Tigers Of The World

The second edition of Tigers of the World explores tiger biology, ecology, conservation, management, and the science and technology that make this possible. In 1988, when the first edition was published, tiger conservation was still in its infancy, and two decades later there has been a revolution not only in what is known, but how information about tigers is obtained and disseminated. In the fast changing world of conservation, there is a great need to summarize the vast and current state-of-the-art, to put this into historical perspective, and to speculate in what yet remains to be done. Tigers of the World, 2e fulfills this need by bringing together in a unique way the world’s leading tiger experts into one volume. Despite the challenges ahead, there are bright spots in this story and lessons aplenty not only for tiger specialists but large carnivore specialists, conservation biologists, wildlife managers, natural resource policymakers, and most importantly the caring public. *Examines the past twenty years of research from the world’s leading tiger experts on biology, politics, and conservation. *Describes latest methods used to disseminate and obtain information needed for conservation and care of this species. *Includes coverage on genetics and ecology, policy, poaching and trade, captive breeding and farming, and the status of Asia’s last wild tigers. *Excellent resource for grad courses in conservation biology, wildlife management, and veterinary programs. *New volume continues the classic Noyes Series in Animal Behavior, Ecology, Conservation and Management.

In the last 50 years the tiger population in Asia has plummeted from 100,000 to about 5,000. The number of tigers is dangerously low, and the conservation of the world's remaining tigers is of global concern. Now, in this volume, 40 world authorities on tigers from Asia, Europe, and North America have summarized and identified the management, conservation, and research needs for this endangered species. A new disciplineùconservation biologyùis emerging and this book is an early contribution. It spans and unites theory, laboratory, and field studies with management practices of both the wild and captive populations. The book is based on the international symposium held in Minnesota, discusses the tiger's systematics and taxonomy, its status both in the wild and captivity, reproductive biology, and management and conservation strategies. In addition, an entire section is devoted to a discussion of the white tiger. The tigers of Indonesia, Nepal, Siberia, and China, as well as captive tigers are discussed. Finally, the information in this book places real numbers on the remaining tiger populations, their habitat that is protected, and probabilities of these populations surviving an extinction.

Did you know that European royalty once used cheetahs to hunt deer, or that caracals can capture birds by leaping six and a half feet straight up into the air from a standing start? Have you ever wondered whether domestic cats really do land on their feet when they fall, or how Canada lynx can stalk their prey in the winter without falling through the deep snow? Wild Cats of the World is a treasure trove of answers to questions like these, and many others, for anyone who's interested in learning more about the world's felids, including the ones with whom we share our homes. Mel and Fiona Sunquist have spent more than a decade gathering information about cats from every available source, many of them quite difficult to find, including scientific papers, descriptions of hunts, archeological findings, observations by naturalists and travelers, reports from government agencies, and newsletters from a wide variety of organizations. Weaving information from these sources together with their own experiences observing wild cats around the world, the Sunquists have created the most comprehensive reference on felids available. Each of their accounts of the 36 species of cat contains a description of the cat, including human interactions with it, as well as detailed data on its distribution, ecology and behavior, status in the wild, and efforts to conserve it. Numerous photographs, including more than 40 in full color, illustrate these accounts. Ranging from the two-pound black-footed cat to the five-hundred-pound tiger, and from the African serval with its satellite-dish ears to the web-footed fishing cat of Asia, Wild Cats of the World will fascinate and educate felid fans of any stripe (or spot).

3 BOOK BUNDLED COLLECTION OF OF THE WORLD'S MOST DANGEROUS CREATURES AND DEADLY ANIMALS TO EVER LIVE

BE AFRAID! BE VERY AFRAID! Some animals are cute and cuddly and just love their human companions. THESE ARE NOT THOSE ANIMALS! This book has the most dangerous and deadly animals on Earth! A children's book with fun facts and beautiful pictures.

SNAKES! Perhaps no animal terrifies as many people as the snake does. And while most are actually quite harmless, others can be dangerous and deadly! This book has them all. A children's book with fun facts and beautiful pictures.

DINOSAURS! Everyone loves dinosaurs! These massive, prehistoric beasts once ruled the planet. Some animals are cute and cuddly. THESE ARE NOT THOSE ANIMALS! This book has the most dangerous and deadly animals that ever roamed the Earth! 27 DIFFERENT DINOSAURS FEATURED! A children's book with fun facts and beautiful pictures.

Read on your PC, Mac, smart phone, tablet or Kindle device. You and your child will learn all about these beautiful but fierce creatures. There are dozens and dozens of gorgeous pictures of each animal shown in its natural environment.

Here Are Just Some of the Animals Included

• Tigers
• Lions
• Bears
• Jaguars
• Snakes
• Dinosaurs
• Scorpions
• Spiders
• Bees
• Leopards
• Wolves
• Poisonous Animals
• Venomous Animals
• Sharks
• ... And many, many more!

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The second edition explores tiger biology, ecology, conservation, management, and the science and technology that make this possible. It offers a critical look at current policies and contains suggestions from authors living and working in these locations.

First Published in 2001. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Learn what a Siberian tiger has in common with an elk. Discover what sets a Siberian tiger apart from a Tasmanian devil. Readers will compare and contrast key traits of Siberian tigers—their appearance, behavior, habitat, and life cycle—to traits of other mammals. Charts and sidebars support key ideas and provide details. Through gathering information about similarities and differences, readers will make connections and draw conclusions about what makes this animal a mammal and how mammals are alike and different from each other.