Alien & invasive animals a south african perspective.
Alien & invasive animals a south african perspective.
- 240 p. ill.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- Alien and invasive animals defined -- Historical perspective -- A South African perspective -- Costs and consequences -- South Africa as an exporter of problem animals -- Prevention and control -- How to use this book.
"Some 300 of the most important invasive animals in South Africa are described in terms of their history of invasion, identification and biology, distribution, known ecological and economic impacts, and control measures. ... Alien animals from freshwater, terrestrial and marine habitats are covered. A more comprehensive listing of alien animals in South Africa is also provided in the Appendix."--Back cover.
9781770078239
Introduced animals--South Africa
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- Alien and invasive animals defined -- Historical perspective -- A South African perspective -- Costs and consequences -- South Africa as an exporter of problem animals -- Prevention and control -- How to use this book.
"Some 300 of the most important invasive animals in South Africa are described in terms of their history of invasion, identification and biology, distribution, known ecological and economic impacts, and control measures. ... Alien animals from freshwater, terrestrial and marine habitats are covered. A more comprehensive listing of alien animals in South Africa is also provided in the Appendix."--Back cover.
9781770078239
Introduced animals--South Africa