By Geoff Hosey, Vicky Melfi and Sheila Pankhurst
Zoo Animals: Behaviour, Management, and Welfare, 2nd Edition explores the essential principles behind the care, management, and welfare of zoo animals in modern zoological institutions.
Zoos play a critical role in conservation, education, and species preservation, but they also face daily challenges in feeding, breeding, and maintaining animal health.
This book examines how zoos operate in practice and addresses key questions related to animal behaviour, captive management, and biodiversity conservation.
It highlights how scientific understanding of animal behaviour can be applied to improve welfare standards for exotic species.
Drawing on extensive experience in zoo research and professional practice, the authors combine theory with practical examples from both mammalian and non-mammalian species. This volume is an essential reference for veterinary and zoology students, zoo professionals, and anyone seeking a solid foundation in zoo animal welfare and management.
Table of Contents
- Front Matter
- Introduction and Scope of the Book
- Abbreviations
- Foundations of Zoos
- History and Philosophy of Zoos
- The Concept, Ethics, and Role of Zoos
- The Development of Modern Zoos and Aquariums
- Legal and Regulatory Frameworks
- International Zoo Legislation and Conventions
- Zoo Legislation in Europe and the United Kingdom
- Zoo Legislation Outside Europe
- Zoo Associations and Professional Bodies
- Animal Behaviour and Welfare
- Animal Behaviour in the Zoo Environment
- Abnormal and Wild-Type Behaviour Comparisons
- Animal Welfare Science and Assessment
- Meeting the Welfare Needs of Zoo Animals
- Animal Identification and Management
- Species Identification and Taxonomy
- Individual Animal Identification Methods
- Zoo Record-Keeping Systems
- Housing, Husbandry, and Enrichment
- Enclosure Design and Housing Advances
- Husbandry Throughout the Animal Life Cycle
- Environmental Enrichment Principles and Practice
- Evaluating Enrichment Effectiveness
- Population Management and Conservation
- Reproductive Biology and Assisted Reproduction
- Small Population and Breeding Management
- The Role of Zoos in Biodiversity Conservation
- In Situ and Ex Situ Conservation Strategies
- Health, Nutrition, and Veterinary Care
- Zoo Animal Health and Preventive Medicine
- Diseases of Concern in Zoo Animals
- Diagnosis and Treatment in Zoo Medicine
- Feeding Ecology and Nutritional Management
- People, Education, and Research
- Zoo Visitors and Human–Animal Interactions
- Education, Training, and Awareness
- Zoo Research Methods and Challenges
- Future Directions in Zoo Research
- The Future of Zoos
- Evaluation and Sustainability
- Careers in Zoos
- Challenges and Opportunities Ahead
- Reference Material
- Glossary
- References
- Index
