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Davis, David Edward.

CRC handbook of census methods for terrestrial vertebrates / editor, David E. Davis. - Boca Raton, Fla. : CRC Press, 1990. - 397 p. : il. ; 26 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Learn how to start a census program for terrestrial vertebrates with this handbook. Whether the information you need is for managing a population, surveying environmental impact, or conducting research on a particular species, this handbook has it all. Principles, methods, and calculations are explained. The following information is given for each species: name; range; reasons for census; life history; items of importance, e.g., migration; methods of census; recent and pertinent references; and comments about the various methods. CONTENTS: Introduction. Methods for Species: Amphibians and Reptiles. Methods for Species: Birds. Methods for Species: Mammals. Various Species in a Habitat. Index.


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ISBN: 0849329701

LCCN: 81018020

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Animals--Counting.
Vertebrates--Counting.

Subjects--Index Terms: Vertebrados contar. Contando los animales.

LC Class. No.: QL752 / .C7 1982

Dewey Class. No.: 591.028