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| Weber, W.; Rabinowitz, A.R. | |
| A global perspective on large carnivore conservation | |
| 1996 Conservation Biology (10): 1046-1054 | |
The recent reintroduction of the gray wolf (_Canis lupus_) to Yellowstone signifies a constructive change, but the overall record in the United States on large carnivore conservation remains poor. Many developing countries are determined to do a better job of conserving predators, including their critical habitat and prey populations. We describe current efforts to protect tigers (_Panthera tigris_), jaguars (_Panthera onca_), and large-scale forest habitat in Asia, Central America, and Africa. These initiatives take a comprehensive approach that includes biological field research, the identification of local human interests, and a growing recognition of the need for cooperation across political lines. Though often supported by U.S. technical assistance, this international experience could be used better to inform and improve carnivore conservation efforts in North America. Failure to improve our domestic performance or to fully appreciate the contributions of far less developed countries could weaken global efforts to maintain and restore populations of large carnivores. |
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