Crocodiles: Biology, Husbandry and Diseases

Crocodiles: Biology, Husbandry and Diseases
ISBN-10
0851997988
ISBN-13
9780851997988
Series
Crocodiles
Category
Nature
Pages
352
Language
English
Published
2003-05-08
Publisher
CABI
Author
F. W. Huchzermeyer

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 behaviour. 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.

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