This manual covers the natural history and conservation of penguins, detailing the eighteen distinct species found across the globe. It provides in-depth information on each species, including their life history, distribution, population status, and conservation concerns. The content is compiled by leading experts in the field, offering a comprehensive overview of these fascinating birds and the challenges they face.
The purpose of this manual is to serve as an invaluable resource for researchers, conservationists, and policymakers. It outlines current conservation efforts, proposes necessary actions to enhance population resilience, and identifies critical areas for future research. The book is richly illustrated with photographs and data, making it a comprehensive guide to understanding and protecting penguin populations and their marine environments.
Penguins, among the most delightful creatures in the world, are also among the most vulnerable. The fragile status of most penguin populations today mirrors the troubled condition of the southern oceans, as well as larger marine conservation problems: climate change, pollution, and fisheries mismanagement. This timely book presents the most current knowledge on each of the eighteen penguin species-from the majestic emperor penguins of the Antarctic to the tiny blue penguins of New Zealand and Australia, from the northern rockhopper penguins of the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans to the Galapagos penguins of the equator-written by the leading experts in the field.
Included for each species:
o Life history
o Distribution, population sizes and trends
o International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) status
o Threats to survival
o Legal protection
The book also provides information on current conservation efforts, outlines the most important actions to be taken to increase each population's resilience, and recommends further research needed to protect penguins and the living creatures that share their environment.
Beautifully illustrated with full-color photographs of each species in their natural habitat and detailed charts and graphs, Penguins will be an invaluable tool for researchers, conservation groups, and policy makers. It will also enchant anyone interested in the lives or the plight of these fascinating animals.
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Editor: Borboroglu, Pablo Garcia
Editor: Boersma, P. Dee
Publisher: University of Washington Press
Illustration: n
Language: ENG
Title: Penguins: Natural History and Conservation
Pages: 00360 (Encrypted EPUB) / 00360 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2015-10-05
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780295992846
Category: Science : Life Sciences - Zoology - Ornithology
Penguins, among the most delightful creatures in the world, are also among the most vulnerable. The fragile status of most penguin populations today mirrors the troubled condition of the southern oceans, as well as larger marine conservation problems: climate change, pollution, and fisheries mismanagement. This timely book presents the most current knowledge on each of the eighteen penguin species-from the majestic emperor penguins of the Antarctic to the tiny blue penguins of New Zealand and Australia, from the northern rockhopper penguins of the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans to the Galapagos penguins of the equator-written by the leading experts in the field.
Included for each species:
o Life history
o Distribution, population sizes and trends
o International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) status
o Threats to survival
o Legal protection
The book also provides information on current conservation efforts, outlines the most important actions to be taken to increase each population's resilience, and recommends further research needed to protect penguins and the living creatures that share their environment.
Beautifully illustrated with full-color photographs of each species in their natural habitat and detailed charts and graphs, Penguins will be an invaluable tool for researchers, conservation groups, and policy makers. It will also enchant anyone interested in the lives or the plight of these fascinating animals.
Watch the trailer:
Editor: Borboroglu, Pablo Garcia
Editor: Boersma, P. Dee
Publisher: University of Washington Press
Illustration: n
Language: ENG
Title: Penguins: Natural History and Conservation
Pages: 00360 (Encrypted EPUB) / 00360 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2015-10-05
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780295992846
Category: Science : Life Sciences - Zoology - Ornithology
