Crocodiles Biology, Husbandry and Diseases
Description
This book is a comprehensive reference work on the biology, management and health of crocodiles, alligators and gharials. It is applicable to both farmed and captive animals.
The introductory chapter describes crocodilian anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and behavior. One chapter is devoted to important aspects of crocodile farming, namely nutrition, incubation of eggs, rearing, breeding, slaughter and welfare. Subsequent chapters cover transmissible, nontransmissible and organ diseases, and diseases of eggs and hatchlings.
The introductory chapter describes crocodilian anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and behavior. One chapter is devoted to important aspects of crocodile farming, namely nutrition, incubation of eggs, rearing, breeding, slaughter and welfare. Subsequent chapters cover transmissible, nontransmissible and organ diseases, and diseases of eggs and hatchlings.
Keywords
NatureAnimalsReptiles & AmphibiansPetsReptiles, Amphibians & TerrariumsScienceLife SciencesZoology
2003Book
Author(s)F.W. (FRITZ W.) HUCHZERMEYER
PublisherCABI Pub.
ISBN9780851996561
LanguageEnglish
