An introduction to zoo biology and management. (2011)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Paul A. Rees.
• Other Names: Rees, Paul A
• 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.
• Publisher Details: Place of publication not identified : Wiley-Blackwell
• Publication Date: 2011
• Extent: 1 online resource (432 pages)
• Subjects: 636.0889; Zoos -- Management; Zoo animals -- Behavior; Zoos -- History
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781444397833
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.