Biology, Rearing, and Care of Young Primates

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James K. Kirkwood (Senior Veterinary Officer, Institute of Zoology, Senior Veterinary Officer, Institute of Zoology, Zoological Society of London) Katherine Stathatos

Biology, Rearing, and Care of Young Primates

James K. Kirkwood (Senior Veterinary Officer, Institute of Zoology, Senior Veterinary Officer, Institute of Zoology, Zoological Society of London), Katherine Stathatos

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Oxford University Press
16 July 1992

The propagation of wild animals in captivity is playing an increasingly important role in the conservation of species. This is particularly true of primates, many of which are threatened or endangered in their natural habitat. Unfortunately, primate mortality during the neonatal period is often high in captivity, often because of suboptimal management. Significant improvements in infant survival can be made with a better knowledge of neonatal biology and rearing procedures.

The aim of this book is to provide a reference text on the normal growth of 18 primate species commonly held in captivity for propagation or research, and on the housing, feeding, management, and preventative medicine techniques that enable this normal growth. Up-to-date information, scattered widely through the scientific literature, is here gathered together and presented in an easily accessible form for those involved in rearing primates in captivity.

By: James K. Kirkwood (Senior Veterinary Officer Institute of Zoology Senior Veterinary Officer Institute of Zoology Zoological Society of London), Katherine Stathatos
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 250mm, Width: 196mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 494g
ISBN: 9780198547334
ISBN 10: 0198547331
Pages: 162
Publication Date: 16 July 1992
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Further / Higher Education , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

1: Ruffed lemur 2: Lesser mouse lemur 3: Senegal or lesser bush baby 4: Bosman's potto 5: Horsfield's or western tarsier 6: Common marmoset 7: Cotton-top tamarin 8: Golden lion tamarin 9: Owl monkey (night monkey or douroucouli) 10: Squirrel monkey 11: Vervet monkey (green monkey or grivet) 12: Rhesus macaque 13: Stump-tailed macaque 14: Common baboon 15: Proboscis monkey 16: Western black and white colobus monkey 17: Lar gibbon 18: Chimpanzee List of products Index

Katherine Stathatos is a veterinary surgeon

Reviews for Biology, Rearing, and Care of Young Primates

'it is important to have this type of information in one place and it is well presented ... The book is to be recommended to all involved in the care of primates.' J.C. Ingram, Biology, 1993 'This is one of those books that makes you wonder why it has not been written before ... very welcome as it provides an excellent summary of the available literature in a readable and concise form. I have no hesitation in recommending this book which is an essential and affordable purchase for research institutions and zoos with primate collections.' Robert Hubrecht, Animal Welfare 1993