Author Description
Savannahs Are One Of The Largest Biomes Of The World. This Book Looks At: (1) The Climate Factors Determining The Distribution Of Savannahs Worldwide, In South America, Australia, And India As Well As Africa; (2) The Major Plants (grasses, And Trees Such As Acacia) And Large Animals (mainly Large Mammals) That Live In African Savannahs; (3) The Biological And Ecological Factors That Influence Their Population Size, Interactions (such As Predation), And Community Composition. Conservation Issues Such As Tourism, Hunting, And The Conflict Between Wildlife And Farmers Are Discussed. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Mode Of Access: World Wide Web.
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THE THESIS
This text investigates the complex ecological dynamics and biological factors that define the structure and sustainability of African savannah biomes. Author Bryan Shorrocks, an established academic in the field of ecology, synthesizes climate data, botanical surveys, and zoological observations to explain how these vast landscapes function. The book provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the interplay between environmental constraints and the diverse populations of flora and fauna that inhabit these regions.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of global climate factors influencing savannah distribution in Africa, South America, Australia, and India.
- Examination of dominant vegetation, including grasses and Acacia species.
- Assessment of large mammal population dynamics and interspecies interactions such as predation.
- Discussion of human-wildlife conflict, tourism impacts, and conservation strategies.
Scope Limits
- The text focuses primarily on African ecosystems, with only comparative references to savannahs in other continents.
- It does not provide an exhaustive taxonomic catalog of every species present in the biome.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this work as a structured introduction to savannah ecology suitable for students and researchers in the biological sciences. Readers frequently note the clarity of the ecological modeling and the balanced approach to addressing modern conservation challenges.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
1900-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press,
ISBN-10:
0191794139
ISBN-13:
9780191794131
Science
Zoology
Ecology
Botany
Biology
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