European bison : status survey and conservation action plan

Complete Title
European bison : status survey and conservation action plan

Publication Year
Language(s)
English
Description

This review of the European bison’s (Bison bonasus) status clearly indicates that, through proper management and conservation, its present numbers and distribution have improved significantly since its extinction in the wild at the beginning of the 20th century. The Action Plan briefly summarizes the history of extinction in the wild and present status of the European bison, as well as the reasons of extinction. The ecology of the species has been reviewed and threats, including recent diseases, are described. The Action Plan also puts forward future goals in conservation and management of European bison. These include recommendations for captive breeding and reintroduction to natural ecosystems, and the propagation of captive animals with known pedigrees for the preservation of the species and to maintain its genetic purity.

ISBN
978-2-8317-0762-4
2-8317-0762-5
Imprint
Gland : IUCN, 2004
Physical Description
ix, 52p. : ill., maps
Notes

Includes bibliographic references.

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Publisher
Bibliographic level
Monograph/item
Physical medium
PDF
Printed
Number of library copies
2
Print availability status
Status unknown