An introduction to zoo biology and management / Paul A. Rees.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rees, Paul A.

Contributor:

Clarence J. Marshall Memorial Library Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Zoos--Management.

Zoos.

Zoo animals--Behavior.

Zoo animals.

Zoos--History.

History.

Physical Description:

vii, 416 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Chichester, West Sussex, UK ; Hoboken, NJ : Wiley-Blackwell, 2011.

Summary:

"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 zoos, their history, how zoos are managed, ethics, zoo legislation and wildlife conservation law. Part 2 discusses the design of zoos and zoo exhibits, animal nutrition, reproduction, animal behaviour (including enrichment and training), animal welfare, veterinary care, animal handling and transportation. Finally, Part 3 discusses captive breeding programmes, genetics, population biology, record keeping, and the educational role of zoos, including a consideration of visitor behaviour. It concludes with a discussion of the role of zoos in the conservation of species in the wild and in species reintroductions. This book takes an international perspective and include a wide range of examples of the operation of zoos and breeding programmes particularly in the "-- Provided by publisher.

"The aim of the book is to provide an introductory text on the biology of zoo animals and the management, regulation, organisation and conservation role of zoos"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

The purpose and popularity of zoos

Conservation

A short history of zoos

Zoo organisation and management

Zoo legislation

Ethics and zoos

Zoo and exhibit design

Nutrition and feeding

Reproductive biology

Zoo animal behaviour, enrichment and training

Animal welfare and veterinary care

Collection planning and captive breeding

Record keeping

Education, research and zoo visitor behaviour

In-situ conservation and reintroductions.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [377]-392) and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Clarence J. Marshall Memorial Library Fund.

ISBN:

1405193506

9781405193498

1405193492

9781405193504

OCLC:

682892450

Publisher Number:

99947846671