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An introduction to zoo biology and management /

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This book is intended as an introductory text for students studying a wide range of courses concerned with animal management, zoo biology and wildlife conservation, and should also be useful to zookeepers and other zoo professionals. It is divided into three parts. Part 1 considers the function of z...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Rees, Paul A.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Chichester, West Sussex, UK ; Hoboken, NJ : Wiley-Blackwell, 2011.
Subjects:
Zoos > Management.
Zoo animals > Behavior.
Zoos > History.
Table of Contents:
  • Machine generated contents note: Preface.
  • PART 1
  • HISTORY, ORGANISATION AND REGULATION.
  • 1 The Purpose and Popularity of Zoos.
  • 2 Conservation.
  • 3 A Short History of Zoos.
  • 4 Zoo Organisation and Management.
  • 5 Zoo Legislation.
  • 6 Ethics and Zoos.
  • PART 2
  • ENCLOSURES, HUSBANDRY AND BEHAVIOUR.
  • 7 Zoo and Exhibit Design.
  • 8 Nutrition and Feeding.
  • 9 Reproductive Biology.
  • 10 Zoo Animal Behaviour, Enrichment and Training.>
  • 11 Animal Welfare and Veterinary Care.
  • PART 3
  • CONSERVATION.
  • 12 Collection Planning and Captive Breeding.
  • 13 Record Keeping.
  • 14 Education, Research and Zoo Visitor Behaviour.
  • 15 In-situ Conservation and Reintroductions.
  • Appendix I.
  • Appendix II.
  • Index.