The Atlantic walrus : biological, historical, and indigenous insights into species-human interactions /

Addresses the key dimensions of long-term human walrus interactions across the Atlantic Arctic and subarctic regions, over the past millennia. This book brings together research from across the social and natural sciences to explore walrus biology, human culture, environmental conditions and their r...

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Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Weber, X�enia Alessandra, 1992- (Editor ), Olsen, Morton Tange (Editor ), Jordan, Peter, 1969- (Editor ), Desjardins, Sean P. A. (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Amsterdam : Academic Press, 2020.
Temas:
Walrus > Effect of human beings on > North Atlantic Ocean.
Walrus > Effect of human beings on > Arctic regions.
Walrus > Climatic factors > North Atlantic Ocean.
Walrus > Climatic factors > Arctic regions.
Morse > Effets de l'homme sur > Atlantique Nord.
Morse > Effets de l'homme sur > Arctique.
Morse > Facteurs climatiques > Atlantique Nord.
Morse > Facteurs climatiques > Arctique.
Arctic Regions
North Atlantic Ocean
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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  • <P><b>Section I: Atlantic Walrus Evolution, Ecology, and Behavior </b>1. Atlantic Walrus Evolution 2. General Ecology and Behavior of Atlantic Walruses 3. Current Stocks, Distribution, and Population Estimates</p> <p><b>Section II: Indigenous Walrus Roles
  • 4,000 BC to Present </b>4. The Role of the Walrus in Artic Indigenous Cultures and Mythology 5. Paleo-Inuit Walrus Use in Article Canada and Greenland 6. Neo-Inuit Walrus Use in Arctic Canada and Greenland
  • 1250 AD to Present</p> <p><b>Section III: Non-Indigenous Walrus Roles
  • Medieval Times to Present </b>7. European and Greenlandic Norse (Viking) Walrus Hunting
  • Methods, Techniques, and Extent 8. Medieval European Ivory Exchange 9. Modern Commercial Atlantic Walrus Exploitation 10. Historical Management of the Atlantic Walrus</p> <p><b>Section IV: Future Directions and Innovations in Atlantic Walrus Research </b>11. Molecular Advances in Archaeological and Biological Research 12. Marine Mammal Monitoring and Drone Technology Applications 13. Future Atlantic Walrus Management and Conservation in a Changing Arctic </p>

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