Giant Pandas : Biology, Veterinary Medicine and Management
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Book 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.
About the Author
DAVID WILDT is Senior Scientist and Chairman of the Department of Reproductive Sciences at Smithsonian's National Zoological Park. ANJU ZHANG is the former Director of the Giant Panda Technical Committee in China under the auspices of the Chinese Association of Zoological Gardens. HEMIN ZHANG is Director of Wolong Nature Reserve in Sichuan Province. Both Anju Zhang and Hemin Zhang are among China's leading authorities on giant panda reproduction and health. DONALD L. JANSSEN is Director of Veterinary Services at the Zoological Society of San Diego. SUSIE ELLIS is Vice President of the Indonesia and Philippines Program at Conservation International, based in Washington DC.
Giant Pandas: Biology, Veterinary Medicine and Management,David Wildt,Zhang Anju,Zhang Hemin,Donald Janssen,Susie Ellis,Cambridge University Press,0521832950,Life Sciences - Zoology - General,Life Sciences - Zoology - Mammals,Science,Science/Mathematics,Veterinary Medicine - General,Mammals,Science / Biology
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