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Zoo Conservation Biology 1st Edition by John E Fa,Stephan M Funk,Donnamarie O’Connell ISBN 0521827639 978-0521827638

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Author(s): John E. Fa, Stephan M. Funk, Donnamarie O’Connell
ISBN(s): 9780521827638, 0521827639
Edition: 1
File Details: PDF, 3.50 MB
Year: 2011
Language: english
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ISBN 10: 0521827639 

ISBN 13: 978-0521827638

Author:  John E. Fa, Stephan M. Funk, Donnamarie O’Connel

 In the face of ever-declining biodiversity, zoos have a major role to play in species conservation. Written by professionals involved in in-situ conservation and restoration projects internationally, this is a critical assessment of the contribution of zoos to species conservation through evidence amassed from a wide range of sources. The first part outlines the biodiversity context within which zoos should operate, introducing the origins and global spread of zoos and exploring animal collection composition. The second part focuses on the basic elements of keeping viable captive animal populations. It considers the consequences of captivity on animals, the genetics of captive populations and the performance of zoos in captive breeding. The final part examines ways in which zoos can make a significant difference to conservation now and in the future. Bridging the gap between pure science and applied conservation, this is an ideal resource for both conservation biologists and zoo professionals.

Table of contents: 

Foreword – G. M. Mace
Preface
Acknowledgements
Biodiversity and Zoo Conservation Biology
Protecting Species and Habitats
Zoos in Focus – Public Exhibition or Conservation
Animals in Captivity
Viable Captive Populations – The Numbers Game
Captive Breeding and Zoos
Returning Animals to the Wild
Educating the Public
Turning Zoos into Conservation Centres
Appendices
Appendix A – Commonly Used Abbreviations

Appendix B – Scientific Names of Species Mentioned in the Text

Appendix C – Inbreeding

Appendix D – Population Sizes: Definitions and Implications

Appendix E – Captive Breeding and Genetics: Definitions

References

Index

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