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Noninvasive survey methods for carnivores

(Number (ISBN

1610911393 (electronic bk.)

(Number (ISBN

9781610911399 (electronic bk.)

Erroneous ISBN

159726119X (cloth : alk. paper)

Erroneous ISBN

1597261203 (pbk. : alk. paper)

Erroneous ISBN

9781597261197 (cloth : alk. paper)

Erroneous ISBN

9781597261203 (pbk. : alk. paper)

Number

b516901

Title Proper

Noninvasive survey methods for carnivores

General Material Designation

[Book]

First Statement of Responsibility

edited by Robert A. Long ... [et al.]

Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.

Washington, DC :

Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.

Island Press,

Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.

c2008

Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item

1 online resource (viii, 385 p.) :

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ill

Text of Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [327]-372) and index

Text of Note

Noninvasive research and carnivore conservation / Paula MacKay ... [et al.] -- Designing effective noninvasive carnivore surveys / Robert A. Long and William J. Zielinski -- Natural sign : tracks and scats / Kimberly S. Heinemeyer, Todd J. Ulizio, and Robert L. Harrison -- Track stations / Justina C. Ray and William J. Zielinski -- Remote cameras / Roland W. Kays and Keith M. Slauson -- Hair collection / Katherine C. Kendall and Kevin S. McKelvey -- Scat detection dogs / Paula S. MacKay ... [et al.] -- Integrating multiple methods to achieve survey objectives / Lori A. Campbell, Robert A. Long, and William J. Zielinski -- Genetic and endocrine tools for carnivore surveys / Michael S. Schwartz and Steven L. Monfort -- Attracting animals to detection devices / Fredrick V. Schlexer -- Statistical modeling and inference from carnivore survey data / J. Andrew Royle, Thomas R. Stanley, and Paul M. Lukacs -- Synthesis and future research needs / Robert A. Long ... [et al.]

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"The status of many carnivore populations is of growing concern to scientists and conservationists, making the need for data pertaining to carnivore distribution, abundance, and habitat use ever more pressing. Recent developments in "noninvasive" research techniques - those that minimize disturbance to the animal being studied - have resulted in a greatly expanded toolbox for the wildlife practitioner. Presented in a straightforward and readable style, Noninvasive Survey Methods for Carnivores is a comprehensive guide for wildlife researchers who seek to conduct carnivore surveys using the most up-to-date scientific approaches ..."--From publisher

Title

Noninvasive survey methods for carnivores.

International Standard Book Number

9781597261197

Carnivora-- North America

Mammal surveys-- North America

Mammalogy-- Methodology

NAT-- 019000

SCI-- 070030

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Edition

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Book number

Long, Robert A.,1968-

Date of Transaction

20120308145749.0

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[Book]

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