Notice bibliographique
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Type(s) de contenu et mode(s) de consultation : Texte noté : sans médiation
Auteur(s) : Fa, John E. (1954-....)
O'Connell, Donnamarie
Funk, Stephan M.
Titre(s) : Zoo conservation biology [Texte imprimé] / John E. Fa,... Stephan M. Funk,... Donnamarie O'Connell,...
Publication : Cambridge : Cambridge university press, cop. 2011
Description matérielle : 1 vol. (XII-336 p.) : ill. ; 26 cm
Collection : Ecology, biodiversity and conservation
Lien à la collection : Ecology, biodiversity and conservation
Note(s) : Bibliogr. p. 285-329
"In the face of ever-declining biodiversity, zoos have a major role to play in species
conservation. Written by professionals involved in in-situ conservation and restoration
projects internationally, this is a critical assessment of the contribution of zoos
to species conservation through evidence amassed from a wide range of sources. The
first part outlines the biodiversity context within which zoos should operate, introducing
the origins and global spread of zoos and exploring animal collection composition.
The second part focuses on the basic elements of keeping viable captive animal populations.
It considers the consequences of captivity on animals, the genetics of captive populations
and the performance of zoos in captive breeding. The final part examines ways in which
zoos can make a significant difference to conservation now and in the future. Bridging
the gap between pure science and applied conservation, this is an ideal resource for
both conservation biologists and zoo professionals"--
Sujet(s) : Animaux -- Conservation des ressources
Indice(s) Dewey :
333.954 16 (23e éd.) = Animaux (économie des ressources) - Conservation et protection
Identifiants, prix et caractéristiques : ISBN 9780521827638. - ISBN 0521827639 (rel.)
Identifiant de la notice : ark:/12148/cb42496782v
Notice n° :
FRBNF42496782
(notice reprise d'un réservoir extérieur)
