A Guide to the Carnivores of Central America: Natural History, Ecology, and Conservation - Couverture souple

De La Rosa, Carlos L.; Nocke, Claudia C.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0292716052 ISBN 13 : 9780292716056

Editeur : University of Texas Press, 2000

Synopsis

Carnivores such as pumas, jaguars, and ocelots have roamed the neotropical forests of Central America for millennia. Enshrined in the myths of the ancient Maya, they still inspire awe in the region's current inhabitants, as well as in the ecotourists and researchers who come to experience Central America's diverse and increasingly endangered natural environment.

This book is one of the first field guides dedicated to the carnivores of Central America. It describes the four indigenous families-wild cats, raccoons and their relatives, skunks and their relatives, and wild canids-and their individual species that live in the region. The authors introduce each species by recounting a first-person encounter with it, followed by concise explanations of its taxonomy, scientific name, English and Spanish common names, habitat, natural history, and conservation status. Range maps show the animal's past and current distribution, while Claudia Nocke's black-and-white drawings portray it visually.

The concluding chapter looks to the carnivores' future, including threats posed by habitat destruction and other human activities, and describes some current conservation programs. Designed for citizens of and visitors to Central America, as well as specialists, this book offers an excellent introduction to a group of fascinating, threatened, and still imperfectly understood animals.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Carlos de la Rosa is a biologist, photographer, and storyteller. Born in Venezuela, he has studied Central American wildlife for many years.

Claudia C. Nocke is a wildlife artist and conservationist.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: University of Texas Press
• Date d'édition: 2000
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0292716052
• ISBN 13: 9780292716056
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 262
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible