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The Future of Central American Carnivores: Conservation Issues

Carlos L. de la Rosa and Claudia C. Nocke

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A Guide to the Carnivores of Central America

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Frontmatter i
CONTENTS v
Preface ix
Acknowledgments xiii
The Order Carnivora in Central America 1
Family Felidae: The Wild Cats 17
Family Procyonidae: Coatis, Raccoons, and Relatives 75
Family Mustelidae: Skunks, Grisons, Weasels, Otters, and Others 123
Family Canidae: Dogs, Coyotes, and Foxes 179
The Future of Central American Carnivores: Conservation Issues 213
A Few Final Words 225
Glossary 227
Literature Cited 231
Index 237

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Chapters in this book

Frontmatter i
CONTENTS v
Preface ix
Acknowledgments xiii
The Order Carnivora in Central America 1
Family Felidae: The Wild Cats 17
Family Procyonidae: Coatis, Raccoons, and Relatives 75
Family Mustelidae: Skunks, Grisons, Weasels, Otters, and Others 123
Family Canidae: Dogs, Coyotes, and Foxes 179
The Future of Central American Carnivores: Conservation Issues 213
A Few Final Words 225
Glossary 227
Literature Cited 231
Index 237

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