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Conservation of Endangered Species in Captivity

An Interdisciplinary Approach

Inbunden, Engelska, 1995

AvEdward F. Gibbons Jr.,Barbara S. Durrant,Jack Demarest

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This 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.

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Utgivningsdatum1995-09-14
Vikt1 252 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
SerieSUNY series in Endangered Species
Antal sidor810
FörlagState University of New York Press
ISBN9780791419113

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Edward 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.

Acknowledgments IntroductionVolume Editors I. Invertebrates Introduction of Authors and Chapter Previews 1. The Conservation of Invertebrates: Problems and ProspectsMichael H. Robinson 2. Complex Life Histories and Diverse Reproductive Physiologies of Endangered Invertebrates: Implications for Captive ConservationBoyce A. Drummond 3. Behavioral Research with Endangered Invertebrate SpeciesJack Demarest and Marcia Bradley 4. Design of Captive Environments for Endangered InvertebratesLeslie S. Saul-Gershenz, Richard A. Arnold, and J. Mark Scriber II. Fishes Introduction of Authors and Chapter Previews 5. Captive Conservation of Endangered FishesChristopher C. Kohler 6. Reproductive Physiology of Teleost FishesLeo S. Demski 7. Behavioral Research on Captive Endangered Fishes of North AmericaRuth Francis-Floyd and James D. Williams 8. Design of Captive Environments for Endangered FishesMichael K. Stoskopf III. Reptiles and Amphibians Introduction of Authors and Chapter Previews 9. Conservation of Reptiles and AmphibiansPeter C. H. Pritchard 10. Reproductive Physiology of Reptiles and AmphibiansPaul Licht 11. Ethological Studies on Reptiles and Amphibians: Lessons for Species Survival PlansGordon M. Burghardt and Mark A. Milostan 12. Captive Design for Reptiles and AmphibiansJanice J. Perry-Richardson and Craig S. Ivanyi IV. Birds Introduction of Authors and Chapter Previews 13. Captive Propagation and Avian ConservationChristine Sheppard 14. Avian Reproductive PhysiologyGeorge F. Gee 15. Behavioral Considerations in the Captive Management, Propogation, and Reintroduction of Endangered BirdsMichael Hutchins, Christine Sheppard, Anna Marie Lyles, and Gerard Casadei 16. Captive Design for Endangered BirdsBruce 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 CaptivityReginald A. Hoyt 18. Reproduction in Mammals: Captive PerspectivesBarbara S. Durrant 19. Mammalian Behavior: Lessons from Captive StudiesJohn L. Gittleman and Greta C. McMillan 20. Interdisciplinary Issues in the Design of Mammal ExhibitsDebra 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 MammalsSam H. Ridgway 22. Marine Mammal Reproductive PhysiologyJ. Pete Schroeder 23. Marine Mammal Behavior: Conservation Through ResearchSusie Ellis 24.Elements of Successful Facility Design: Marine MammalsJay Sweeney and Terry Samansky VII. Primates Introduction of Authors and Chapter Previews 25. Conservation of Primates in CaptivityEdward F. Gibbons, Jr. 26. Comparative Reproductive Physiology of Female and Male Nonhuman PrimatesS.D. Kholkute and W. Richard Dukelow 27. Primates and BehaviorDouglas K. Candland and Sarah L. Bush 28. Ark Design Update: Primate Needs and RequirementsDonald G. Lindburg and Jon Coe Conclusion References Contributors Index

"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