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100 1 $aWilcove, David Samuel.
245 10 $aNo way home :$bthe decline of the world's great animal migrations /$cDavid S. Wilcove; with illustrations by Louise Zemaitis.
260 $aWashington, DC :$bIsland Press/Shearwater Books,$cc2008.
300 $aix, 245 p. :$bill., maps ;$c24 cm.
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 211-230) and index.
505 0 $aIntroduction: On the move -- Empty skies -- A mountain of butterflies and a cloud of grasshoppers -- In search of greener pastures -- Where the buffalo roamed -- Lost at sea -- Against the flow -- Conclusion: No way home?
520 $aThe author tells a chilling tale of the relationship between declining migration and endangered or threatened species. The balnace among declining resources, animal needs, and reasons for migration is explored. Along with this story, the author documents how technology and people are enabling humanity to understand better the mechanics and commitments of migrating species as well as the need to preserve the lanmd areas whicjh makes migration possible.
650 0 $aAnimal migration.$0(NOBLE)1463
650 0 $aAnimal populations.$0(NOBLE)1466
650 0 $aEndangered ecosystems.$0(NOBLE)21136
650 0 $aEnvironmental degradation.$0(NOBLE)20371
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