Wildlife Contraception: Issues, Methods, and Applications (Zoo and Aquarium Biology and Conservation Series) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0801883040 ISBN 13: 9780801883040

Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2005

Synopsis

This collection of essays is the first major work in more than a decade to discuss the critical issue of wildlife contraception and the first ever to take up contraception-both theory and practice-for wild animals in captivity.

The authors, leading international experts on the subject, analyze the use of wildlife contraception for various animal populations, including nonhuman primates, ungulates, pinnipeds, cetaceans, and other mammals. The chapters examine and critique types of contraception, and their effects, and explore the best method for each situation.

Using the most recent data and findings, this comprehensive collection addresses problems related to unrestricted population growth, the ethics of wildlife contraception, and regulatory issues for wildlife managers, animal rights organizations, zoos worldwide, and anyone interested in the humane control of animal populations.

ZOO AND AQUARIUM BIOLOGY AND CONSERVATION SERIES
Michael Hutchins, Series Editor
This series publishes innovative works in the field of zoo and aquarium biology, conservation, and philosophy. Books in the series cover a wide range of topics, including zoo- and aquarium-based field conservation, animal management science, public education, philosophy, and ethics.

About this title

About the Author

Cheryl S. Asa is director of research at the St. Louis Zoo and codirector of the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) Wildlife Contraception Center. Ingrid J. Porton is a curator of primates at the St. Louis Zoo and codirector of the AZA Wildlife Contraception Center.

Review

"Presents a well-organized overview."

(Katarina Jewgenow/Heribert Hofer Animal Welfare)

"Those managing animal populations in zoos and in fragmented populations of endangered species in the wild will benefit greatly by having this comprehensive book on contraception. It provides powerful approaches to controlling reproduction in these populations without disrupting the social structures and behavior of the animals involved. A fine work."

(George Rabb, President Emeritus of the Chicago Zoological Society)

"Modern zoos and aquariums include animal welfare among their highest priorities. It is therefore important that zoological and park managers be kept informed about the latest research developments, and Wildlife Contraception will help fill this void."

(Michael Hutchins, Senior Fellow, Georgia Institute of Technology)

"Very well organised, thereby allowing easy reading."

(I. Neubert Mammalian Biology)

Edition details

• Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0801883040
• ISBN 13: 9780801883040
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 288
• Editor: Asa Cheryl S., Porton Ingrid J.