1987 International Zoo Yearbook Volume 26 edited by P.J.S. Olney, P. Ellis, and Benedicte Sommerfelt
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1987 International Zoo Yearbook Volume 26 edited by P.J.S. Olney, P. Ellis, and Benedicte Sommerfelt
Format: Hardcover, 582 pages
Publisher: The Zoological Society of London, 1987
ISBN: 00749664
Condition: Very good; Dust jacket very slightly chipped; Text clear and clean.
Volume 26 of the International Zoo Yearbook, edited by P.J.S. Olney, P. Ellis, and Benedicte Sommerfelt, was published in 1987 (though often cataloged as the 1986 edition). This 582-page volume serves as an international reference for zoos and aquariums, primarily focusing on aquatic exhibits and animal management.
The volume is organized into three primary sections:
Section 1: Aquatic Exhibits: The special subject for this edition explores the design and management of aquatic systems. Notable topics include:
Maintaining coral reef environments in captivity.
The role of public aquariums in fish conservation.
Husbandry and display of sharks, jellyfish, and nudibranchs.
Section 2: New Developments: This section covers a range of husbandry and breeding reports for various species, such as:
Management and breeding of the Volcano rabbit and Prehensile-tailed porcupine.
Breeding of the Ringtail (Cacomistle) and second-generation Aardvarks.
Section 3: Reference & Data: A core reference resource containing:
A directory of zoos and aquaria worldwide, including new buildings completed between 1983 and 1984.
A taxonomic census of rare animals and species bred in captivity in 1984.
Updates to authorized studbooks and world registers.
The volume concludes with author and subject indices for Volumes 22 through 26.
Format: Hardcover, 582 pages
Publisher: The Zoological Society of London, 1987
ISBN: 00749664
Condition: Very good; Dust jacket very slightly chipped; Text clear and clean.
Volume 26 of the International Zoo Yearbook, edited by P.J.S. Olney, P. Ellis, and Benedicte Sommerfelt, was published in 1987 (though often cataloged as the 1986 edition). This 582-page volume serves as an international reference for zoos and aquariums, primarily focusing on aquatic exhibits and animal management.
The volume is organized into three primary sections:
Section 1: Aquatic Exhibits: The special subject for this edition explores the design and management of aquatic systems. Notable topics include:
Maintaining coral reef environments in captivity.
The role of public aquariums in fish conservation.
Husbandry and display of sharks, jellyfish, and nudibranchs.
Section 2: New Developments: This section covers a range of husbandry and breeding reports for various species, such as:
Management and breeding of the Volcano rabbit and Prehensile-tailed porcupine.
Breeding of the Ringtail (Cacomistle) and second-generation Aardvarks.
Section 3: Reference & Data: A core reference resource containing:
A directory of zoos and aquaria worldwide, including new buildings completed between 1983 and 1984.
A taxonomic census of rare animals and species bred in captivity in 1984.
Updates to authorized studbooks and world registers.
The volume concludes with author and subject indices for Volumes 22 through 26.
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