1990 International Zoo Yearbook Volume 29 edited by P.J.S. Olney and P. Ellis

1990 International Zoo Yearbook Volume 29 edited by P.J.S. Olney and P. Ellis

Format: Hardcover, 557 pages

Publisher: The Zoological Society of London, 1990

ISBN: 00749664

Condition: Good; Dust jacket Chipped and small tears; Slight bumps on corners; Text clear and clean.

The 1990 International Zoo Yearbook Volume 29, edited by P.J.S. Olney and P. Ellis, primarily focuses on horticulture in zoos as its special topic, in addition to covering general new developments and providing a reference section.

Special Topic: Horticulture in Zoos: This volume is a collection of papers and articles specifically related to the role and management of plants and botanical aspects within zoological institutions. It features proceedings from the Association of Zoological Horticulture's Ninth International Conference. The discussion extends beyond mere plant taxonomy to address concepts like economic botany, ecology, and conservation displays within botanical gardens and zoos, emphasizing new approaches to collection management and public display philosophy.

New Developments: The volume also includes articles on new advancements in the zoo world, covering various aspects such as animal breeding programs, husbandry techniques, research, hand-rearing methods, and the design and construction of new buildings and exhibits.

Reference Section: A significant portion of the yearbook is dedicated to a comprehensive reference section. This section typically provides valuable data on zoos, aquariums, and bird parks globally, along with breeding lists for various species, rare animal censuses, and information on international studbooks and registers.