Könyv GORILLAS HANDBOOK DR. EVELYN GRACE HARPER

GORILLAS HANDBOOK

Everything You Need to Know and Responsible Care Overview - conservation and ethics, troop dynamics, exhibit design and browsing diet, enrichment programs, protected contact training, and more

Nyelv: Angol
Kötés: Puha kötésű
Elérhetőség: Beszállítói készleten
Küldés 9-15 napon belül
6 299 Ft
Gorillas are powerful, social and deeply intelligent great apes whose care requires strict ethical,...

Információk a könyvről

Nyelv
Angol
Kötés
Könyv - Puha kötésű
Kiadva
2025
oldal
306
EAN
9798277540121
Enbook ID
50628480
Súly
413
Méretek
152 x 229 x 16

Teljes leírás

Gorillas are powerful, social and deeply intelligent great apes whose care requires strict ethical, legal and professional oversight. This handbook offers readers a clear look at how accredited zoos, conservation programs and research institutions support gorillas through science-based standards and thoughtful management.
The book explains the conservation and ethical frameworks that guide every decision, from troop composition and introductions to long-term welfare planning. It outlines the core concepts behind exhibit design, including space layout, climbing structures and natural browsing opportunities that encourage species-appropriate behavior. Readers will learn how professionals think about balanced browsing diets, social dynamics, enrichment programs and the observational habits used to track comfort, communication and group cohesion. A dedicated section introduces protected contact training, highlighting how cooperative behaviors are taught in safe, respectful ways that prioritize both animal and human well-being.
Written for students, wildlife enthusiasts, educators and anyone curious about great ape biology, this handbook provides a realistic, science-centered overview of gorillas and the management principles built around their protection and care.

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