An Introduction to Zoo Biology and Management

2. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-119-64744-7
Verlag: Wiley John + Sons

Buch, Englisch, 688 Seiten, Format (B × H): 178 mm x 254 mm

Autoren/Hrsg.

Rees, Paul A.

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften Naturschutzbiologie, Biodiversität
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umweltschutz, Umwelterhaltung
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Veterinärmedizin Veterinärmedizin: Exotische Tiere & Zootiere
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Tierkunde / Zoologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. The purpose and popularity of zoos

2. Conservation

3. A short history of zoos

4. Zoo organisation and management

5. Zoo and conservation legislation

6. Ethics and zoos

7. Zoo design and terrestrial exhibits

8. Aquariums and aquatic exhibits (new chapter)

9. Nutrition and feeding (major revision)

10. Reproductive biology

11. Zoo animal behaviour and training (major revision)

12. Animal welfare and environmental enrichment (major revision)

13. Veterinary care and wildlife disease surveillance

14. Collection planning and captive breeding

15. Record keeping (major revision)

16. Education and research in zoos (major revision)

17. Visitor behaviour and human-animal interactions

18. In-situ conservation and reintroductions

19. Sustainable zoos (new chapter)

20. Studying animals in zoos (new chapter)

Appendix I – Animal classification – to be supplemented with photographs

Appendix II – Useful websites

At the end of each chapter the following will be included:

Further reading

Discussion points

Exercises

Multiple-choice questions