Full Description
Tree Kangaroos: Science and Conservation, a volume in the Biodiversity of the World: Conservation from Genes to Landscapes series, provides an overview of tree kangaroo species and their relationship with humans. This exciting, interdisciplinary work on tree kangaroo science and conservation is divided into six major sections: (1) tree kangaroo evolution, genetics, taxonomy, ecology, behavior, and conservation status; (2) current and emerging threats to the species; (3) conservation programs in Australia and New Guinea with an emphasis on the human aspect of conservation; (4) the role of zoos in conservation solutions; (5) techniques and technologies to study this elusive marsupial; and (6) what is needed to keep tree kangaroos and their landscapes healthy in the future.
The series on Biodiversity of the World: Conservation from Genes to Landscapes includes titles focused on specific species or taxa across disciplinary boundaries and spatial scales—from genes to landscapes. Volumes are edited and written by prominent scholars and practitioners to illuminate and advance biodiversity science and conservation.
Contents
I. DEFINING THE TREE KANGAROO
1. What is a Tree Kangaroo? Evolutionary History, Adaptation to a life in the Trees, Taxonomy, Genetics, Biogeography, and Conservation Status
2. What Is a Tree Kangaroo? Biology, Ecology, and Behavior
II. CONSERVATION CONCERNS
3. Conservation of Australian Tree Kangaroos: Current Issues and Future Prospects
4. Threats to New Guinea's Tree Kangaroos
III. CONSERVATION SOLUTIONS: In the Field
Australia
5. Community Conservation For Tree Kangaroos
6. Rehabilitation of Lumholtz's Tree Kangaroo Joeys
7. How an Understanding of Lumholtz Tree Kangaroo Behavioral Ecology Can Assist Conservation
8. Tree Kangaroos as an Ecotourism Conservation Catalyst in Australia
New Guinea
9. Opportunities for Conservation on the Island of New Guinea
10. Creating the First Conservation Area in Papua New Guinea to Protect Tree Kangaroos
11. Land-Use Planning for a Sustainable Future in Papua New Guinea
12. A Model Tree Kangaroo Conservation Ranger Program in Papua New Guinea
13. Community-Based Conservation on the Huon Peninsula: The Model of the YUS Conservation Area
14. Strengthening Community Conservation Commitment through Sustainable Livelihoods
15. Using a One Health Model: Healthy Village Healthy Forest
16. Building Conservation Leadership in Papua New Guinea for Tree Kangaroo Conservation
17. Status of Tree Kangaroo Science and Conservation in Indonesian New Guinea
IV. CONSERVATION SOLUTIONS: Role of Zoos
18. Tree Kangaroo Populations in Managed Facilities
19. Genetics and General Husbandry of Tree Kangaroos in Zoos
20. Biology and Health of Tree Kangaroos in Zoos
21. Reproductive Biology and Behavior of Tree Kangaroos in Zoos
22. The Role of Zoos in Tree Kangaroo Conservation: Connecting Ex Situ and In Situ Conservation Action
V. TECHNIQUES AND TECHNOLOGY FOR THE STUDY OF AN ELUSIVE MACROPOD
23. Using Telemetry and Technology to Study the Ecology of Tree Kangaroos
24. Investigating Matschie's Tree Kangaroos with 'Modern' Methods: Digital Workflows and Approaches for a Holistic Conservation Governance
25. Veterinary Techniques for the Assessment of Health in Wild Tree Kangaroos
26. Using Non-Invasive Techniques to Study Tree Kangaroos
VI. THE FUTURE OF TREE KANGAROOS
27. The Future of Tree Kangaroo Conservation and Science
28. Tree Kangaroos: Ghosts and Icons of the Rain Forest
