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UNINA9910416108103321 |
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Titolo |
Mammals of Europe - Past, Present, and Future / / edited by Klaus Hackländer, Frank E. Zachos |
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Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2020 |
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Edizione |
[1st ed. 2020.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (16 illus., 5 illus. in color. eReference.) |
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Collana |
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Handbook of the Mammals of Europe, , 2730-7387 |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Animal ecology |
Zoology |
Biodiversity |
Conservation biology |
Ecology |
Animal Ecology |
Conservation Biology/Ecology |
Mamífers |
Llibres electrònics |
Europa |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Handbook of the Mammals of Europe: a general introduction -- Mammal Habitats in Europe: Geology, Vegetation and Climate -- History of European Mammals -- Conservation Status of European Mammals -- Management of European Mammals -- History of Mammal Research in Europe. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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This introductory volume provides an overview about the history and current status of European mammals, as well as management strategies. The remaining volumes cover comprehensive overviews of each species’ biology including paleontology, physiology, genetics, reproduction and development, ecology, habitat, diet, mortality and age determination. Their economic significance and management, as |
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well as future challenges for research and management are also addressed. Each chapter includes a distribution map, a photograph of the animal and key literature. This authoritative handbook provides a timely and detailed description of all European mammals and will appeal to academics and students in mammal research, as well as to professionals dealing with mammal management, including control, use and conservation. |
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