Reintroduction programs have become one of the major conservation methods worldwide in the effort to protect threatened species and rehabilitate ecosystems. However, success rates are generally low, often due to information deficiency on the ecological requirements of the reintroduced species. It has been demonstrated that habitat quality can be the most important factor in determining reintroduction success, emphasizing the need for comprehensive feasibility studies in reintroduction programs. Roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) were driven to extinction in the East Mediterranean, their most southern range, at the beginning of the 20th century. In an effort to reintroduce roe deer to its original habitat in Israel, a European originated breeding colony was established by the Israel Nature and Parks Authority. However, reintroduction success is especially low at the edge of a species range, and the xeric conditions of the East Mediterranean may prove to be suboptimal for roe deer. The aim of this study was to define habitat requirements for roe deer in this region.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
AV Akademikerverlag Gmbh & Co. KG
ISBN-10
3639236785
ISBN-13
9783639236781
eBay Product ID (ePID)
84490092
Product Key Features
Book Title
Roe Deer Reintroduction to the Southern Edge of Their Range
Number of Pages
180 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2010
Topic
Life Sciences / Zoology / General
Genre
Science
Author
Uri Shanas, Arian Wallach, Moshe Inbar
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
9.6 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
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