The Life, Extinction, and Rebreeding of Quagga Zebras: Significance for Conservation

ISBN-13: 9781108831604 / Angielski / Twarda / 2022 / 280 str.

Rhode Island) Heywood Peter (Brown University

Opis

Extinction of quagga zebras left behind historical records, art, literature, and DNA whose information led to their rebreeding.

Recenzje

'The book is an enjoyable account of this interesting case of demise and attempted resurrection, and will appeal to conservation scientists as well as wildlife enthusiasts.' Brian W. van Wilgen, South African Journal of Science

Spis treści

Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1. Zebras; 2. Quaggas; 3. Coat coloration; 4. Quaggas, zebras, and humans in Southern Africa; 5. Quaggas abroad; 6. Extinction; 7. Afterlife; 8. Rebreeding; 9. Identity and conservation; Appendix 1. Early illustrations of quaggas; Appendix 2. Records of quaggas kept in Europe; Endnotes; Bibliography; Index.