{"product_id":"the-behavioural-biology-of-zoo-animals","title":"The Behavioural Biology of Zoo Animals","description":"\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe first book on zoo\/captive animal behavior and how this applies to welfare. Despite growing evidence of the need to implement more suitable, naturalistic practices into zoo animal welfare, it still seems to be somewhat overlooked - this book will address this oversight.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes specific detail and examples focusing on taxa, a huge factor in managing animals in zoos that has not previously been addressed in this way.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers invertebrates as well as vertebrate species.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWould be a recommended or core text on Zoo Biology courses, BScs in Animal Science, and Animal Welfare MScs, as well as an invaluable practitioner reference. A lot of students interested in animal behaviour are interested in zoos.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEach chapter covers species-specific content include the following information: Ecology and natural history as relevant to the zoo, behaviour and welfare measures based on ecological knowledge, feeding ecology and nutritional management, mating systems and reproductive characteristics, enrichment and behavioural diversity.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe chapters are consistently formatted for ease of information, with end of chapter summaries, boxes with selected enrichment devices or welfare assessment methods for assessing welfare state, and directed reading of peer reviewed and other reputable sources that help advance care.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA final Part explores welfare assessment tools, quality of life, veterinary interventions and evidence-based approaches. It looks at ways to increase the value of zoo and aquarium animals by enhancing visitor interest and visitor behaviour change. Also, research needs for keepers and how to build evidence into a daily routine, as well as management of native species programmes and the future of zoo research.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"CRC Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48095203033278,"sku":null,"price":77.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0536\/0592\/5054\/files\/12378163482555.jpg?v=1783608174","url":"https:\/\/bookshopnow.com\/products\/the-behavioural-biology-of-zoo-animals","provider":"Book Shop Now","version":"1.0","type":"link"}