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When stew ardship fails, conservation becomes imperative. Presence or absence of an animal or plant in a region is determined by ecological and historical factors. Wildlife management an overview sciencedirect topics. Wildlife management and conservation presents a clear overview of the management and conservation of animals, their habitats, and how people influence both. Wildlife managers may try to change habitat in a way that benefits not only wildlife but also helps people, as well as the habitat itself.
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