Plant & Animal Ecology

Revised, expanded, and updated, this second edition of a successful reference discusses how non-native species invade new ecosystems and the subsequent economic and environmental effects of these invaders. With nine new chapters, this text provides detailed information on the major components of the..

Co-published with the Quality Deer Management Association, this book is the first comprehensive reference in more than 20 years on the white-tailed deer, the most studied large mammal species in the world. It covers the evolutionary history of the species; its anatomy, physiology, and nutrition; pop..

Using real-world examples from diverse taxa and ecosystems, this book presents research on rapid shifts in temperature and precipitation and explains how these shifts can alter the biotic landscape. It highlights general trends expected in wildlife and ecological responses and the exceptions and con..

Germs, Seeds and Animals: Studies in Ecological History..

By presenting an abundance of scientific evidence throughout the text on olfaction and the olfactory concealment theory, Predator-Prey Dynamics reshapes the way that scientists view animal behavior. The olfactory concealment theory demonstrates that olfaction is an effective method used by predators..

An excellent and well-organized overview of an emerging field, this volume discusses the issues currently facing wildlife managers, and anyone else who deals with interactions between wildlife and humans. The book contains an extensive review of the scientific literature and stresses the inter-relat..

The complex regulations of the Endangered Species Act can be challenging for environmental professionals who must comply with them or assist clients in compliance. This volume discusses the Act using clear scientific prose that all professionals can readily comprehend. It explores the history and th..

In "The Geography of Survival" Wolfson speaks out about the world's choice to embrace the cause of our collective survival or to let desertisation, pollution, disaster, famine, epidemic, and war work their own solution...

This Handbook contains original contributions from leading academics and practitioners from across the world to provide an in-depth coverage of the main elements of practical urban ecology. The sixty-five chapters provide practitioners and students with the wealth of interdisciplinary information ne..

Fast becoming a standard textbook in college ecology curriculums, Wildlife Issues in a Changing World, Second Edition focuses on challenging issues in wildlife management. Examination of Jared Diamond's Evil Quartet (the four principal causes of extinction) provides a framework to categorize and res..