Wild Mammals in Captivity: Principles and Techniques for Zoo Management, Second Edition
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| Rating | : | 4.17 (541 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0226440109 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 592 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-01-02 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Now the book reemerges in a completely updated second edition. The standard text for all courses in zoo biology, Wild Mammals in Captivity will, in its new incarnation, continue to be used by zoo managers, animal caretakers, researchers, and anyone with an interest in how to manage animals in captive conditions. . For nearly fifteen years, these institutions have relied on Wild Mammals in Captivity as the essential reference for their work. Wild Mammals in Captivity presents the most current thinking and practice in the care and management of wild mammals in zoos and other institutions. In one comprehensive volume, the editors have gathered the most current information from studies of animal behavior; advances in captive breeding; research in physiology, genetics, and nutrition; and new thinking in animal management and welfare. In this edition, more than three-quarters of the text is new, and information from more than seventy-five contributors is thoroughly updated. Zoos, aquaria, and wildlife parks are vital centers of animal conservation and management
It is a fitting testament to Dr. “It seems easy to predict this book will remain the standard on captive mammal management for years to come. Kleiman’s life work and represents the combined experience of many of the finest people in the field.”
Douglas A. Duncan said Excellent Resource!. Excellent resource! Very comprehensive. Great information. I can't see how any captive animal environment could do without it.. "awesome book" according to seachel. This is a great book! so much great information. it is the quintessential guide to zoo animal care. everyone in animal care should read this book and every zoo you should have a copy in their library. "Fulfills the expectations of the monkeys." according to Robert Anderegg. Very good, the only problem, that it is only in english. A spanish or german version would be perfect. Thanks