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Zookeeping An Introduction to the Science and Technology

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ISBN-10: 0226925315

ISBN-13: 9780226925318

Edition: 2013

Authors: Mark D. Irwin, John B. Stoner, Aaron M. Cobaugh

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Zookeepers are responsible for the care and welfare of animals in zoos and aquariums, and also serve as public ambassadors for the animals. As species extinction, environmental protection, animal rights, and workplace safety issues come to the fore, zoos and aquariums need keepers who have the technical expertise and scientific knowledge to keep animals healthy, educate the public, and create regional, national, and global conservation and management communities. This textbookoffers a comprehensive and practical overview of the profession geared toward new animal keepers, and anyone who needs a foundational account of the topics most important to the day-to-day care of zoo and aquarium…    
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Book details

List price: $110.00
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Publication date: 12/9/2013
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 688
Size: 8.86" wide x 11.22" long x 1.57" tall
Weight: 4.114
Language: English

Mark D. Irwin is a licensed veterinarian, and an associate professor wholeads the Zoo Technology program at State University of New York - Jefferson Community College in Watertown, NY, where he trains future zookeepers.��

John B. Stoner has decades of experience in zoo animal care as a keeper and animal care manager at Toronto Zoo andisan adjunct faculty member of Sheridan College in Brampton, ON, Canada, where he teaches exotic animal science.��

Aaron M. Cobaugh is an associate professor and coordinator of the Animal Management program at State University of New York - Niagara County Community College in Sanborn, NY where he teaches zoo-related courses that train future zookeepers, and is a former keeper himself.��