• Australian Mammals: Biology and Captive Management is a complete guide to the husbandry of all groups of Australian mammals. This second edition has been updated based on the latest research, bringing together current knowledge of the biology and behaviour of each species in captive situations and providing guidance for hand rearing. It covers advances from the last 20 years, including developments in assisted breeding, genetic techniques, updated taxonomy and the importance of Australian mammal welfare, both physical and mental.

    Written in collaboration with experts in captive management, ecology and veterinary science, chapters are presented for each taxonomic group of Australian mammals. Each chapter covers animal welfare, natural history, housing requirements, general husbandry, feeding requirements, handling and transport, health requirements, behaviour, breeding and artificial rearing.

    Australian Mammals provides practical guidance for zookeepers, veterinarians, zoologists, researchers and students.

  • Foreword

    Introduction

    Preface to the second edition

    List of contributors

    1 Welfare of Australian mammals in human care by Claire Ford and Michelle Campbell-Ward

    2 Platypus by Stephen M. Jackson, Jessica L. Thomas, Melody Serena and Peter Temple-Smith

    3 Short-beaked echidna by Stephen M. Jackson, Stewart Nicol, Alice Roser, Lauren Clark, Stephen Johnston, Arthur Ferguson,Belinda Laming and Peggy Rismiller

    4 Carnivorous marsupials by Stephen M. Jackson, Marissa L. Parrott, Chris R. Dickman, Bronwyn A. Fancourt, Julie Old, Peter Holz andHayley Stannard

    5 Numbat by Vicki Louise Power, Danielle Jose, Christine E. Cooper and Rebecca Vaughan-Higgins

    6 Bandicoots by Stephen M. Jackson, Marissa L. Parrott, Michael J. Lynch, Yvette Pauligk and Amy L. Coetsee

    7 Koala by Stephen M. Jackson, Karen Nilsson, Sarah Eccleston, Amber Gillett, Stephen Johnston, Daniel Lunney and Rosie Booth

    8 Wombats by Stephen M. Jackson, Stephen Johnston, Benn Bryant, Tina Janssen and David Taggart

    9 Possums and gliders by Stephen M. Jackson, Ross Goldingay, Marissa L. Parrott, John Winter and Ludovica Valenza

    10 Macropods by Stephen M. Jackson, Karl Vernes, David Taggart, Karen Coombes and Louise Stockburger

    11 Dugong by Kerrie Dixon, David Blyde, Helene Marsh, Paola Unda Marron and Stephen M. Jackson

    12 Rodents by Stephen M. Jackson, Chris R. Dickman, Julie Old, Frances Hulst and Wendy Gleen

    13 Bats by Stephen M. Jackson, Peter Holz, Jennefer Mclean, Rachel Lyons and Lindy Lumsden

    14 Dingo by Stephen M. Jackson, Bradley P. Smith, Peter J. S. Fleming, Frances Hulst and Kylie M. Cairns

    15 Seals by Danielle Fox, Benjamin J. Pitcher and Joy S. Tripovich

    16 Dolphins by David Blyde, Guy Bedford, Justin Meager and Stephen M. Jackson

    Appendix 1: Glossary

    Appendix 2: Suppliers and wildlife agencies

    Appendix 3: Taking body measurements

    Index

  • Dr Stephen M. Jackson

    Is a zoologist who has studied the behaviour, ecology, captive management and taxonomy of Australian mammals for over 30 years. He has had various roles including zookeeper, zoo curator, zoo regulator, lecturer, wildlife consultant and author. He is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales, associate of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC and currently works at the Australian Museum in Sydney.

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