A Guide to the Carnivores of Central America : : Natural History, Ecology, and Conservation / / Claudia C. Nocke, Carlos L. de la Rosa.
Carnivores such as pumas, jaguars, and ocelots have roamed the neotropical forests of Central America for millennia. Enshrined in the myths of the ancient Maya, they still inspire awe in the region's current inhabitants, as well as in the ecotourists and researchers who come to experience Centr...
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| Place / Publishing House: | Austin : : University of Texas Press, , [2021] ©2000 |
| Year of Publication: | 2021 |
| Language: | English |
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Table of Contents:
- Frontmatter
- CONTENTS
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- The Order Carnivora in Central America
- Family Felidae: The Wild Cats
- Family Procyonidae: Coatis, Raccoons, and Relatives
- Family Mustelidae: Skunks, Grisons, Weasels, Otters, and Others
- Family Canidae: Dogs, Coyotes, and Foxes
- The Future of Central American Carnivores: Conservation Issues
- A Few Final Words
- Glossary
- Literature Cited
- Index