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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.
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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. This is the first book of its kind to summarize the present state of knowledge about panda biology, encompassing topics such as reproduction, behaviour, 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.
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- PublisherCambridge University Press
- Publication date2009
- ISBN 10 0511542240
- ISBN 13 9780511542244
- BindingPrinted Access Code
- EditorWildt David E., Zhang Anju, Zhang Hemin, Janssen Donald L., Ellis Susie
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