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The Behavioural Biology of Zoo Animals
The Behavioural Biology of Zoo Animals
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The first book on zoo/captive animal behavior and how this applies to welfare. It includes specific detail and examples focusing on taxa, and would be a recommended or core text on Zoo Biology courses, BScs in Animal Science, and Animal Welfare MScs, as well as an invaluable practitioner reference.
Format: Hardback
Length: 351 pages
Publication date: 04 November 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
The first comprehensive book on zoo/captive animal behavior and its implications for welfare, this text addresses a significant gap in knowledge despite growing evidence of the need for more suitable, naturalistic practices in zoo animal care. Focusing on taxa, a crucial factor in managing animals in zoos, this book offers detailed and practical insights that have previously been overlooked. It covers both invertebrate and vertebrate species, making it a valuable resource for students, practitioners, and researchers in Zoo Biology, Animal Science, Animal Welfare MScs, and related fields.
The book is organized into chapters that cover species-specific content, including ecology, natural history, behavior, welfare measures, feeding ecology, nutritional management, mating systems, reproductive characteristics, enrichment, and behavioral diversity. Each chapter is consistently formatted for easy information access, with end-of-chapter summaries, boxes highlighting selected enrichment devices or welfare assessment methods, and directed reading lists of peer-reviewed and reputable sources to advance care.
A final Part explores welfare assessment tools, quality of life, veterinary interventions, and evidence-based approaches. It examines ways to enhance the value of zoo and aquarium animals by increasing visitor interest and promoting behavior change. Additionally, the book discusses research needs for keepers, how to incorporate evidence into daily routines, management of native species programs, and the future of zoo research.
With its comprehensive coverage, practical insights, and emphasis on welfare, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in improving the care and management of animals in captivity. It will be particularly useful for students, practitioners, and researchers seeking to advance their knowledge and expertise in this field.
Weight: 839g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032077192
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