Review
The African Wild Dog is a book when it comes to a species that is inherent arousing and attention holding for a wide assortment of reasons. The writers demonstrate how dissimilar sorts of info may be gathered simultaneously even under difficult field conditions, and they then fetch state-of-the-art quantitative analyses to bear on theoretical issues of current interest. As a consequence, the book moves our understanding . . . forward in a compelling way. The work is behavioral ecology at it is best. — Tim Caro, Science
A monument to much that is best in naturalistic field research. . . . For the armchair conservationist it is easy to assume rarity is a man-made evil, but for the wild dog it is natural. . . . The African wild dog may soon have nowhere left to run. — David W. MacDonald, Times Literary Supplement
This book is necessary for anybody fascinated in the conduct and conservation of huge carnivores. The modern statistical proficiencies and in-depth discussions of dispersal, hunting, and sociality will have to be of interest to most behavioral ecologists, and the smooth integration of behavioral observations and analytical conservation biology serves as a model for future studies of endangered species. — Theodore Stankowich, Ethnology
ReviewThere is no book like this on wild dogs. It is a valuable, engaging, and well-written contribution to science. (Joshua Ginsberg, Director, Asia Program, Wildlife Conservation Society )
From the Inside Flap
“There is no book like this on wild dogs. It is a valuable, engaging, and well-written contribution to science.”–Joshua Ginsberg, Director, Asia Program, Wildlife Conservation Society
“This long-needed monograph on wild dogs fills a major gap in the literature. Containing a mass of new selective information and arguments that will advance numerous fields, it is a worthy addition to a distinguished set of books on big African carnivores.”–James R. Malcolm, University of Redlands
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful.
 This is THE book on wild dogs.
By Auliya
That’s not just a compliment. It’s a literal fact. There is no other book dedicated to wild dogs. Not in print. Probably not at all. And if we’re to be “stuck” with just one publication, it is sheer pleasure to be stuck with this one. Highly readable, engaging, informative… robust science, excellent documentation, interesting and mind-expanding explanations and statistics… There’s no other book out there, but even if there were, it would be hard pressed to meet this publication for quality and readability. Five stars. Worth every penny.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
Excellent resource
By Robyn A. Stryker
This book is everything it claims to be. It is a thorough, interesting and very readable (though scientific) resource on the African Wild Dog and I would recommend it to anyone dealing with the species, or wanting to know more about the dogs and how they are studied.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
The African Wild Dog – An excellent book
By Rob
A well written summary of the peer-reviewed literature and more. A great source of information for those interested in learning more than the typical brief synopsis about African wild dogs.
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