Wildlife Of The Tibetan Steppe
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Author |
: George B. Schaller |
Publisher |
: University of Chicago Press |
Total Pages |
: 392 |
Release |
: 2000-05 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0226736539 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780226736532 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (39 Downloads) |
Synopsis Wildlife of the Tibetan Steppe by : George B. Schaller
The Chang Tang, the vast, remote Tibetan steppe, is one of the most forbidding places on earth. Yet this harsh land is home to a unique assemblage of large mammals, including Tibetan antelope, gazelle, argali sheep, wild ass, wild yak, wolves, snow leopards, and others. Since 1985, George B. Schaller and his Chinese and Tibetan co-workers have surveyed the flora and fauna of the Chang Tang. Their research provides the first detailed look at the natural history of one of the world's least known ecosystems.
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: |
Publisher |
: Abrams |
Total Pages |
: 176 |
Release |
: 1997 |
ISBN-10 |
: UCSC:32106014767609 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (09 Downloads) |
Synopsis Tibet's Hidden Wilderness by :
In 1988, Schaller became the first Westerner permitted to explore the Chang Tang. Largely because of his work and the work of his colleagues, the Chinese government has set aside more than 125,000 square miles of this high-altitude terrain as a reserve--the second largest in the world. Schaller's photos and essays introduce the majestic landscape, extraordinary wildlife, and traditional nomadic society of this remote region. He concludes with a plan that would allow the people and animals there to continue to live in harmony. 10.75x10". Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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Publisher |
: Univ of California Press |
Total Pages |
: 196 |
Release |
: 1990-01-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0520072111 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780520072114 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (11 Downloads) |
Synopsis Nomads of Western Tibet by :
this copiously illustrated book is a fascinating account of these remarkable people, of their traditional way of survival. In a world where indigenous peoples and their environments are vanishing at alarming rates, the survival of this way of life represents an unexpected and heartening victory for humanity.
Author |
: Herbert H. T. Prins |
Publisher |
: Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages |
: 491 |
Release |
: 2017-04-06 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781107114715 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1107114713 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (15 Downloads) |
Synopsis Bird Migration across the Himalayas by : Herbert H. T. Prins
The first reference to demonstrate how birds survive the high-altitude Central Asian Flyway and the threats to this unique migration.
Author |
: Peter Matthiessen |
Publisher |
: Random House |
Total Pages |
: 322 |
Release |
: 2014-11-06 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781448112654 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1448112656 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (54 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Snow Leopard by : Peter Matthiessen
Enjoy this special edition hardback of one of the greatest pieces of travel and nature writing ever written. Go with Peter Matthiessen all the way to Dolpo, a Tibetan plateau in the high Himalayas. This is the account of a journey to the dazzling Tibetan plateau of Dolpo in the high Himalayas. In 1973 Matthiessen made the 250-mile trek to Dolpo, as part of an expedition to study wild blue sheep. It was an arduous, sometimes dangerous, physical endeavour: exertion, blisters, blizzards, endless negotiations with sherpas, quaking cold. But it was also a 'journey of the heart' - amongst the beauty and indifference of the mountains Matthiessen was searching for solace. He was also searching for a glimpse of a snow leopard, a creature so rarely spotted as to be almost mythical. WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY RICHARD MABEY 'A beautiful book, and worthy of the mountains he is among' Paul Theroux 'A delight' i Paper
Author |
: Marinus J.A. Werger |
Publisher |
: Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages |
: 570 |
Release |
: 2012-06-14 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9789400738867 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9400738862 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (67 Downloads) |
Synopsis Eurasian Steppes. Ecological Problems and Livelihoods in a Changing World by : Marinus J.A. Werger
Steppes form one of the largest biomes. Drastic changes in steppe ecology, land use and livelihoods came with the emergence, and again with the collapse, of communist states. Excessive ploughing and vast influx of people into the steppe zone led to a strong decline in nomadic pastoralism in the Soviet Union and China and in severely degraded steppe ecosystems. In Mongolia nomadic pastoralism persisted, but steppes degraded because of strongly increased livestock loads. After the Soviet collapse steppes regenerated on huge tracts of fallow land. Presently, new, restorative steppe land management schemes are applied. On top of all these changes come strong effects of climate change in the northern part of the steppe zone. This book gives an up-to-date overview of changes in ecology, climate and use of the entire Eurasian steppe area and their effects on livelihoods of steppe people. It integrates knowledge that so far was available only in a spectrum of locally used languages.
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: |
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: |
Total Pages |
: 288 |
Release |
: 2011 |
ISBN-10 |
: MINN:31951D036903467 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (67 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Status of Nepal's Mammals by :
Sponsored by many international agencies.
Author |
: Mark Hallett |
Publisher |
: Columbia University Press |
Total Pages |
: 434 |
Release |
: 2020-06-02 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780231545525 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0231545525 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (25 Downloads) |
Synopsis On the Prowl by : Mark Hallett
Big cats such as lions, tigers, leopards, and jaguars fascinate us like few other creatures. They are enduring symbols of natural majesty and power. Yet despite the magnetic appeal of the big cats, their origins and evolutionary history remain poorly understood—and human activity threatens to put an end to the big cats’ glory. On the Prowl is a fully illustrated and approachable guide to the evolution of the big cats and what it portends for their conservation today. Mark Hallett and John M. Harris trace the origins of these iconic carnivores, venturing down the evolutionary pathways that produced the diversity of big cat species that have walked the earth. They place the evolution and paleobiology of these species in the context of ancient ecosystems and climates, explaining what made big cats such efficient predators and analyzing their competition with other animals. Hallett and Harris pay close attention to human impact, from the evidence of cave paintings and analysis of ancient extinctions up to present-day crises. Their engaging and carefully documented account is brought to life through Hallett’s detailed, vivid illustrations, based on the most recent research by leading paleontologists. Offering a fresh look at the rise of these majestic animals, On the Prowl also makes a powerful case for renewed efforts to protect big cats and their habitats before it is too late.
Author |
: George B. Schaller |
Publisher |
: Yale University Press |
Total Pages |
: 233 |
Release |
: 2020-02-18 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780300252729 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0300252722 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (29 Downloads) |
Synopsis Into Wild Mongolia by : George B. Schaller
Explore the wonders of wild Mongolia through the eyes of a distinguished field biologist Mongolia became a satellite of the Soviet Union in the mid-1920s, and for nearly seven decades effectively closed its doors to the outside world. Biologist George Schaller initially visited the country in 1989, and was one of the first Western scientists allowed to study and assess the conservation status of Mongolia’s many unique, native wildlife species. Schaller made a number of trips from 1989 to 2018 in collaboration with Mongolian and American scientists, witnessing Mongolia’s recovery and transition to a market economy after the collapse of the Soviet Union. This informative and fascinating new book provides a firsthand account of Schaller’s time in this little-known and remote country, where he studied and helped develop conservation initiatives for the snow leopard, Gobi bear, wild camel, and Mongolian gazelle, among other species. Featuring magnificent photographs from his travels, the book offers a critical, at times inspiring contribution for those who treasure wildlife, as well as a fresh perspective on the natural beauty of the region, which encompasses steppes, mountains, and the Gobi Desert.
Author |
: Klaus Riede |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 348 |
Release |
: 2004 |
ISBN-10 |
: STANFORD:36105114750818 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (18 Downloads) |
Synopsis Global Register of Migratory Species by : Klaus Riede