Cull of the Wild - Killing in Name of Conservation WINNER THE ZSL CLARIVATE AWARD

LONGLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR CONSERVATION WRITING ''Fascinating, intelligent and indispensable.'' George Monbiot ''Every nature lover should read this.'' Amy-Jane Beer Investigating the ethical and practical challenges of one of the greatest threats to biodiversity: invasive species. Globally, invasive species threaten biodiversity on par with habitat loss, climate change and pollution. Tackling this isn''t easy - no one 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 the ethics of killing anything in the name of conservation? Taking a balanced approach to this emotive subject, Hugh talks to experts on all sides of the debate as he explores the complex history of species control and the impact of the global movement of species. In his signature humorous style, he explains the scientific theory and outlines the issues conservationists face to control non-native animals and protect native species, including grey and red squirrels on Anglesey, ravens and tortoises in the Mojave Desert and cane toads in Australia as well as unique case studies like Pablo Escobar''s cocaine hippos and the Burmese python pet trade.>

About the author

Hugh Warwick is an ecologist and environmental writer with a particular fondness for hedgehogs. Hugh has written for various publications, including BBC Wildlife, New Scientist and The Daily Telegraph. He is an accomplished public speaker, giving regular talks on conservation issues. His role as spokesperson for the British Hedgehog Preservation Society has led to many appearances on national radio and television.

Product details

• Authors: Hugh Warwick, Warwick Hugh
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 22.05.2025
• EAN: 9781399403702
• ISBN: 978-1-399-40370-2
• No. of pages: 304
• Dimensions: 128 mm x 196 mm x 24 mm
• Subjects: Guides > Nature; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Ecology; World, Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection, Prose: non-fiction, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Biological Diversity, SPORTS & RECREATION / Hunting, LITERARY COLLECTIONS / General, NATURE / Animals / Wildlife, Biodiversity, Conservation of wildlife & habitats, Wildlife: general interest, Biography and non-fiction prose, Conservation of wildlife and habitats, Hunting or shooting animals & game, Hunting or shooting animals and game