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Predation, one of the most dramatic interactions in animals' lives, has long fascinated ecologists. This volume presents carnivores, raptors and their prey in the complicated net of interrelationships, and shows them against the background of their biotic and abiotic settings. It is based on long-term research conducted in the best preserved woodland of Europe's temperate zone. The role of predation, whether limiting or regulating prey (ungulate, rodent, shrew, bird, and amphibian) populations, is quantified and compared to parts played by other factors: climate, food resources for prey, and availability of other potential resources for predators.

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Author:   Bogumila Jedrzejewska ,  Wlodzimierz Jedrzejewski
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Edition:   Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 1998
Volume:   135
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.706kg
ISBN:  

9783642083846

ISBN 10:   3642083846
Pages:   452
Publication Date:   01 December 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction.- Bialowieza Primeval Forest - Abiotic Conditions and Habitats.- Abundance of Prey.- Numbers, Distribution and Home Ranges of Predators.- Diets and Hunting Habits of Predators.- Predation Impact and Its Importance to Prey Populations.- References.- Subject Index

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