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OverviewNumbering 92 species worldwide, the order Lagomorpha is a focal point of conservation efforts. Approximately one-quarter of all lagomorphs are under conservation concern, and a few are quite literally on the brink of extinction. Here, leading conservation biologist Andrew T. Smith and his colleagues bring together the world's lagomorph experts in the most comprehensive reference on the order ever produced. With detailed species accounts-illustrated with stunning color photos and up-to-date range maps-contributors highlight key ecological roles that lagomorphs play and explain in depth how scientists around the globe are working to save vulnerable populations. Thematic introductory chapters cover a broad spectrum of information about pikas, rabbits, and hares, from evolution, systematics, and diseases to lagomorph conservation status and management. Each animal account begins with the complete scientific and common names for each species. A description of the appearance and unique morphological characteristics is accompanied by a range of standard measurements of adult specimens. Subsequent sections discuss known paleontological data concerning the species, the current state of its taxonomy and geographic variation, and various aspects of the animal's biology. Aimed at naturalists, professional biologists, and students, this book will also serve as a valuable reference for those conducting biodiversity surveys and conservation throughout the world. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Andrew T. Smith (President’s Professor, Arizona State University) , Charlotte H. Johnston (Manager of Vertebrate and Malacologial Collections, Arizona State University) , Paulo Celio Alves , Klaus HacklanderPublisher: Johns Hopkins University Press Imprint: Johns Hopkins University Press Dimensions: Width: 21.60cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 27.90cm Weight: 1.225kg ISBN: 9781421423401ISBN 10: 1421423405 Pages: 280 Publication Date: 26 February 2018 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsPreface Contributors 1. Introduction 2. Evolution of Lagomorphs 3. Systematics of Lagomorphs 4. Introduced Lagomorphs 5. Diseases of Lagomorphs 6. Conservation of Lagomorphs SPECIES ACCOUNTS Order Lagomorpha Family Ochotonidae Family Leporidae The Rabbits Sylvilagus Lepus References IndexReviewsContains the latest range and taxonomic information as well as a description of key characteristics that can help distinguish species in the field . . . a useful book in my opinion. And a great format, which . . . is a welcome trend. -Jon Hall, Mammal Watching Andrew Smith and his colleagues have produced an outstanding book that summarises the current knowledge of the world's 92 species of lagomorphs in one reference volume. Drawing on the expertise of 82 specialists on lagomorphs, this is a truly comprehensive reference work that provides detailed, species-specific information as well as a review of the ecological role of lagomorphs. Contains the latest range and taxonomic information as well as a description of key characteristics that can help distinguish species in the field... a useful book in my opinion. And a great format, which... is a welcome trend. -- Jon Hall * Mammal Watching * Andrew Smith and his colleagues have produced an outstanding book that summarises the current knowledge of the world's 92 species of lagomorphs in one reference volume. Drawing on the expertise of 82 specialists on lagomorphs, this is a truly comprehensive reference work that provides detailed, species-specific information as well as a review of the ecological role of lagomorphs. * The Biologist * Contains the latest range and taxonomic information as well as a description of key characteristics that can help distinguish species in the field... a useful book in my opinion. And a great format, which... is a welcome trend. -- Jon Hall * Mammal Watching * Author InformationAndrew T. Smith is a President's Professor in the School of Life Sciences at Arizona State University and the chair of the IUCN Species Survival Commission Lagomorph Specialist Group. He is the coeditor of A Guide to the Mammals of China and Mammals of China. Charlotte H. Johnston is the manager of the Vertebrate Collections in the School of Life Sciences at Arizona State University. Paulo C. Alves is an associate professor of biology in the Faculty of Sciences at the University of Porto and the head of the Conservation Genetics and Wildlife Management research group at CIBIO (Research Center in Biodiversity and Genetics Resources). The cofounder and president of the World Lagomorph Society, he is the coeditor of Lagomorph Biology: Evolution, Ecology, and Conservation. Klaus Hacklander is a professor of wildlife biology and game management at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). The cofounder and secretary of the World Lagomorph Society, he is the coeditor of Lagomorph Biology. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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