1989 International Zoo Yearbook Volume 28 edited by P.J.S. Olney and P. Ellis
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1989 International Zoo Yearbook Volume 28 edited by P.J.S. Olney and P. Ellis
Format: Hardcover, 557 pages
Publisher: The Zoological Society of London, 1989
ISBN: 00749664
Condition: Very good; Dust jacket good; Slight bumps on corners; Text clear and clean.
The 1989 International Zoo Yearbook Volume 28, edited by P.J.S. Olney and P. Ellis, primarily focuses on reptiles and amphibians in zoos and zoological institutions, with a substantial collection of papers dedicated to herpetology.
Section 1: Special Topic (Reptiles and Amphibians): This section contains around 40 papers from leading herpetologists covering topics such as reproduction, behavior, captive population management, conservation, and reintroduction. Specific articles discuss breeding programs for amphibians, Japanese giant salamanders, dart-poison frogs, and the Puerto Rican crested toad. It also includes information on Madagascan species and guidelines for animal records-keeping.
Section 2: New Developments: This section features 14 papers on the management and breeding of various birds and mammals, focusing on innovations in husbandry, research, hand-rearing, and exhibit design.
Section 3: Reference Section: This section includes the annual worldwide census of animals bred and held in zoos, a list of International Studbooks, and a comprehensive directory of zoos and aquaria.
The volume is illustrated with photographs and diagrams and is considered a key reference for those in zoology or conservation.
Format: Hardcover, 557 pages
Publisher: The Zoological Society of London, 1989
ISBN: 00749664
Condition: Very good; Dust jacket good; Slight bumps on corners; Text clear and clean.
The 1989 International Zoo Yearbook Volume 28, edited by P.J.S. Olney and P. Ellis, primarily focuses on reptiles and amphibians in zoos and zoological institutions, with a substantial collection of papers dedicated to herpetology.
Section 1: Special Topic (Reptiles and Amphibians): This section contains around 40 papers from leading herpetologists covering topics such as reproduction, behavior, captive population management, conservation, and reintroduction. Specific articles discuss breeding programs for amphibians, Japanese giant salamanders, dart-poison frogs, and the Puerto Rican crested toad. It also includes information on Madagascan species and guidelines for animal records-keeping.
Section 2: New Developments: This section features 14 papers on the management and breeding of various birds and mammals, focusing on innovations in husbandry, research, hand-rearing, and exhibit design.
Section 3: Reference Section: This section includes the annual worldwide census of animals bred and held in zoos, a list of International Studbooks, and a comprehensive directory of zoos and aquaria.
The volume is illustrated with photographs and diagrams and is considered a key reference for those in zoology or conservation.
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