Life at the zoo : behind the scenes with the animal doctors / Phillip T. Robinson.

Author/creator Robinson, Phillip T.
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Columbia University Press, ©2004.
Descriptionx, 293 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm
Subjects

Contents Intern at the zoo : an eclectic orientation -- Too early for the autopsy: fitting in at the zoo -- Growing pains: educating the menagerie makers -- The keepers: nurturing the health of animals -- Zoo babies: promoting motherhood -- Exhibit making : creating zoo ecosystems -- Creature comfort: the power of micro environments -- What's this thing? Searching for the normal -- Holding the tiger: zoos say yes to drugs -- Finding the sick in the zoo: seeking out disease and discomfort -- Feeding the ark: the nutritional wisdom of the animals -- Getting closer to animals: Judas goats and Alpaca coats -- So, you work at the zoo? Employees, visitors, and fence jumpers -- Animal cases and chases : and some things better kept to myself -- Zoo regulars : coworkers without titles -- Ethical captivity: animal well-being in zoos -- What a zoo should be, and ought not be.
Local noteLittle-346281--305131051775
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 279-283) and index.
LCCN 2004043893
ISBN0231132484 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN9780231132480 (cloth : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks QL76 .R64 2004 ✔ Available Place Hold