Zoo Animals: Behaviour, Management, and Welfare

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Geoff Hosey (Honorary Professor, University of Bolton) Vicky Melfi (Research and Conservation, Taronga Conservation Society)

Zoo Animals

Behaviour, Management, and Welfare

Geoff Hosey (Honorary Professor, University of Bolton), Vicky Melfi (Research and Conservation, Taronga Conservation Society), Sheila Pankhurst (Department of Life Sciences, Anglia Ruskin University)

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Oxford University Press
11 July 2013

Animal reproduction; Animal pathology & diseases; Animal behaviour; Zoology: Vertebrates

The keeping of zoo animals is 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 challenges they face in trying to feed, manage, and keep healthy the animals in their care? How can they play their part in conserving biodiversity?

Zoo Animals: 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 and use an evidence based approach 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 Animals: 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.

Online Resource Centre The Online Resource Centre to accompany Zoo Animals features:

For all readers: · Updates - surveys of key developments in the field · Multiple choice questions with instant feedback, to aid self-assessment

For registered adopters of the book: · Figures from the book in electronic format and full colour, available for download

By: Geoff Hosey (Honorary Professor University of Bolton), Vicky Melfi (Research and Conservation, Taronga Conservation Society), Sheila Pankhurst (Department of Life Sciences, Anglia Ruskin University)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 245mm, Width: 199mm, Spine: 30mm
Weight: 1g
ISBN: 9780199693528
ISBN 10: 0199693528
Pages: 672
Publication Date: 11 July 2013
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1: Introduction 2: History and philosophy of zoos 3: Regulatory framework 4: Behaviour 5: Animal identification and record keeping 6: Housing and husbandry 7: Animal welfare 8: Environmental enrichment 9: Small population management 10: Conservation 11: Health 12: Feeding and nutrition 13: People in zoos 14: Research 15: We hope you enjoyed your visit

Dr Geoff Hosey was formerly a senior lecturer at the University of Bolton, UK, where he taught in the area of animal behaviour. Dr Vicky Melfi is Behavioural Biologist at Taronga Zoo, Australia. Her research interests include animal welfare, behavioural ecology of zoo animals, and environmental enrichment. Dr Sheila Pankhurst is Head of the Department of Life Sciences at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK, where her teaching and research centres on the behaviour and welfare of zoo animals.

Reviews for Zoo Animals: Behaviour, Management, and Welfare

It is written in a lively and accessible style, and covers every aspect of zoo animal management, from basic biology to legislation and record keeping. It is highly readable and scientifically well grounded. Jenny Morton, The Biologist