Screen LibraryScientific foundations of zoos and aquariums : their role in conservation and research /
"In the modern era, zoos and aquariums fight species extinction, educate communities, and advance learning of animal behaviour. This book features first person stories and scientific reviews to explore ground-breaking projects run by these institutions. Large-scale conservation initiatives that...
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Cambridge University Press,
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| Publisher Address: | Cambridge, United Kingdom : |
| Publication Dates: | 2019. |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Summary: |
"In the modern era, zoos and aquariums fight species extinction, educate communities, and advance learning of animal behaviour. This book features first person stories and scientific reviews to explore ground-breaking projects run by these institutions. Large-scale conservation initiatives that benefit multiple species are detailed in the first section, including critical habitat protection, evidence-based techniques to grow animal populations and the design of community education projects. The second section documents how zoos use science to improve the health and welfare of animals in capt |
| Carrier Form: | xvii, 669 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 23 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: |
9781316648650 1316648656 9781107199194 1107199190 |
| Index Number: | QL76 |
| CLC: | Q95-339 |
| Call Number: | Q95-339/S416 |