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Zoo conservation biology / / John E. Fa, Stephan M. Funk, Donnamarie O'Connell [[electronic resource]]
| Zoo conservation biology / / John E. Fa, Stephan M. Funk, Donnamarie O'Connell [[electronic resource]] |
| Autore | Fa John E. |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cambridge : , : Cambridge University Press, , 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xii, 336 pages) : digital, PDF file(s) |
| Disciplina | 333.95/416 |
| Collana | Ecology, biodiversity, and conservation |
| Soggetto topico |
Zoos - Philosophy
Animal diversity conservation Captive wild animals - Breeding |
| ISBN |
1-107-21819-5
1-139-12395-5 1-283-29825-2 1-139-12193-6 9786613298256 0-511-99343-9 1-139-11619-3 1-139-11183-3 1-139-12685-7 1-139-11402-6 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Titles; Copyright; Contents; Foreword G.M. Mace; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1 Biodiversity and zoo conservation biology; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Species definitions; 1.3 What is biological diversity?; 1.4 How many species are there?; 1.5 Where is biological diversity found?; 1.6 Loss of biological diversity; 1.7 Vulnerability of species to extinction; 1.8 The meaning of rare species; 1.9 Extinctions in recent history; 1.10 Present-day extinction rates; 1.11 Why conserve biodiversity?; 1.12 The science of conservation; 1.13 Zoo conservation biology; Key concepts.
2 Protecting species and habitats2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Systematic conservation planning; 2.2.1 The science of selection; 2.2.2 Institutional approaches to global biodiversity conservation; 2.2.3 Selecting priority areas for species conservation; 2.3 Targeting endangered species; 2.3.1 Defining endangerment; 2.3.2 Threatened species according to the IUCN Red List; 2.4 Conserving species; 2.4.1 Definitions; 2.4.2 Area-based conservation; 2.4.3 Surrogate species approaches; 2.5 Costs and benefits of conservation efforts; Key concepts; 3 Zoos in focus - public exhibition or conservation. 3.1 Introduction3.2 Exhibiting animals - changes through time; 3.2.1 Zoos as menageries; 3.2.2 Hagenbecks panoramic designs; 3.2.3 Heini Hedigers zoo biology; 3.2.4 Immersion exhibits; 3.3 Modern zoos; 3.3.1 General characteristics; 3.3.2 Composition of animal collections; 3.3.3 Rare species in captivity; 3.3.4 Specimens-per-species trends; 3.3.5 Visitor attendance; 3.4 Zoos and conservation; 3.4.1 Evolution of zoos; 3.4.2 Mission impossible?; Direct conservation; Research; Education and training; 3.4.3 Direct contribution to conservation; 3.5 Colliding paradigms in the zoo world. 3.6 Two remaining fundamental questions3.6.1 Are zoos still consumers of wild animals?; 3.6.2 Can visitor enjoyment and conservation be reconciled?; Key concepts; 4 Keeping animals in captivity; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Consequences of keeping animals in captivity; 4.2.1 Variables under management control; 4.2.2 Selection and adaptation to captivity; Fitness in captivity versus in the wild after reintroduction; 4.2.3 Behavioural changes; 4.3 Well-being of zoo animals; 4.3.1 Mind and body; 4.3.2 Assessment of well-being; Behavioural responses; Physical responses; 4.3.3 Stereotypic behaviours. Severity of stereotypy4.4 Animal rights, animal welfare and zoos; 4.5 Which features of zoos can cause poor welfare?; 4.6 Keeping the captive, wild!; 4.6.1 Environmental enrichment; 4.6.2 What are undesirable behaviours?; 4.6.3 Types of environmental enrichment; 4.6.4 Aims of enrichment; 4.6.5 Enrichment and food; 4.6.6 Evaluating environmental enrichment; Key concepts; 5 Viable captive populations - the numbers game; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 From rule of thumb to golden standard; 5.2.1 The 'millennium ark'; 5.2.2 The modified rule of thumb; 5.3 Why are small populations vulnerable? 5.4 Genetic composition of small populations |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910457779403321 |
Fa John E.
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| Cambridge : , : Cambridge University Press, , 2011 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Zoo conservation biology / / John E. Fa, Stephan M. Funk, Donnamarie O'Connell [[electronic resource]]
| Zoo conservation biology / / John E. Fa, Stephan M. Funk, Donnamarie O'Connell [[electronic resource]] |
| Autore | Fa John E. |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cambridge : , : Cambridge University Press, , 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xii, 336 pages) : digital, PDF file(s) |
| Disciplina | 333.95/416 |
| Collana | Ecology, biodiversity, and conservation |
| Soggetto topico |
Zoos - Philosophy
Animal diversity conservation Captive wild animals - Breeding |
| ISBN |
1-107-21819-5
1-139-12395-5 1-283-29825-2 1-139-12193-6 9786613298256 0-511-99343-9 1-139-11619-3 1-139-11183-3 1-139-12685-7 1-139-11402-6 |
| Classificazione | NAT011000 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Titles; Copyright; Contents; Foreword G.M. Mace; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1 Biodiversity and zoo conservation biology; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Species definitions; 1.3 What is biological diversity?; 1.4 How many species are there?; 1.5 Where is biological diversity found?; 1.6 Loss of biological diversity; 1.7 Vulnerability of species to extinction; 1.8 The meaning of rare species; 1.9 Extinctions in recent history; 1.10 Present-day extinction rates; 1.11 Why conserve biodiversity?; 1.12 The science of conservation; 1.13 Zoo conservation biology; Key concepts.
2 Protecting species and habitats2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Systematic conservation planning; 2.2.1 The science of selection; 2.2.2 Institutional approaches to global biodiversity conservation; 2.2.3 Selecting priority areas for species conservation; 2.3 Targeting endangered species; 2.3.1 Defining endangerment; 2.3.2 Threatened species according to the IUCN Red List; 2.4 Conserving species; 2.4.1 Definitions; 2.4.2 Area-based conservation; 2.4.3 Surrogate species approaches; 2.5 Costs and benefits of conservation efforts; Key concepts; 3 Zoos in focus - public exhibition or conservation. 3.1 Introduction3.2 Exhibiting animals - changes through time; 3.2.1 Zoos as menageries; 3.2.2 Hagenbecks panoramic designs; 3.2.3 Heini Hedigers zoo biology; 3.2.4 Immersion exhibits; 3.3 Modern zoos; 3.3.1 General characteristics; 3.3.2 Composition of animal collections; 3.3.3 Rare species in captivity; 3.3.4 Specimens-per-species trends; 3.3.5 Visitor attendance; 3.4 Zoos and conservation; 3.4.1 Evolution of zoos; 3.4.2 Mission impossible?; Direct conservation; Research; Education and training; 3.4.3 Direct contribution to conservation; 3.5 Colliding paradigms in the zoo world. 3.6 Two remaining fundamental questions3.6.1 Are zoos still consumers of wild animals?; 3.6.2 Can visitor enjoyment and conservation be reconciled?; Key concepts; 4 Keeping animals in captivity; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Consequences of keeping animals in captivity; 4.2.1 Variables under management control; 4.2.2 Selection and adaptation to captivity; Fitness in captivity versus in the wild after reintroduction; 4.2.3 Behavioural changes; 4.3 Well-being of zoo animals; 4.3.1 Mind and body; 4.3.2 Assessment of well-being; Behavioural responses; Physical responses; 4.3.3 Stereotypic behaviours. Severity of stereotypy4.4 Animal rights, animal welfare and zoos; 4.5 Which features of zoos can cause poor welfare?; 4.6 Keeping the captive, wild!; 4.6.1 Environmental enrichment; 4.6.2 What are undesirable behaviours?; 4.6.3 Types of environmental enrichment; 4.6.4 Aims of enrichment; 4.6.5 Enrichment and food; 4.6.6 Evaluating environmental enrichment; Key concepts; 5 Viable captive populations - the numbers game; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 From rule of thumb to golden standard; 5.2.1 The 'millennium ark'; 5.2.2 The modified rule of thumb; 5.3 Why are small populations vulnerable? 5.4 Genetic composition of small populations |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910781989403321 |
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Fa John E.
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| Cambridge : , : Cambridge University Press, , 2011 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
| ||
Zoo conservation biology / / John E. Fa, Stephan M. Funk, Donnamarie O'Connell [[electronic resource]]
| Zoo conservation biology / / John E. Fa, Stephan M. Funk, Donnamarie O'Connell [[electronic resource]] |
| Autore | Fa John E. |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cambridge : , : Cambridge University Press, , 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xii, 336 pages) : digital, PDF file(s) |
| Disciplina | 333.95/416 |
| Collana | Ecology, biodiversity, and conservation |
| Soggetto topico |
Zoos - Philosophy
Animal diversity conservation Captive wild animals - Breeding |
| ISBN |
1-107-21819-5
1-139-12395-5 1-283-29825-2 1-139-12193-6 9786613298256 0-511-99343-9 1-139-11619-3 1-139-11183-3 1-139-12685-7 1-139-11402-6 |
| Classificazione | NAT011000 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Titles; Copyright; Contents; Foreword G.M. Mace; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1 Biodiversity and zoo conservation biology; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Species definitions; 1.3 What is biological diversity?; 1.4 How many species are there?; 1.5 Where is biological diversity found?; 1.6 Loss of biological diversity; 1.7 Vulnerability of species to extinction; 1.8 The meaning of rare species; 1.9 Extinctions in recent history; 1.10 Present-day extinction rates; 1.11 Why conserve biodiversity?; 1.12 The science of conservation; 1.13 Zoo conservation biology; Key concepts.
2 Protecting species and habitats2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Systematic conservation planning; 2.2.1 The science of selection; 2.2.2 Institutional approaches to global biodiversity conservation; 2.2.3 Selecting priority areas for species conservation; 2.3 Targeting endangered species; 2.3.1 Defining endangerment; 2.3.2 Threatened species according to the IUCN Red List; 2.4 Conserving species; 2.4.1 Definitions; 2.4.2 Area-based conservation; 2.4.3 Surrogate species approaches; 2.5 Costs and benefits of conservation efforts; Key concepts; 3 Zoos in focus - public exhibition or conservation. 3.1 Introduction3.2 Exhibiting animals - changes through time; 3.2.1 Zoos as menageries; 3.2.2 Hagenbecks panoramic designs; 3.2.3 Heini Hedigers zoo biology; 3.2.4 Immersion exhibits; 3.3 Modern zoos; 3.3.1 General characteristics; 3.3.2 Composition of animal collections; 3.3.3 Rare species in captivity; 3.3.4 Specimens-per-species trends; 3.3.5 Visitor attendance; 3.4 Zoos and conservation; 3.4.1 Evolution of zoos; 3.4.2 Mission impossible?; Direct conservation; Research; Education and training; 3.4.3 Direct contribution to conservation; 3.5 Colliding paradigms in the zoo world. 3.6 Two remaining fundamental questions3.6.1 Are zoos still consumers of wild animals?; 3.6.2 Can visitor enjoyment and conservation be reconciled?; Key concepts; 4 Keeping animals in captivity; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Consequences of keeping animals in captivity; 4.2.1 Variables under management control; 4.2.2 Selection and adaptation to captivity; Fitness in captivity versus in the wild after reintroduction; 4.2.3 Behavioural changes; 4.3 Well-being of zoo animals; 4.3.1 Mind and body; 4.3.2 Assessment of well-being; Behavioural responses; Physical responses; 4.3.3 Stereotypic behaviours. Severity of stereotypy4.4 Animal rights, animal welfare and zoos; 4.5 Which features of zoos can cause poor welfare?; 4.6 Keeping the captive, wild!; 4.6.1 Environmental enrichment; 4.6.2 What are undesirable behaviours?; 4.6.3 Types of environmental enrichment; 4.6.4 Aims of enrichment; 4.6.5 Enrichment and food; 4.6.6 Evaluating environmental enrichment; Key concepts; 5 Viable captive populations - the numbers game; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 From rule of thumb to golden standard; 5.2.1 The 'millennium ark'; 5.2.2 The modified rule of thumb; 5.3 Why are small populations vulnerable? 5.4 Genetic composition of small populations |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910829077003321 |
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Fa John E.
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| Cambridge : , : Cambridge University Press, , 2011 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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