(Ebook) An Introduction to Zoo Biology and Management, First Edition by Paul A. Rees(auth.) ISBN 9781405193504, 9781444397840, 1405193506, 1444397842

(Ebook) An Introduction to Zoo Biology and Management, First Edition by Paul A. Rees(auth.) ISBN 9781405193504, 9781444397840, 1405193506, 1444397842

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 includes a wide range of examples of the operation of zoos and breeding programmes particularly in the UK, Europe, North America and Australasia.Visit www.wiley.com/go/rees/zoo to access the artwork from the book.Content: Chapter 1 The purpose and popularity of zoos (pages 3–16): Chapter 2 Conservation (pages 17–29): Chapter 3 A short history of zoos (pages 31–47): Chapter 4 Zoo organisation and management (pages 49–64): Chapter 5 Zoo legislation (pages 65–85): Chapter 6 Ethics and zoos (pages 87–98): Chapter 7 Zoo and exhibit design (pages 101–149): Chapter 8 Nutrition and feeding (pages 151–172): Chapter 9 Reproductive biology (pages 173–185): Chapter 10 Zoo animal behaviour, enrichment and training (pages 187–221): Chapter 11 Animal welfare and veterinary care (pages 223–244): Chapter 12 Collection planning and captive breeding (pages 247–299): Chapter 13 Record keeping (pages 301–311): Chapter 14 Education, research and zoo visitor behaviour (pages 313–342): Chapter 15 In?situ conservation and reintroductions (pages 343–358):