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Book SynopsisZoo Animals: Behaviour, Management and Welfare addresses the key questions surrounding the keeping of zoo animals, and reveals how we can apply our ever-growing understanding of animal behaviour to ensure zoo animals are managed as effectively as possible, without their health and welfare being compromised.
Trade ReviewIt is written in a lively and accessible style, and covers every aspect of zoo animal management, from basic biology to legislation and record keeping. It is highly readable and scientifically well grounded. * Jenny Morton, The Biologist *
Table of Contents1. Introduction ; 2. History and philosophy of zoos ; 3. Regulatory framework ; 4. Behaviour ; 5. Animal identification and record keeping ; 6. Housing and husbandry ; 7. Animal welfare ; 8. Environmental enrichment ; 9. Small population management ; 10. Conservation ; 11. Health ; 12. Feeding and nutrition ; 13. People in zoos ; 14. Research ; 15. We hope you enjoyed your visit
