1980 International Zoo Yearbook Volume 20 edited by P.J.S. Olney, R. Heigler, and P. Ellis
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1980 International Zoo Yearbook Volume 20 edited by P.J.S. Olney, R. Heigler, and P. Ellis
Format: Hardcover, 521 pages
Publisher: The Zoological Society of London, 1980
ISBN: 00749664
Condition: Very good; Dust jacket very slightly chipped; Text clear and clean.
The 1980 International Zoo Yearbook Volume 20, edited by P.J.S. Olney, R. Heigler, and P. Ellis, covers the breeding of endangered species in captivity and general developments in the global zoo community up to 1980.
The volume is primarily focused on the proceedings of the third conference on breeding endangered species in captivity. Beyond this special topic, the yearbook covers a wide array of new developments in the global zoo world.
Breeding Endangered Species: The central theme includes articles and reports related to captive breeding programs and the conservation efforts for rare and threatened animals.
Husbandry and Hand-Rearing: The volume features papers on best practices for animal care, including specific techniques for husbandry and the hand-rearing of various species.
Buildings and Exhibits: It includes information on new zoo architecture, the design of exhibits, and facility management.
Studbooks and Reference Material: A significant portion of the yearbook is dedicated to essential reference sections, including a census of rare animals in captivity during 1979, and lists of mammals bred in captivity in 1978.
Specific content examples from the volume's articles include:
A paper on the captive management and nesting habits of the Radiated tortoise (Geochelone radiata) at the Gladys Porter Zoo.
Articles discussing specific conservation efforts like the "Save The Lion Marmoset Campaign".
Surveys and data analysis related to zoo attendance patterns and visitor behavior.
General overviews of specific zoos, such as the history and plans for the Kabul Zoo.
Format: Hardcover, 521 pages
Publisher: The Zoological Society of London, 1980
ISBN: 00749664
Condition: Very good; Dust jacket very slightly chipped; Text clear and clean.
The 1980 International Zoo Yearbook Volume 20, edited by P.J.S. Olney, R. Heigler, and P. Ellis, covers the breeding of endangered species in captivity and general developments in the global zoo community up to 1980.
The volume is primarily focused on the proceedings of the third conference on breeding endangered species in captivity. Beyond this special topic, the yearbook covers a wide array of new developments in the global zoo world.
Breeding Endangered Species: The central theme includes articles and reports related to captive breeding programs and the conservation efforts for rare and threatened animals.
Husbandry and Hand-Rearing: The volume features papers on best practices for animal care, including specific techniques for husbandry and the hand-rearing of various species.
Buildings and Exhibits: It includes information on new zoo architecture, the design of exhibits, and facility management.
Studbooks and Reference Material: A significant portion of the yearbook is dedicated to essential reference sections, including a census of rare animals in captivity during 1979, and lists of mammals bred in captivity in 1978.
Specific content examples from the volume's articles include:
A paper on the captive management and nesting habits of the Radiated tortoise (Geochelone radiata) at the Gladys Porter Zoo.
Articles discussing specific conservation efforts like the "Save The Lion Marmoset Campaign".
Surveys and data analysis related to zoo attendance patterns and visitor behavior.
General overviews of specific zoos, such as the history and plans for the Kabul Zoo.
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