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Bibliography Note: |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Contents Note: |
Contents: Introduction -- Basic principles of international wildlife law -- The International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling -- Seals and polar bears -- Birds -- Vicuna -- The Convention of Nature Protection and Wildlife Preservation in the Western Hemisphere -- The African Convention on the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources -- The Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats -- The Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources -- The Convention on Wetlands of International Importance Especially as Waterfowl Habitat -- The Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage -- The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora -- The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals -- Conclusion -- Texts of treaties. |
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Summary, Etc. Note: |
Summary: "A publication of the Research Centre for International Law, University of Cambridge, in association with the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources." |
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Summary: Description of the international law protecting wildlife. Covers the international conventions on whaling, seals and polar bears, birds, vicuna, antarctic marine living resources, wildlife refuges and protection of habitats, etc. Gives the text of twelve of the most important conventions.--[source unknown]. |