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Paul A. Rees - An Introduction to Zoo Biology and Management - 9781405193504 - V9781405193504
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An Introduction to Zoo Biology and Management

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Description for An Introduction to Zoo Biology and Management Paperback. 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. Num Pages: 432 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 190 x 22. Weight in Grams: 938.

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 ... Read more

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Product Details

Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Number of pages
432
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Weight
936g
Number of Pages
432
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405193504
SKU
V9781405193504
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50

About Paul A. Rees
Dr. Paul Rees is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Environment and Life Sciences at the University of Salford, where he is the Programme Leader for the BSc (Hons) degree in Wildlife Conservation with Zoo Biology. He is a biologist and lawyer with teaching and research interests in zoo biology, the ecology and behaviour of large mammals, and wildlife ... Read more

Reviews for An Introduction to Zoo Biology and Management
“Overall, this is an exemplary introductory text, with masses of invaluable supporting information in appendices and a companion website: www.wiley.com/go/rees/zoo. Giant pandas, by the way, get almost fifty mentions in an excellent index.”  (British Ecological Society Bulletin, 1 August 2012)  

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