Description
“Zoo animals” as a population are a diverse array of species from all around the globe. When managed in captivity, it is important that key aspects of natural ecology are factored into animal care, as well as considerations relating to welfare, life history and behavioural needs. The Behavioural Biology of Zoo Animals is the first book on captive animal behaviour and how this applies to welfare. This ebook enables all aspects of zoo husbandry and management (nutrition, enclosure design, handling and training, enrichment, population management) to be based on a sound knowledge of the species, its evolutionary history and its natural history. Chapters from expert authors cover a vast range of taxa, from primates and elephants to marine mammals and freshwater fish, to reptiles, birds and invertebrates. A final part looks to the future, considering animal health and wellbeing, the visitor experience and future visions for zoos and aquariums. 368 p.
- Paul Rose, Editor. PhD. specialized in the behaviour and welfare of captive flamingos; Lecturer at the University of Exeter (UK), Psychology Department, where he specializes in animal behaviour; Manager and research associate for the Captive Animal Research Programme, Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, Animal Welfare & Ethics Committee, Slimbridge, Gloucestershire (UK); and Lecturer on the Zoo Animal Management courses for the University Centre, Sparsholt (UK).
- Publication date (digital version): 2022-11 – CRC Press (imprint of Taylor & Francis Group); Copyright © 2023 by Paul Rose.
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