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Type(s) de contenu et mode(s) de consultation : Texte noté : électronique
Auteur(s) : Rees, Paul A.
Titre(s) : An introduction to zoo biology and management [Texte électronique] / Paul A. Rees
Publication : Chichester, West Sussex, UK ; Hoboken, NJ : Wiley-Blackwell, 2011
Description matérielle : 1 ressource dématérialisée
Note(s) : Includes bibliographical references (pages 377-392) and index
"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 include a wide range of examples of the
operation of zoos and breeding programmes particularly in the " ; "The aim of the
book is to provide an introductory text on the biology of zoo animals and the management,
regulation, organisation and conservation role of zoos"
Sujet(s) : Parcs zoologiques -- Gestion
Animaux de zoo -- Comportement animal
Parcs zoologiques -- Histoire
Indice(s) Dewey :
636.088 9 (23e éd.) = Animaux de zoo (élevage)
Identifiants, prix et caractéristiques : ISBN 9781444397840
Identifiant de la notice : ark:/12148/cb44662956w
Notice n° :
FRBNF44662956
(notice reprise d'un réservoir extérieur)
Table des matières : The purpose and popularity of zoos ; Conservation ; A short history of zoos ; Zoo
organisation and management ; Zoo legislation ; Ethics and zoos ; Zoo and exhibit
design ; Nutrition and feeding ; Reproductive biology ; Zoo animal behaviour, enrichment
and training ; Animal welfare and veterinary care ; Collection planning and captive
breeding ; Record keeping ; Education, research and zoo visitor behaviour ; In-situ
conservation and reintroductions.
