Big Game of North America [antikvár]

FOREWORDThe knowledge and insights of many prominent wildlife scientists have been joined in this publication on North America's large mammals, their status, management and future. That this was done reflects the wildlife profession's recognition of the need for such an authoritative volume. Drawing on years of personal study and observation and the published writings of hundreds of other scientists, the authors and editors have produced a book that long will stand as a major reference on the ecology and management of large mammals.This book will be of value to practicing wildlife managers and to those engaged in research, administration and education. It should be accepted widely as a textbook for the thousands of young people who year-ly undertake courses of study in wildlife sciences at North American colleges and universities. The methodologies and relationships it emphasizes will be useful abroad as well. Serious-minded outdoor enthusiasts will find much of interest in its chapters, including both the accounts of individual species and those dealing more broadly with prédation and predator control, animal behavior, habitat changes, nutrition, carrying capacity and other subjects.Aside from its importance as a modern and comprehensive summary of the management of North America's interesting and spectacular large mammals, the book, taken as a whole, has still another dimension. Its many chapters testify to the fact that, given public support, cooperation and