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The Behavioural Biology of Zoo Animals (Hardcover)
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The Behavioural Biology of Zoo Animals (Hardcover)
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The first book on zoo/captive animal behavior and how this applies
to welfare. Despite growing evidence of the need to implement more
suitable, naturalistic practices into zoo animal welfare, it still
seems to be somewhat overlooked - this book will address this
oversight. Includes specific detail and examples focusing on taxa,
a huge factor in managing animals in zoos that has not previously
been addressed in this way. Covers invertebrates as well as
vertebrate species. 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. A lot of students
interested in animal behaviour are interested in zoos. Each chapter
covers species-specific content include the following information:
Ecology and natural history as relevant to the zoo, behaviour and
welfare measures based on ecological knowledge, feeding ecology and
nutritional management, mating systems and reproductive
characteristics, enrichment and behavioural diversity. The chapters
are consistently formatted for ease of information, with end of
chapter summaries, boxes with selected enrichment devices or
welfare assessment methods for assessing welfare state, and
directed reading of peer reviewed and other reputable sources that
help advance care. A final Part explores welfare assessment tools,
quality of life, veterinary interventions and evidence-based
approaches. It looks at ways to increase the value of zoo and
aquarium animals by enhancing visitor interest and visitor
behaviour change. Also, research needs for keepers and how to build
evidence into a daily routine, as well as management of native
species programmes and the future of zoo research.
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