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1 online resource |
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text file |
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EPUB |
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8.9MB |
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polychrome |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Carnivore conservation: the importance of carnivores to the ecosystem, and the value of reintroductions -- The Tasmanian devil: a uniquely threatened animal -- Pathology and diagnostics of DFTD and other devil diseases -- Revealing the origin and evolutionary trajectory of DFTD using genetics and genomics -- Tasmanian devil immune genes and their function -- Genetic tools: maintaining genetic diversity in the Tasmanian devil metapopulation -- Microbiomes, pouches and milk: natural solutions? Immune strategies to combat DFTD9 Devils and disease in the landscape: the impact of disease on devils in the wild and on the Tasmanian ecosystem -- Conservation status drives management: what is happening in wild populations and why? -- Colour plates -- DFTD is a killer but what about other threats? -- Remote detection and monitoring methods for Tasmanian Devils -- Wild devil recovery: managing devils in the presence of disease -- Use of scent ecology to improve reintroduction outcomes: applications for Tasmanian devils -- A One Plan Approach to saving the devil: population and habitat viability assessment -- Managing a metapopulation: intensive to wild and all the places in between -- Advocates and ambassadors: the devil is real -- -- Managing and maintaining wild temperament and behaviours in captivity -- Conservation introduction of Tasmanian devils to Maria Island: a managed response to DFTD -- The depopulation and reintroduction of devils on the Forestier Peninsula -- Captive research: working together for the common good -- The road to recovery: a recipe for success? -- Balancing the needs of government, academia, zoos, the community and media in the messaging to Save the Tasmanian Devil -- Lessons learned and future directions. |
| Summary |
Documents the campaign for the conservation and long-term recovery of the Tasmanian devil. |
| Access |
National edeposit: Available onsite at the National Library of Australia, State Library Victoria Online access with authorization. AU-CaNED |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Tasmanian devil.
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Tasmanian devil. |
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Tasmanian devil -- Conservation.
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Endangered species -- Australia -- Tasmania.
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Endangered species. |
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Australia. |
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Tasmania. |
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Animal ecology. |
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Wildlife: mammals. |
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Ecological science, the Biosphere. |
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Zoology & animal sciences. |
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Zoology: mammals (mammalogy) |
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Genetics (non-medical) |
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Biodiversity. |
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Animals & society. |
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Wildlife: general interest. |
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Environmental policy & protocols. |
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Ethology & animal behaviour. |
| Added Author |
Hogg, Carolyn J., editor.
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Fox, Samantha (Wildlife biologist), editor.
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Pemberton, David, editor.
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Belov, Katherine, editor.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Hogg, Carolyn. Saving the Tasmanian Devil : Recovery Through Science-Based Management. Collingwood : CSIRO Publishing, ©2019 9781486307180 |
| ISBN |
1486307191 (electronic book) |
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9781486307197 (electronic book) |
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9781486307203 (EPUB) |
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1486307205 |
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1486307183 |
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9781486307180 |
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