@article{858428,
      recid = {858428},
      author = {Kaufman, Allison B., and Bashaw, Meredith J., and Maple,  Terry L.,},
      title = {Scientific foundations of zoos and aquariums : their role  in conservation and research /},
      pages = {xvii, 669 pages :},
      abstract = {"In the modern era, zoos and aquariums fight species  extinction, educate communities, and advance learning of  animal behaviour. This book features first person stories  and scientific reviews to explore ground-breaking projects  run by these institutions. Large-scale conservation  initiatives that benefit multiple species are detailed in  the first section, including critical habitat protection,  evidence-based techniques to grow animal populations and  the design of community education projects. The second  section documents how zoos use science to improve the  health and welfare of animals in captivity and make  difficult management decisions. The section on saving  species includes personal tales of efforts to preserve wild  populations through rehabilitation, captive breeding,  reintroduction, and public outreach. The concluding section  details scientific discoveries about animals that would  have been impossible without the support of zoos and  aquariums. The book is for animal scientists, zoo  professionals, educators and researchers worldwide, as well  as students of zookeeping and conservation"--},
      url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/858428},
}