Behaviour and Ecology of Riparian Mammals

Behaviour and Ecology of Riparian Mammals
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 404
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ISBN-10 : 0521038073
ISBN-13 : 9780521038072
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Book Synopsis Behaviour and Ecology of Riparian Mammals by : Nigel Dunstone

Download or read book Behaviour and Ecology of Riparian Mammals written by Nigel Dunstone and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2007-07-02 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many mammals, such as otters, live in close association with rivers and streams, feeding in them, or using them as a place of safety or means of escape from predators. The distinct adaptations that riparian mammals have evolved in order to live in these environments also handicap them for living elsewhere. These animals are therefore threatened by alterations to their environment. In recent years, our rivers have become highly polluted, and have been subject to bankside modifications for agriculture and forestry, enhanced or decreased water flow, and recreation. As a result, they have become less and less suitable for these highly specialized animals. This book looks at the habitat utilization, adaptation, feeding ecology, and conservation status of a range of riparian mammals. It gives insights into the problems facing these fascinating animals, and how they might be overcome.


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