Text Book Of Wild And Zoo Animals

Management of wildlife both captive and free ranging is gaining importance now- a days and veterinarians are often called to attend such situations. Consultancies to the veterinarian do not ordinarily end with treatment of diseases. It also extends to other aspects of wildlife management like housing, breading and nutrition. It is in this context that veterinary council of India decided to include wildlife management as courses in the curriculum of B.V. Sc. & A. H. students.

Zoos, aquaria, and wildlife parks are vital centers of animal conservation and management. For nearly fifteen years, these institutions have relied on Wild Mammals in Captivity as the essential reference for their work. Now the book reemerges in a completely updated second edition. Wild Mammals in Captivity presents the most current thinking and practice in the care and management of wild mammals in zoos and other institutions. In one comprehensive volume, the editors have gathered the most current information from studies of animal behavior; advances in captive breeding; research in physiology, genetics, and nutrition; and new thinking in animal management and welfare. In this edition, more than three-quarters of the text is new, and information from more than seventy-five contributors is thoroughly updated. The standard text for all courses in zoo biology, Wild Mammals in Captivity will, in its new incarnation, continue to be used by zoo managers, animal caretakers, researchers, and anyone with an interest in how to manage animals in captive conditions.

Here is a wealth of information and facts in an easy-to-use and friendly format. There are no long pargraphs for kids to wade through. Instead, scientific information is presented in short blocks attracttively arranged on the pages with color photos of animals. Here are basic facts on each animal, such as height, weight, location, and habitat. Here also are fun facts. From cover to cover, this book is full of facts, packed with photos, but absolutely fun to read and look at. Kids of all ages will use this big book for school reports and for browsing. Parents who want to help their child in science will love this book as much as the kids. And the San Diego Zoo logo gives authority to the text.