Wildlife Conservation: Principles and Practices

Wildlife conservation is the protection of plant and animal species along with their habitats. Wildlife is essential for the maintenance of the ecological balance of Earth. Some of the major dangers to wildlife are habitat loss, climate change, unregulated hunting, poaching, pollution and deforestation. Wildlife habitats are consistently decreasing as well as degrading. The primary objectives of conservation include maintenance of ecological processes, sustainable utilization of species and preserving the genetic diversity among many others. Conservation can be achieved through strategic environmental planning, rational use allocation, policymaking, etc. This book includes some vital pieces of work being conducted across the world, on various topics related to wildlife conservation. It strives to provide a fair idea about this discipline and to help develop a better understanding of the latest advances within this field. As this field is emerging at a fast pace, this book will provide the readers incredible insights into the diverse aspects of wildlife conservation.