TY  - BOOK
AU  - Emanoil, Mary, ed.
AU  - Emanoil, Mary, ed.
AU  - IUCN - The World Conservation Union.
TI  - Encyclopedia of endangered species.
AV  - R QL 81.5 En19 1994 
PY  - 1994///
CY  - Detroit
PB  - Gale Research Inc.
KW  - Endangered species -- Encyclopedias
N1  - Contains preponderance of mammals and birds though a good number of lesser - known species , such as  reptiles , amphibians , fish , invertebrates , and plants
N2  -  and low viability of population due to their small size );  and the underlying factors that gives rise to these threats . Included too are poverty  and rapid economic development as factors contributing to the loss of species; Discusses the threats to species which is  : immediate threats ( loss of habitats , direct over - exploitation , competition with introduced invasive species
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