Conservation of Wildlife Populations: applications of ecological, evolutionary, and genetic concepts

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3rd revised edition. In a world where threats of cataclysmic extinction loom and sustainable harvest approaches are essential, applied population ecology has never been more crucial. This book provides evidence-based insight into how extinctions and human-wildlife conflicts can be minimised. L. Scott Mills, Andrew Whiteley, and Mahdieh Tourani blend rigorous science with practical solutions to illuminate paths where science and action can bring hope.

Thoroughly updated since the second edition, this edition bridges the full scope of applied wildlife population ecology, spanning conservation and wildlife biology, ecology, conservation genetics, evolutionary biology, and environmental studies. This new edition includes updated references and expanded global case studies based on both terrestrial and aquatic wildlife species. With an engaging writing style and real-world examples, this third edition shows how a broad range of practical ecological and evolutionary principles can lead to efficient and sometimes non-intuitive conservation management in a rapidly changing world.

Engaging and approachable, yet thorough and solutions-oriented, this is a must-read book for students and practitioners in ecology, wildlife biology, and conservation genetics. Undergraduate and postgraduate students will be equipped to advance conservation management and research, while field practitioners will find the scientific basis for making efficient and effective conservation decisions.

* Illuminates how wildlife population ecology can inform conservation solutions for fish and wildlife conservation management

* Equips students and practitioners with the scientific basis to help stem biodiversity loss and improve sustainable harvests in a rapidly changing world

* Engagingly written and richly illustrated with real-world examples

* Explains non-intuitive concepts in a rigorous yet accessible manner

New to this Edition:

* Thoroughly updated references and case studies with a global scope, including fish and fisheries

* Includes a new focus on climate change, with science-based paths for action

* Covers emerging key concepts, such as occupancy estimation, spatial capture-recapture abundance estimation, and integrated population models