Carnivoran Ecology

Carnivoran Ecology by Steven W. Buskirk is an essential, authoritative guide for anyone who studies or cares for the world’s meat-eating mammals. This engaging volume brings the science of carnivores to life—explaining how behavior, physiology, habitat use, and predator–prey dynamics shape populations from temperate forests to arid grasslands.

Packed with clear explanations and real-world examples, the book bridges rigorous research and practical conservation. You’ll find accessible coverage of foraging strategies, spatial ecology, reproductive tactics, and human–wildlife interactions, all framed to inform fieldwork, wildlife management, and policy decisions. Emphasis on modern methods—radio telemetry, population modeling, and landscape analysis—helps readers translate data into effective action across regional ecosystems.

Whether you’re a graduate student, wildlife biologist, naturalist, or land manager, this book equips you with the tools to understand and conserve carnivores in North America and beyond. It highlights the ecological roles of small and large carnivores, their responses to habitat fragmentation, and implications for biodiversity and ecosystem health.

Readable yet scholarly, the text blends vivid descriptions with practical takeaways and up-to-date science—perfect for coursework, reference, or on-the-ground planning. Add Carnivoran Ecology by Steven W. Buskirk to your collection to deepen your understanding of predator ecology and strengthen your conservation practice. Order now to bring rigorous, regionally relevant expertise to your work and passion for wildlife.

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