Pine Martens
Whittet Books Ltd (Verlag)
978-0-905483-97-9 (ISBN)
been extensively revised with the latest findings and developments in the
recovery of the species in Britain and Ireland. Johnny Birks delivers
comprehensive, up-to-date information on pine martens in an entertainingly
light-hearted style.
Described
by some as 'the Pine Marten Bible', the first edition of this acclaimed book
has been extensively revised with the latest findings and developments in the
recovery of the species in Britain and Ireland. Johnny Birks delivers
comprehensive, up-to-date information on pine martens in an entertainingly
light-hearted style. Via a quirky blend of humour and science we are led
through the species' 'Horrendous History' in Britain and Ireland towards a
cautiously optimistic concluding chapter on 'Pine martens, forestry and climate
breakdown'. We learn about the pine marten's ten close relatives within the
'Martes Complex' (including the troublesome stone marten that destroys car
components in Continental Europe); we delve into the species' ecology and
behaviour - with details presented clearly in boxed sections, charts and tables
- and gain insights into its interactions with humans and other animals,
including its emerging role in grey squirrel control. Drawing upon three
decades of involvement with this charming mammal in Britain and Ireland, as
well as his many international contacts, Johnny Birks provides personal
insights into the challenges of studying and conserving pine martens across
their Eurasian range: from designing den boxes to satisfy the exacting
requirements of breeding females, through the technicolour world of scat
surveys and the secrets they reveal, to the hope provided by pine marten
recovery supported by translocations and reintroductions. The book is enriched
by Antony Griffiths' drawings and cheeky cartoons and by Terry Whittaker's
remarkable photographs.
Johnny Birks has been actively involved in pine marten research and conservation for more than thirty years. Although now supposed to be retired, he stills travels northward and westward each year to study pine martens.
Marterns, martins, marts and martens
Martens in heraldry, legend, mythology and popular culture
Origins and close relatives
The body beautiful
Horrendous history
Where did martens survive and why?
Survival and slow, partial recovery
Current distribution and status
Modern marten habitats
Activity Patterns
'Gimme Shelter'
- dens and den boxes
Field signs
The Joy of Scats
The pine marten's year
Social life and
home
range behaviour
Foraging and food
Marten communications
Mating and breeding
How many martens?
Health and Safety
Interactions with other wildlife
Pine martens and people
Reintroductions and translocations
Studying pine martens
Pine martens and the
law
Pine martens,
forestry and climate breakdown
Further reading
Sources of information and
advice
| Erscheinungsdatum | 19.03.2025 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | The British Natural History Collection ; 8 |
| Illustrationen | Antony Griffiths, Terry Whittaker |
| Zusatzinfo | Line drawings plus colour photographs |
| Verlagsort | Linton |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 152 x 215 mm |
| Gewicht | 542 g |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Naturführer |
| ISBN-10 | 0-905483-97-9 / 0905483979 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-905483-97-9 / 9780905483979 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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