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PublisherUnion Internationale pour la Conservation de la Nature et de ses Ressources
ISBN-102831704774
ISBN-139782831704777
eBay Product ID (ePID)2797018
Product Key Features
Edition2
Book TitleAfrican Antelope Database 1998
Number of Pages444 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicEnvironmental Conservation & Protection, Animals / Wildlife, Animals / General
Publication Year1999
IllustratorYes
GenreNature
AuthorRod East
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight44.1 Oz
Item Length7 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN00-272851
Dewey Edition21
Dewey Decimal599.64/6/096
SynopsisAlthough most antelope species still exist in large numbers in sub-Saharan Africa (some in hundreds of thousands), up to three-quarters of the species are in decline. Threats to their survival arise from the rapid growth of human and livestock populations, with consequent degradation and destruction of natural habitats, and excessive offtake by meat hunters. In addition, some parts of Africa are now almost completely devoid of large wild animals because of uncontrolled slaughter during recent civil wars.This report presents the information currently held by the IUCN/SSC Antelope Specialist Group on the conservation status of each antelope species (and selected subspecies) in sub-Saharan Africa. Key areas have been identified for the conservation of representative antelope communities. While external donors make the greatest contributions to the conservation of antelopes, greater recognition of wildlife conservation in national and regional development plans is often a critically important requirement., Although most antelope species still exist in large numbers in sub-Saharan Africa (some in hundreds of thousands), up to three-quarters of the species are in decline. Threats to their survival arise from the rapid growth of human and livestock populations, with consequent degradation and destruction of natural habitats, and excessive offtake by meat hunters. In addition, some parts of Africa are mow almost completely devoid of large wild animals because of uncontrolled slaughter during recent civil wars. This report presents the information currently held by the IUCN/SSC Antelope Specialist Group on the conservation status of each antelope species (and selected subspecies) in sub-Saharan Africa. Key areas have been identified for the conservation of representative antelope communities. While external donors make the greatest contributions to the conservation of antelopes, greater recognition of wildlife conservation in national and regional development plans is often a critically important requirement.
LC Classification NumberQL737.U53E23 1999
