The giant panda is one of the world's most recognized animals, but until now the biology of this threatened species has been a mystery. Giant Pandas: Biology, Veterinary Medicine and Management summarizes the present state of knowledge about panda biology, encompassing topics such as reproduction, behavior, nutrition, genetics and veterinary medicine. It also provides the latest information on veterinary management, advances in neonatal care, disease detection and prevention and the use of 'assisted breeding' to promote reproduction and preserve genetic diversity. The 22 chapters cover topics such as genetics, social behavior, nutrition, clinical findings, clinicopathological data, diseases and pathology, and the results of imaging examinations. 611 p.

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• David E. Wildt, ed. Senior Scientist and Head of the Department of Reproductive Sciences. Smithsonian’s National Zoological Park, Washington, DC (USA).
• Anju Zhang, ed. Former Director of the Giant Panda Technical Committee. Chengdu (China), Chinese Association of Zoological Gardens.
• Hemin Zhang, ed. Director of Wolong Nature Reserve. Sichuan Province (China). Et al...
  
   
• Publication date (print & electronic format): 2006-09 - Cambridge Unniversity Press.