Sloth Bear: The Barefoot Bear of Sri Lanka

by Shyamala Ratnayeke, Luxshmanan Nadaraja

Overview

Sloth Bear: The Barefoot Bear of Sri Lanka synthesises the author's body of research and experiences while working on the subspecies of sloth bear in Sri Lanka. Accompanied by beautiful photographs, the book provides readers with access to scientific information of urgent conservation concern delivered in a non-technical style.

Meet one of the most enigmatic animals of the lowland forests: the sloth bear. This book provides a wealth of resources and imagery on the biology, ecology, and behaviour of sloth bears; sloth bear habitat and the rising threats to it from human population growth; and the difficult relationship between humans and sloth bears.

Written in an engaging and accessible style, this book is an essential and inspiring read for both professional ecologists and non-specialist readers interested in the challenges of large carnivore conservation and workable solutions for human-bear coexistence.

Part of the proceeds from the sale of this book will go to the Bear Conservation Fund of the International Association for Bear Research and Management. The fund supports bear research activities and conservation projects to understand and sustain bear populations across the world.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940164842277
Publisher:	Sunway University Press
Publication date:	02/24/2021
Sold by:	Smashwords
Format:	eBook
File size:	11 MB
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About the Author

Dr Shyamala Ratnayeke, PhD conducted the first focused field study on the subspecies of sloth bear in Sri Lanka, the results of which have been published as various scientific papers and book chapters. She has been associated with research on Asian bears and other carnivores for more than 20 years.

Luxshmanan Nadaraja is a leading Sri Lankan wildlife photographer who has published and co-authored a number of books on the nature, archaeology, and culture of Sri Lanka. He is founder and CEO of the studio Wildlight (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka.