Isbn: 9780643108707 - the woodhen: a flightless island bird defying extinction (21 Ergebnisse)

hardcover. Zustand: Acceptable. Hardcover copy with torn spine. This is a damaged book. May be ex-library, water-damaged, or spine creased/broken. Acceptable, Reading copy only, with writing/markings and heavy wear. Standard-sized.

Hardcover. Zustand: New. This book tells the fascinating success story of saving the flightless Woodhen of Lord Howe Island. This unique large rail, an iconic and highly endangered Australian bird, was at the very brink of extinction with just 15 individuals found in 1980, when bold and risky actions were taken to save it.The book begins with the discovery and ecology of Lord Howe Island. It then details the history of the Woodhen, its place among the rails and their evolution of flightlessness, the planning, implementation and trials, tribulations and successes of the captive breeding program and the way in which the wild population recovered. The ecology, behavior and breeding biology of this unique flightless island rail are also discussed. The text is accompanied by numerous photographs and drawings.…

Octavo, laminated boards,225 pp.,photographs and illustrations, maps. WAS $60. This book tells the fascinating conservation story of the flightless Woodhen of Lord Howe Island. This unique large rail, was at the very brink of extinction with just 15 individuals found in 1980, when bold and risky actions were taken to save it. The book begins with the discovery and ecology of Lord Howe Island. It then details the history of the Woodhen, its place among the rails and their evolution of flightlessness, the planning, implementation and trials, tribulations and successes of the captive breeding programme and the way in which the wild population recovered. The ecology, behaviour and breeding biology of this unique flightless island rail are also discussed. The text is accompanied by numerous photographs and drawings. This is a story of survival, yet the bird remains highly endangered as it is under constant threat, which could tip it over the brink and to extinction. This book provides gripping insights into the potential for both losing and saving vertebrate species.…

hardcover with laminated boards in very good condition; 225 pages, colou photos, heavy book which will require excess postage outside Australia.

Hardback. Zustand: As New. 1st Edition. Small Quarto Size [approx 18x24cm]. Near fine condition in pictorial laminated boards. An excellent, as new copy. Signed by the author. Illustrated with Colour and Black & White Photographs and Drawings. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 225 pages.…

Pictorial Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Jacket as Issued. 1st Edition. There are some creases to the paper laminate on the front cover (this is a manufacturing fault). Internally very clean. Binding tight. 232pp Size: 175mm x 250mm. Book.

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HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

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Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. 1st Edition. 1st 2013. Fine hardback copy in pristine condition. Colour illustrated. 8vo.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 225 pages. 9.75x6.75x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. pp. 225.

Hardcover. Zustand: new. Hardcover. This book tells the fascinating success story of saving the flightless Woodhen of Lord Howe Island. This unique large rail, an iconic and highly endangered Australian bird, was at the very brink of extinction with just 15 individuals found in 1980, when bold and risky actions were taken to save it.The book begins with the discovery and ecology of Lord Howe Island. It then details the history of the Woodhen, its place among the rails and their evolution of flightlessness, the planning, implementation and trials, tribulations and successes of the captive breeding programme and the way in which the wild population recovered. The ecology, behaviour and breeding biology of this unique flightless island rail are also discussed. The text is accompanied by numerous photographs and drawings.This is a story of survival, yet the bird remains highly endangered as it is under constant potential threat, which could tip it over the brink and to extinction. The Woodhen provides gripping insights into the potential for both losing and saving vertebrate species.Winner of a 2014 Whitley Awards Certificate of Commendation for Historical Zoology. This book tells the fascinating success story of saving the flightless Woodhen of Lord Howe Island. This unique large rail, an iconic and highly endangered Australian bird, was at the very brink of extinction with just 15 individuals found in 1980, when bold and risky actions were taken to save it. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - This book tells the fascinating success story of saving the flightless Woodhen of Lord Howe Island. This unique large rail, an iconic and highly endangered Australian bird, was at the very brink of extinction with just 15 individuals found in 1980, when bold and risky actions were taken to save it. The book begins with the discovery and ecology of Lord Howe Island. It then details the history of the Woodhen, its place among the rails and their evolution of flightlessness, the planning, implementation and trials, tribulations and successes of the captive breeding programme and the way in which the wild population recovered. The ecology, behaviour and breeding biology of this unique flightless island rail are also discussed. The text is accompanied by numerous photographs and drawings. This is a story of survival, yet the bird remains highly endangered as it is under constant potential threat, which could tip it over the brink and to extinction. The Woodhen provides gripping insights into the potential for both losing and saving vertebrate species.Winner of a 2014 Whitley Awards Certificate of Commendation for Historical Zoology.…

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. The Woodhen | A Flightless Island Bird Defying Extinction | Clifford Frith | Buch | Gebunden | Englisch | 2013 | CSIRO Publishing | EAN 9780643108707 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.…