Snow Leopards, Second Edition provides a foundational, comprehensive overview of the biology, ecology, and conservation of this iconic species. This updated edition incorporates all the recent information from range-wide surveys and conservation projects, the results of technical and advances particularly in genetics, camera trapping and satellite tracking, and evaluates emerging threats. New chapters synthesize the novel scientific methods and statistical analyses used to develop density and population estimates and how they inform conservation and management estimates. The first section of the book covers historical information, the main biogeographic patterns, evolutionary trends, conservational efforts, and cultural significance. Status and distribution are fully updated for all 12 countries where snow leopards occur. A section describes established and emerging threats, including human-wildlife conflict, illegal trade, infrastructure development, and climate change along with the conservation solutions used to address these threats. The book concludes with a final section on global snow leopard initiatives and future potentials. Snow Leopards, Second Edition features contributions from over 200 international experts on the species, bringing experience and expertise on all aspects of the snow leopard from every part of its range. The book is a key resource for scientists, researchers, government agencies, managers, and anyone with an interest in the conservation of the snow leopard and the high mountain ecosystems it occupies. Offers a complete and thorough update on snow leopard conservation efforts, behavior, wildlife numbers, and more Presents the results of all the latest scientific research and conservation measures Edited by recognized experts with and contributions from 200 of the world's leading experts form across snow leopard range INDICE: I: Defining the snow leopard 1. Taxonomy, morphology and phylogeny 2. Behavior and ecology 3. Biogeography and status overview 4. Prey and diet II: Conservation concerns 5. Livestock predation: conflicts and solutions 6. Depletion of wild prey 7. Monitoring illegal trade 8. Climate change impacts 9. Diseases of wild SL and primary prey 10. Resource extraction III: Conservation solutions in situ 11. Role of mountain communities 12. Building community governance structures and institutions 13. Incentive and reward programs 14. Livestock husbandry 15. Religion and cultural impacts 16. Trophy hunting as a conservation tool 17. Environmental education 18. Law enforcement 19. Transboundary initiatives 20. Corporate business IV: Conservation solutions ex situ 21. Captive SL in the EAZA region 22. The SSP in North America 23. Role of zoos in SL conservation 24. Rescue and rehabilitation centers and reintroduction 25. SL research: a historical perspective 26. From VHF to satellite GPS 27. Role of genetics 28. Camera trapping: advancing the technology 29. Landscape ecology: linking landscape metrics to ecol. Processes VI: Status and Conservation: Regional review 30. Afghanistan 31. Kyrgyzstan 32. Kazakhstan 33. Tajikistan 34. Uzbekistan 35. Bhutan 36. India 37. Nepal 38. Pakistan - historical perspective 38.1. Pakistan - current status 39. Mongolia 40. Russia 41. China: Tibetan Plateau Sanjiangyuan region 42. China: current status VII: The future of snow leopards 43. Sharing the conservation message 44. Global strategies for SL: a synthesis 45. GSLEP 46. Joining up the spots 47. Future prospects for SL survival
- ISBN: 978-0-323-85775-8
- Editorial: Academic Press
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Fecha Publicación: 01/06/2023
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés