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About this book
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.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Foreword
- Contents
- Introduction
- Preface
- List of contributors
- 1 Welfare of Australian mammals in human care Claire Ford and Michelle Campbell-Ward
- 2 Platypus Stephen M. Jackson, Jessica L. Thomas, Melody Serena and Peter Temple-Smith
- 3 Short-beaked echidna Stephen M. Jackson, Stewart Nicol, Alice Roser, Lauren Clark, Stephen Johnston, Arthur Ferguson, Belinda Laming and Peggy Rismiller
- 4 Carnivorous marsupials Stephen M. Jackson, Marissa L. Parrott, Chris R. Dickman, Bronwyn A. Fancourt, Julie Old, Peter Holz and Hayley Stannard
- 5 Numbat Vicki Louise Power, Danielle Jose, Christine E. Cooper and Rebecca Vaughan-Higgins
- 6 Bandicoots Stephen M. Jackson, Marissa L. Parrott, Michael J. Lynch, Yvette Pauligk and Amy L. Coetsee
- 7 Koala Stephen M. Jackson, Karen Nilsson, Sarah Eccleston, Amber Gillett, Stephen Johnston, Daniel Lunney and Rosie Booth
- 8 Wombats Stephen M. Jackson, Stephen Johnston, Benn Bryant, Tina Janssen and David Taggart
- 9 Possums and gliders Stephen M. Jackson, Ross Goldingay, Marissa L. Parrott, John Winter and Ludovica Valenza
- 10 Macropods Stephen M. Jackson, Karl Vernes, David Taggart, Karen Coombes and Louise Stockburger
- 11 Dugong Kerrie Dixon, David Blyde, Helene Marsh, Paola Unda Marron and Stephen M. Jackson
- 12 Rodents Stephen M. Jackson, Chris R. Dickman, Julie Old, Frances Hulst and Wendy Gleen
- 13 Bats Stephen M. Jackson, Peter Holz, Jennefer Mclean, Rachel Lyons and Lindy Lumsden
- 14 Dingo Stephen M. Jackson, Bradley P. Smith, Peter J. S. Fleming, Frances Hulst and Kylie M. Cairns
- 15 Seals Danielle Fox, Benjamin J. Pitcher and Joy S. Tripovich
- 16 Dolphins David Blyde, Guy Bedford, Justin Meager and Stephen M. Jackson
- Appendix 1: Glossary
- Appendix 2: Suppliers and wildlife agencies
- Appendix 3: Taking body measurements
- Index