This textbook - the first conservation biology textbook for Africa - is unique in its optimal use of examples of conservation efforts in the continent, and brilliant description of the interdisciplinary nature of conservation biology. I commend the authors for making this textbook open access and for their dedication to building human capital in Africa for effective biodiversity conservation. I recommend this textbook for African students, conservation personnel, policymakers and everyone interested in nature conservation.

--Temitope Borokini, President, Africa section of the Society for Conservation Biology (2019-2022)

We finally have a textbook to teach our students conservation biology in an African context. Its comprehensive chapters are supplemented with real-world case-studies, written by researchers and practitioners across the region. What better way to equip and inspire our students for conservation action?

--Dr Bruktawit Abdu Mahamued, Biology Department, Kotebe Metropolitan University

Conservation Biology is a comprehensive study of the Sub-Saharan environment, covering both the challenges and potential solutions to key conservation issues; it is extremely easy to read, and is pitched at an appropriate level for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. The fact that this book is being published open access means that it will be extensively used and thus help a wide range of students and conservation personnel that would not have access to this information otherwise. I commend the authors on this.

--Prof Adrian M Shrader, Department of Zoology & Entomology, University of Pretoria