1st Edition
Australian Mammals Biology and Captive Management
Australian Mammals: Biology and Captive Management is a complete guide to the husbandry of all groups of Australian mammals. This second edition has been updated based on the latest research, bringing together current knowledge of the biology and behaviour of each species in captive situations and providing guidance for hand rearing. It covers advances from the last 20 years, including developments in assisted breeding, genetic techniques, updated taxonomy and the importance of Australian mammal welfare, both physical and mental.
Written in collaboration with experts in captive management, ecology and veterinary science, chapters are presented for each taxonomic group of Australian mammals. Each chapter covers animal welfare, natural history, housing requirements, general husbandry, feeding requirements, handling and transport, health requirements, behaviour, breeding and artificial rearing.
Australian Mammals provides practical guidance for zookeepers, veterinarians, zoologists, researchers and students.
Foreword
Introduction
Preface to the second edition
List of contributors
1 Welfare of Australian mammals in human care by Claire Ford and Michelle Campbell-Ward
2 Platypus by Stephen M. Jackson, Jessica L. Thomas, Melody Serena and Peter Temple-Smith
3 Short-beaked echidna by Stephen M. Jackson, Stewart Nicol, Alice Roser, Lauren Clark, Stephen Johnston, Arthur Ferguson, Belinda Laming and Peggy Rismiller
4 Carnivorous marsupials by Stephen M. Jackson, Marissa L. Parrott, Chris R. Dickman, Bronwyn A. Fancourt, Julie Old, Peter Holz andH ayley Stannard
5 Numbat by Vicki Louise Power, Danielle Jose, Christine E. Cooper and Rebecca Vaughan-Higgins
6 Bandicoots by Stephen M. Jackson, Marissa L. Parrott, Michael J. Lynch, Yvette Pauligk and Amy L. Coetsee
7 Koala by Stephen M. Jackson, Karen Nilsson, Sarah Eccleston, Amber Gillett, Stephen Johnston, Daniel Lunney and Rosie Booth
8 Wombats by Stephen M. Jackson, Stephen Johnston, Benn Bryant, Tina Janssen and David Taggart
9 Possums and gliders by Stephen M. Jackson, Ross Goldingay, Marissa L. Parrott, John Winter and Ludovica Valenza
10 Macropods by Stephen M. Jackson, Karl Vernes, David Taggart, Karen Coombes and Louise Stockburger
11 Dugong by Kerrie Dixon, David Blyde, Helene Marsh, Paola Unda Marron and Stephen M. Jackson
12 Rodents by Stephen M. Jackson, Chris R. Dickman, Julie Old, Frances Hulst and Wendy Gleen
13 Bats by Stephen M. Jackson, Peter Holz, Jennefer Mclean, Rachel Lyons and Lindy Lumsden
14 Dingo by Stephen M. Jackson, Bradley P. Smith, Peter J. S. Fleming, Frances Hulst and Kylie M. Cairns
15 Seals by Danielle Fox, Benjamin J. Pitcher and Joy S. Tripovich
16 Dolphins by David Blyde, Guy Bedford, Justin Meager and Stephen M. Jackson
Appendix 1: Glossary
Appendix 2: Suppliers and wildlife agencies
Appendix 3: Taking body measurements
Index
Biography
Dr Stephen M. Jackson is a zoologist who has studied the behaviour, ecology, captive management and taxonomy of Australian mammals for over 30 years. He has had various roles including zookeeper, zoo curator, zoo regulator, lecturer, wildlife consultant and author. He is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales, associate of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC and currently works at the Australian Museum in Sydney.
"The best book on its subject ever to appear … an essential purchase for any zoo holding animals from the region it is devoted to … every zoo should buy this book.”
Nicholas Gould (International Zoo News 51/2, March 2004)
“This is a landmark publication and the reference for all those interested in maintaining animals in captivity. It matters not whether you are a professional, research institution, wildlife carer, National Parks personnel or an enthusiastic amateur – this book is for you … I believe it will become a ‘must have’ volume on the library shelves of people seriously interested in the future of Australian mammals.”
Ed McAlister AO, President, World Association of Zoos and Aquariums"It is hard to find good sources of husbandry and management on these animals outside of Australia, so having all of the information in a single book source is invaluable for me both as an author and as a practicing veterinarian."
Colin McDermott, VMD, CertAqV, Dipl. ABVP (Reptile and Amphibian), Clinical Assistant Professor, City University of Hong Kong, China
