{"product_id":"saving-endangered-species-lessons-in-wildlife-conservation-from-indianapolis-prize-winners-9781421439563","title":"Saving Endangered Species: Lessons in Wildlife Conservation from Indianapolis Prize Winners","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe amazing true stories of the greatest wildlife champions of our time. Wildlife conservation is at a critical juncture. While large  charismatic mammals may be the first animals that come to mindthe mere 3 000 wild tigers still in existence  the giraffes declared endangered for the first time just last yearit is not only these magnificent keystone species disappearing. A full third of all studied birds  reptiles  and mammals have suffered devastating population losses  and a third of all insects are now endangered  including crucial pollinators that sustain worldwide food supply. Over 15 000 animal species are now considered to be threatened with extinction. There are  however  bright spots that provide optimismmany of them due to the efforts of a small group of scientists and activists. In Saving Endangered Species  Robert W. Shumaker brings together ten conservation heroes  seven of them winners of the Indianapolis Prize  three of them recipients of the Jane Alexander Global Wildlife Ambassador Award. With moving immediacy  each wildlife defender offers their unique perspective on the state of wildlife conservation and the future of the natural world. Bringing to life their work in the field  each contributor also explains key concepts in wildlife conservation  reveals why they are important  and discusses what kinds of work can be done to address biodiversity loss. Contributors sharing their stories in their own words include  George Schaller  one of the founding fathers of wildlife conservation  who conducted the field work that resulted in the establishment of the worlds largest wildlife preserve  the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge  Iain Douglas-Hamilton  who is widely credited with developing the metrics and methods that stemmed the tide of elephant poaching for ivory in Africa  Steven Amstrup  who discovered the disturbing truth that the sea ice polar bears rely on for traveling  hunting  and raising their young was disappearing  Russell Mittermeier  who has discovered over 20 new animal species  conducted field work in more than 30 countries around the globe  and authored 15 books on biodiversity  Harrison Ford  Academy Awardwinning actor  who has been a passionate wildlife advocate and board member of Conservation International for over 25 years  Sigourney Weaver  three-time Academy Award nominee  whose work with the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund has helped save thousands of gorillas in Rwanda and Congo This unique book aims to win new recruits  inspire biologists and conservationists already in the field  and illustrate the professions fundamental scientific tenets through wildlife champions own exciting narratives. Covering issues from reproduction and prey-predator relationships to population dynamics and community engagement  Saving Endangered Species also addresses such thorny topics as overhunting  retaliatory killing by farmers  development-driven habitat loss  and the illegal wildlife trade. By encompassing a broad spectrum of subjects  this volume ultimately gives readers a first-person look into what it takes to dedicate oneself to the crucial field of wildlife conservation. Contributors: Jane Alexander  Steven C. Amstrup  George Archibald  Michael I. Crowther  Iain Douglas-Hamilton  Harrison Ford  Carl Jones  Russell Mittermeier  George B. Schaller  Robert W. Shumaker  Sigourney Weaver  Patricia Chapple Wright\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45647768059957,"sku":"ByrdShop_1421439565","price":29.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781421439563.jpg?v=1781697117","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/saving-endangered-species-lessons-in-wildlife-conservation-from-indianapolis-prize-winners-9781421439563","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}