Introduced Mammals of the World: Their History, Distribution and Influence

Winner in the Scholarly Reference section of the 2004 Australian Awards for Excellence in Educational Publishing.

Introduced Mammals of the World provides a concise and extensive source of information on the range of introductions of mammals conducted by humans, and an indication as to which have resulted in adverse outcomes. It provides a very valuable tool by which scientists can assess future potential introductions (or re-introductions) to avoid costly mistakes. It also provides tangible proof of the need for political decision makers to consider good advice and make wise and cautious decisions. Introduced Mammals of the World also provides a comprehensive reference to students of ecological systems management and biological conservation.

This book is a companion volume to Introduced Birds of the World, by the same author, published in 1981, and which remains the premier text of its kind in the world more than twenty years after it was published. Introduced Mammals of the World provides the most comprehensive account of the movement of mammals around the world providing details on the date(s) of introduction, the person/agency responsible, the source populations, the location(s) of release, the fate of the introductions, and the impact if known, for over 300 species of mammal.

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Introduced Mammals of the World: Their History, Distribution and Influence

Winner in the Scholarly Reference section of the 2004 Australian Awards for Excellence in Educational Publishing.

Introduced Mammals of the World provides a concise and extensive source of information on the range of introductions of mammals conducted by humans, and an indication as to which have resulted in adverse outcomes. It provides a very valuable tool by which scientists can assess future potential introductions (or re-introductions) to avoid costly mistakes. It also provides tangible proof of the need for political decision makers to consider good advice and make wise and cautious decisions. Introduced Mammals of the World also provides a comprehensive reference to students of ecological systems management and biological conservation.

This book is a companion volume to Introduced Birds of the World, by the same author, published in 1981, and which remains the premier text of its kind in the world more than twenty years after it was published. Introduced Mammals of the World provides the most comprehensive account of the movement of mammals around the world providing details on the date(s) of introduction, the person/agency responsible, the source populations, the location(s) of release, the fate of the introductions, and the impact if known, for over 300 species of mammal.

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Introduced Mammals of the World: Their History, Distribution and Influence

Introduced Mammals of the World: Their History, Distribution and Influence

by John L. Long
Introduced Mammals of the World: Their History, Distribution and Influence

Introduced Mammals of the World: Their History, Distribution and Influence

by John L. Long

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Winner in the Scholarly Reference section of the 2004 Australian Awards for Excellence in Educational Publishing.

Introduced Mammals of the World provides a concise and extensive source of information on the range of introductions of mammals conducted by humans, and an indication as to which have resulted in adverse outcomes. It provides a very valuable tool by which scientists can assess future potential introductions (or re-introductions) to avoid costly mistakes. It also provides tangible proof of the need for political decision makers to consider good advice and make wise and cautious decisions. Introduced Mammals of the World also provides a comprehensive reference to students of ecological systems management and biological conservation.

This book is a companion volume to Introduced Birds of the World, by the same author, published in 1981, and which remains the premier text of its kind in the world more than twenty years after it was published. Introduced Mammals of the World provides the most comprehensive account of the movement of mammals around the world providing details on the date(s) of introduction, the person/agency responsible, the source populations, the location(s) of release, the fate of the introductions, and the impact if known, for over 300 species of mammal.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780643099166
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Publication date: 08/14/2003
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 612
File size: 10 MB

About the Author

John L. Long

Table of Contents

Introduction
Systematic list of introduced mammals
Monotremata
Marsupialia
Insectivora
Chiroptera
Primates
Endentata
Lagomorpha
Rodentia
Carnivora
Proboscidea
Perissodactyla
Artiodactyla
References
Index to common names
Index to scientific names
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