- 624 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
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About This Book
This book examines the current literature and knowledge on the evolution and ecology of all the birds named as eagles, with particular emphasis on the larger species. It also examines the past and current relations between eagles and people, including habitat change and conservation issues. Eagle ecologies and conservation are currently seriously impacted by human activities such as industrialization, urbanization, pollution, deforestation and hunting. Some eagle species have consequently experienced extreme population changes. There are, however, some positive developments. Eagles have a strong, historic bond with human civilization, due to their status as the world's most charismatic birds. Conservation policies have also been successful in repopulating some ecosystems with breeding eagles. Therefore, despite the complexity of this relationship, there may yet be hope for this unique species group, frequently rated as the kings of birds, and symbolic of human power, ambition, royalty, nationality, and even concepts of God. It is hoped that this book will contribute to the further understanding of these unique and fantastic birds.
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Half-Title Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Preface
- Credits and Acknowledgments
- Table of Contents
- Part I: Eagle Classifcation, Genetics and Ecology
- Part II: Eagles and Their Ecological Relations
- Part III: Eagles and Conservation Issues
- References
- Index