01941 a2200313 4500 20250526161927.0 250430042024xx 1498 eng 9781032112022 BC Taylor & Francis GBP 72.99 BB 01 eng PSV thema RNCB thema PST thema PSV bic RNCB bic PST bic NAT001000 bisac NAT010000 bisac SCI027000 bisac SCI086000 bisac 598.942 bisac Michael O'Neal Campbell 490 Great Eagles Their Evolution, Ecology and Conservation 1 CRC Press 20240527 624 p This book examines the current literature and knowledge on the evolution and ecology of all the birds named as eagles, with particular emphasis on the larger species. It also examines the past and current relations between eagles and people, including habitat change and conservation issues. Eagle ecologies and conservation are currently seriously impacted by human activities such as industrialization, urbanization, pollution, deforestation and hunting. Some eagle species have consequently experienced extreme population changes. There are, however, some positive developments. Eagles have a strong, historic bond with human civilization, due to their status as the world’s most charismatic birds. Conservation policies have also been successful in repopulating some ecosystems with breeding eagles. Therefore, despite the complexity of this relationship, there may yet be hope for this unique species group, frequently rated as the kings of birds, and symbolic of human power, ambition, royalty, nationality, and even concepts of God. It is hoped that this book will contribute to the further understanding of these unique and fantastic birds. 10337 10337