{"product_id":"saving-the-tasmanian-devil-carolyn-hogg-9781486307180","title":"Saving the Tasmanian Devil: Recovery Through Science-Based Management","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tasmanian devil is threatened by Devil Facial Tumour Disease (DFTD), a transmissible form of cancer that has reduced the population by over 80%. Hunting, extreme climate events, vehicle collision and habitat destruction also put pressure on this endangered species. The recovery effort to save the Tasmanian devil commenced over 15 years ago as a collaborative initiative between the Tasmanian government, the Australian government, the Zoo and Aquarium Association Australasia, and many research institutions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSaving the Tasmanian Devil\u003c\/i\u003e documents the journey taken by partner organizations in discovering what DFTD is, the effect it has on wild devil populations, and the outcomes achieved through research and management actions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapters describe all aspects of devil conservation, including the captive devil populations, applied pathology, immunology and genetic research findings, adaptive management, and the importance of advocacy and partnerships.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book will provide management practitioners and conservation scientists with insight into the complexities of undertaking a program of this scale, and will also be of value to researchers, students and others interested in conservation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Provides understanding of threatened species management practices for the Tasmanian devil such as captive breeding, fenced peninsulas and island populations\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Describes next generation disease, vaccine and genomic technology for conservation of the species\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Explains governance and partnerships involved in this adaptive management\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Carolyn Hogg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1486307183\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781486307180\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e CSIRO Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/09\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 348\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.70h x 8.40w x 1.00d","brand":"Carolyn Hogg","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46685661757695,"sku":"9781486307180","price":95.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_01728b93-1892-4728-8141-5a638a9c6fc3.jpg?v=1741726385","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/saving-the-tasmanian-devil-carolyn-hogg-9781486307180","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}