THE EUROPEAN ROE DEER: THE BIOLOGY OF SUCCESS. Edited by Reidar Andersen, Patrick Duncan and John D.C. Linnell.

1998 1st edition. 8vo (145 x 222mm). Pp376. B/w illustrations, maps, charts, bibliographies. Black cloth, spine titled in gilt.

This is a detailed survey of the state of knowledge about the European roe deer at the time of publication, particularly on topics relating to population biology. Chapters include: The European roe deer - a portrait of a succesful species; Taxonomy, morphology and evolution; Late- and postglacial European roe deer; Genetics of European roe deer; Feeding strategies and the physiology of digestion in roe deer; Roe deer in northern environments - physiology and behaviour; Roe deer as prey; Reproductive physiology; Social organisation; Mating system, mating tactics and the function of male territoriality; From birth to independence - birth, growth, neonatal mortality; Variation in life-history parameters; Population dynamics; Managing roe deer and their impact on the environment - maximising benefits and minimising costs.