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Full Description
Mountain Sheep in North America provides a detailed account of bighorn and thinhorn sheep across their geographic range from Alaska and Canada to Mexico. The book examines all aspects of life histories, including activity patterns; biology; conservation; diet; ecology; genetics; habitat requirements; health and disease; historical perspectives; management approaches; predation; competition with other species; natural history; social behavior; taxonomy; the changing role of agency, Indigenous, and conservation stakeholders; and the considerations for future management actions, opportunities, and conservation risks.
The book describes advancements in new technologies supported by current science, disproving some long-held assumptions about the species and their ecology, making it the most comprehensive source of information about mountain sheep in North America today. It offers every reader a better understanding of the management of mountain sheep, and the numerous challenges of a developing world that includes anthropogenic influences, altered habitats, species assemblages, and changing climates. Each chapter is written by internationally recognized experts and practicing mountain sheep managers from agencies and academia. New research is presented within broader shifts in conservation policy and funding, helping readers understand the practical implications of evolving science in real-world situations and offering wisdom that will help them create positive conservation outcomes for mountain sheep.
This is an essential text for students of wildlife, early-career and experienced biologists, managers, policy and decision makers, administrators, and anyone interested in mountain sheep in our world today, including those who are simply passionate about them. This book will provide even the most knowledgeable mountain sheep enthusiast with an improved understanding of this magnificent wildlife resource.
Contents
Part 1: Biology and Ecology 1. Origin, classification, and distribution of mountain sheep in North America 2. Historical trends in mountain sheep populations and their habitats 3. Range wide status of mountain sheep 4. Physical characteristics and horn development 5. Social behavior and reproductive strategies 6. Application of genetics to taxonomy, biology, conservation, and management 7. Nutritional ecology of mountain sheep: From bites to populations 8. Diseases 9. Relationships among mountain sheep and their predators 10. Competition among mountain sheep and other ungulates 11. Seasonal migrations and other movements 12. Weather, water, and precipitation Part 2: Population Management 13. Mountain sheep survey methods 14. Capture and translocation of mountain sheep 15. Modeling population dynamics of mountain sheep 16. Harvest management of mountain sheep in North America 17. Mountain sheep management in Mexico 18. Human dimensions and mountain sheep Part 3: Habitat, Climate Change, and Conflicts 19. Characteristics of habitat for mountain sheep 20. Habitat management: key to mountain sheep conservation 21. Threats to mountain sheep habitat 22. Conflict Management Part 4: Science Related Management Opportunities 23. Long-term research on individual sheep 24. Challenges for mountain sheep management and conservation in North America
