Behavioral Assessment Of The Clouded Leopard Neofelis Nebulosa A Comparative Study Of Reproductive Success

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Behavioral Assessment of the Clouded Leopard (neofelis Nebulosa); a Comparative Study of Reproductive Success

Author : Jilian M. Fazio
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 420 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (738 download)

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Download or read book Behavioral Assessment of the Clouded Leopard (neofelis Nebulosa); a Comparative Study of Reproductive Success written by Jilian M. Fazio and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thesis details a behavioral assessment of the clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa). The clouded leopard is classified as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN 2010) Endangered Species Commission, and faces many challenges surrounding its conservation both in the wild and in captivity. In captivity, the issue of highest concern is mate compatibility. This study utilizes two separate methods to determine temperament and behavioral differences within the species, including behavioral observations and a keeper rated temperament assessment. Behavioral observations were used to analyze three specific tests; urine scent test, mirror image stimulation (Gallup, 1968), and a novel object test. These tests were chosen to elicit behaviors similar to those seen during breeding introductions. Animal care staff was asked to complete a temperament assessment which was compared with the behavioral observations to identify and link anecdotal personalities with quantifiable behaviors. The project included 24 clouded leopards housed at the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand as well as the Smithsonian's Conservation Research Center, Front Royal, Virginia. This study revealed that the clouded leopards in the test population had four separate quantifiable temperaments including high-strung; active; calm; and aggressive. These temperaments were found to be significantly correlated to reproductive success and gender, with reproductively successful individuals and males rating higher on calm. The temperaments were also significantly correlated with the method by which the individual was reared from birth, with mother-reared individuals rating higher on aggressive. Behavioral observations recorded during test trials were found to be significantly correlated with reproductive success. Overall, reproductively successful individuals were quicker to respond, more vocal and spent less time out of sight and more time lying. Several behaviors were also found to be sex specific. Reproductively successful males exhibited more territorial behaviors, including patrol, defecate and urinewalk. The urinewalk was an unusual behavior not previously recorded in this species. The urine scent tests served best to elicit these behaviors and further testing is recommended to determine the possible use of urine scent tests in predicting reproductive success in the male clouded leopard. The reproductively successful females responded with defensive behaviors including, retreat and flinch. The mirror image stimulation was the best test to elicit these behaviors and further testing is recommended to determine the possible use of the MIS in predicting reproductive success in clouded leopard females. The data obtained in all eight treatments combined served as the best overall indicator of reproductive success in the clouded leopard. Due to the small sample size in this study, further testing is recommended, specifically of reproductively successful individuals. These tests may serve as a helpful tool in the management of this species in captivity.

Pairing Clouded Leopards (Neofelis Nebulosa) in a Captive Breeding Program

Author : Katherine Margaret MacKinnon
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 86 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (229 download)

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Download or read book Pairing Clouded Leopards (Neofelis Nebulosa) in a Captive Breeding Program written by Katherine Margaret MacKinnon and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Journal of Reproduction and Fertility

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 374 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (555 download)

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Download or read book Journal of Reproduction and Fertility written by and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes the Proceedings of the Society for the Study of Fertility.

Encyclopedia of Reproduction

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Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0128151455
Total Pages : 3905 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (281 download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of Reproduction written by and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2018-06-29 with total page 3905 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Encyclopedia of Reproduction, Second Edition, Six Volume Set comprehensively reviews biology and abnormalities, also covering the most common diseases in humans, such as prostate and breast cancer, as well as normal developmental biology, including embryogenesis, gestation, birth and puberty. Each article provides a comprehensive overview of the selected topic to inform a broad spectrum of readers, from advanced undergraduate students, to research professionals. Chapters also explore the latest advances in cloning, stem cells, endocrinology, clinical reproductive medicine and genomics. As reproductive health is a fundamental component of an individual’s overall health status and a central determinant of quality of life, this book provides the most extensive and authoritative reference within the field. Provides a one-stop shop for information on reproduction that is not available elsewhere Includes extensive coverage of the full range of topics, from basic, to clinical considerations, including evolutionary advances in molecular, cellular, developmental and clinical sciences Includes multimedia and interactive teaching tools, such as downloadable PowerPoint slides, video content and interactive elements, such as the Virtual Microscope

Giant Pandas

Author : Don Lindburg
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 0520930169
Total Pages : 329 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (29 download)

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Download or read book Giant Pandas written by Don Lindburg and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2004-08-23 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The much-loved giant panda, a secretive denizen of the dense bamboo forests of western China, has become an icon worldwide of progress in conservation and research. This volume, written by an international team of scientists and conservationists including Chinese researchers whose work has not been available in English, tells the promising story of how the giant panda returned from the brink of extinction. The most important sourcebook on giant pandas to date, it is the first book since 1985 to present current panda research and the first to place the species in its biological, ecological, and political contexts. More than a progress report on a highly endangered species, Giant Pandas: Biology and Conservation details the combination of scientific understanding, local commitment, and government involvement that has been brought into play and asks what more needs to be done to ensure the panda's survival. The book is divided into four parts—Evolutionary History of the Giant Panda, Studies of Giant Panda Biology, Pandas and Their Habitats, and Giant Panda Conservation. It combines the latest findings from the field and the laboratory together with panel and workshop summaries from a recent international conference. Taken together, the chapters highlight how international cooperation has led to better management in the wild and in captivity. The volume also shows how concepts such as buffer zones, links between forest fragments, multiple-use areas, and cooperation with local people who have a stake in the resources—highly relevant concepts for conservation problems around the world—have been key to the panda's survival.

Wild Mammals in Captivity

Author : Devra G. Kleiman
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 0226440117
Total Pages : 586 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (264 download)

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Download or read book Wild Mammals in Captivity written by Devra G. Kleiman and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2010-08-15 with total page 586 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Zoos, aquaria, and wildlife parks are vital centers of animal conservation and management. For nearly fifteen years, these institutions have relied on Wild Mammals in Captivity as the essential reference for their work. Now the book reemerges in a completely updated second edition. Wild Mammals in Captivity presents the most current thinking and practice in the care and management of wild mammals in zoos and other institutions. In one comprehensive volume, the editors have gathered the most current information from studies of animal behavior; advances in captive breeding; research in physiology, genetics, and nutrition; and new thinking in animal management and welfare. In this edition, more than three-quarters of the text is new, and information from more than seventy-five contributors is thoroughly updated. The standard text for all courses in zoo biology, Wild Mammals in Captivity will, in its new incarnation, continue to be used by zoo managers, animal caretakers, researchers, and anyone with an interest in how to manage animals in captive conditions.

Zoo Animal Welfare

Author : Terry Maple
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3642359558
Total Pages : 223 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (423 download)

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Download or read book Zoo Animal Welfare written by Terry Maple and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-03-22 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Zoo Animal Welfare thoroughly reviews the scientific literature on the welfare of zoo and aquarium animals. Maple and Perdue draw from the senior author’s 24 years of experience as a zoo executive and international leader in the field of zoo biology. The authors’ academic training in the interdisciplinary field of psychobiology provides a unique perspective for evaluating the ethics, practices, and standards of modern zoos and aquariums. The book offers a blueprint for the implementation of welfare measures and an objective rationale for their widespread use. Recognizing the great potential of zoos, the authors have written an inspirational book to guide the strategic vision of superior, welfare-oriented institutions. The authors speak directly to caretakers working on the front lines of zoo management, and to the decision-makers responsible for elevating the priority of animal welfare in their respective zoo. In great detail, Maple and Perdue demonstrate how zoos and aquariums can be designed to achieve optimal standards of welfare and wellness.

Life After Logging

Author : E. Meijaard
Publisher : CIFOR
ISBN 13 : 9793361565
Total Pages : 370 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (933 download)

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Download or read book Life After Logging written by E. Meijaard and published by CIFOR. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a technical review of ecological and life history information on a range of Bornean wildlife species, aimed at identifying what makes these species sensitive to timber harvesting practices and associated impacts. It addresses three audiences: 1) those involved in assessing and regulating timber harvesting activities in Southeast Asia, 2) those involved in trying to achieve conservation goals in the region, and 3) those undertaking research to improve multipurpose forest management. This book shows that forest management can be improved in many simple ways to allow timber extraction and wildlife conservation to be more compatible than under current practices. The recommendations can also be valuable to the many governmental and non-governmental organisations promoting sustainable forest management and eco-labelling. Finally, it identifies a number of shortcomings and gaps in knowledge, which the hope can interest the scientific community and promote further research. This review is, an important scientific step toward understanding and improving sustainable forestry practices for long-term biodiversity conservation. Even in the short term, however, significant improvements can be made to improve both conservation and the efficiency of forest management, and there is no need to delay action due to a perceived lack of information. In the longer term it is expected that the recommendations from this review will be implemented, and that further research will continue to help foster an acceptable balance among the choices needed to maintain healthy wildlife populations and biodiversity in a productive forest estate.

The Status of Nepal's Mammals

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)

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Download or read book The Status of Nepal's Mammals written by and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sponsored by many international agencies.

Bibliography of Agriculture

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 632 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (243 download)

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Download or read book Bibliography of Agriculture written by and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 632 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Felids and Hyenas of the World

Author : Dr. Jose R. Castello
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 0691205973
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (912 download)

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Download or read book Felids and Hyenas of the World written by Dr. Jose R. Castello and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2020-10-20 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most comprehensive and user-friendly photographic field guide to the world’s wildcats and hyenas From the Leopard Cat of Asia, the Black-footed Cat of Africa, and the Amur Tiger of Siberia to South America’s Ocelots and North America’s Bobcats, the wildcats known as felids are among the most fascinating and spectacular of all animals. This stunningly illustrated book is the most comprehensive and user-friendly guide to the world’s felids and their often misunderstood relative, the hyenas. Covering and illustrating every species and subspecies, the guide features more than 150 superb full-color plates that incorporate more than 600 photographs and show species in similar poses for quick and easy comparison. Drawing on the latest taxonomy and research, the facing-page species accounts provide distribution maps, common and scientific names, and detailed information on key identification features, distribution, behavior, reproduction, similar species, habitat, conservation status, and where to observe each species. An ideal field companion for use anywhere in the world, the book will appeal to both casual nature enthusiasts and seasoned professionals. Covers 41 felids and 4 hyenas—every species and subspecies in the world Features more than 150 color plates incorporating more than 600 photos Depicts species in similar poses for quick and easy comparisons Provides key identification information in detailed, facing-page species accounts Uses the latest taxonomy Includes easy-to-read distribution maps and tips on where to observe each species

More Natural History Essays

Author : Graham Renshaw
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 310 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)

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Download or read book More Natural History Essays written by Graham Renshaw and published by . This book was released on 1905 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Wild Cats

Author : Kristin Nowell
Publisher : World Conservation Union
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 424 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)

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Download or read book Wild Cats written by Kristin Nowell and published by World Conservation Union. This book was released on 1996 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents the most comprehensive and up-to-date information available on the 36 wild cats of the world. It includes the first published collection of detailed range maps and some of the first photographs of rare species in the wild. It provides a thorough review of major issues in cat conservation such as habitat loss and management of big cats in livestock areas; field and laboratory research; international trade; the role of zoos; and reintroduction. High priority are identified to further the cause of cat conservation.

Camera Traps in Animal Ecology

Author : Allan F. O'Connell
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 4431994955
Total Pages : 279 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (319 download)

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Download or read book Camera Traps in Animal Ecology written by Allan F. O'Connell and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-10-05 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Remote photography and infrared sensors are widely used in the sampling of wildlife populations worldwide, especially for cryptic or elusive species. Guiding the practitioner through the entire process of using camera traps, this book is the first to compile state-of-the-art sampling techniques for the purpose of conducting high-quality science or effective management. Chapters on the evaluation of equipment, field sampling designs, and data analysis methods provide a coherent framework for making inferences about the abundance, species richness, and occupancy of sampled animals. The volume introduces new models that will revolutionize use of camera data to estimate population density, such as the newly developed spatial capture–recapture models. It also includes richly detailed case studies of camera trap work on some of the world’s most charismatic, elusive, and endangered wildlife species. Indispensible to wildlife conservationists, ecologists, biologists, and conservation agencies around the world, the text provides a thorough review of the subject as well as a forecast for the use of remote photography in natural resource conservation over the next few decades.

Behavioral Biology of Laboratory Animals

Author : Kristine Coleman
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 0429671296
Total Pages : 1088 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (296 download)

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Download or read book Behavioral Biology of Laboratory Animals written by Kristine Coleman and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2021-08-11 with total page 1088 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CHOICE Highly Recommended title, 2022! This 30-chapter volume informs students and professionals about the behavioral biology of animals commonly housed in laboratory and other captive settings. Each species evolved under specific environmental conditions, resulting in unique behavioral patterns, many of which are maintained in captivity even after generations of breeding. Understanding natural behavior is therefore a critical part of modern animal care practices. The descriptions, data, guidance, resources, and recommendations in this book will help the reader understand their animals better, refine the care and treatment that they receive, and improve the well-being, welfare, and wellness of their animals. The book is divided into three sections, all focusing on aspects of the behavioral biology of animals found in laboratories and related research settings. After five introductory chapters, 25 chapters are dedicated to specific taxonomic groups (including mice, zebrafish, zebra finches, reptiles, macaques) while a concluding section of ethograms provides a centralized resource for those interested in understanding, and potentially quantifying, animal behavior. The Behavioral Biology of Laboratory Animals will provide anyone working in maintenance, care, and/or research programs that involve laboratory animals with information about the way the animals live in the wild, and the way that they should live in captive research settings. Many of the guidelines and recommendations will also be valuable to those managing and working with animals in other environments, including zoological parks, aquaria, and sanctuaries.

Wild Cats of the World

Author : C. A. W. Guggisberg
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780795001284
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (12 download)

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Download or read book Wild Cats of the World written by C. A. W. Guggisberg and published by . This book was released on 2001-06 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Biology and Conservation of Wild Felids

Author : David Macdonald
Publisher : OUP Oxford
ISBN 13 : 0191574147
Total Pages : 782 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (915 download)

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Download or read book The Biology and Conservation of Wild Felids written by David Macdonald and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2010-06-03 with total page 782 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The editors utilize their 50 years of combined experience in professional engagement with the behaviour and ecology of wild felids to draw together a unique network of the world's most respected and knowledgeable experts. For the first time, this inter-disciplinary research programme is brought together within a single volume. Beginning with a complete account of all 36 felid species, there follow 8 comprehensive review chapters that span all the topics most relevant to felid conservation science, including evolution and systematics, felid form and function, genetic applications, behavioural ecology, management of species that come into conflict with people and control of international trade in felid species, conservation tools/techniques, ex situ management, and felid diseases. 19 detailed case studies then delve deeply into syntheses of the very best species investigations worldwide, written by all the leading figures in the field. These chapters portray the unique attributes of the wild felids, describe their fascinating (and conflicting) relationship with humans, and create an unparalleled platform for future research and conservation measures. A final chapter analyses the requirements of, and inter-disciplinary approaches to, practical conservation with cutting-edge examples of conservation science and action that go far beyond the cat family.