Big Game of Botswana

The Tragic History of a Once Great Southern African Fauna

Autor*innen

• Clive Spinage

Parameter

• 188 Seiten
• 7 Lesestunden

• Natur, Tiere
• Ökologie & Umwelt
• Tiere

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The book explores the ecological history of Botswana, highlighting the dramatic decline of its large mammal populations due to factors like climate change, hunting, disease, and the impact of a beef export economy. It details the historical migrations of antelope and the role of tribal chiefs in wildlife management, showcasing indigenous attitudes towards conservation. While extinction predictions from the late 19th century have not materialized, ongoing threats from human activity and environmental changes continue to jeopardize the region's wildlife, emphasizing the need for conservation efforts.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2024
• Einband: Hardcover