Wolves
Todd Fuller

An easily readable and concise introduction to the world of the wolf. Includes up-to-date chapters on taxonomy, distribution, behaviour, interactions with humans and other species, and conservation needs.

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Wolves: Behaviour, Ecology and Conservation
L David Mech, Luigi Boitani

Twenty-two authors have contributed to this comprehensive review of what is known about the wolf to date. This book has become the new standard reference on wolves.

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Of Wolves and Men
Barry Lopez

An excellent overview of the world of the wolf from biological and philosophical viewpoints. Lopez looks at man's long history of interaction with the wolf and the mythology that has arisen in many cultures.

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The Wolf Almanac
Ed. Robert Busch

A clear and reasonably comprehensive illustrated guide to the wolf. Includes sections on evolution of the wolf, mythology, habitat, anatomy and behaviour, current numbers and conservation. A good reference book for dipping into.

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Wolves (Wildworld series)
Karen Dudley

A great introduction to wolves for children.

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Living with Wolves
Jim and Jamie Dutcher

Full of beautiful photographs of the captive pack of wolves featured in the ‘Wolves at our Door’ and ‘Living with Wolves’ documentaries by the film-making Dutcher team. Also includes a CD of the pack howling, backed by other natural sounds of the Sawtooth mountains.

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Wolf Journal
Brian A. Connolly

Everything you need to know about wolves and wolf recovery in North America wrapped up in a delightful story of a boy who discovers two wolves in the Allegheny Mountains of Pennsylvania. Aimed at young adults but will appeal to all ages.

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Hawk
Brian A. Connolly

The sequel to Wolf Journal. Through the story of Jimmy and his native American friend and mentor Hawk trying to save a pack of wolves from poachers, we learn more about wolves and our place in the natural world. Another young adult novel that will appeal to adults.

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Decade of the Wolf
Douglas Smith and Gary Ferguson

A review of the ten years since wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone National Park, by the project leader and an award winning nature writer. Looks at the history of the project, snapshots of notable wolves, and the effect wolves have had on the other flora and fauna of the park, as well as its human visitors and the local economy.

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Action Plan for The Conservation of Wolves in Europe
Luigi Boitani

A Council of Europe report setting out recommendations for pan-European conservation and management of the wolf. Good background information on the wolf in Europe, including legal status and distribution

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Wolves and Human Communities – Biology, Politics and Ethics
Ed. Virginia A. Sharp, Bryan Norton and Strachan Donnelly

A discussion of the biological, political and ethical aspects of proposals to reintroduce wolves to the Adirondack mountains of New York State. A good model of how to approach wolf reintroduction and management whilst including the views of local communities.

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Beyond Wolves – The Politics of Wolf Recovery and Management
Martin A. Nie

Beyond Wolves puts restoration and management of wolves into a political context and examines the social, political and cultural side of wolf recovery, making many suggestions for how wildlife policy-making could be improved by greater inclusion of the various stakeholders.

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The Last Wild Wolves - Ghosts of the Rain Forest
Ian McAllister

A stunning photographic document of the lives of the wolves living on Canada's rugged and beautiful north Pacific coast. Includes a DVD highlighting the threat to this unique habitat from logging companies.

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Livestock Guarding Dogs: Their Current Use Worldwide
Robin Rigg

A comprehensive review of the history and current use of livestock guarding dogs to protect from depredation by predators. Includes description of the breeds, and advice on acquiring and raising dogs to be successful guardians.

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Carnivore Damage Prevention Newsletter

A periodic publication with articles about preventing attacks by wolves, bears and lynx on livestock.

Download at http://www.kora.unibe.ch/en/proj/cdpnews/archives.htm