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OverviewThis multi-disciplinary approach to conservation of endangered species in captivity is organized taxonomically and by scientific discipline. The seven taxonomic groups included are invertebrates; fish, reptiles and amphibians, birds, marine mammals, primates, and other mammals. Within each taxonomic group, four scientific disciplines are explored: conservation, reproductive physiology, behavior, and captive design. Conservation chapters summarize the status of the taxonomic group both in the wild and in captivity. Reviewed in the reproductive physiology chapters are anatomy, endocrinology and physiology for females and males of the taxonomic group. In the section on behavior the functions of captive animal research, the methods used, and the problems encountered are discussed. And, in examining captive design the authors provide a general historical outline of the philosophies, trends, and scientific issues for the targeted taxonomic group. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Edward F. Gibbons Jr. , Barbara S. Durrant , Jack DemarestPublisher: State University of New York Press Imprint: State University of New York Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 1.252kg ISBN: 9780791419113ISBN 10: 0791419118 Pages: 810 Publication Date: 14 September 1995 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction Volume Editors I. Invertebrates Introduction of Authors and Chapter Previews 1. The Conservation of Invertebrates: Problems and Prospects Michael H. Robinson 2. Complex Life Histories and Diverse Reproductive Physiologies of Endangered Invertebrates: Implications for Captive Conservation Boyce A. Drummond 3. Behavioral Research with Endangered Invertebrate Species Jack Demarest and Marcia Bradley 4. Design of Captive Environments for Endangered Invertebrates Leslie S. Saul-Gershenz, Richard A. Arnold, and J. Mark Scriber II. Fishes Introduction of Authors and Chapter Previews 5. Captive Conservation of Endangered Fishes Christopher C. Kohler 6. Reproductive Physiology of Teleost Fishes Leo S. Demski 7. Behavioral Research on Captive Endangered Fishes of North America Ruth Francis-Floyd and James D. Williams 8. Design of Captive Environments for Endangered Fishes Michael K. Stoskopf III. Reptiles and Amphibians Introduction of Authors and Chapter Previews 9. Conservation of Reptiles and Amphibians Peter C. H. Pritchard 10. Reproductive Physiology of Reptiles and Amphibians Paul Licht 11. Ethological Studies on Reptiles and Amphibians: Lessons for Species Survival Plans Gordon M. Burghardt and Mark A. Milostan 12. Captive Design for Reptiles and Amphibians Janice J. Perry-Richardson and Craig S. Ivanyi IV. Birds Introduction of Authors and Chapter Previews 13. Captive Propagation and Avian Conservation Christine Sheppard 14. Avian Reproductive Physiology George F. Gee 15. Behavioral Considerations in the Captive Management, Propogation, and Reintroduction of Endangered Birds Michael Hutchins, Christine Sheppard, Anna Marie Lyles, and Gerard Casadei 16. Captive Design for Endangered Birds Bruce W. Bohmke V. Mammals (Excluding Marine Mammals and Primates) Introduction of Authors and Chapter Previews 17. The Status and Challenges of the Conservation of Mammals in Captivity Reginald A. Hoyt 18. Reproduction in Mammals: Captive Perspectives Barbara S. Durrant 19. Mammalian Behavior: Lessons from Captive Studies John L. Gittleman and Greta C. McMillan 20. Interdisciplinary Issues in the Design of Mammal Exhibits Debra L. Forthman, Rita McManamon, Uriel A. Levi, and Gail Y.Bruner VI. Marine Mammals Introduction of Authors and Chapter Previews 21. The Tides of Change: Conservation of Marine Mammals Sam H. Ridgway 22. Marine Mammal Reproductive Physiology J. Pete Schroeder 23. Marine Mammal Behavior: Conservation Through Research Susie Ellis 24.Elements of Successful Facility Design: Marine Mammals Jay Sweeney and Terry Samansky VII. Primates Introduction of Authors and Chapter Previews 25. Conservation of Primates in Captivity Edward F. Gibbons, Jr. 26. Comparative Reproductive Physiology of Female and Male Nonhuman Primates S.D. Kholkute and W. Richard Dukelow 27. Primates and Behavior Douglas K. Candland and Sarah L. Bush 28. Ark Design Update: Primate Needs and Requirements Donald G. Lindburg and Jon Coe Conclusion References Contributors IndexReviews"""The editors and authors have brought together under one cover the essential elements and understanding necessary to create a meaningful conservation program to address the needs of a diverse group of endangered species."" - Wilbur B. Amand, V.M.D., Zoological Society of Philadelphia ""It fills a void in the literature and is a book that I would likely adopt for one of my classes. Several of the chapters represent the only materials available on specific topics. Although there are other books with similar sounding titles, this is the only one with the scope to essentially cover the field indicated in the title."" - Hal Markowitz, San Francisco State University" The editors and authors have brought together under one cover the essential elements and understanding necessary to create a meaningful conservation program to address the needs of a diverse group of endangered species. - Wilbur B. Amand, V.M.D., Zoological Society of Philadelphia It fills a void in the literature and is a book that I would likely adopt for one of my classes. Several of the chapters represent the only materials available on specific topics. Although there are other books with similar sounding titles, this is the only one with the scope to essentially cover the field indicated in the title. - Hal Markowitz, San Francisco State University Author InformationEdward F. Gibbons, Jr. is Director of the Center for Science and Technology at Briarcliffe College. He is the lead editor of Naturalistic Environments in Captivity for Animal Behavior Research , also published by SUNY Press. Barbara S. Durrant is Head of the Reproductive Physiology Division of CRES at the Zoological Society of San Diego, Adjunct Professor of Biology at San Diego State University, and Adjunct Assistant Member of the Department of Cell Biology at The Scripps Research Institute. Jack Demarest is Professor of Animal Behavior at Monmouth College and a Research Associate at Rutgers University. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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