Zoo: The Modern Ark - Hardcover

Maier, Franz; Page, Jake

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 081602345X ISBN 13: 9780816023455

Publisher: Facts on File, 1990

Synopsis

An account of the development of zoos from royal menageries to centers for the breeding of endangered species, and an account of the problems and techniques that that goal entails, is interspersed with photographs of animals from different regions

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From School Library Journal:

YA-- A beautiful volume, almost a coffee-table book by virtue of its size, with many excellent color photographs and a smoothly written text. After tracing the history of the zoo as a public phenomenon, Page discusses the revolution that has come in zoo management. The text is geared to non-scientists to show how research into zoo populations has led to the management of species according to the sophisticated tenents of population genetics. Numerous examples are given of animals for whom the need for captive breeding has become an urgent reality. Page makes it clear how such breeding programs can work with wildlife habitat protection and rehabilitation programs to ensure the survival of species. Ten of the world's finest zoos are highlighted, three of which are in the United States: the Bronx Zoo in New York, the San Diego Zoo, and the National Zoological Park in Washington, D. C. An appendix also lists the major zoos of the world and gives their particular strengths. An excellent source for art students requiring clear photographs from which to draw and paint animal subjects and biology students. --Cynthis J. Rieben, W. T. Woodson High School, Fairfax, VA
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Publishers Weekly:

Page ( Lords of the Air ) here examines the modern zoo and its role in saving animals from extinction, breeding and returning them to the wild. Among the successes are Pere David's deer, the Przewalski horse, Arabian oryx, golden lion tamarin. Page gives a brief history of zoos, noting improvements in habitat, nutrition, education programs. He discusses progress in breeding through embryo transplants and in vitro fertilization; education is focused on conservation. Entertainment has value for the animal as well as the visitor--animal acts offer stimulation to the performer. Page profiles 10 great zoos of the world, and lists some 50 "major" zoos. Interspersed with the text, organized by region, are 100 magnificent color photographs of wild animals. A fine book. Grolier, Rodale and Macmillan book clubs selections.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Facts on File
• Publication date: 1990
• ISBN 10: 081602345X
• ISBN 13: 9780816023455
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 192