Title
WCS Working Paper No. 15 - Mesocarnivores of northeastern North America: Status and conservation issues
Author(s)
Justina C. Ray
Published
2000
Abstract
Members of the order Carnivora form a unique mammalian group from an historical perspective. They have been subject to centuries of persecution and exploitation—maligned and feared as predators, but valued for their fur coats. They also have exhibited remarkable resilience in the face of such pressures (Schaller 1996). This paper discusses the principal conservation issues facing mesocarnivores in northeastern North America, followed by detailed accounts for each of 14 species that summarize the status and distribution of each, and review what is known about their habitat associations and responses to human-induced disturbance. It takes an historical perspective, and focuses upon issues that are salient and unique to the region.
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