Conservation in the 21st Century: Gorillas as a Case Study
- ISBN-10
- 0387707212
- ISBN-13
- 9780387707211
- Category
- Science
- Pages
- 362
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2009-07-09
- Publisher
- Springer Science & Business Media
- Authors
- T.S. Stoinski, H. D. Steklis, P.T. Mehlman
Description
This volume identifies the primary problems faced in conserving wild populations of gorillas throughout Africa, pinpointing new approaches to solving these problems and outlining the increased role that zoos can play in gorilla conservation. It includes the in-depth expertise of field scientists in a variety of disciplines to discuss current conservation threats, novel approaches to conservation, and potential solutions.
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