"Wild Mammals in Captivity: Principles and Techniques for Zoo Management" (Book)


Item Number: 503

Time Left: CLOSED

Value: $80

Online Close: May 29, 2011 9:00 PM EDT

Bid History: 12 bids - Item Sold!

Description

"Wild Mammals in Captivity: Principles and Techniques for Zoo Management, Second Edition" contains a total of 48 separate contributions from 76 different authors covering a huge variety of topics including: Basic Husbandry; Feeding and Nutrition of Herbivores, Carnivores, and Omnivores; Exhibition Techniques; Behavior; Reproduction; and more. An essential reference for anyone maintaining mammals in captivity. Illustrated with some b/w photos & drawings, numerous graphs and tables, and five appendices. Edited by Devra G. Kleiman, Katerina V. Thompson and Charlotte Kirk Baer. This second edition was released shortly after Devra Kleiman's death in April 2010.

Special Instructions

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Donated by

Ian Yeomans