Zoo Animals: Behaviour, Management, and Welfare

by Geoffrey R. Hosey, Vicky Melfi, Sheila Pankhurst

The keeping of zoo animals has become a central tool in the conservation of some of the world's most fascinating, yet threatened, species. But how do zoos operate on a day-to-day basis? What are the key problems they face in trying to feed, breed, and keep healthy the animals in their care? How can they play their part in conserving biodiversity?

Zoo Behaviour, Management and Welfare addresses the key questions surrounding the keeping of exotic animals in captivity, and reveals how we can apply our ever-growing understanding of animal behaviour to ensure zoo animals are managed as effectively as possible.

Drawing on their extensive experience of zoo research, practice, and teaching, the authors blend together theory with a broad range of both mammalian and non-mammalian examples to give a highly-readable overview of this burgeoning field. Zoo Behaviour, Management, and Welfare is the ideal resource for anyone needing a thorough grounding in this subject, whether as a student or as a zoo professional.

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643 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2013

Reviews

[بَتُولْ · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good reference book.
I expected a brief more comprehensive language and got surprised with the amount of details and accuracy of references, to the point it gets sometimes hard to keep up with no context in regards to countries policy and organization for wildlife.

[Crystal Wong · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book to start with for those doing zoology related subject! Really helpful!

[Rachel (Sfogs) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very informative.
Will be great help for my course this year!