Synopses & Reviews
The grey wolf is one of the world’s most polarizing and charismatic species. Respected, adored, or held in awe by many as an icon of wilderness, wolves have also sparked fear and hatred when they have come into conflict with human presence. Not surprisingly, they are one of the most intensively studied mammalian species in the wild. The World of Wolves offers a fresh and provocative look at current trends in wolf and wildlife management. Representative case studies, from geographically and culturally diverse areas of the world, highlight the existing interconnections between wolves, their prey, their habitat, their ecosystems and people, and the role of science in policy formation and wolf management. In addition, the studies involve many issues, for example population genetics and livestock husbandry practices, that are entry points into larger aspects of ecology and evolution. This book will appeal to conservationists, scientists, wildlife managers, and anyone seeking a better understanding of wolves and their co-existence with us.
Synopsis
The World of Wolves offers a fresh and provocative look at current trends in wolf and wildlife management. Representative case studies, from geographically and culturally diverse areas of the world, highlight the existing interconnections between wolves, their prey, their habitat, their ecosystems and people, and the role of science in policy formation and wolf management. This book will appeal to conservationists, scientists, wildlife managers, and anyone seeking a better understanding of wolves and their co-existence with us.
About the Author
Marco Musiani is Assistant professor of landscape ecology at the University of Calgary and is also affiliated with the University of Montana. He has conducted research and published internationally on wolf management.
Luigi Boitani is the head of the Department of Animal and Human Biology at the University of Rome, and a leading authority on wolves.
Paul C. Paquet is Adjunct Professor with the faculties of Biology and of Environmental Design at the University of Calgary. He was the founder and director of the Central Rockies Wolf Project in Canmore, Alberta.