Ungulates are an extraordinarily important group of animals worldwide, at many levels – in their remarkable biodiversity; in many cases, as keystone species with a disproportionate effect on the functioning of the wider ecological systems of which they form a part or as dominant species acting as ecological engineers; and as a prey base for endangered or expanding populations of large carnivores. They are also important culturally and economically, as a major source of protein in subsistence cultures and because of their wide exploitation in recreational hunting, which is still a major form of land-use in many countries.

A number of aspects of the balance of cost and benefit of ungulates and their management in Europe are considered. Through a synthesis of the underlying biology and a comparison of the management techniques adopted in different countries, management approaches which seem effective within their respective circumstances are explored. Each chapter is written by experts in their own particular field, ensuring that they are aware of the most up-to-date literature on that topic and can also offer an experienced and informed review based on their own research experience.

Chapter 1 Behaviour and management of European ungulates
Rory Putman and Marco Apollonio

Chapter 2 Valuing ungulates in Europe
Sándor Csányi, Juan Carranza, Boštjan Pokorny, Rory Putman and Mark Ryan

Chapter 3 Reintroductions as a management tool for European ungulates 
Massimo Scandura, Marco Apollonio and Nikica Šprem

Chapter 4 Introducing aliens: problems associated with invasive exotics
Francesco Ferretti and Sandro Lovari 

Chapter 5 Competition between domestic and wild ungulates
Roberta Chirichella, Marco Apollonio  and  Rory Putman

Chapter 6 Effects of selective harvesting on ungulate  populations
Atle Mysterud 

Chapter 7 The management of urban populations of ungulates 
Rory Putman,  Jochen Langbein, Peter Watson, Peter Green and Seán Cahill

Chapter 8 The management of ungulates in protected areas
Stefano Grignolio, Marco Heurich, Nikica Šprem and Marco Apollonio

Chapter 9 Challenges in the management of cross-border populations of ungulates
Carlos Fonseca, Rita Torres, João P.V. Santos, José Vingada and Marco Apollonio

Chapter 10 Novel management methods: immunocontraception and other fertility control tools
Giovanna Massei, Dave Cowan and Douglas Eckery

Chapter 11 Welfare issues in the management of wild ungulates
Frauke Ohl and Rory Putman

Chapter 12 Management of ungulates in the 21st century: how far have we come?
Naomi Sykes and Rory Putman

This will be essential reading for practising wildlife managers and wildlife professionals, those involved in research to improve methods of wildlife management, and policy-makers in local, regional and national administrations. 

'The now renowned editorial partnership of Professor Rory Putman and Professor Marco Apollonio have come together again to compile a compendium of topical research on traditional and novel aspects and interpretations of how we seek to understand and manage ungulate populations across a developing human society. The two previous volumes have been awarded prizes in the wildlife conservation sector, by CIC, and this volume will surely be rewarded with the same accolade. The joy of these papers is not just the main topic of each but the references to tremendous research work previously undertaken which is  now an essential part of the sound scientific library of knowledge...a delight to read and the mass of information from across Europe’s ungulate research sector fascinating and informative.  There is much in these articles for everyone'. British Deer Society Journal

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