Conservation in the 21st Century Gorillas as a Case Study |
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| Author:
| Stoinski, T. S.
Steklis, Horst D.
Mehlman, P. T. |
| Series title: | Developments in Primatology: Progress and Prospects Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-387-70720-4 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2007 |
| Publisher: | Springer London, Limited
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $456.95 |
Book Description:
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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.
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.