National Outdoor Book Award
1 appearances
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Edition 2 (1998) Winner
L. David Mech
エル・デイヴィッド・メック
L. David Mech
Aliases:
Dave Mech / Lucyan David Mech
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1937-01-18 （Auburn, New York, United States）
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Auburn (birthplace) → Syracuse (raised) → Minnesota (research / residence) → Alaska (field sites) → Italy (field sites)
Career
- Occupations
- Biologist, Research Scientist, Adjunct Professor
- Active Years
- 1958-
- Affiliations
- University of Minnesota (Adjunct Professor), U.S. Geological Survey (Senior Research Scientist), International Wolf Center (Founder, Board Vice-chair)
- Memberships
- The Wildlife Society (associated), International Wolf Center (Board)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell University | — | Conservation | B.S. | — | United States |
| Purdue University | — | Wildlife Ecology | Ph.D. | 1958–1962 | United States |
Cornell University
Conservation
Degree:
B.S.
Year of Graduation:
1958
Country:
United States
Purdue University
Wildlife Ecology
Degree:
Ph.D.
Period:
1958–1962
Year of Graduation:
1962
Country:
United States
Doctoral thesis evolved into the Isle Royale study/publication
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Aldo Leopold Award | — | — | The Wildlife Society | 受賞 |
| 1997 | National Outdoor Book Award (honorable mention) | The Arctic Wolf: Ten Years with the Pack | Nature and the Environment | National Outdoor Book Awards | 栄誉言及 |
| 2005 | Honorary Degree | — | — | Purdue University | 授与 |
| 1995 | Distinguished Agricultural Alumni Award | — | — | Purdue University | 受賞 |
| 2000 | Distinguished Undergraduate Research Award | — | — | Purdue University | 受賞 |
Aldo Leopold Award
1993
Organization:
The Wildlife Society
Result:
受賞
National Outdoor Book Award (honorable mention)
1997
Work:
The Arctic Wolf: Ten Years with the Pack
Category:
Nature and the Environment
Organization:
National Outdoor Book Awards
Result:
栄誉言及
Honorary Degree
2005
Organization:
Purdue University
Result:
授与
Distinguished Agricultural Alumni Award
1995
Organization:
Purdue University
Result:
受賞
Distinguished Undergraduate Research Award
2000
Organization:
Purdue University
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
The Wolves of Isle Royale
1966 Scientific non-fiction (wildlife ecology)Based on his doctoral research, a study of wolves and moose on Isle Royale, covering ecological observations and population dynamics.
pack behaviorpredator–prey dynamicspopulation dynamics
The Wolf: The Ecology and Behavior of an Endangered Species
1970 Academic book / monographA comprehensive academic treatment of the ecology and behavior of wolves, including discussion of conservation and management.
conservation ecologybehavioral ecologymanagement policy
The Arctic Wolf: Ten Years with the Pack
1997 Field observations / scientific non-fictionA ten-year field account of Arctic wolves, describing social interactions and hunting behavior based on long-term observation.
long-term observationsocial interactionshunting behavior
Wolves on the Hunt: the Behavior of Wolves Hunting Wild Prey
2015 Academic book (co-authored)Co-authored with Doug Smith and Dan MacNulty; an integrated study and analysis of wolf hunting behavior on wild prey.
hunting tacticscooperative behaviorecological impacts
Wolves: Behavior, Ecology, and Conservation
2003 Edited academic volumeCo-edited with Luigi Boitani; a comprehensive collection covering behavior, ecology, and conservation of wolves.
interdisciplinary researchconservation strategiesbehavioral ecology
Bibliography
- The Wolves of Isle Royale (1966)
- The Wolf: The Ecology and Behavior of an Endangered Species (1970)
- The Arctic Wolf: Ten Years with the Pack (1997)
- Wolves: Behavior, Ecology, and Conservation (ed., 2003)
- Wolves on the Hunt: the Behavior of Wolves Hunting Wild Prey (2015)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- clear, empirical scientific prosefield-observation–based narrativeability to translate technical analyses for general audiences
- Recurring Motifs
- pack social structurepredatory behavior and prey relationshipslong-term monitoring and individual tracking
Legacy
One of the most long-term and systematic researchers in wolf ecology. His research and outreach have greatly contributed to understanding and conserving wolves, and he helped found the International Wolf Center to promote education.
Museums
- International Wolf Center Ely, Minnesota, United States
Academic Societies
- The Wildlife Society
Quotes
-
The wolf is neither a saint nor a sinner except to those who want to make it so.
Source: Biological Conservation (2012) (2012)
Trivia
- He lists mushroom hunting and fur trapping among his personal interests; this has drawn criticism from animal protectionists.
- Reportedly authored roughly 380 scientific papers, 100 popular articles, and 11 books.
- Conducted long-term field research at multiple sites including Isle Royale and Yellowstone.