سگ‌های وحشی: تاریخ طبیعی خانوادهٔ غیرخانگی کانیده

This text examines the natural history of the non-domestic Candidae, or wild dog. It includes discussion of the multiple species of wolves, foxes, coyotes and jackals. The distribution, habitat, physical characteristics, taxonomy, diet, reproduction, social organization and behaviour of 33 species are discussed. With over 600 sources cited, this book is designed to be used as a reference source. The Canids, or dogs, are perhaps the one group of animals that humans have had the most longstanding associations with, beginning in prehistoric times when dogs were domesticated. Both ecologically and behaviourally, wild dogs are distinguished by their diversity and adaptability. However, over half the species of wild dogs known today are threatened due, in a large part, to human persecution and habitat destruction Wild Dogs: The Natural History of the Nondomestic Canidae presents a comprehensive, current natural history of the nondomestic dog species. In this book, a prodigious amount of previously uncollected information is presented in a straightforward form. The organization of the book is alphabetical by genus, and, within each genus, alphabetically by Linnean species name. In some cases, very little is known about a species. In other cases, the amount of available information is enormous, and has been distilled to summary form. The volume is intended as a straightforward assemblage of material. It points the way toward, but is not intended to provide, a synthetic or theoretical big picture. The book is intended as a general reference work. Biologists, wildlife managers, mammalogists, conservationists, students, and carnivore specialists will find here information assembled nowhere else. Over 600 sources are included in the bibliography, so the book also serves as an entry to the literature for those seeking more technical or specialized knowledge. Naturalists and outdoorsmen will also enjoy discovering the particulars of familiar and unfamiliar canid species. Content: Front Matter , Page iii Copyright , Page iv Dedication , Page v PREFACE , Pages ix-x Introduction , Pages 1-3 A Note on Taxonomy , Pages 5-7 CHAPTER 1 - Genus Alopex , Pages 8-17 CHAPTER 2 - Genus Atelocynus , Pages 18-21 CHAPTER 3 - Genus Canis , Pages 22-61 CHAPTER 4 - Genus Cerdocyon , Pages 62-67 CHAPTER 5 - Genus Chrysocyon , Pages 68-75 CHAPTER 6 - Genus Cuon , Pages 76-85 CHAPTER 7 - Genus Dusicyon , Pages 86-88 CHAPTER 8 - Genus Fennecus , Pages 90-95 CHAPTER 9 - Genus Lycaon , Pages 96-106 CHAPTER 10 - Genus Nyctereutes , Pages 108-114 CHAPTER 11 - Genus Otocyon , Pages 116-123 CHAPTER 12 - Genus Pseudalopex , Pages 124-140 CHAPTER 13 - Genus Speothos , Pages 142-149 CHAPTER 14 - Genus Urocyon , Pages 150-161 CHAPTER 15 - Genus Vulpes , Pages 162-203 BIBLIOGRAPHY , Pages 205-240 INDEX , Pages 241-248 A comprehensive treatment of the natural history of the non-domestic candidae, discussing multiple species of wolves, foxes, coyotes and jackals. Features include the distribution, habitat, physical characteristics, taxonomy, diet, reproduction, and social organization and behaviour of 33 species.