Language: Chinese, Latin name
ISBN/ISSN: 9787503853364
Published on: 2009-01
Paperback
The Tibetan antelope, or Chiru, a mammal unique to the Tibet-Qinghai Plateau, appears in China’s early historical records as a rare, precious and auspicious creature. The book is intended to provide a foundation and framework for further research into the ecology and biology of the Tibetan antelope, and to provide reliable information for the protection and development of the species. Publication of this book can also provide a scientific basis for education and research in biology and ecology, as well as a resource for further education of people dealing with protection, management, development, and care of the Tibetan antelope. It is suitable for general readers.
Preface 1
Preface 2
Preface
Summary
Chapter 1 Evolution and taxonomy of the Tibetan antelope and its adaption to plateau environment
Chapter 2 Study history and results of the Tibetan antelope
Chapter 3 Habitat of the Tibetan antelope in Tibet
Chapter 4 Main predators and concomitant animals
Chapter 5 Distribution and amount of the Tibetan antelope
Chapter 6 Bioecology of the Tibetan antelope
Chapter 7 Social-economic status of the Tibetan antelope distribution
Chapter 8 Status of the Tibetan antelope in each district
Chapter9 Value of the Tibetan antelope
Chapter 10 Conservation and management of the Tibetan antelope
Chapter 11 Problems and prospects
Appendix1 Checklist of terricolous vertebrates in the distribution of the Tibetan antelope
Appendix2 The status tables of population, grassland and livestock in the distribution of the Tibetan antelope in 2005
References
Postscript
Brief introduction on American Future Generations/Graduate School in Tibetan
