An Introduction to Zoo Biology and Management

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

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