1984 International Zoo Yearbook Volume 23 edited by P.J.S. Olney, P. Ellis, and Benedicte Sommerfelt
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1984 International Zoo Yearbook Volume 23 edited by P.J.S. Olney, P. Ellis, and Benedicte Sommerfelt
Format: Hardcover, 395 pages
Publisher: The Zoological Society of London, 1984
ISBN: 00749664
Condition: Very good; Dust jacket good; Slightly chipped and bumped; Text clear and clean.
The 1984 International Zoo Yearbook, Volume 23, edited by P.J.S. Olney, Pat Ellis, and Benedicte Sommerfelt, is a comprehensive 395-page reference work primarily focused on the conservation and captive management of Birds of Prey.
Section 1: Special Topic – Birds of Prey
This section contains 28 papers exploring the role of zoos in raptor conservation and husbandry.
Key Topics: Habitat loss, breeding improvements, reintroduction schemes (e.g., Bearded vultures in the Alps), and artificial incubation.
Featured Species: Andean condor, White-tailed sea eagle, Lappet-faced vulture, Secretary bird, and Mauritius kestrel.
Innovations: Includes a unique report on the first bird of prey successfully conceived using frozen-thawed spermatozoa.
Section 2: New Developments in the Zoo World
This section features 30 papers covering broader advancements in animal care across various species.
Reptiles & Amphibians: Significant focus on species such as the Aquatic box turtle, African slender-snouted crocodile, and Taipan.
Mammals & Birds: Reports on breeding the Blue-winged kookaburra, Black-footed ferret, and Bongo.
Zoo Management: Covers paternity diagnosis in Pygmy chimpanzees, transport container designs, and architectural papers on exhibit design.
Section 3: Reference Section
A data-heavy 117-page resource serving as an industry standard for record-keeping.
Captive Breeding: Taxonomic lists of vertebrate species bred in captivity during 1981.
Census Data: The 1982 census of rare animals held in captivity.
Studbooks: An updated registry of authorized international studbooks and world registers.
Format: Hardcover, 395 pages
Publisher: The Zoological Society of London, 1984
ISBN: 00749664
Condition: Very good; Dust jacket good; Slightly chipped and bumped; Text clear and clean.
The 1984 International Zoo Yearbook, Volume 23, edited by P.J.S. Olney, Pat Ellis, and Benedicte Sommerfelt, is a comprehensive 395-page reference work primarily focused on the conservation and captive management of Birds of Prey.
Section 1: Special Topic – Birds of Prey
This section contains 28 papers exploring the role of zoos in raptor conservation and husbandry.
Key Topics: Habitat loss, breeding improvements, reintroduction schemes (e.g., Bearded vultures in the Alps), and artificial incubation.
Featured Species: Andean condor, White-tailed sea eagle, Lappet-faced vulture, Secretary bird, and Mauritius kestrel.
Innovations: Includes a unique report on the first bird of prey successfully conceived using frozen-thawed spermatozoa.
Section 2: New Developments in the Zoo World
This section features 30 papers covering broader advancements in animal care across various species.
Reptiles & Amphibians: Significant focus on species such as the Aquatic box turtle, African slender-snouted crocodile, and Taipan.
Mammals & Birds: Reports on breeding the Blue-winged kookaburra, Black-footed ferret, and Bongo.
Zoo Management: Covers paternity diagnosis in Pygmy chimpanzees, transport container designs, and architectural papers on exhibit design.
Section 3: Reference Section
A data-heavy 117-page resource serving as an industry standard for record-keeping.
Captive Breeding: Taxonomic lists of vertebrate species bred in captivity during 1981.
Census Data: The 1982 census of rare animals held in captivity.
Studbooks: An updated registry of authorized international studbooks and world registers.
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