Giant Pandas Biology, Veterinary Medicine and Management

The giant panda is one of the world's most recognized animals. With the environment undergoing unprecedented change at a rapid and accelerating rate, can such a highly specialized species survive? This 2006 book summarizes panda biology and encompasses topics such as reproduction, behaviour, nutrition, genetics and veterinary medicine. It also provides 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, as the females are sexually receptive for only 3 days per year and generally produce twins, but often lose one due to maternal neglect. This book provides the scholarly knowledge that will help conserve this treasured species in nature, while there is still time.

ISBN:	9780521832953
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Imprint:	Cambridge University Press
Published date:	27 Jul 2006
DEWEY:	599.789
DEWEY edition:	22
Language:	English
Number of pages:	610
Weight:	1099g
Height:	233mm
Width:	159mm
Spine width:	33mm

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