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Reviewed by Graham J. Although taxonomically a bear, the giant panda demonstrates many features not typical of other bears, in particular those related to its unusual diet. Historical perspective of breeding giant pandas ex situ in China and high priorities for the future Giant Pandas provides the scholarly knowledge that will help conserve this treasured species in nature, while there is still time. Life histories and behavioural traits as predictors of breeding status-- 6.
The value and significance of vaginal cytology Parentage assessment among captive giant pandas in China The science of behavioural management: Evaluating stress and well-being in the giant panda: The neonatal giant panda: Consequences of early rearing on socialization and social competence of the giant panda Medical management of captive adult and geriatric giant pandas Diseases and pathology of giant pandas Ultrasonography to assess and enhance health and reproduction in the giant panda Gastrointestinal endoscopy in the giant panda Historical perspective of breeding giant pandas ex situ in China and high priorities for the future Role and efficiency of artificial insemination and genome resource banking Analysis of demographic and genetic trends for developing a captive breeding masterplan for the giant panda Partnerships and capacity building for securing giant pandas ex situ and in situ: Swaisgood, Xiaoping Zhou, Megan A.
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Presents new information on a unique species that is critical to its survival presented in many tables and figures, including black-and-white and color descriptive photographs Written by leading scientists from China and the US working together toward attaining healthy populations of giant pandas in breeding centers and zoos Colour plate section clearly illustrates medical conditions. Log in to review.
How do you rate this item? C G Available. Find it at other libraries via WorldCat Limited preview. Contributor Wildt, David E. Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index. The giant panda as a social, biological and conservation phenomenon-- 2. The giant panda biomedical survey: Factors limiting reproductive success in the giant panda as revealed by a biomedical survey-- 4. Significant medical issues and biological reference values for giant pandas from the biomedical survey-- 5.
Life histories and behavioural traits as predictors of breeding status-- 6. Nutrition and dietary husbandry-- 7.
Male reproductive biology in giant pandas in breeding programmes in China-- 8. Endocrinology of the giant panda and application of hormone technology to species management-- 9. The value and significance of vaginal cytology-- Parentage assessment among captive giant pandas in China-- The science of behavioural management: Evaluating stress and well-being in the giant panda: The neonatal giant panda: Consequences of early rearing on socialization and social competence of the giant panda-- Medical management of captive adult and geriatric giant pandas-- Diseases and pathology of giant pandas--