES

Introduction

Forest Ecosystems

1. Physiological Population Conditions

2. Meteorological Conditions

3. Habitat and Food Sources

4. Natural Enemies and Diseases

Zoonoses

References

CONTRACTION AND STATUS OF MAASAI LANDSAS WILDLIFE DISPERSAL AREAS AND IMPLICATIONSFOR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION IN AMBOSELIECOSYSTEM, KENYA

Abstract

Study Site

Methods and Materials

Bomas

Roads

Markets

Electric Fences

Kimana Community Wildlife Sanctuary (KCWS) and OtherInstitutions

Agriculture Outside Kimana Electric Fences

Livestock

Wildlife Ranging Outside Electric Fences

Further Data Analysis

Results

A) Kuku Group Ranch

B) Kimana Group Ranch

C) Mbirikani Group Ranch

Discussions

Way Forward

Acknowledgements

CONSERVATION DURING CONFLICT:STRATEGIC PLANNING TO DEAL WITH WARIN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

Africa's Importance in Biodiversity Conservation

Positive Aspects of War

Negative Impacts of War

War Tactics

Military Finance

Displaced People and Refugees

Government Deterioration

Overexploitation: The Most Critical Factor

Impacts of War on Conservation

Considerations for Conservation during Conflict

Suggestions for the Future of Conservation during Conflict

Controlling Resource Use

Advocating Nature Valuation

Providing Support

Integrating Approaches with Humanitarian Organizations

Managing Refugees

Further Insights

Conclusion

ECOLOGY OF SOIL SEED BANK IN CONSERVATIONAND RESTORATION OF ENDANGERED PLANTS.

Abstract

Soil Seed Bank

Germination and Dormancy of Seeds

Types of Dormancy

Physiological Dormancy (PD)

Morphological Dormancy (MD)

Physical Dormancy (PY)

Dormancy and Seed Persistence in Soil

Why Persist in Soil?

Light and Temperature Condition in Soil and under Vegetaion

Gap Detection in Seed Germination

Light Requirement for Germination

Leaf-Canopy Inhibition

Fluctuating-Temperatures Requirements

Interactions between Several Gap-Detection Stimuli

Predicting Seed Persistence

Constraints in Restoration Using Seed Banks

1. Many Endangered Plants Does not Form a Seed Bank

2. Low Genetic Differentiation between Seed Bank and Standing Vegetation

3. Polluted Seed Bank with Invasive Exotic Plants Seeds

4. Construction of a Safe Site for Target Species at Restoration Site

For Effective Restoration Using Seed Banks

MATHEMATICAL MODELS OF DISEASESSPREADING IN SYMBIOTIC COMMUNITIES

1. Introduction

2. The Underlying Models

2.1. Species Demographic Association

2.2. Behavior near ˇE 2

2.3. Other Variants of the Demographic Model

2.4. The Disease Model

3. The Ecoepidemic Model

4. Symbiosis Essential for Survival

4.1. Boundedness of the System

4.2. Equilibria

4.3. Stability

4.4. Behavior near E2

4.5. Analysis of the Coexistence Equilibrium E4

4.6. Other Ecoepidemic Model Variants

4.6.1. Facultative Mutualism

4.6.2. Other Variants

4.6.3. Absence of Susceptible Population

5. Analysis of the System Dynamics

6. Some Ecologic Consequences

7. Conclusion

Appendix

EFFECTS OF CHEMICAL CONTAMINANTSON WILDLIFE: IDENTIFICATION OF BIOMARKERSIN A SENTINEL SPECIES

Environmental Risk Asocciated to Increasing Use of Pesticides.

Risk Assessment of Pesticide Formulations: Chemical Mixtures.

Formulated Products Based on Glyphosate: An Herbicide Widely Used.

Crocodilians (Caiman latirostris) as Sentinel Organisms of PesticideContamination.

Conservation Status of C. latirostris

Evaluation of Environmental Agent Effects: Biomarkers

Biological Effect Monitoring: From Laboratory to Field

Developmental Toxicity

Biomarkers of Developmental Toxicity

Biomarkers of Genotoxicity

Pesticide Genotoxicity

Genotoxicity of Glyphosate Formulation

2. Effects of Pesticides on Caiman Latirostris Embryos:Developmental Toxicity and Genetic Alterations.

3. Conclusion

EVIDENCE OF ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE INEURASIAN OTTER (LUTRA LUTRA LINNAEUS, 1758)FECAL BACTERIA IN PORTUGAL

Material and Methods

Study Area

Scat Sampling

Bacteria Identification and Antimicrobial Resistance Determination

Discussion

BEHAVIOR OF WILD ANIMALS AGAINST HUMANSIN RESERVATIONS, SANCTUARIES,AND HUNTED AREAS - REVIEW AND THEORETICALAPPROACH

General Vigilance and Shyness Towards Humans

The Importance of Hunting

Learning Capabilities and Learning Curves

Conclusions for Human Behavior

CLIMATE CHANGE EFFECTS ON WILDLIFEPOPULATIONS

2. Methods

3. Results

4. Discussion

A SRI LANKAN ELEPHANT ORPHANAGE:DOES IT INCREASE WILLINGNESSTO CONSERVE ELEPHANTS?HOW DO VISITORS REACT TO IT?

2. Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage: Background

3. The Survey

3.1. Samples

3.2. Interviewers and the Data Collection Procedure

4. Attributes of Those Surveyed

5. Enjoyment of Visits and Willingness to Pay.

6. Visitors' Suggestions for Improving Pinnawala ElephantOrphanage

7. Discussion - What Role Do and Should Wildlife Orphanagesand Refuges (Such as the PEO) Play in the Conservation ofEndangered Wildlife Species?

8. Concluding Comments

WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND THE VALUE OF NEWZEALAND'S OTAGO PENINSULA: ECONOMICIMPACTS AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

1. Introduction and Background

2. The Process of Valuing Objects

3. The Valuable Attributes of Otago Peninsula Worth Conserving

4. The Contribution of Wildlife Conservation to the EconomicValue of the Otago Peninsula - Economic Impact Analysis

5. Non-use Economic Values and Social Values Associated withthe Otago Peninsula Add to the Value of Conserving itsWildlife

6. Concluding Observations

SHORT COMMUNICATIONS

BIOLOGICAL MONITORING USING A NEWTECHNIQUE

1. Background

2. Example from Our Study

3. What is the CSRL?

4. The Analysis of Outliers Using the CSRL

GIS-BASED HABITAT MODEL OF JAVAN HAWKEAGLE(SPIZAETUS BARTELSI)USING INDUCTIVE APPROACH IN JAVA ISLAND,INDONESIA

2. Method of Analysis

2.1. Study Area

2.2. Model Extrapolation

2.3. Population Estimation

3.1. Model Extrapolation of JHE Habitat Distribution

3.2. Population Estimation

4. Discussions

CONFLICTS WITH HUMANS AND CONSERVATIONOF LARGE CATS IN BRAZILIAN RANCHES

Methods

Depredation by Large Cats

Conflict with Humans

FROM ACCEPTANCE TO SUPPORT:WHEN DAMAGE COMPENSATION TURNSINTO PERFORMANCE PAYMENTS

Introduction.

Damage Compensation Schemes in Their Most Common Form

Payments for Environmental Services

Predator Conservation as an Environmental Service?

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF ANTHROPOGENIC IMPACTON FORAGE PLANT SPECIES RICHNESSIN STRUCTURE OF RUMINANT GUILDS:FOOD BENEFITS OF PASTURESWITH TWO FOREST TYPES

The Significance of Anthropogenic Impact

Materials and Methods

General Approach

Measurements and Statistical Procedure

Structure of Ruminant Guilds

Ranks of Ruminants in Order of Plant Species Richness.

Acknowlegements

INDEX.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher.

ISBN:

1-61728-599-4

OCLC:

662452576