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Vultures: Their Evolution, Ecology and Conservation book cover

1st Edition

Vultures Their Evolution, Ecology and Conservation

By Michael O'Neal Campbell Copyright 2016
376 Pages
by CRC Press

374 Pages 23 Color & 9 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

374 Pages
by CRC Press
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This book reexamines current knowledge on the evolution, ecology, and conservation biology of both New World vultures (Cathartidae) and Old World vultures (Accipitridae) and seeks answers to past and present regional extinctions, colorizations, and conservation questions. Extinct species of both families are examined, as is the disputed evidence for familial similarities and differences currently... Read more

Systematic List of Old World Vultures: The Griffons. Systematic List of Old World Vultures: Huge and Small Non-Griffons. Systematic List of New World Vultures. The Biological Evolution of Vultures. Vultures, Facultative Scavengers and Predators. Climate, Landscapes and Vultures. Vultures, Cultural Landscapes and Environmental Change. Vultures, Chemicals and Diseases. Vultures in Social History and Conservation. The Future of Vultures: Conclusions and Summary

Biography

Michael O'Neal Campbell

"This book provides an accessible and well-referenced review of our current knowledge of vultures."
—Blaise Martay, BTO News

"This authoritative volume provides detailed information on all vultures of the world, including condors. Campbell's thorough review of the literature is reflected in the 188-page bibliography (some 3,700 references, cited throughout). Summing Up: Highly recommended."
—H. T. Armistead, Free Library of Philadelphia, in CHOICE

"Any college-level collection strong in specific wildlife topics will find this a unique and solid reference acquisition."
—California Bookwatch

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