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OverviewThe propagation of wild animals in captivity is playing an increasingly important role in the conservation of species. This is particularly true of primates, many of which are threatened or endangered in their natural habitat. Unfortunately, primate mortality during the neonatal period is often high in captivity, often because of suboptimal management. Significant improvements in infant survival can be made with a better knowledge of neonatal biology and rearing procedures. The aim of this book is to provide a reference text on the normal growth of 18 primate species commonly held in captivity for propagation or research, and on the housing, feeding, management, and preventative medicine techniques that enable this normal growth. Up-to-date information, scattered widely through the scientific literature, is here gathered together and presented in an easily accessible form for those involved in rearing primates in captivity. Full Product DetailsAuthor: James K. Kirkwood (Senior Veterinary Officer, Institute of Zoology, Senior Veterinary Officer, Institute of Zoology, Zoological Society of London) , Katherine StathatosPublisher: Oxford University Press Imprint: Oxford University Press Dimensions: Width: 19.60cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 25.00cm Weight: 0.494kg ISBN: 9780198547334ISBN 10: 0198547331 Pages: 162 Publication Date: 16 July 1992 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviews'This is one of those books that makes you wonder why it has not been written before ... very welcome as it provides an excellent summary of the available literature in a readable and concise form. I have no hesitation in recommending this book which is an essential and affordable purchase for research institutions and zoos with primate collections.' Robert Hubrecht, Animal Welfare 1993 'it is important to have this type of information in one place and it is well presented ... The book is to be recommended to all involved in the care of primates.' J.C. Ingram, Biology, 1993 'it is important to have this type of information in one place and it is well presented ... The book is to be recommended to all involved in the care of primates.' J.C. Ingram, Biology, 1993 'This is one of those books that makes you wonder why it has not been written before ... very welcome as it provides an excellent summary of the available literature in a readable and concise form. I have no hesitation in recommending this book which is an essential and affordable purchase for research institutions and zoos with primate collections.' Robert Hubrecht, Animal Welfare 1993 Author InformationKatherine Stathatos is a veterinary surgeon Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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