Yellowstone Cougars

Author : Toni K. Ruth,Polly C. Buotte,Maurice G. Hornocker
Publisher : University Press of Colorado
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2019-09-23
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781607328292

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Yellowstone Cougars by Toni K. Ruth,Polly C. Buotte,Maurice G. Hornocker Pdf

Yellowstone Cougars examines the effect of wolf restoration on the cougar population in Yellowstone National Park—one of the largest national parks in the American West. No other study has ever specifically addressed the theoretical and practical aspects of competition between large carnivores in North America. The authors provide a thorough analysis of cougar ecology, how they interact with and are influenced by wolves—their main competitor—and how this knowledge informs management and conservation of both species across the West. Of practical importance, Yellowstone Cougars addresses the management and conservation of multiple carnivores in increasingly human-dominated landscapes. The authors move beyond a single-species approach to cougar management and conservation to one that considers multiple species, which was impossible to untangle before wolf reestablishment in the Yellowstone area provided biologists with this research opportunity. Yellowstone Cougars provides objective scientific data at the forefront of understanding cougars and large carnivore community structure and management issues in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, as well as in other areas where wolves and cougars are reestablishing. Intended for an audience of scientists, wildlife managers, conservationists, and academics, the book also sets a theoretical precedent for writing about competition between carnivorous mammals.

Author : Toni Karen Ruth,Polly C. Buotte,Maurice G. Hornocker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Competition (Biology)
ISBN : 9781607328285

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Yellowstone Cougars by Toni Karen Ruth,Polly C. Buotte,Maurice G. Hornocker Pdf

"Examines the effect of wolf restoration on cougar population in Yellowstone National Park. No other study has addressed theoretical and practical aspects of competition between large carnivores. A thorough examination of cougar ecology, how they interact and [are] influenced by wolves, how this knowledge informs management and conservation"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Douglas W. Smith,Daniel R. Stahler,Daniel R. MacNulty
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2020-12-28
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780226728483

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Yellowstone Wolves by Douglas W. Smith,Daniel R. Stahler,Daniel R. MacNulty Pdf

This beautifully illustrated volume on the Yellowstone Wolf Project includes an introduction by Jane Goodall and an exclusive online documentary. The reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone National Park was one of the greatest wildlife conservation achievements of the twentieth century. Eradicated after the park was first established, these iconic carnivores returned in 1995 when the US government reversed its century-old policy of extermination. In the intervening decades, scientists have built a one-of-a-kind field study of these wolves, their behaviors, and their influence on the entire ecosystem. Yellowstone Wolves tells the incredible story of the Yellowstone Wolf Project, as told by the people behind it. This wide-ranging volume highlights what has been learned in the decades since reintroduction, as well as the unique blend of research techniques used to gain this knowledge. We learn about individual wolves, population dynamics, wolf-prey relationships, genetics, disease, management and policy, and the rippling ecosystem effects wolves have had on Yellowstone’s wild and rare landscape. Featuring a foreword by Jane Goodall, beautiful images, a companion online documentary by celebrated filmmaker Bob Landis, and contributions from more than seventy wolf and wildlife conservation luminaries from Yellowstone and around the world, Yellowstone Wolves is an informative and beautifully realized celebration of the extraordinary Yellowstone Wolf Project.

Author : W. Andrew Marcus
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2022-01-11
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780520976924

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Atlas of Yellowstone by W. Andrew Marcus Pdf

The second edition of the award-winning Atlas of Yellowstone contains 50% new material, making it the authoritative reference for the world’s first national park on its 150th anniversary. The publication of the Atlas of Yellowstone, Second Edition coincides with the 150th anniversary of the founding of Yellowstone National Park—a major international event. The atlas is an accessible, comprehensive guide that presents Yellowstone’s story through compelling visualizations rendered by award-winning cartographers at the University of Oregon. Readers of this new edition of the Atlas of Yellowstone will explore the contributions of Yellowstone to preserving and understanding natural and cultural landscapes, to informing worldwide conservation practices, and to inspiring national parks around the world, while also learning about the many struggles the park faces in carrying out its mission. Ranging from Indigenous Americans and local economies to geysers and wildlife migrations, from the life of one wolf to the threat of wildfires, each page provides leading experts’ insights into the complexity and significance of Yellowstone. Key elements of the atlas include: More than 1,000 maps, graphics, and photographs Contributions from more than 130 experts Detailed topographic maps of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks Exploration of Yellowstone National Park’s influence over 150 years on conservation practice, park management, and American culture New, detailed visualizations of wildlife that take advantage of modern GPS technology to track individual animals and entire herds Place-name origins for Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks and the surrounding region

Author : Maurice Hornocker,Sharon Negri
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2009-12-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780226353470

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Cougar by Maurice Hornocker,Sharon Negri Pdf

The cougar is one of the most beautiful, enigmatic, and majestic animals in the Americas. Eliciting reverence for its grace and independent nature, it also triggers fear when it comes into contact with people, pets, and livestock or competes for hunters’ game. Mystery, myth, and misunderstanding surround this remarkable creature. The cougar’s range once extended from northern Canada to the tip of South America, and from the Pacific to the Atlantic, making it the most widespread animal in the western hemisphere. But overhunting and loss of habitat vastly reduced cougar numbers by the early twentieth century across much of its historical range, and today the cougar faces numerous threats as burgeoning human development encroaches on its remaining habitat. When Maurice Hornocker began the first long-term study of cougars in the Idaho wilderness in 1964, little was known about this large cat. Its secretive nature and rarity in the landscape made it difficult to study. But his groundbreaking research yielded major insights and was the prelude to further research on this controversial species. The capstone to Hornocker’s long career studying big cats, Cougar is a powerful and practical resource for scientists, conservationists, and anyone with an interest in large carnivores. He and conservationist Sharon Negri bring together the diverse perspectives of twenty-two distinguished scientists to provide the fullest account of the cougar’s ecology, behavior, and genetics, its role as a top predator, and its conservation needs. This compilation of recent findings, stunning photographs, and firsthand accounts of field research unravels the mysteries of this magnificent animal and emphasizes its importance in healthy ecosystem processes and in our lives.

Author : P. J. White,Robert A. Garrott,Glenn E. Plumb
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2013-04-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780674076433

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Yellowstone’s Wildlife in Transition by P. J. White,Robert A. Garrott,Glenn E. Plumb Pdf

The world's first national park, Yellowstone is a symbol of nature's enduring majesty and the paradigm of protected areas across the globe. But Yellowstone is constantly changing. How we understand and respond to events that are putting species under stress, say the authors of Yellowstone's Wildlife in Transition, will determine the future of ecosystems that were millions of years in the making. With a foreword by the renowned naturalist E. O. Wilson, this is the most comprehensive survey of research on North America's flagship national park available today. Marshaling the expertise of over thirty contributors, Yellowstone's Wildlife in Transition examines the diverse changes to the park's ecology in recent decades. Since its creation in the 1870s, the priorities governing Yellowstone have evolved, from intensive management designed to protect and propagate depleted large-bodied mammals to an approach focused on restoration and preservation of ecological processes. Recognizing the importance of natural occurrences such as fires and predation, this more ecologically informed oversight has achieved notable successes, including the recovery of threatened native species of wolves, bald eagles, and grizzly bears. Nevertheless, these experts detect worrying signs of a system under strain. They identify three overriding stressors: invasive species, private-sector development of unprotected lands, and a warming climate. Their concluding recommendations will shape the twenty-first-century discussion over how to confront these challenges, not only in American parks but for conservation areas worldwide. Highly readable and fully illustrated, Yellowstone's Wildlife in Transition will be welcomed by ecologists and nature enthusiasts alike.

Author : Douglas W. Smith,Lauren E. Walker,Katharine E. Duffy
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2023-10-10
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691218731

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Yellowstone’s Birds by Douglas W. Smith,Lauren E. Walker,Katharine E. Duffy Pdf

A beautifully illustrated survey of Yellowstone’s breathtaking birdlife, written by a team of renowned ornithologists and wildlife biologists Established in 1872, Yellowstone National Park is the oldest and arguably the most famous national park in North America, attracting millions of visitors each year. While many come to the park for its recreational activities, the wildlife of Yellowstone is just as alluring. This book brings together more than 30 leading experts to provide the first comprehensive survey of the natural history, science, and conservation of birds in Yellowstone. Covering most bird species breeding within the great park as well as the many migrants that pass through, Yellowstone’s Birds is a scientific tour de force and an essential resource for visitors to Yellowstone and bird lovers everywhere. Tallies more than 200 species, including migrants Describes the natural history, status, and latest science on the birds of Yellowstone Features fact-filled, easy-to-read chapters, informative sidebar essays, maps, infographics, and photos that present current science in an easily understood way Accompanied by videos by award-winning cinematographer Bob Landis Draws on a wealth of data on Yellowstone’s birds collected over many decades With contributions by many of today’s leading bird experts, this is a long-overdue survey of Yellowstone’s breathtaking avian fauna

Author : Adolph Murie
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1940
Category : Coyote
ISBN : MINN:31951T00430646H

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Fauna of the National Parks of the United States by Adolph Murie Pdf

Author : Adolph Murie
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1940
Category : Coyote
ISBN : RUTGERS:39030014627329

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Ecology of the Coyote in the Yellowstone by Adolph Murie Pdf

Author : Susan G. Clark
Publisher : Anthem Press
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2021-05-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781785277337

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Yellowstones Survival by Susan G. Clark Pdf

This book focuses on Yellowstone: the park, the larger ecosystem, and even more so, the “idea” of Yellowstone. In presenting a case for a new conservation paradigm for the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE), including Yellowstone National Park, the book, at its heart, is about people and nature relationships. This new paradigm will be truly committed to a healthy, sustainable environment, rich in other life forms, and one that affords dignity for all: humans and nonhumans. The new story or paradigm must be about living such a commitment and future for GYE in real time. The book presents a well-developed theory for interdisciplinary problem solving that is grounded in practice.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Natural history
ISBN : MINN:31951P01067927G

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Yellowstone Science by Anonim Pdf

Author : Paul Schullery
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0806134925

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The Yellowstone Wolf by Paul Schullery Pdf

All royalties from sales of this book go to Yellowstone’s wolf recovery project Few animals inspire such a mixture of fear, curiosity, and wonder as the wolf. Highly regarded but often misunderstood, the wolf has as many friends as enemies, and its reintroduction into Yellowstone National Park has sparked both fascination and controversy. Early in Yellowstone’s history, wolves were thought supernaturally evil, and scores were destroyed. Northern Rocky Mountain wolves were native to Yellowstone when the park was established in 1872, but “predator control” led to determined eradication, and by the 1940s they were gone. Amid much fanfare, however, wolves were reintroduced to one of the nation’s oldest national parks in the 1990s. This comprehensive reference documents the prehistory, management, and nature of the Yellowstone wolf. Historian-naturalist Paul Schullery has assembled the voices of explorers, naturalists, park officials, tourists, lawmakers, and modern researchers to tell the story of what may be the most famous wolf population in the world. This unique book includes numerous scientific studies of interest to wolf enthusiasts and scholars of western wildlife issues, conservation, and national parks. In a new afterword, Schullery discusses recent developments in the recovery project.

Author : Jean-Luc E. Cartron,Jennifer K. Frey
Publisher : University of New Mexico Press
Page : 1145 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2024-02-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780826351531

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Wild Carnivores of New Mexico by Jean-Luc E. Cartron,Jennifer K. Frey Pdf

In this first-ever landmark study of New Mexico's wild carnivores, Jean-Luc E. Cartron and Jennifer K. Frey have assembled a team of leading southwestern biologists to explore the animals and the major issues that shape their continued presence in the state and region. The book includes discussions on habitat, evolving or altered ecosystems, and new discoveries about animal behavior and range, and it also provides details on the distribution, habitat associations, life history, population status, management, and conservation needs of individual carnivore species in New Mexico. Like Cartron's award-winning Raptors of New Mexico, Wild Carnivores of New Mexico shares the same emphasis on scientific rigor and thoroughness, high readability, and visual appeal. Each chapter is illustrated with numerous color photographs to help readers visualize unique morphological or life-history traits, habitat, research techniques, and management and conservation issues.

Author : United States. Congress Senate
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 2022 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1950
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UOM:35112104266517

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Hearings by United States. Congress Senate Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Expenditures in the Executive Departments
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1950
Category : Wildlife conservation
ISBN : STANFORD:36105009890067

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Federal Wildlife Conservation Activities, 1949 by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Expenditures in the Executive Departments Pdf