CONTENTS PREFACE

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SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS

INTRODUCTION What are ecological networks?

Habitat loss and global biodiversity loss 2000–2050 Why do migratory species require special collaboration?

RUNNING: MIGRATION ON LAND Poaching

Road development and agricultural expansion The Serengeti

Case studies Cheetah Saiga antelope

Mountain gorillas in the Virungas Snow leopard

SWIMMING: MIGRATION IN THE SEA Impacts of noise pollution and disturbance by shipping

Case studies

Humpback whale Leatherback turtle

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Grassland birds in southern South America Red knot

Lesser white-fronted goose Nathusius´ pipistrelle

DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS CONTRIBUTORS AND REVIEWERS REFERENCES

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