An understanding of the work of zoos and aquariums is central to many programmes of study in wildlife conservation and more specialised programmes in zoo and aquarium science and management. This book is intended as a study and revision guide for students following these programmes. It contains 600 multiple-choice questions (and answers) set at three levels - foundation, intermediate and advanced - and grouped into 10 major topic areas: 1. History of zoos and aquariums2. Zoo and exhibit design 3. Aquariums and Aquatic exhibits 4 Visitor studies, zoo education and zoo research5. Nutrition and food presentation 6 Reproductive biology and genetics7. Conservation breeding and assisted reproductive technologies8. Behaviour, training and environmental enrichment9. Animal welfare and conservation medicine10. Zoo organisation and regulationThe book has been produced in a convenient format so that it can be used at any time in any place. It allows the reader to learn and revise the meaning of terms used in zoo and aquarium biology, the principles of animal husbandry and enclosure design, the behaviour of zoo visitors, the operation of captive breeding programmes, the international organisation of zoos, their legal regulation and much more.The structure of the book allows the study of one topic area at a time, progressing through simple questions to those that are more demanding. Many of the questions require students to use their knowledge to interpret information provided in the form of graphs, diagrams, data or photographs.
| ISBN: | 9781789249002 |
| Publication date: | 13th September 2021 |
| Author: | Paul Rees |
| Publisher: | CAB International |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 240 pages |
| Genres: |
Zoology and animal sciences |
An understanding of the work of zoos and aquariums is central to many programmes of study in wildlife conservation and more specialised programmes in zoo and aquarium science and management. This book is intended as a study and revision guide for students following these programmes. It contains 600 multiple-choice questions (and answers) set at three levels - foundation, intermediate and advanced - and grouped into 10 major topic areas: 1. History of zoos and aquariums2. Zoo and exhibit design 3. Aquariums and Aquatic exhibits 4 Visitor studies, zoo education and zoo research5. Nutrition and food presentation 6 Reproductive biology and genetics7. Conservation breeding and assisted reproductive technologies8. Behaviour, training and environmental enrichment9. Animal welfare and conservation medicine10. Zoo organisation and regulationThe book has been produced in a convenient format so that it can be used at any time in any place. It allows the reader to learn and revise the meaning of terms used in zoo and aquarium biology, the principles of animal husbandry and enclosure design, the behaviour of zoo visitors, the operation of captive breeding programmes, the international organisation of zoos, their legal regulation and much more.The structure of the book allows the study of one topic area at a time, progressing through simple questions to those that are more demanding. Many of the questions require students to use their knowledge to interpret information provided in the form of graphs, diagrams, data or photographs.
Key Questions in Zoo and Aquarium Studies features in the following genres: Zoology and animal sciences
Key Questions in Zoo and Aquarium Studies is available in Paperback
Key Questions in Zoo and Aquarium Studies was written by Paul Rees and published by CAB International
Key Questions in Zoo and Aquarium Studies has 240 pages
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