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| View Larger Image | Last Animals at the Zoo: How Mass Extinction Can Be Stopped
by Colin Tudge
| | List Price: | $35.00 |  | | 4 New starting at: | $12.99 | | 22 Used starting at: | $0.78 | | 1 Collectible starting at: | $169.59 | | | | | Sales Rank: | 1583779 | | Studio: | Island Press | | | Binding: | Hardcover | | Number Of Pages: | 266 | | Publication Date: | January 01, 1992 | | Publisher: | Island Press |
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Book Description
In Last Animals at theZoo, Colin Tudge argues that zoos have become an essential part of modernconservation strategy, and that the only real hope for saving many endangeredspecies is through creative use of zoos in combination with restoration ofnatural habitats. From the genetics of captive breeding to techniques ofbehavioral enrichment, Tudge examines all aspects of zoo conservation programs and explains how the precarious existence of so many animals can best be protected. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 3 reviews)
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Thought-provoking 
In addition to providing an excellent overview of the role of modern zoos and of captive breeding programs, Tudge also begins the book with an overview of the ethics of conservation. Unfortunately, I did not find in that discussion an ethos that really worked for me, but the presentation did give me much food for thought - which after all is what I look for in a good book.
June 18, 2002 | |
Conservation Makes Sense
This book showed amazing depth in its amount of pages. The author's ideas simply made sense. Conservation is presented from every angle, never simply glossed over. The topic is made interesting and easy to understand, with explanations simple yet in-depth. All perspectives are shown. While the author makes his views known, he gives you enough room to let you form your own opinion. This book is great!
November 21, 2000 | |
Filled with great information on conservation breeding 
If you ever wanted to know more about efforts to save endangered animals, this is the book to start with. It is easy to read, but does not shy away from discussing relevant aspects of genetics. Chapter 4, "The Theory of Conservation Breeding," is especially good in detailing the practical goals conservation breeders hope to achieve and also the many problems they face
December 11, 1996 | |
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