European Bison
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Author |
: Małgorzata Krasińska |
Publisher |
: Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages |
: 380 |
Release |
: 2013-06-19 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9783642365553 |
ISBN-13 |
: 3642365558 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (53 Downloads) |
Synopsis European Bison by : Małgorzata Krasińska
The mighty and majestic European bison is the relictual embodiment of the wildness of prehistoric Europe. Tragically, the millennia since that time have seen so many species driven to extinction by human impacts, and the European bison has only narrowly avoided the same fate. Today, the species represents the symbolic sentinel of successful conservation actions in a world in which such achievements remain few and far between. From an early stage in the restitution of the European bison, husband-and-wife team Małgorzata Krasińska and Zbigniew A. Krasiński have been participating in relevant management initiatives and researching all facets of the bison, from its morphology and diet, to its movements, social life and reproduction, and the conservation management actions that have been taken to save it. Now they have summarised this wealth of knowledge on the species, giving rise to a publication ideal for students, professional biologists and conservationists, but also for all nature enthusiasts. This new edition of the monograph offers extensively updated content taking into account research carried out on the European bison in the last few years. Also featured, a new chapter devoted to knowledge of the genetics of the species drawn up by Małgorzata Tokarska of the Białowieża-based Mammal Research Institute PAS.
Author |
: Zdzsław Pucek |
Publisher |
: Council of Europe |
Total Pages |
: 88 |
Release |
: 2004-01-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9287155496 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9789287155498 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (96 Downloads) |
Synopsis European Bison (Bison Bonasus) by : Zdzsław Pucek
The European bison, the largest herbivore in Europe, was once widely distributed throughout western, central and south-eastern Europe. But by the end of the 19th century there were only two populations left in the the wild, this drastic decline caused by competition for food from deer, cattle grazing in forests, wars and heavy poaching. By 1945 there were only 54 animals with proven pedigrees in zoos, descended from 12 ancestor animals (of which a mere two are dominant genetically). Moves to restore the wild population began in the 1920s, and the restitution has successfully maintained the breed's purity. In 2000, there were nearly 2900 bison registered by the European Bison Pedigree Book, existing in 191 enclosed and 31 free-roaming herds. Despite this success, there remain concerns over the loss of genetic variability - the inbreeding affects life span, viability of young animals, and the interval between calving and skeletal growth - and the presence of, and susceptibility to, several diseases, including foot-and-mouth and TB. Management of the habitat and local populations of bison is necessary to maintain the optimum bison habitat. It remains an endangered species, and its full recovery and re-naturalisation in the wild cannot be guaranteed.
Author |
: Marco Ferretti |
Publisher |
: BoD – Books on Demand |
Total Pages |
: 208 |
Release |
: 2019-11-20 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781789841695 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1789841690 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (95 Downloads) |
Synopsis Wildlife Population Monitoring by : Marco Ferretti
Wildlife management is about finding the balance between conservation of endangered species and mitigating the impacts of overabundant wildlife on humans and the environment. This book deals with the monitoring of fauna, related diseases, and interactions with humans. It is intended to assist and support the professional worker in wildlife management.
Author |
: Zdzisław Pucek |
Publisher |
: World Conservation Union |
Total Pages |
: 54 |
Release |
: 2004 |
ISBN-10 |
: 2831707625 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9782831707624 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (25 Downloads) |
Synopsis European Bison by : Zdzisław Pucek
This review of the European bison’s (Bison bonasus) status clearly indicates that, through proper management and conservation, its present numbers and distribution have improved significantly since its extinction in the wild at the beginning of the 20th century. The Action Plan briefly summarizes the history of extinction in the wild and present status of the European bison, as well as the reasons of extinction. The ecology of the species has been reviewed and threats, including recent diseases, are described. The Action Plan also puts forward future goals in conservation and management of European bison. These include recommendations for captive breeding and reintroduction to natural ecosystems, and the propagation of captive animals with known pedigrees for the preservation of the species and to maintain its genetic purity.
Author |
: Canada. Dept. of Agriculture |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 1158 |
Release |
: 1919 |
ISBN-10 |
: PSU:000019028194 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (94 Downloads) |
Synopsis Agricultural Gazette of Canada by : Canada. Dept. of Agriculture
Author |
: Canada. Department of Agriculture |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 1138 |
Release |
: 1919 |
ISBN-10 |
: UOM:39015066996185 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (85 Downloads) |
Synopsis Agricultural Gazette of Canada by : Canada. Department of Agriculture
Author |
: Richard Lydekker |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 512 |
Release |
: 1901 |
ISBN-10 |
: NYPL:33433003231416 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (16 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Great and Small Game of Europe, Western & Northern Asia and America by : Richard Lydekker
Author |
: International Institute of Agriculture. AGRICULTURAL INTELLIGENCE AND PLANT DISEASES, BUREAU OF |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 1788 |
Release |
: 1918 |
ISBN-10 |
: UIUC:30112112405946 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (46 Downloads) |
Synopsis Monthly Bulletin of Agriculture Intelligence and of Plant-diseases by : International Institute of Agriculture. AGRICULTURAL INTELLIGENCE AND PLANT DISEASES, BUREAU OF
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: |
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: |
Total Pages |
: 1776 |
Release |
: 1918 |
ISBN-10 |
: UCAL:$B12259 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (59 Downloads) |
Synopsis Bulletin of the Bureau of Agricultural Intelligence and of Plant-Diseases by :
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: |
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: |
Total Pages |
: 1760 |
Release |
: 1918 |
ISBN-10 |
: CORNELL:31924066918230 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (30 Downloads) |
Synopsis International Review of the Science and Practice of Agriculture by :