Enriching Lives: Improving the Well Being of Captive Animals

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Dr. Brij Kishor Gupta’s “Enriching Lives” is a valuable guide which outlines animal enrichment ideas for many species held in zoos. These are presented in a clear and practical manner. I commend and endorse this guide for use by zoo professionals. – Susan Hunt PSM Chief Executive Officer, Perth Zoo President, World Association of Zoos and Aquariums This book is a comprehensive resource for zoo professionals, offering an abundance of beautifully presented, detailed information across a wide variety of taxa. – Dr.Onnie Byers Chair IUCN SSC Conservation Breeding Specialist Group Dr.Gupta has the requisite knowledge and experience in the field of zoo management.He is a scientist, a practitioner, and also part of a regulatory institution which has helped him in accessing and acquiring knowledge, skills and experience in the field of zoo management. This manual reflects this rare mix. It is a must read for zoo managers, zoo designers and biologists. – Mr. Priya Ranjan Sinha Country Representative India Country Office, IUCN This book is the first of its kind, produced beautifully with colour illustrations on the best possible welfare that can be provided for animals in the zoo. The aim of the enrichment in zoos is to maximise the animal’s health, psychologically and physically, and through providing a dynamically engaging environment. This book is a well informed, well researched and excellent attempt in that direction.

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Title
Enriching Lives: Improving the Well Being of Captive Animals
Edition
1st.ed.
Publisher
ISBN
9789352541850
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