Full Description
South America has one of the greatest riches in the world in terms of biodiversity. Despite all this richness, recent reports warn of different threats to this biodiversity. As a strategy to reduce the rate of loss of animal species, the development and application of assisted reproduction techniques (ARTs) for their conservation currently stands out. Thus, this book compiles information on recent scientific studies regarding the development of ARTs for the conservation of wild mammalian species in South America, thus serving as an important source of reference for professionals and students interested in wildlife conservation.
Contents
Wildlife in South America: The Use of Assisted Reproduction Techniques as Conservation Tools. ARTIODACTYLA. The South American Deer. The Tayassuids. CARNIVORA. The Canids. The Jaguar: Panthera onca. The Procyonids. The Puma. The Small Felids. PRIMATES. The Aotidae. The Atelids. The Callitrichids. The Cebidae: Saimiri spp. The Cebidae: Sapajus paella. RODENTIA. The Agoutis. The Capybaras. The Cavies. The Pacas. The Plains Vizcacha. XENARTHRA. The Anteaters and Sloths. The Armadillos.
