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other contributors to this provocative endeavor. Originally conceived at an endangered animal conference in New York in 1985, this book's arrival has been anxiously awaited by many. The final result was worth the wait. The coordination of this project was an impressive undertaking: the finished project is 810 pages and includes a 217 page bibliography of more than 3,000 references.
Wait! Don't run away. All books should be this interesting and easy to read. The volume is a very thorough and comprehensive resource for both zoo and university libraries. It presents an interdisciplinary approach to the conservation of endangered species in captivity. Inspiring creative thought, this book demonstrates areas where we need to perform more research. Zoo professionals, field conservationists, professors, and students will find this book to be very helpful.
The introduction is concise. It provides some background information on other publications and clearly explains the void in literature which the book seeks to fill.
The Conservation of Endangered Species In Captivity is a diversified and interesting text. It has a dual organization of taxonomic groups and scientific disciplines. The authors reference other related chapters for a complete discussion of each particular topic. While it may be somewhat tedious to turn to each reference point, it demonstrates the cohesiveness of scientists from different taxa and disciplines. There are individual sections for seven different taxa. The taxonomic divisions are Invertebrates, Fishes, Reptiles and Amphibians, Birds, Mammals (excluding marine mammals and primates), Marine Mammals, and Primates. Each taxonomic section is then comprised of four scientific disciplines: Conservation, Reproductive, Physiology, Behavior, and Captive Design. These disciplines were selected because they have not been included in other large-scale publications.
At the beginning of each taxonomic group, the authors of the four respective disciplines are introduced. A brief summary of each author's background is provided and an overview of their style and topic is presented. The mix of authors creates both insightful and enlightening approaches to ex situ conservation. The authors' associations include zoological parks and aquariums, government wildlife agencies, universities, and scientific laboratories.
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