Australian Mammals Biology and Captive Management

About this book

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.

Contents

Foreword
Introduction
Preface to the second edition
List of contributors

1. Welfare of Australian mammals in human care / Claire Ford and Michelle Campbell-Ward
2. Platypus / Stephen M. Jackson, Jessica L. Thomas, Melody Serena and Peter Temple-Smith
3. Short-beaked echidna / Stephen M. Jackson, Stewart Nicol, Alice Roser, Lauren Clark, Stephen Johnston, Arthur Ferguson,Belinda Laming and Peggy Rismiller
4. Carnivorous marsupials / Stephen M. Jackson, Marissa L. Parrott, Chris R. Dickman, Bronwyn A. Fancourt, Julie Old, Peter Holz andHayley Stannard
5. Numbat / Vicki Louise Power, Danielle Jose, Christine E. Cooper and Rebecca Vaughan-Higgins
6. Bandicoots / Stephen M. Jackson, Marissa L. Parrott, Michael J. Lynch, Yvette Pauligk and Amy L. Coetsee
7. Koala / Stephen M. Jackson, Karen Nilsson, Sarah Eccleston, Amber Gillett, Stephen Johnston, Daniel Lunney and Rosie Booth
8. Wombats / Stephen M. Jackson, Stephen Johnston, Benn Bryant, Tina Janssen and David Taggart
9. Possums and gliders / Stephen M. Jackson, Ross Goldingay, Marissa L. Parrott, John Winter and Ludovica Valenza
10. Macropods / Stephen M. Jackson, Karl Vernes, David Taggart, Karen Coombes and Louise Stockburger
11. Dugong / Kerrie Dixon, David Blyde, Helene Marsh, Paola Unda Marron and Stephen M. Jackson
12. Rodents / Stephen M. Jackson, Chris R. Dickman, Julie Old, Frances Hulst and Wendy Gleen
13. Bats / Stephen M. Jackson, Peter Holz, Jennefer Mclean, Rachel Lyons and Lindy Lumsden
14. Dingo / Stephen M. Jackson, Bradley P. Smith, Peter J. S. Fleming, Frances Hulst and Kylie M. Cairns
15. Seals / Danielle Fox, Benjamin J. Pitcher and Joy S. Tripovich
16. Dolphins / 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

Customer Reviews

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, an  associate of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC and currently works at the Australian Museum in Sydney.