| Edition |
2006 ed. |
| Description |
1 online resource (viii, 195 p.) : ill. |
| Series |
Information Plus reference series
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Gale eBooks
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| Note |
ISSN "1930-3319". |
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"Formerly published by Information Plus, Wylie, Texas." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Extinction and endangered species -- The endangered species act -- Habitat and ecosystem conservation -- Threats to aquatic environments -- Marine mammals -- Fish, clams, snails, and crustaceans -- Imperiled amphibians and reptiles -- Terrestrial mammals -- Birds -- Insects and spiders -- Plants. |
| Summary |
A compilation of current and historical statistics with analysis on the topic of protecting biological diversity, including a comprehensive summary of up-to-date research on the topic. Data are compiled from reports generated by branches of the U.S. government, information collected by major independent polling organizations and authoritative associations, and from professional journals, newspapers, pamphlets, and other reliable sources. |
| Note |
Description based on print version record. |
| Subject |
Endangered species.
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Extinction (Biology)
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Wildlife conservation.
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Nature conservation.
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| Added Author |
Gale (Firm)
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Endangered species. Detroit, Mich. : Gale, 2007 9781414404127 |
| ISBN |
9781414418728 (electronic book) |
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1414418728 (electronic book) |
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9781414404127 |
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1414404123 |
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