Giant Pandas Biology, Veterinary Medicine and Managementpdfadeelamalik

TITLE:
Giant Pandas Biology, Veterinary Medicine and Management


Description
The giant panda is one of the world's most recognized animals, but until now the biology of this threatened species has been a mystery. With the environment undergoing unprecedented change at a rapid and accelerating rate, can such a highly specialized species survive? This book summarizes the present state of knowledge about panda biology, encompassing topics such as reproduction, behavior, nutrition, genetics and veterinary medicine. It also provides the latest information on veterinary management, advances in neonatal care, disease detection and prevention and the use of 'assisted breeding' to promote reproduction and preserve genetic diversity.



Review:
"This book is a necessary addition to the conservation biology library to round out the story of efforts and problems involved in saving the giant panda."
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"This is an exceptional publication presenting a wealth of current knowledge on giant panda biology, including health, behavior, reproductive physiology, genetics and species management....
The book, which is written and edited very well, includes the results of the [IUCN-World Conservation Union] survey in detail, along with data tables, photographs and up-to-date reference lists.... It also demonstrates the tremendous rewards to be gained from multidisciplinary and multinational projects despite considerable political, logistical, and linguistic challenges, as well as the importance of documenting procedures in new species."
Graham J. Crawshaw, BVetMed, MS, MRCVS, Dipl, ACZM; Senior Veterinarian, Toronto Zoo


Product Details:
# Hardcover: 610 pages
# Publisher: Cambridge University Press (September 11, 2006)
# Language: English
# ISBN-10: 0521832950
# ISBN-13: 978-0521832953