Cull of the Wild
Killing in the Name of Conservation – WINNER OF THE ZSL CLARIVATE AWARD FOR COMMUNICATING ZOOLOGY
Cull of the Wild
Killing in the Name of Conservation – WINNER OF THE ZSL CLARIVATE AWARD FOR COMMUNICATING ZOOLOGY
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WINNER OF THE ZSL CLARIVATE AWARD FOR COMMUNICATING ZOOLOGY.
LONGLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR WRITING ON CONSERVATION.
'Honest and intelligent.' CHRIS PACKHAM
'Expertly researched, engaging and even-handed.' BBC WILDLIFE
'Fascinating and indispensable.' GEORGE MONBIOT
'Every nature lover should read it.' AMY-JANE BEER
Investigating the ethical and practical challenges of one of the greatest threats to biodiversity: invasive species.
Globally, the threat to biodiversity of invasive species is on a par with habitat loss, climate change and pollution. Tackling this isn't easy, and nobody knows that better than Hugh Warwick. As a conservationist, he loathes the idea of killing, harming or even eating animals. As an ecologist, he is acutely aware of the need, at times, to kill invasive species whose presence harms the wider environment.
How do we protect endangered native species? Which species do we prioritise? And how do we reckon with killing anything in the name of conservation? Taking a balanced approach to this emotive subject, Hugh talks to experts on all sides as he explores the impact of species control.
In his signature humorous style, he outlines the issues conservationists face in managing non-native animals and protecting native species, including grey and red squirrels on Anglesey, ravens and tortoises in the Mojave Desert, and unique cases like Pablo Escobar's cocaine hippos and the Burmese python pet trade.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Hedgehogs
Aside: Cane toads
Chapter 2: Residents
Aside: Capercaillie and the pine marten
Chapter 3: Squirrels
Aside: Deer
Chapter 4: Lundy
Aside: Dormice
Chapter 5: Scilly
Aside: Galapagos
Chapter 6: Orkney
Aside: Raccoons
Chapter 7: Minkicide
Aside: Pythons
Chapter 8: Keepers
Aside: Cocaine hippos
Chapter 9: New Zealand
Aside: Scottish wildcat
Chapter 10: Compassionate conservation
Aside: Fortress conservation
Chapter 11: Ethically consistent conservation – a manifesto
Acknowledgements
Further reading
Index
Product details
| Published | 02 Sep 2025 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 304 |
| ISBN | 9781399403702 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Wildlife |
| Dimensions | 198 x 129 mm |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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