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Biology, ecology, habitat, and status of rare, threatened and endangered species of mammals and information on their native countries: biodiversity, ecosystems, population, and land use.
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Biology, ecology, habitat, and status of rare, threatened and endangered species of mammals and information on their native countries: biodiversity, ecosystems, population, and land use
Animal Information - Information on
How to use this site: If you are looking for a specific species, use the Individual Species Index , which includes common
and scientific names. Use the
through a list of the common names of each species grouped by category (e.g.
"Cats"). You can also
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Searchable database of citations on natural populations of animals, plants, and microbes.
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last updated: January 12, 2010
This bibliography was compiled by
. This bibliography of over 80,000 references has been accumulated over the last 35 years. The primary focus is the study of genetic variation in natural populations of animals, plants, and microbes. The
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Biological diversity: theory, patterns, ecological zones, species distributions, conservation issues, and legislation, with an emphasis on Canada. Bilingual: English/French.
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Canada's biodiversity
Ce projet a été coordonné et
conçu par Torsten Bernhardt, moyennant le concours de nombreux collaborateurs
et bénévoles, et l'appui du Ministère de la Culture et des Communications
This project was coordinated,
researched and designed by Torsten Bernhardt with the help of a great
many
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National Academy of Sciences report (1996) addresses new strategies and techniques for quantifying, understanding, and protecting biodiversity. Full text online.
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Understanding and Protecting Our Biological Resources
ISBN-13: 978-0-309-05584-0
The views expressed in this book are solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Academies. Authors:
Marjorie L. Reaka-Kudla, Don E. Wilson,
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Overview of some theoretical basics of biodiversity.
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definition of Biodiversity
has been most generally defined as the " full
variety of life on Earth " (
). More specifically, biodiversity is the study
of the processes that create and maintain variation. It is concerned
with the variety of individuals within populations, the diversity
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Introductory notes.
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Learn about biodiversity, what is is and how we benefit from it. As well as how to preserve it and in so doing save our Planet. From Kind Planet Environmental Forum, an in depth look at the subject of biodiversity, part of our Humane Community celebrating life!
Biodiversity - By Mara Hurwitt
Simple prudence dictates that no species, however humble, should ever be allowed to go extinct if it is within the power of humanity to save it.
- Edward O. Wilson, Pellegrino University Research Professor and Honorary Curator in Entomology at Harvard University
In
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Different definitions used by resource managers and ecologists.
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California Biodiversity Council
Scientific Definitions of Biodiversity
"A definition of biodiversity that is altogether simple, comprehensive, and fully operational ... is unlikely to be found." (Noss, 1990) Listed below are several different definitions used by resource managers and ecologists.
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Overview and definitions.
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An introduction to biodiversity theory
Introduction to Biodiversity Theory
biodiversity originates largely from ecology (the study of the relationship
between organisms and their environment) and evolution (the study of the
origin of diversity). From these two fields come its two main goals: to
understand the way the natural systems
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Explores the economic dimensions of the global biodiversity agenda as reflected in the work of IUCN and the various biodiversity conventions, notably the Convention on Biological Diversity.
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Biodiversityeconomics.org Index
Welcome to the leading on-line resource for biodiversity economists. Sponsored by IUCN and WWF, we promote economic approaches to conservation by sharing documents, contacts and information about upcoming events. Please add yourself to the practitioner database and submit your own publications.
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Links to articles on biodiversity and species extinction.
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The World Wide Web's Most
of Information on the Current Mass Extinction
The Current Mass Extinction:
beings are currently causing the greatest
mass extinction of species since the extinction of
the dinosaurs 65 million years ago. If present trends
continue one half of all species of life on
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