African ark : mammals, landscape and the ecology of a continent /

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African Ark tells the story of how Africa's mammals have helped shape the continent's landscapes over time to support an amazing diversity of life. It explores the impact of megafauna on the environment, also highlighting small mammals such as rodents and bats, and their interaction with t...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores principales: Monadjem, Ara (Autor), Unwin, Mike (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Johannesburg, South Africa : Wits University Press, 2023.
Temas:
Mammals > Africa.
Animal-plant relationships > Africa.
Ecology > Africa.
Mammifères > Afrique.
Relations animal-plante > Afrique.
Animal-plant relationships
Ecology
Mammals
Africa
Electronic books.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Foreword
  • Mammals and landscapes-the evolution of a continent
  • A continent of plenty
  • The species conundrum
  • The history of Africa's mammals
  • Islands as species factories
  • Evolution on the African mainland
  • Giant mammals shaping the landscape
  • A Place for Every Species
  • Fluctuating Populations
  • The human factor
  • The sinking ark?
  • Glossary.

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