Biodiversity: A Reference HandbookCurrent threats to biodiversity, extinction of species, and major changes in human behavior that experts think are needed to conserve existing biodiversity are all addressed. Successful examples of biodiversity conservation provide a hopeful conclusion for the book. Filled with data, anecdotes, and examples, Biodiversity will capture the interest of a variety of readers from students to scientists. |
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... threats to biodiversity in ancient times and in the present is that today humans are the primary agents threatening biodiversity . The Current Biodiversity Crisis Ironically , learning how to alter Threats to Biodiversity 23.
... threats to biodiversity in ancient times and in the present is that today humans are the primary agents threatening biodiversity . The Current Biodiversity Crisis Ironically , learning how to alter Threats to Biodiversity 23.
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... threats to indigenous peoples , and threats to marine mammals and endangered species . Each Action asks members to write personal letters to individuals in the corporation , government , or interna- tional organization responsible for ...
... threats to indigenous peoples , and threats to marine mammals and endangered species . Each Action asks members to write personal letters to individuals in the corporation , government , or interna- tional organization responsible for ...
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... Threats to Biodiversity The Amazon : A Vanishing Rainforest Date : 1988 Length : 29 minutes . Price : Source : $ 250 ( purchase ) ; $ 50 ( rental ) The Cinema Guild The camera follows scientists from the National Institute for Amazonian ...
... Threats to Biodiversity The Amazon : A Vanishing Rainforest Date : 1988 Length : 29 minutes . Price : Source : $ 250 ( purchase ) ; $ 50 ( rental ) The Cinema Guild The camera follows scientists from the National Institute for Amazonian ...
Contents
Chronology | 53 |
Biographical Sketches | 71 |
Statistics Illustrations and Documents | 91 |
Copyright | |
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