Those managing animal populations in zoos and in fragmented populations of endangered species in the wild will benefit greatly by having this comprehensive book on contraception. It provides powerful approaches to controlling reproduction in these populations without disrupting the social structures and behavior of the animals involved. A fine work. -- George Rabb, President Emeritus of the Chicago Zoological Society Modern zoos and aquariums include animal welfare among their highest priorities. It is therefore important that zoological and park managers be kept informed about the latest research developments, and Wildlife Contraception will help fill this void. -- Michael Hutchins, Senior Fellow, Georgia Institute of Technology
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction: The Need for Wildlife Contraception: Problems Related
to Unrestricted Population Growth
Part I: The Issues
Chapter 1. The Ethics of Wildlife Contraception
Chapter 2. Regulatory Issues
Part II: The Methods
Chapter 3. Types of Contraception: The Choices
Chapter 4. Assessing Efficacy and Reversibility
Chapter 5. Adverse Effects of Contraceptives
Chapter 6. Choosing the Most Appropriate Contraceptive
Part III: The Application
Chapter 7. Contraception in Carnivores
Chapter 8. Contraception in Nonhuman Primates
Chapter 9. Contraception in Ungulates
Chapter 10. Contraception in Pinnipeds and Cetaceans
Chapter 11. Contraception in Other Mammals
Chapter 12. Contraceptive Agents in Aggression Control.
Chapter 13. Contraception in Free-Ranging Wildlife
Epilogue: Future Directions in Wildlife Contraception
Appendix
Contributors
Index
Cheryl S. Asa is director of research at the St. Louis Zoo and codirector of the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) Wildlife Contraception Center. Ingrid J. Porton is a curator of primates at the St. Louis Zoo and codirector of the AZA Wildlife Contraception Center.
Presents a well-organized overview. -- Katarina Jewgenow/Heribert Hofer Animal Welfare Very well organised, thereby allowing easy reading. -- I. Neubert Mammalian Biology
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