The Cougar Conundrum: Sharing the World with a Succesful Predator by Mark Elbroc

Description: The Cougar Conundrum by Mark Elbroch A leading carnivore expert offers science-based approaches to creating a peaceful coexistence between humans and mountain lions. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The relationship between humans and mountain lions has always been uneasy. A century ago, mountain lions were vilified as a threat to livestock and hunted to the verge of extinction. In recent years, this keystone predator has made a remarkable comeback with the help of enlightened wildlife management policies and protection under the Endangered Species Act. But its recovery has led to an unexpected conundrum: Do more mountain lions mean theyre a threat to humans and domestic animals? Or, are mountain lions still in need of our help and protection as their habitat dwindles and theyre forced into the edges and crevices of communities to survive?Carnivore expert Mark Elbroch welcomes these tough questions. He dismisses long-held myths about mountain lions and uses ground-breaking science to uncover important new information about their social habits. Elbroch argues that humans and mountain lions can peacefully coexist in close proximity if we ignore uninformed hype and instead arm ourselves with knowledge and common sense. He walks us through the realities of human safety in the presence of mountain lions, livestock safety, competition with hunters for deer and elk, and threats to rare species, dispelling the paranoia with facts and logic. In the last few chapters, he touches on human impacts on mountain lions and the need for a sensible management strategy. The result, he argues, is a win-win for humans, mountain lions, and the ecosystems that depend on keystone predators to keep them in healthy balance.The Cougar Conundrum delivers a clear-eyed assessment of a modern wildlife challenge, offering practical advice for wildlife managers, conservationists, hunters, and those in the wildland-urban interface who share their habitat with large predators. Author Biography Mark Elbroch is an internationally recognised expert on carnivores and mountain lions. He is Director and Lead Scientist for Pantheras Puma Program. He has contributed to puma research and conservation in Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, California, Mexico, and Chile, and has worked as a wildlife consultant across North America, specializing in field inventories, the identification of wildlife corridors, and supporting capture efforts of diverse species. He is a regular contributor to National Geographics CatWatch Blog and has authored and co-authored ten books on natural history. He is a 2011 Switzer Fellow. Review "A refreshing take on the relationships between humans and cougars, written by one of the foremost cougar experts in North America.... The Cougar Conundrum is a mustread for anyone in the carnivore or ungulate realm or anyone who has a sincere interest in humanwildlife coexistence."-- "Journal of Wildlife Management""The mountain lion deserves more champions like Mark Elbroch. In The Cougar Conundrum, the biologist Elbroch debunks the pernicious myths fueling the persecution of North Americas iconic big cat. But the optimist Elbroch offers a more compelling vision of coexistence with one of natures most wondrous creations."--Will Stolzenburg, author of "Heart of a Lion""The Cougar Conundrum belongs in any nature collection strong in conservation and animal protection, discussing the rise of mountain lions in human areas and why they should be considered a positive force.... The result is a powerful survey especially recommended for those who live in areas where cougars are making a comeback."-- "Donovans Bookshelf""The Cougar Conundrum is a deep dive into the most widely distributed and successful large carnivore in the western hemisphere. This book will help you consider the place of big predators and people on the planet and how to create a new era of reasonable coexistence, including restoration of cougars into a substantial fraction of their former range."--Paul Beier, Regents Professor of Conservation Biology, Northern Arizona University Long Description The relationship between humans and mountain lions has always been uneasy. A century ago, mountain lions were vilified as a threat to livestock and hunted to the verge of extinction. In recent years, this keystone predator has made a remarkable comeback with the help of enlightened wildlife management policies and protection under the Endangered Species Act. But its recovery has led to an unexpected conundrum: Do more mountain lions mean theyre a threat to humans and domestic animals? Or, are mountain lions still in need of our help and protection as their habitat dwindles and theyre forced into the edges and crevices of communities to survive? Carnivore expert Mark Elbroch welcomes these tough questions. He dismisses long-held myths about mountain lions and uses groundbreaking science to uncover important new information about their social habits. Elbroch argues that humans and mountain lions can peacefully coexist in close proximity if we ignore uninformed hype and instead arm ourselves with knowledge and common sense. He walks us through the realities of human safety in the presence of mountain lions, livestock safety, competition with hunters for deer and elk, and threats to rare species, dispelling the paranoia with facts and logic. In the last few chapters, he touches on human impacts on mountain lions and the need for a sensible management strategy. The result, he argues, is a win-win for humans, mountain lions, and the ecosystems that depend on keystone predators to keep them in healthy balance. The Cougar Conundrum delivers a clear-eyed assessment of a modern wildlife challenge, offering practical advice for wildlife managers, conservationists, hunters, and those in the wildland-urban interface who share their habitat with large predators. Review Quote "This thought-provoking book reflects Elbrochs relentless pursuit to challenge state wildlife agencies to promote a new standard of inclusivity in wildlife decision making and manage cougars on peer-reviewed science." Details ISBN161091998X Author Mark Elbroch Pages 272 Publisher Island Press Year 2020 ISBN-10 161091998X ISBN-13 9781610919982 Format Paperback Publication Date 2020-12-31 Imprint Island Press Subtitle Sharing the World with a Succesful Predator Place of Publication Washington Country of Publication United States Illustrations 40 photos Short Title The Cougar Conundrum Language English UK Release Date 2020-12-31 NZ Release Date 2020-12-31 US Release Date 2020-12-31 DEWEY 591.53 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2020-08-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:130751396;

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