The Tasmanian devil isthreatened by Devil Facial Tumour Disease (DFTD), a transmissible form ofcancer that has reduced the population by over 80%. Hunting, extreme climateevents, vehicle collision and habitat destruction also put pressure on thisendangered species. The recovery effort to save the Tasmanian devil commencedover 15 years ago as a collaborative initiative between the Tasmaniangovernment, the Australian government, the Zoo and Aquarium AssociationAustralasia, and many research institutions.
Saving the Tasmanian Devil documents the journey taken by partner organizationsin discovering what DFTD is, the effect it has on wild devil populations, andthe outcomes achieved through research and management actions. Chaptersdescribe all aspects of devil conservation, including the captive devilpopulations, applied pathology, immunology and genetic research findings,adaptive management, and the importance of advocacy and partnerships.
The Tasmanian devil is threatened by Devil Facial TumourDisease (DFTD), a transmissible form of cancer that has reduced the populationby over 80%. Hunting, extreme climate events, vehicle collision and habitatdestruction also put pressure on this endangered species. The recovery effortto save the Tasmanian devil commenced over 15 years ago as a collaborativeinitiative between the Tasmanian government, the Australian government, the Zooand Aquarium Association Australasia, and many research institutions.
Saving the Tasmanian Devil documents the journey taken bypartner organizations in discovering what DFTD is, the effect it has on wilddevil populations, and the outcomes achieved through research and managementactions.
Chapters describe all aspects of devil conservation,including the captive devil populations, applied pathology, immunology andgenetic research findings, adaptive management, and the importance of advocacyand partnerships.
This book will provide management practitioners andconservation scientists with insight into the complexities of undertaking aprogram of this scale, and will also be of value to researchers, students andothers interested in conservation.
FEATURES
Provides understanding of threatened species managementpractices for the Tasmanian devil such as captive breeding, fenced peninsulasand island populations
Describes next generation disease, vaccine and genomictechnology for conservation of the species
Explains governance and partnerships involved in thisadaptive management
