Table of Contents

Introduction   
Devra G. Kleiman

1. Ethics of Keeping Mammals in Zoos and Aquariums   
Michael D. Kreger and Michael Hutchins

2. Challenges of Zoo Animal Welfare   
Ron Kagan and Jake Veasey

3. Setting Standards for Evaluation of Captive Facilities   
Joseph Barber, Denny Lewis, Govindasamy Agoramoorthy, and Miranda F. Stevenson

Part Two
Basic Mammal Management

Introduction   
Devra G. Kleiman

4. Physical Methods of Capture, Handling, and Restraint of Mammals
Joe Christman

5. A Framework for Introduction and Socialization Processes for Mammals   
David M. Powell

6. Principles of and Research on Environmental Enrichment for Mammals   
David Shepherdson

7. Impact of Emerging and Zoonotic Diseases on Mammal Management   
Dominic Travis and Robyn Barbiers

8. Safety Considerations in a Zoological Park   
Mark Rosenthal and William Xanten

Part Three
Nutrition

Introduction   
Charlotte Kirk Baer

9. Contemporary Topics in Wild Mammal Nutrition   
Charlotte Kirk Baer, Duane E. Ullrey, Michael L. Schlegel, Govindasamy Agoramoorthy, and David J. Baer

10. Quality Control Aspects of Feeding Wild Mammals in Captivity   
Barbara Henry, Michael Maslanka, and Kerri A. Slifka

Part Four
Exhibitry

Introduction   
Devra G. Kleiman

11. The History and Principles of Zoo Exhibition   
David Hancocks

12. Visitors, Conservation Learning, and the Design of Zoo and Aquarium Experiences   
Emily Routman, Jackie Ogden, and Keith Winsten

13. Managing Captive Mammals in Mixed-Species Communities   
Jake Veasey and Gabriele Hammer

14. Structural and Keeper Considerations in Exhibit Design   
Mark Rosenthal and William A. Xanten

15. How to Develop a Zoo-Based Environmental Enrichment Program: Incorporating Environmental Enrichment into Exhibits   
Cynthia Fernandes Cipreste, Cristiano Schetini De Azevedo, and Robert John Young

16. Special Considerations for the Maintenance of Marine Mammals in Captivity   
Brian Joseph and James Antrim

17. Zoological Horticulture   
Merle Moore and Don Peterkin

18. New and Sustainable Directions in Zoo Exhibit Design   
Jon Coe and Greg Dykstra

Part Five
Conservation and Research

Introduction   
Devra G. Kleiman

19. Demographic and Genetic Management of Captive Populations   
Jonathan D. Ballou, Caroline Lees, Lisa J. Faust, Sarah Long, Colleen Lynch, Laurie Bingaman Lackey, and Thomas J. Foose

20. Regional Collection Planning for Mammals   
Ruth Allard, Kevin Willis, Caroline Lees, Brandie Smith, and Bart Hiddinga

21. Management of “Surplus” Animals   
Scott Carter and Ron Kagan

22. The Role of Captive Populations in Reintroduction Programs   
Joanne M. Earnhardt

23. The Role of Zoos in Contributing to In Situ Conservation   
Alexandra Zimmermann

24. Research Trends in Zoos   
Terry L. Maple and Meredith J. Bashaw

Part Six
Behavior

Introduction   
Katerina V. Thompson

25. The Importance of Maintaining Natural Behaviors in Captive Mammals   
M. Elsbeth Mcphee and Kathy Carlstead

26. Animal Learning and Husbandry Training for Management   
Jill Mellen and Marty Sevenich Macphee

27. Applying Knowledge of Mammalian Social Organization, Mating Systems, and Communication to Management   
Ronald R. Swaisgood and Bruce A. Schulte

28. The Management of Pregnancy and Parturition in Captive Mammals
Patrick Thomas, Cheryl S. Asa, and Michael Hutchins

29. Parental Care and Behavioral Development in Captive Mammals   
Katerina V. Thompson, Andrew J. Baker, and Anne M. Baker

30. Data Collection in the Zoo Setting, Emphasizing Behavior   
Carolyn M. Crockett and Renee R. Ha

Part Seven
Reproduction

Introduction   
Devra G. Kleiman

31. Reproductive Physiology   
Cheryl S. Asa

32. Male Reproduction: Assessment, Management, Assisted Breeding, and Fertility Control   
Rebecca E. Spindler and David E. Wildt

33. Endocrine Monitoring of Reproduction and Stress   
Keith Hodges, Janine Brown, and Michael Heistermann

34. Contraception as a Management Tool for Controlling Surplus Animals   
Cheryl S. Asa and Ingrid J. Porton

Appendixes

Introduction   
Devra G. Kleiman

Appendix 1: Standard Methods for Measuring Mammals   
Barbara Lundrigan

Appendix 2: Identification and Marking Techniques   
Penny Kalk and Clifford G. Rice

Appendix 3: Records, Studbooks, Regional Zoo Associations, and ISIS   
Laurie Bingaman Lackey

Appendix 4: Annotated Bibliography of Books, Journals, and Web Sites on Captive Management   
Kay Kenyon Barboza and Linda L. Coates

List of Contributors
Author Index
Subject Index
Taxonomic Index