Wildlife of the Tibetan Steppe

by George B. Schaller

Book Overview

The Chang Tang, the vast, remote Tibetan steppe, is home to a unique assemblage of large mammals, including Tibetan antelope, gazelle, argali sheep, wild ass, wild yak, wolves, snow leopards, and others. Since 1985, George B. Schaller and his Chinese and Tibetan co-workers have surveyed the flora and fauna of the Chang Tang. Their research provides the first detailed look at the natural history of one of the world's least known ecosystems.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0226736520
• ISBN13: 9780226736525
• Release Date: July 1998
• Publisher: University of Chicago Press
• Length: 383 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.3" x 9.4"