<p><span>This book examines the current literature and knowledge on the evolution and ecology of all the birds named as eagles, with particular emphasis on the larger species. It also examines the past and current relations between eagles and people, including habitat change and conservation issues.
Vultures : their evolution, ecology, and conservation
โ Scribed by Campbell, Michael O'Neal
- Publisher
- CRC Press
- Year
- 2015
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 370
- Category
- Library
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โฆ Table of Contents
Content: 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
โฆ Subjects
Vultures. NATURE / Animals / Birds NATURE / Birdwatching Guides SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Zoology / Ornithology
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