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Languages : en
Pages : 406
Book Description
Desert Tortoise (Mojave Population), Recovery Plan
Author: Amargosa Vole (Microtus Californicus Scirpensis)
Author: Theodore A. RadoPublisher:
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Category : Endangered species
Languages : en
Pages : 70
Book Description
Birds of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands
Author: Herbert A. RaffaelePublisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691211671
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
"An up-to-date facing-page field guide to the birds of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands"--
Avian Brood Parasitism
Author: Manuel SolerPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319731386
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 566
Book Description
Brood parasitism has become one of the most flourishing areas of research in evolutionary ecology and one of the best model systems for investigating coevolution. This subject has undergone remarkable advances during the last two decades, but has not been covered by any book in the 21st century. This book offers a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the fascinating field of avian brood parasitism. The topics covered include conspecific brood parasitism; evolution and phylogenetic history of avian brood parasites; parasitic behaviour used by brood parasites; adaptations and counter-adaptations of brood parasites and their hosts at every stage of the breeding cycle (before laying, egg, chick and fledgling stages); factors affecting the evolution of host defences and parasitic attacks; the role of phenotypic plasticity in host defences; mechanisms driving egg recognition and rejection; evolution of nest sharing or nest killing by brood parasite chicks; begging behaviour in parasitized nests and food delivery by host adults; and recognition of conspecifics by juvenile brood parasites. This volume provides a comprehensive reference resource for readers and researchers with an interest in birds, behaviour and evolution, as well as a source of hypotheses and predictions for future investigations into this dynamic subject.
Superfund and Mining Megasites
Author: National Research CouncilPublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309165008
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 505
Book Description
For more than 100 years, the Coeur d' Alene River Basin has been known as "The Silver Valley" for being one of the most productive silver, lead, and zinc mining areas in the United States. Over time, high levels of metals (including lead, arsenic, cadmium, and zinc) were discovered in the local environment and elevated blood lead levels were found in children in communities near the metal-refining and smelter complex. In 1983, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) listed a 21-square mile mining area in northern Idaho as a Superfund site. EPA extended those boundaries in 1998 to include areas throughout the 1500-square mile area Coeur d'Alene River Basin project area. Under Superfund, EPA has developed a plan to clean up the contaminated area that will cost an estimated $359 million over 3 decades-and this effort is only the first step in the cleanup process. Superfund and Mining Megasites: Lessons from Coeur d'Alene River Basin evaluates the issues and concerns that have been raised regarding EPA's decisions about cleaning up the area. The scientific and technical practices used by EPA to make decisions about human health risks at the Coeur d'Alene River Basin Superfund site are generally sound; however, there are substantial concerns regarding environmental protection decisions, particularly dealing with the effectiveness of long-term plans.
Coronado National Forest Plan
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Category : Coronado National Forest (Ariz. and N.M.)
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Dolphin Societies
Author: Karen PryorPublisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520216563
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 410
Book Description
A survey of current dolphin research.
Stanislaus River, California
Author: United States. War DepartmentPublisher:
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Category : Stanislaus River (Calif.)
Languages : en
Pages : 4
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