Conservation in the 21st Century Gorillas as a Case Study

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Conservation in the 21st Century Gorillas as a Case Study

Author	: T.S. Stoinski
File Size	: 47,6 Mb
Publisher	: Springer Science & Business Media
Language	: English
Release Date	: 09 July 2009
ISBN	: 9780387707211
Pages	: 369 pages

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Conservation in the 21st Century Gorillas as a Case Study by T.S. Stoinski Book PDF Summary

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.

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Conservation in the 21st Century Gorillas as a Case Study by T.S. Stoinski,H. D. Steklis,P.T. Mehlman

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