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Tapirs of the World: Ecology, Conservation and Management

by Melletti, M; Reyna-Hurtado, R.; Medici, P. (Eds)

Series : Fascinating Life Sciences
Publisher : Springer
Illustrations : 109 col illus, 12 b/w illus

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Description:

This beautifully illustrated book is the first comprehensive work ever published on all four tapir species worldwide, filling a gap in the scientific literature. The book provides information on the systematics, phylogeny, evolution, ecology, conservation, and management of all tapir species.

This volume is aimed at a wide range of readers, including researchers, wildlife managers, zoologists, conservation biologists, ecologists, veterinarians, zoo staff, students and environmental policymakers.

* Represents the first complete monograph of the family Tapiridae.

* Provides a comprehensive overview on tapir ecology, management and conservation status.

* Summarizes the human impact on several tapir populations that occurred in the past and are still occurring.