Tree Kangaroos: Science and Conservation

This exciting, interdisciplinary work brings together the most current scientific knowledge on the tree kangaroo, documents the most pressing conservation issues for the species, and shares success stories in alleviating the broad threats that now jeopardize their long-term survival. It addresses an often cited need by making current knowledge of the species available not just to tree kangaroo researchers and conservationists, but to decision makers, academics and students. Includes coverage of all known species and encompasses both Australia and the island of New GuineaFeatures contributions edited and written by the world's leading researchers and practitioners who are focused on this scientifically mysterious animal of conservation concern Provides accessible information to specialists as well as a more general scientific or conservation audience interested in this geographic region INDICE: I.DEFINING THE TREE KANGAROO 1. Evolution, fossil history, morphology, taxonomy 2. Genetics 3. Current status and distribution 4. Biology, ecology and behavior 5. Tree kangaroos and human culture II.CONSERVATION CONCERNS 6.Australia 7.Island of New Guinea III.CONSERVATION SOLUTIONS: In the Field Australia: 8. Conservation action 9. Role of wildlife rehabilitation 10. How an understanding of Lumholtz tree kangaroo behavioral ecology can impact conservation outcomes 11. Tree Kangaroos as a conservation catalyst in Australia 12. Toward community awareness and conservation engagement New Guinea: 13. Creating the first conservation area in Papua New Guinea, the YUS Conservation Area 14. Land-use planning for a sustainable future 15. A model conservation ranger program 16. Community-based conservation on the Huon Peninsula 17. Community-based conservation in the Torricelli Mountains 18. Livelihoods and conservation 19. Education and outreach for sustainable conservation 20. Using an eco-health approach: Healthy village healthy forest 21. Building conservation leadership in PNG for tree kangaroo conservation 22. Population Habitat Viability Assessment for tree kangaroos in Papua New Guinea 23. Tree kangaroos as a conservation catalyst on the island of New Guinea 24. Role of government in tree kangaroo conservation 25. Status of tree kangaroo science and conservation in Papua, Indonesia IV.CONSERVATION SOLUTIONS: Role of Zoos 26. The role of zoos in tree kangaroo conservation 27. Population management of tree kangaroos by region 28. Genetics and demographics of the captive populations 29. Biology and health of tree kangaroos in zoos V.TECHNIQUES AND TECHNOLOGY FOR THE STUDY OF AN ELUSIVE MACROPOD 30. Using telemetry to study the ecology of tree kangaroos 31. Using NGS Crittercam technology to study feeding ecology and behavior of Matschie's tree kangaroo 32. Health aspects and veterinary techniques 33. Using non-invasive techniques to study tree kangaroos 34. Remote sensing and GIS for spatial and vegetation analyses VI.THE FUTURE OF TREE KANGAROOS 35. Future of conservation and science: What is needed to keep tree kangaroos healthy? 36. Tree kangaroos: Ghosts and icons of the rain forest - final essay of hope by Sy Montgomery

• ISBN: 978-0-12-814675-0
• Editorial: Academic Press
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 416
• Fecha Publicación: 01/02/2020
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés