Amphibians constitute the highest number of threatened and data deficient vertebrate species. Despite a widespread recognition of the global amphibian decline problem and many serious efforts for the conservation of threatened populations and recovery programs for amphibian species and their habitat, the situation has not improved for several species. This book features work that describes how the scientific community has steered their effort in amphibian conservation lately which yielded positive outcomes. In this book, practical approaches for the conservation of species posing serious challenges due to synergy in the threats such as climate change, diseases and habitat loss are given. The section on legal actions and policy framework describes what works best and avenues where further improvements are required. Finally, the book presents scientific work which employed modern technological tools for the assessment and monitoring of amphibian populations, threat assessment, trade control, disease management and captive breeding initiatives. The book is expected to provide benefits to research students, wildlife managers and conservationists.
Editors: Dr. Muhammad Rais (Incharge Herpetology lab, Assistant Professor in Wildlife Management, Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan) and Dr. Amael Borzee (Lab of Animal Behaviour and Conservation, Nanjing University China; Co-Chair, IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group). Senior Editor: Dr. Lars Koerner
If you need more time or have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Muhammad Rais (sahil@uaar.edu.pk).