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Examining ecology : exercises in environmental biology and conservation / / Paul A. Rees, School of Environment & Life Sciences, University of Salford, Manchester, United Kingdom
| Examining ecology : exercises in environmental biology and conservation / / Paul A. Rees, School of Environment & Life Sciences, University of Salford, Manchester, United Kingdom |
| Autore | Rees Paul A. |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | London : , : Academic Press, an imprint of Elsevier, , [2018] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xii, 397 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps |
| Disciplina | 574.5 |
| Collana | Gale eBooks |
| Soggetto topico |
Ecology
Nature conservation |
| ISBN |
0-12-809607-1
0-12-809354-4 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Biodiversity and taxonomy -- Abiotic factors and ecophysiology -- Ecosystems, energy and nutrients -- Determining abundance and distribution -- Population growth -- Species interactions -- Behavioural ecology and ecological genetics -- Environmental pollution and perturbations -- Conservation biology -- Statistics -- Multiple choice questions -- Answers to exercises and multiple choice tests. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910583357303321 |
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| London : , : Academic Press, an imprint of Elsevier, , [2018] | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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An introduction to zoo biology and management / / Paul A. Rees
| An introduction to zoo biology and management / / Paul A. Rees |
| Autore | Rees Paul A. |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom ; ; Malden, Massachusetts : , : Wiley-Blackwell, , 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (627 p.) |
| Disciplina | 636.0889 |
| Soggetto topico |
Zoos - Management
Zoo animals - Behavior Zoos - History |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-4443-9782-6
9786613408716 1-4443-9784-2 1-283-40871-6 1-4443-9783-4 |
| Classificazione | SCI086000 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
""Cover""; ""Half Title Page""; ""Dedication""; ""Title Page""; ""Copyright Page""; ""Preface""; ""Acknowledgments""; ""Part 1: History, Organisation and Regulation""; ""Chapter 1: The Purpose and Popularity of Zoos""; ""1.1 Introduction""; ""1.2 What is a Zoo?""; ""1.3 The Increasing Public Interest in Wildlife""; ""1.4 Who Owns Zoos?""; ""1.5 What are Zoos For?""; ""1.6 Zoo Mission Statements - What Do Zoos Say They Do?""; ""1.7 Biophilia, Human Well-Being and Zoos""; ""1.8 Zoo Enthusiasts""; ""1.9 Further Reading and Resources""; ""1.10 Exercises""; ""Chapter 2: Conservation""
""2.1 Introduction""""2.2 Why Bother with Conservation?""; ""2.3 Biodiversity""; ""2.4 Biodiversity Hotspots""; ""2.5 Extinction""; ""2.6 Threats to Wildlife""; ""2.7 Naming Animals""; ""2.8 How are New Species Discovered?""; ""2.9 Databases of Animal Species""; ""2.10 Further Reading""; ""2.11 Exercises""; ""Chapter 3: A Short History of Zoos""; ""3.1 Introduction""; ""3.2 A Brief History of Zoos""; ""3.3 How Many Zoos?""; ""3.4 Where are the World's Zoos?""; ""3.5 Zoo Closures""; ""3.6 Further Reading""; ""3.7 Exercises""; ""Chapter 4: Zoo Organisation and Management""; ""4.1 Introduction"" ""4.2 the International, Regional and National Organisation of Zoos""""4.3 Keeper Organisations""; ""4.4 International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (Iucn)""; ""4.5 Wildlife Ngos""; ""4.6 the Organisation and Management of a Zoo""; ""4.7 Further Reading and Resources""; ""4.8 Exercises""; ""Chapter 5: Zoo Legislation""; ""5.1 Introduction""; ""5.2 Who Licenses Zoos?""; ""5.3 Other Wildlife and Zoo-Related Legislation""; ""5.4 Health and Safety Law""; ""5.5 Environmental Protection""; ""5.6 Codes of Practice and Government Policies"" ""5.7 Further Reading and Resources""""5.8 Exercises""; ""Chapter 6: Ethics and Zoos""; ""6.1 Ethics""; ""6.2 Animal Welfare Organisations and Anti-Zoo Groups""; ""6.3 Further Reading""; ""6.4 Exercises""; ""Part 2: Enclosures, Husbandry and Behaviour""; ""Chapter 7: Zoo and Exhibit Design""; ""7.1 Introduction""; ""7.2 Zoo Design""; ""7.3 Enclosure and Exhibit Design""; ""7.4 Barrier Design""; ""7.5 Types of Exhibits""; ""7.6 Health and Safety""; ""7.7 Animal Enclosure Requirements""; ""7.8 Introducing Animals to a New Enclosure""; ""7.9 Separation of Animals at Night""; ""7.10 Hygiene"" ""7.15 Enclosure Design and Sustainability""""7.12 Further Reading and Resources""; ""7.13 Exercises""; ""Chapter 8: Nutrition and Feeding""; ""8.1 Introduction""; ""8.2 The Constituents of Food""; ""8.3 Energy""; ""8.4 Feeding Modes and Behaviours""; ""8.5 Digestive Systems""; ""8.6 What Should Zoos Feed Their Animals?""; ""8.7 How Should Food and Water be Presented?""; ""8.8 Feeding By Visitors""; ""8.9 Food Preparation and Storage""; ""8.10 Nutritional Problems""; ""8.11 Sources of Dietary Information""; ""8.12 Further Reading and Resources""; ""8.13 Exercises"" ""Chapter 9: Reproductive Biology"" |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910265223903321 |
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| Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom ; ; Malden, Massachusetts : , : Wiley-Blackwell, , 2011 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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An introduction to zoo biology and management / / Paul A. Rees
| An introduction to zoo biology and management / / Paul A. Rees |
| Autore | Rees Paul A. |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom ; ; Malden, Massachusetts : , : Wiley-Blackwell, , 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (627 p.) |
| Disciplina | 636.0889 |
| Soggetto topico |
Zoos - Management
Zoo animals - Behavior Zoos - History |
| ISBN |
1-4443-9782-6
9786613408716 1-4443-9784-2 1-283-40871-6 1-4443-9783-4 |
| Classificazione | SCI086000 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
""Cover""; ""Half Title Page""; ""Dedication""; ""Title Page""; ""Copyright Page""; ""Preface""; ""Acknowledgments""; ""Part 1: History, Organisation and Regulation""; ""Chapter 1: The Purpose and Popularity of Zoos""; ""1.1 Introduction""; ""1.2 What is a Zoo?""; ""1.3 The Increasing Public Interest in Wildlife""; ""1.4 Who Owns Zoos?""; ""1.5 What are Zoos For?""; ""1.6 Zoo Mission Statements - What Do Zoos Say They Do?""; ""1.7 Biophilia, Human Well-Being and Zoos""; ""1.8 Zoo Enthusiasts""; ""1.9 Further Reading and Resources""; ""1.10 Exercises""; ""Chapter 2: Conservation""
""2.1 Introduction""""2.2 Why Bother with Conservation?""; ""2.3 Biodiversity""; ""2.4 Biodiversity Hotspots""; ""2.5 Extinction""; ""2.6 Threats to Wildlife""; ""2.7 Naming Animals""; ""2.8 How are New Species Discovered?""; ""2.9 Databases of Animal Species""; ""2.10 Further Reading""; ""2.11 Exercises""; ""Chapter 3: A Short History of Zoos""; ""3.1 Introduction""; ""3.2 A Brief History of Zoos""; ""3.3 How Many Zoos?""; ""3.4 Where are the World's Zoos?""; ""3.5 Zoo Closures""; ""3.6 Further Reading""; ""3.7 Exercises""; ""Chapter 4: Zoo Organisation and Management""; ""4.1 Introduction"" ""4.2 the International, Regional and National Organisation of Zoos""""4.3 Keeper Organisations""; ""4.4 International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (Iucn)""; ""4.5 Wildlife Ngos""; ""4.6 the Organisation and Management of a Zoo""; ""4.7 Further Reading and Resources""; ""4.8 Exercises""; ""Chapter 5: Zoo Legislation""; ""5.1 Introduction""; ""5.2 Who Licenses Zoos?""; ""5.3 Other Wildlife and Zoo-Related Legislation""; ""5.4 Health and Safety Law""; ""5.5 Environmental Protection""; ""5.6 Codes of Practice and Government Policies"" ""5.7 Further Reading and Resources""""5.8 Exercises""; ""Chapter 6: Ethics and Zoos""; ""6.1 Ethics""; ""6.2 Animal Welfare Organisations and Anti-Zoo Groups""; ""6.3 Further Reading""; ""6.4 Exercises""; ""Part 2: Enclosures, Husbandry and Behaviour""; ""Chapter 7: Zoo and Exhibit Design""; ""7.1 Introduction""; ""7.2 Zoo Design""; ""7.3 Enclosure and Exhibit Design""; ""7.4 Barrier Design""; ""7.5 Types of Exhibits""; ""7.6 Health and Safety""; ""7.7 Animal Enclosure Requirements""; ""7.8 Introducing Animals to a New Enclosure""; ""7.9 Separation of Animals at Night""; ""7.10 Hygiene"" ""7.15 Enclosure Design and Sustainability""""7.12 Further Reading and Resources""; ""7.13 Exercises""; ""Chapter 8: Nutrition and Feeding""; ""8.1 Introduction""; ""8.2 The Constituents of Food""; ""8.3 Energy""; ""8.4 Feeding Modes and Behaviours""; ""8.5 Digestive Systems""; ""8.6 What Should Zoos Feed Their Animals?""; ""8.7 How Should Food and Water be Presented?""; ""8.8 Feeding By Visitors""; ""8.9 Food Preparation and Storage""; ""8.10 Nutritional Problems""; ""8.11 Sources of Dietary Information""; ""8.12 Further Reading and Resources""; ""8.13 Exercises"" ""Chapter 9: Reproductive Biology"" |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910831170703321 |
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| Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom ; ; Malden, Massachusetts : , : Wiley-Blackwell, , 2011 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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The laws protecting animals and ecosystems / / Paul A. Rees
| The laws protecting animals and ecosystems / / Paul A. Rees |
| Autore | Rees Paul A. |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Chichester, England : , : Wiley Blackwell, , 2018 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (492 pages) : illustrations |
| Disciplina | 344.04/9 |
| Soggetto topico |
Animal welfare - Law and legislation
Wildlife conservation - Law and legislation Environmental law |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-118-87643-1
1-118-87644-X 1-119-28872-X |
| Classificazione | NAT011000 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910270879603321 |
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Rees Paul A.
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| Chichester, England : , : Wiley Blackwell, , 2018 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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The laws protecting animals and ecosystems / / Paul A. Rees
| The laws protecting animals and ecosystems / / Paul A. Rees |
| Autore | Rees Paul A. |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Chichester, England : , : Wiley Blackwell, , 2018 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (492 pages) : illustrations |
| Disciplina | 344.04/9 |
| Soggetto topico |
Animal welfare - Law and legislation
Wildlife conservation - Law and legislation Environmental law |
| ISBN |
1-118-87643-1
1-118-87644-X 1-119-28872-X |
| Classificazione | NAT011000 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910677425103321 |
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Rees Paul A.
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| Chichester, England : , : Wiley Blackwell, , 2018 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Studying captive animals : a workbook of methods in behaviour, welfare and ecology / / Paul A. Rees, Senior Lecturer, School of Environment and Life Sciences, University of Salford, UK
| Studying captive animals : a workbook of methods in behaviour, welfare and ecology / / Paul A. Rees, Senior Lecturer, School of Environment and Life Sciences, University of Salford, UK |
| Autore | Rees Paul A. |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Chichester, England : , : Wiley Blackwell, , 2015 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 recurso en línea |
| Disciplina | 636.088/9 |
| Soggetto topico | Captive wild animals - Research |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-118-62934-5
1-118-62932-9 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; About the Companion Website; Part 1 Introduction; Chapter 1 Studies of Behaviour, Welfare and Ecology in Captive Animals; 1.1 What Are Captive Animals?; 1.1.1 Introduction; 1.1.2 A Short and Incomplete History of Captive Animal Studies; 1.2 Types of Studies; 1.2.1 Behaviour Studies; 1.2.2 Animal Welfare Studies; 1.2.3 Ecological Studies; 1.3 Possible Study Locations; 1.4 Advantages and Disadvantages of Studying Captive Animals; 1.5 What Types of Research Have Been Conducted on Animals Living in Zoos?
1.6 What Sort of Study Should I Undertake?Chapter 2 Designing Your Study; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Selecting Subjects for Study; 2.2.1 Selecting a Species; 2.2.2 Simple vs Complex Zoo Environments: Choosing the Right Enclosure; 2.2.3 Specialised Zoo Facilities for Studying Animals; 2.3 How Does Science Work?; 2.4 Experimental Design; 2.4.1 Introduction; 2.4.2 Controlling Subject Variables; 2.4.3 Controlling Situational Variables; 2.4.4 Confounding Variables; 2.4.5 The Link Between Experimental Design and Statistics; 2.4.6 Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Studies; 2.5 Data Collection 2.5.1 Who Should Collect the Data?2.5.2 Sampling; 2.5.3 Replication: How Many Subjects Should be Studied?; 2.5.4 Pseudoreplication; 2.5.5 Accuracy and Reliability of Data; 2.5.6 Inter-Observer Reliability; 2.5.7 Observer Drift; 2.5.8 Can Untrained Observers be Used to Collect Behavioural Data?; 2.5.9 Collecting Data Using Questionnaires; 2.6 Keeper/Trainer Assessments of Animals; 2.7 Pilot Studies; 2.8 Making Observations; 2.8.1 What to Wear and How to Behave; 2.8.2 Vantage Points, Camouflage and Screening; 2.9 Submitting a Research Proposal; 2.9.1 Introduction; 2.9.2 Zoo Research Departments 2.9.3 Ownership of Research Data2.10 Some Problems Associated with Working in Zoos; 2.10.1 Working in the Zoo Environment; 2.10.2 Interspecies Interactions and Mixed Species Exhibits; 2.11 Legislation; 2.11.1 Ethical and Legal Considerations; 2.11.2 Does Your Study Need a Licence?; 2.12 Risk Assessment and Health and Safety Considerations; 2.12.1 Insurance; 2.12.2 Hazardous Animal Categorisation; Chapter 3 Equipment; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Binoculars; 3.2.1 Choosing Binoculars; 3.2.2 The Dioptre Adjustment; 3.3 Voice Recorders; 3.4 Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs); 3.5 Still Cameras 3.5.1 Camera Traps3.6 Digital Video Cameras; 3.7 Event Recorders; 3.8 Trail Monitors; 3.9 Accelerometers; 3.10 GPS and GIS; 3.11 Radio Collars; 3.12 Data-Loggers; 3.13 Proximity Data-Loggers; 3.14 Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Technology; 3.15 Too Much Equipment?; Part 2 Measuring Animal Behaviour and Welfare; Chapter 4 Identifying Individuals and Recording Behaviours; 4.1 Identifying and Naming Individual Animals; 4.1.1 Identification; 4.1.2 Naming Individuals; 4.2 Describing and Interpreting Behaviour; 4.2.1 Using Drawings to Illustrate Behaviour; 4.2.2 What is an Ethogram? 4.2.3 Constructing an Ethogram |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910460144503321 |
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Rees Paul A.
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| Chichester, England : , : Wiley Blackwell, , 2015 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Studying captive animals : a workbook of methods in behaviour, welfare and ecology / / Paul A. Rees, Senior Lecturer, School of Environment and Life Sciences, University of Salford, UK
| Studying captive animals : a workbook of methods in behaviour, welfare and ecology / / Paul A. Rees, Senior Lecturer, School of Environment and Life Sciences, University of Salford, UK |
| Autore | Rees Paul A. |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Chichester, England : , : Wiley Blackwell, , 2015 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (320 pages) : illustrations, photographs |
| Disciplina | 636.088/9 |
| Soggetto topico | Captive wild animals - Research |
| ISBN |
9781118629321
1118629329 |
| Classificazione |
481.78
636.088/9 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910795805803321 |
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Rees Paul A.
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| Chichester, England : , : Wiley Blackwell, , 2015 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Studying captive animals : a workbook of methods in behaviour, welfare and ecology / / Paul A. Rees, Senior Lecturer, School of Environment and Life Sciences, University of Salford, UK
| Studying captive animals : a workbook of methods in behaviour, welfare and ecology / / Paul A. Rees, Senior Lecturer, School of Environment and Life Sciences, University of Salford, UK |
| Autore | Rees Paul A. |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Chichester, England : , : Wiley Blackwell, , 2015 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (320 pages) : illustrations, photographs |
| Disciplina | 636.088/9 |
| Soggetto topico | Captive wild animals - Research |
| ISBN |
9781118629321
1118629329 |
| Classificazione |
481.78
636.088/9 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910820135303321 |
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Rees Paul A.
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| Chichester, England : , : Wiley Blackwell, , 2015 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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