Wild Mammals in Captivity: Principles and Techniques for Zoo Management, 2nd Edition

Zoo Mammal Management

Wild Mammals in Captivity is a comprehensive reference on the care, management, conservation, and welfare of wild mammals kept in zoos, aquaria, and wildlife parks. The second edition incorporates extensive updates in animal behavior, captive breeding, physiology, genetics, nutrition, and welfare, with contributions from more than 75 specialists. It is designed for zoo managers, animal caretakers, researchers, students, and professionals involved in wildlife conservation and captive animal management.

Key Features

• Wild mammal captive management
• Zoo and wildlife park management
• Animal care and husbandry
• Captive animal welfare
• Animal behavior
• Environmental enrichment
• Captive breeding programs
• Reproductive management
• Mammalian physiology
• Genetics and conservation
• Nutrition and feeding
• Population management
• Conservation biology
• Research in captive environments
• Contributions from international specialists