African Antelope Database 1998 (Iucn/Ssc Action Plans for the Conservation of Biological Div)

IUCN/SSC Antelope Specialist Group Rod East

ISBN 10: 2831704774 / ISBN 13: 9782831704777

Editore: World Conservation Union, 1998

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2nd ed. edition. 444 pages. 10.75x8.25x1.25 inches. In Stock. Codice articolo __2831704774

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Titolo: African Antelope Database 1998 (Iucn/Ssc ...

Casa editrice: World Conservation Union

Data di pubblicazione: 1998

Legatura: Paperback

Condizione: Brand New

Edizione: seconda edizione

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Although most antelope species still exist in large numbers in sub-Saharan Africa (some in hundreds of thousands), up to three-quarters of the species are in decline. Threats to their survival arise from the rapid growth of human and livestock populations, with consequent degradation and destruction of natural habitats, and excessive offtake by meat hunters. In addition, some parts of Africa are now almost completely devoid of large wild animals because of uncontrolled slaughter during recent civil wars.This report presents the information currently held by the IUCN/SSC Antelope Specialist Group on the conservation status of each antelope species (and selected subspecies) in sub-Saharan Africa. Key areas have been identified for the conservation of representative antelope communities. While external donors make the greatest contributions to the conservation of antelopes, greater recognition of wildlife conservation in national and regional development plans is often a critically important requirement.