European Bison
European Bison

Author: Małgorzata Krasińska

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-06-19

Total Pages: 380

ISBN-13: 3642365558

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The mighty and majestic European bison is the relictual embodiment of the wildness of prehistoric Europe. Tragically, the millennia since that time have seen so many species driven to extinction by human impacts, and the European bison has only narrowly avoided the same fate. Today, the species represents the symbolic sentinel of successful conservation actions in a world in which such achievements remain few and far between. From an early stage in the restitution of the European bison, husband-and-wife team Małgorzata Krasińska and Zbigniew A. Krasiński have been participating in relevant management initiatives and researching all facets of the bison, from its morphology and diet, to its movements, social life and reproduction, and the conservation management actions that have been taken to save it. Now they have summarised this wealth of knowledge on the species, giving rise to a publication ideal for students, professional biologists and conservationists, but also for all nature enthusiasts. This new edition of the monograph offers extensively updated content taking into account research carried out on the European bison in the last few years. Also featured, a new chapter devoted to knowledge of the genetics of the species drawn up by Małgorzata Tokarska of the Białowieża-based Mammal Research Institute PAS.

European Bison (Bison Bonasus)
European Bison (Bison Bonasus)

Author: Zdzsław Pucek

Publisher: Council of Europe

Published: 2004-01-01

Total Pages: 88

ISBN-13: 9789287155498

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The European bison, the largest herbivore in Europe, was once widely distributed throughout western, central and south-eastern Europe. But by the end of the 19th century there were only two populations left in the the wild, this drastic decline caused by competition for food from deer, cattle grazing in forests, wars and heavy poaching. By 1945 there were only 54 animals with proven pedigrees in zoos, descended from 12 ancestor animals (of which a mere two are dominant genetically). Moves to restore the wild population began in the 1920s, and the restitution has successfully maintained the breed's purity. In 2000, there were nearly 2900 bison registered by the European Bison Pedigree Book, existing in 191 enclosed and 31 free-roaming herds. Despite this success, there remain concerns over the loss of genetic variability - the inbreeding affects life span, viability of young animals, and the interval between calving and skeletal growth - and the presence of, and susceptibility to, several diseases, including foot-and-mouth and TB. Management of the habitat and local populations of bison is necessary to maintain the optimum bison habitat. It remains an endangered species, and its full recovery and re-naturalisation in the wild cannot be guaranteed.

Wildlife Population Monitoring
Wildlife Population Monitoring

Author: Marco Ferretti

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2019-11-20

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 1789841690

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Wildlife management is about finding the balance between conservation of endangered species and mitigating the impacts of overabundant wildlife on humans and the environment. This book deals with the monitoring of fauna, related diseases, and interactions with humans. It is intended to assist and support the professional worker in wildlife management.

European Bison
European Bison

Author: Zdzisław Pucek

Publisher: World Conservation Union

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 54

ISBN-13: 9782831707624

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This review of the European bison’s (Bison bonasus) status clearly indicates that, through proper management and conservation, its present numbers and distribution have improved significantly since its extinction in the wild at the beginning of the 20th century. The Action Plan briefly summarizes the history of extinction in the wild and present status of the European bison, as well as the reasons of extinction. The ecology of the species has been reviewed and threats, including recent diseases, are described. The Action Plan also puts forward future goals in conservation and management of European bison. These include recommendations for captive breeding and reintroduction to natural ecosystems, and the propagation of captive animals with known pedigrees for the preservation of the species and to maintain its genetic purity.

European Bison (Bison bonasus) - Current state of the species and strategy for its conservation (Nature and Environment No. 141).
European Bison (Bison bonasus) - Current state of the species and strategy for its conservation (Nature and Environment No. 141).

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Published: 2004

Total Pages: 0

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The European bison is a survivor. At the start of the 20th century it had vanished from nature and only a few specimens remained in European zoological gardens. Hundred years later, a few populations have been successfully established in the wild and an extinction has been avoided. Yet monitoring its populations in human-managed ecosystems is far from simple. The present strategy makes useful suggestion for a long-term conservation of this magnificent species, the largest terrestrial mammal of Europe. Zdzisław Pucek, Irena p. Belousova, Zbigniew a. Krasiński, Małgorzata Krasińska, Wanda Olech.