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This book provides an in-depth, multidisciplinary examination of wildlife trade in India, blending scientific research, legal analysis, and socio-economic perspectives. The primary goal is to illuminate the complexities of both legal and illegal wildlife trade, examining its profound ecological, cultural, and economic impacts.
The book offers a holistic approach, incorporating the latest data on key species and market dynamics while exploring the role of local communities, law enforcement, and global demand in shaping trade patterns. Insights are provided into the rising role of digital platforms in illegal trade, as well as the challenges of enforcing wildlife protection laws in an increasingly digital world.
Readers will gain a clear understanding of how wildlife trade affects biodiversity, ecosystems, and the health of endangered species. Crucially, the book also presents practical solutions such as successful community-led conservation initiatives and sustainable trade models that provide hope for reversing biodiversity loss.
With its multidisciplinary approach, the book serves as an essential resource for wildlife biologists, conservationists, policymakers, and students, presenting not only the challenges but also the actionable strategies for wildlife protection. This timely exploration responds to the urgent need for updated, comprehensive knowledge on wildlife trade, as the intersection between conservation and commerce becomes a critical focal point in global environmental discussions.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
chapter 1. Historical and Cultural Dimensions of Wildlife Trade in India.- Chapter 2. India s Role in Global Wildlife Trade Networks.- Chapter 3. India s Wildlife Protection Laws: A Critical Review.- Chapter 4. Challenges and Opportunities in Wildlife Law Enforcement in India: Integrating Scientific Rigor for Enhanced Conservation.- Chapter 5. Bridging Borders for Wildlife Protection: India s Legal Efforts and International Cooperation.- Chapter 6. Indian Species Under Threat: Focus on Endangered Fauna.- Chapter 7. Wildlife Trade and Ecosystem Imbalances in India.- Chapter 8. Wildlife Trade as a Vector for Zoonotic Diseases.- Chapter 9. Impact of Wildlife Trade on Marine Fauna.- Chapter 10. Economic Drivers and Market Forces in India s Wildlife Trade.- Chapter 11. Sustainable Models for Wildlife Trade and Livelihood Alternatives.- Chapter 12. Spectrum of Species in Wildlife Trafficking: The Rising Pet Trade and Its Socio-Economic Impact.- Chapter 13. The Digital Era: E-Commerce and Illegal Wildlife Trade.- Chapter 14. Conservation Technologies: AI, Drones, and Beyond in Wildlife Conservation and Mitigating Illegal Wildlife Trade.- chapter 15. Forensics and Genetic Tools Tracking Trade Routes.- Chapter 16. Success Stories of Species
Über den Autor / die Autorin
Dr. Asha Poonia, Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology
Coordinator, Research Founder member, IUCN Wild Parrots Specialist Group, Chaudhary Bansi Lal University, Bhiwani, India
Dr. S. K. Gupta, Scientist - F, Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun, India
Department of Animal Ecology & Conservation Biology, WII
Member: IUCN SSC Deer Specialist Group
Dr. Vikram Delu, Scientist - B, Arunachal Pradesh Regional Centre (APRC), Zoological Survey of India Itanagar, India
Member: IUCN SSC Antelope Specialist Group
Ex. Technical Expert-Zoology, Haryana State Biodiversity Board- Panchkula, India
