European Bison

Author : Małgorzata Krasińska,Zbigniew Krasiński
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2013-06-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642365553

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European Bison by Małgorzata Krasińska,Zbigniew Krasiński Pdf

The mighty and majestic European bison is the relictual embodiment of the wildness of prehistoric Europe. Tragically, the millennia since that time have seen so many species driven to extinction by human impacts, and the European bison has only narrowly avoided the same fate. Today, the species represents the symbolic sentinel of successful conservation actions in a world in which such achievements remain few and far between. From an early stage in the restitution of the European bison, husband-and-wife team Małgorzata Krasińska and Zbigniew A. Krasiński have been participating in relevant management initiatives and researching all facets of the bison, from its morphology and diet, to its movements, social life and reproduction, and the conservation management actions that have been taken to save it. Now they have summarised this wealth of knowledge on the species, giving rise to a publication ideal for students, professional biologists and conservationists, but also for all nature enthusiasts. This new edition of the monograph offers extensively updated content taking into account research carried out on the European bison in the last few years. Also featured, a new chapter devoted to knowledge of the genetics of the species drawn up by Małgorzata Tokarska of the Białowieża-based Mammal Research Institute PAS.

Author : Zdzisław Pucek,IUCN/SSC Bison Specialist Group
Publisher : World Conservation Union
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Nature
ISBN : 2831707625

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European Bison by Zdzisław Pucek,IUCN/SSC Bison Specialist Group Pdf

This review of the European bison’s (Bison bonasus) status clearly indicates that, through proper management and conservation, its present numbers and distribution have improved significantly since its extinction in the wild at the beginning of the 20th century. The Action Plan briefly summarizes the history of extinction in the wild and present status of the European bison, as well as the reasons of extinction. The ecology of the species has been reviewed and threats, including recent diseases, are described. The Action Plan also puts forward future goals in conservation and management of European bison. These include recommendations for captive breeding and reintroduction to natural ecosystems, and the propagation of captive animals with known pedigrees for the preservation of the species and to maintain its genetic purity.

Author : Zdzsław Pucek
Publisher : Council of Europe
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2004-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9287155496

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European Bison (Bison Bonasus) by Zdzsław Pucek Pdf

The European bison, the largest herbivore in Europe, was once widely distributed throughout western, central and south-eastern Europe. But by the end of the 19th century there were only two populations left in the the wild, this drastic decline caused by competition for food from deer, cattle grazing in forests, wars and heavy poaching. By 1945 there were only 54 animals with proven pedigrees in zoos, descended from 12 ancestor animals (of which a mere two are dominant genetically). Moves to restore the wild population began in the 1920s, and the restitution has successfully maintained the breed's purity. In 2000, there were nearly 2900 bison registered by the European Bison Pedigree Book, existing in 191 enclosed and 31 free-roaming herds. Despite this success, there remain concerns over the loss of genetic variability - the inbreeding affects life span, viability of young animals, and the interval between calving and skeletal growth - and the presence of, and susceptibility to, several diseases, including foot-and-mouth and TB. Management of the habitat and local populations of bison is necessary to maintain the optimum bison habitat. It remains an endangered species, and its full recovery and re-naturalisation in the wild cannot be guaranteed.

Author : Marco Ferretti
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2019-11-20
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781789841695

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Wildlife Population Monitoring by Marco Ferretti Pdf

Wildlife management is about finding the balance between conservation of endangered species and mitigating the impacts of overabundant wildlife on humans and the environment. This book deals with the monitoring of fauna, related diseases, and interactions with humans. It is intended to assist and support the professional worker in wildlife management.

Author : Małgorzata Krasińska,Zbigniew A. Krasiński
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : European bison
ISBN : 8390752182

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The European Bison by Małgorzata Krasińska,Zbigniew A. Krasiński Pdf

Author : Geoff Cunfer,Bill Waiser
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2016-10-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9781623494742

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Bison and People on the North American Great Plains by Geoff Cunfer,Bill Waiser Pdf

The near disappearance of the American bison in the nineteenth century is commonly understood to be the result of over-hunting, capitalist greed, and all but genocidal military policy. This interpretation remains seductive because of its simplicity; there are villains and victims in this familiar cautionary tale of the American frontier. But as this volume of groundbreaking scholarship shows, the story of the bison’s demise is actually quite nuanced. Bison and People on the North American Great Plains brings together voices from several disciplines to offer new insights on the relationship between humans and animals that approached extinction. The essays here transcend the border between the United States and Canada to provide a continental context. Contributors include historians, archaeologists, anthropologists, paleontologists, and Native American perspectives. This book explores the deep past and examines the latest knowledge on bison anatomy and physiology, how bison responded to climate change (especially drought), and early bison hunters and pre-contact trade. It also focuses on the era of European contact, in particular the arrival of the horse, and some of the first known instances of over-hunting. By the nineteenth century bison reached a “tipping point” as a result of new tanning practices, an early attempt at protective legislation, and ventures to introducing cattle as a replacement stock. The book concludes with a Lakota perspective featuring new ethnohistorical research. Bison and People on the North American Great Plains is a major contribution to environmental history, western history, and the growing field of transnational history.

Author : Zbigniew A. Krasiński
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8387054976

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The European bison by Zbigniew A. Krasiński Pdf

Author : William T. Hornaday
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2022-09-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547247906

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The Extermination of the American Bison by William T. Hornaday Pdf

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Extermination of the American Bison" by William T. Hornaday. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

Author : Library of Congress
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1352 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Subject headings, Library of Congress
ISBN : OSU:32435078789948

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Library of Congress Subject Headings by Library of Congress Pdf

Author : Andrzej Stachurski
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Bison
ISBN : STANFORD:36105117974233

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Bison by Andrzej Stachurski Pdf

Author : Rory Putman,Marco Apollonio,Reidar Andersen
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 409 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2011-04-28
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781139500289

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Ungulate Management in Europe by Rory Putman,Marco Apollonio,Reidar Andersen Pdf

This book considers a number of problems posed by ungulates and their management in Europe. Through a synthesis of the underlying biology and a comparison of the management techniques adopted in different countries, the book explores which management approaches seem effective - and in which circumstances. Experts in a number of different areas of applied wildlife biology review various management problems and alternative solutions, including the impact of large ungulates on agriculture, forestry and conservation habitats, the impact of disease and predation on ungulate populations and the involvement of ungulates in road traffic accidents and possible measures for mitigation. This book is directed at practising wildlife managers, those involved in research to improve methods of wildlife management, and policy-makers in local, regional and national administrations.

Author : Tomasz Samojlik,Anastasia Fedotova,Piotr Daszkiewicz,Ian D. Rotherham
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2020-03-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783030334796

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Białowieża Primeval Forest: Nature and Culture in the Nineteenth Century by Tomasz Samojlik,Anastasia Fedotova,Piotr Daszkiewicz,Ian D. Rotherham Pdf

Understanding the current state and dynamics of any forest is extremely difficult - if not impossible - without recognizing its history. Białowieża Primeval Forest (BPF), located on the border between Poland and Belarus, is one of the best preserved European lowland forests and a subject of myriads of works focusing on countless aspects of its biology, ecology, management. BPF was protected for centuries (15th-18th century) as a game reserve of Polish kings and Lithuanian grand dukes. Being, at that time, a part of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, BPF was subject to long-lasting traditional, multi-functional utilisation characteristic for this part of Europe, including haymaking on forest meadows, traditional bee-keeping and fishing in rivers flowing through forest. This traditional model of management came to an abrupt end due to political change in 1795, when Poland and Grand Duchy of Lithuania ceased to exist in effect of partitioning by neighbouring countries, and the territory of BPF was taken over by the Russian Empire. The new Russian administration, influenced by the German trends in forestry, attempted at introducing the new, science-based forestry model in the BPF throughout the 19th century. The entire 19th century in the history of BPF is a story of struggle between new trends and concepts brought and implemented by new rulers of the land, and the traditional perception of the forest and forest uses, culturally rooted in this area and originating from mediaeval (or older) practices. The book will show the historical background and the outcome of this struggle: the forest’s history in the long 19th century focusing on tracking all cultural imprints, both material (artificial landscapes, introduced alien species, human-induced processes) and immaterial (traditional knowledge of forest and use of forest resources, the political and cultural significance of the forest) that shaped the forest’s current state and picture. Our book will deliver a picture of a crucial moment in forest history, relevant not only to the Central Europe, but to the continent in general. Moment of transition between a royal hunting ground, traditional type of use widespread throughout Europe, to a modern, managed forest. Looking at main obstacles in the management shift, the essential difference in perceptions of the forest and goods it provides in both modes of management, and the implications of the management change for the state of BPF in the long 19th century could help in better understanding the changes that European forests underwent in general.

Author : Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc
Publisher : Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Page : 2927 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781615355570

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Britannica Student Encyclopedia (A-Z Set) by Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc Pdf

Entertaining and informative, the newly updated Britannica Student Encyclopedia helps children gain a better understanding of their world. Updated for 2012, more than 2,250 captivating articles cover everything from Barack Obama to video games. Children are sure to immerse themselves in 2,700 photos, charts, and tables that help explain concepts and subjects, as well as 1,200 maps and flags from across the globe. Britannica Student is curriculum correlated and a recent winner of the 2008 Teachers Choice Award and 2010 AEP Distinguished achievement award.

Author : Charles Knight
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 582 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1866
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
ISBN : UOM:39015020796754

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The English Cyclopaedia by Charles Knight Pdf

Author : John Peine,Samab Foundation
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1998-06-23
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1574440535

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Ecosystem Management for Sustainability by John Peine,Samab Foundation Pdf

As the 21st century approaches, the need to put principles of sustainable living and ecosystem management into practice has never been so urgent. Ecosystem Management for Sustainability recognizes this need and shares the experiences of the editor and 54 contributing authors, each leaders in the advancement of ecosystem management and champions of the natural environment. The book uses the Man And Biosphere program as a case example of a wide variety of resource management activities at work. Through the multi-authored contributions to this book, documentation of a comprehensive spectrum of ecosystem management and sustainable development principles is achieved. Ecosystem Management for Sustainability provides a link between theory and practice of these two philosophies.