Dealing with aspects of the biology and conservation of wolves, dogs, jackals and foxes, this is a book on the dog family. It covers topics relevant to modern conservation science, and features case studies of canid species across the globe. It is suitable for scientists studying carnivores, predators, cooperative breeding, and social systems.
Wild canids are fascinating ancestors of the domestic dog. This definitive book on aspects of canid biology and the conservation of wolves, dogs, jackals and foxes covers topics relevant to modern conservation science, and features detailed case studies of many canid species across the globe. A must-have for all scientists studying carnivores, predators, cooperative breeding, and social systems. A useful text for both undergraduate and graduate courses in behavioural ecology and conservation biology, and engaging reading for a wide range of wolf and domestic dog enthusiasts.
