{"product_id":"behavior-of-exotic-pets-9780813800783","title":"Behavior of Exotic Pets","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBehavior of Exotic Pets is the first book on the subject to be written by behavioral experts, all with a wealth of practical experience. Divided into species-specific chapters, the book explains the normal behavior for each group of animals, including reproduction, parenting, communication and social behavior.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"In this guide to the behavior of various exotic pets, specific chapters address a species or group of species in detail and the final chapters are a concise overview of learning theory, behavioral pharmacology, and exotic pet welfare. This is a great reference for exotic animal practitioners wishing to learn more about the species-typical behaviors of their patients and methods to prevent and treat common behavior problems.This is a valuable addition to the library of any exotic animal veterinarian or any individual who is interested in the behavior of exotic pets. It is the first book of its kind written by behavior experts with experience treating exotic species.\" (\u003ci\u003eDoody's Book Review,\u003c\/i\u003e 2011)  \u003cp\u003e\"For veterinary professionals, animal behaviorists, students, and those caring for animals in captivity, Tynes, an animal behavior consultant who previously practiced small and exotic animal medicine, compiles 20 chapters that discuss the behavior of 17 species and groups of exotic pets, including snakes, parrots, lizards, ferrets, rabbits, rats, gerbils, chinchillas, prairie dogs, South American camelids, hedgehogs, and sugar gliders. Veterinary specialists from the US, Argentina, the UK, and Canada address their normal behavior, including reproduction, parenting, diet, communication, and social behavior; environmental needs based on their behavior; and common problems and recommendations for management.\" (\u003ci\u003eSciTech Book News,\u003c\/i\u003e December 2010) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eContributors vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDedication xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Psittacines 1\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eLynn M. Seibert and Wailani Sung\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Passerines 12\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eWailani Sung\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Snakes 21\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eHeather Mohan-Gibbons and Paul Raiti\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Turtles, tortoises, and terrapins 33\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eHeather Mohan-Gibbons and Terry Norton\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Lizards 44\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003ePaul M. Gibbons and Heather Mohan-Gibbons\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Ferrets 59\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eMegan J. Bulloch and Valarie V. Tynes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Rabbits 69\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSharon L. Crowell-Davis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Guinea pigs 78\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eYeunShin Lee\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 The mouse 91\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eNaomi Latham\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10 Rats 104\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAnne Fullerton Hanson and Manuel Berdoy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11 Gerbils 117\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eA. Dawn Faircloth Parker and Valarie V. Tynes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12 Hamsters 127\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJulia Albright and Ricardo de Matos\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13 Chinchillas 138\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJennifer L. Sobie\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14 Prairie dogs 148\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eDebra M. Shier\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15 South American camelids 157\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eMarcelo Alfredo Aba, Carolina Bianchi, and Verónica Cavilla\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16 Hedgehogs 168\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eValarie V. Tynes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17 Sugar gliders 181\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJennifer L. Sobie\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18 From parrots to pigs to pythons: Universal principles and procedures of learning 190\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSusan G. Friedman and Lore I. Haug\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19 Behavioral pharmacology in exotic pets 206\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eLynne M. Seibert\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20 Welfare of exotic animals in captivity 215\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003ePaul E. Honess and Sarah E. Wolfensohn\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 225\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49405804151127,"sku":"9780813800783","price":73.76,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780813800783.jpg?v=1730493679","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/behavior-of-exotic-pets-9780813800783","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}