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Australian Mammals
Biology and Captive Management
Brief Description
Australian Mammals: Biology and Captive Management is a complete guide to the husbandry of all groups of Australian mammals. This second edition has been updated based on the latest research, bringing together current knowledge of the biology and behaviour of each species in captive situations and...
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Australian Mammals
Practical guidance for zookeepers, veterinarians, zoologists, researchers and students.
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Description
Australian Mammals: Biology and Captive Management is a complete guide to the husbandry of all groups of Australian mammals.
This second edition has been updated based on the latest research, bringing together current knowledge of the biology and behaviour of each species in captive situations and providing guidance for hand rearing. It covers advances from the last 20 years, including developments in assisted breeding, genetic techniques, updated taxonomy, and the importance of Australian mammal welfare, both physical and mental.
Written in collaboration with experts in captive management, ecology, and veterinary science, chapters are presented for each taxonomic group of Australian mammals. Each chapter covers animal welfare, natural history, housing requirements, general husbandry, feeding requirements, handling and transport, health requirements, behaviour, breeding, and artificial rearing.
Australian Mammals provides practical guidance for zookeepers, veterinarians, zoologists, researchers, and students.
PRAISE FOR THE FIRST EDITION:
'...this is a landmark publication and the reference for all those interested in maintaining animals in captivity...I believe it will become a 'must have' volume on the library shelves of people seriously interested in the future of Australian mammals.' Ed McAlister AO, President, World Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781486315277
Publisher: CSIRO Publishing
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 02 June 2025
Country: Australia
Imprint: CSIRO Publishing
Edition: 2nd New edition
Illustration: Illustrations
Contributors:
- Edited by Stephen M. Jackson
Audience: Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 48.0mm
Width: 210.0mm
Height: 270.0mm
Weight: 3125g
Pages: 864
About the Author
Dr Stephen M. Jackson is a zoologist who has studied the behaviour, ecology, captive management and taxonomy of Australian mammals for over 30 years. He has had various roles including zookeeper, zoo curator, zoo regulator, lecturer, wildlife consultant and author. He is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales, associate of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC and currently works at the Australian Museum in Sydney.
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