Kalahari Cheetahs: Adaptations to an arid region
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| Rating | : | 4.59 (958 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0198712146 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-02-13 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The book brings together results from an intensive six year study of the cheetah by the authors in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park in South Africa and Botswana. This advanced textbook is suitable for graduate level students as well as professional researchers in felid behavioural ecology and conservation biology. However, like all all large carnivores, it is increasingly threatened by habitat loss and its status is now classified as 'Vulnerable' by the IUCN. This is the first comprehensive study of cheetah biology in an arid environment, a major component of its current distribution range. Comparisons with previous cheetah studies reveal the variability of ecological determinants on behaviour, and the behavioural flexibility and ability of these carnivores to adapt to different environments. The cheetah, the fastest terrestrial animal, has widespread appeal amongst wildlife biologists and enthusiasts alike. It will also be of relevance and use to conservationists, wildlife managers, and African wildlife enthusiasts.. It documents a wealth of
He has written five books and authored or co-authored 140 scientific papers, as well as delivered over 80 talks at conferences and symposia worldwide. About the AuthorGus Mills, Research Fellow, Lewis Foundation, South Africa,Margaret MillsDr Gus Mills has spent 40 years conducting research on African large carnivores and is currently Research Fellow at the Lewis Foundation, South Africa. She worked with her husband, Gus, on the Kalahari hyaenas and cheetahs. He is a senior member of several IUCN Carnivore Specialist Groups, including former Chair of the Hyaena Specialist Group, and member of the steering committees of the Cat Specialist Group and
She has co-authored a number of scientific papers with him on the brown hyaena and cheetah as well as two books.. He has written five books and authored or co-authored 140 scientific papers, as well as delivered over 80 talks at conferences and symposia worldwide. She worked with her husband, Gus, on the Kalahari hyaenas and cheetahs. He is a senior member of several IUCN Carnivore Specialist