LibGuides: Animal Studies: Wildlife

Wildlife

Caring for Australian wildlife
In 'Caring for Australian Wildlife', author Sharon White has written an easy-to-read manual to support and educate wildlife carers. Packed with detailed illustrations and unique photographs, it puts vital information regarding the care and management of Australian native animals at your fingertips. This revised edition includes up-to-date information about caring for our native fauna. Rescue techniques and emergency care procedures are discussed in depth - the first 24 hours of care being so important when looking after sick, injured and orphaned wildlife. Detailed information about the specific needs of native animals in care are provided, including growth charts, comprehensive feeding tables, housing requirements and hand-rearing tips
Wildlife of Greater Brisbane
The Greater Brisbane Region is one of Australia's richest natural environments, supporting a remarkable diversity of wildlife across a wide range of habitats. South-east Queensland is home to an astonishing variety of wild creatures large and small, seen and unseen, common and rare that share our backyards, parks, bushland and waterways. From biting ants to brilliantly coloured birds, sun-loving lizards and tiny marsupial mice, our native animals are impossible to avoid. Twenty-five years after it was first published, this third edition of one of Australia's most successful wildlife guides features full-colour photography and updated information on more than 1000 species, describing the animals most likely to be encountered by residents and naturalists alike. 'Wildlife of Greater Brisbane' is an essential handbook for anyone who cares about our wildlife.
Wildlife conservation in farm landscapes
An increasing number of Australians want to be assured that the food and fibre being produced on this continent have been grown and harvested in an ecologically sustainable way. Ecologically sustainable farming conserves the array of species that are integral to key ecological processes such as pollination, seed dispersal, natural pest control and the decomposition of waste. Wildlife Conservation in Farm Landscapes communicates new scientific information about best practice ways to integrate conservation and agriculture in the temperate eucalypt woodland belt of eastern Australia. It is based on the large body of scientific literature in this field, as well as long-term studies at 790 permanent sites on over 290 farms extending throughout Victoria, New South Wales and south-east Queensland. Richly illustrated, with chapters on birds, mammals, reptiles, invertebrates and plants, this book illustrates how management interventions can promote nature conservation and what practices have the greatest benefit for biodiversity.
A guide to health and disease in reptiles & amphibians
All aspects regarding the captive care of snakes, pythons, lizards, turtles and frogs are presented in a simple-to-follow layout. The 240 colour images show examples of typical health problems to assist the herpetologist in recognising signs as well as information about the treatment or action to take to rectify or reduce the spread of disease and support the reptile/amphibian back to good health. Too many ill animals are presented to veterinarians by keepers who are mortified when they realise that, through their lack of understanding of correct housing, hygiene, heating, lighting, feeding and breeding procedures, they may have contributed to the onset of disease in the animal in their care. Although this is not always the case, a large percentage of sick pythons, lizards, turtles and frogs are due to incorrect management

BSAVA Manual of Wildlife Casualties
This manual expands and updates the information in the first edition to provide greater depth and breadth to enable practitioners to improve and refine the quality of veterinary care they provide for British wildlife. The first part of the manual covers general principles and features new chapters on capture, handling and transportation, triage and decision making, first aid and emergency care, wildlife anaesthesia, management in captivity, hand rearing, and the investigation of wildlife crime.
Wildlife Management: Concept, Analysis and Conservation
This books is an unique compilation of 21 chapters, which have been contributed by leading experts who have made significant contributors to wildlife management. This book highlighted the wildlife and its conservations, which include snake and snakebites, Indian Shad, Indian Rhinoceros, Himalayan Musk Deer, Sea Turtles, Lizard, Blood Squirting Lizard, Gyps Vultures, Wild Tigers, One-horned Indian Rhinoceros, Pangolin, Indian, Bustard, Endangered Bird Conservation, Bioremediation, The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and Wildlife Conservation and its Management. This book is valuable to students and teachers of zoology, fisheries, wildlife, professional to wildlife management, forest park rangers, animal lovers and general public to know about important wild animals.
Wildlife crime : from theory to practice
The editors and contributors to Wildlife Crime examine topical issues from extinction to trafficking in order to understand the ecological, economic, political, and social costs and consequences of these crimes. Drawing from diverse theoretical perspectives, empirical and methodological developments, and on-the-ground experiences of practitioners, this comprehensive volume looks at how conservationists and law enforcement grapple with and combat environmental crimes and the profitable market for illegal trade.
Zoo Ethics : The Challenges of Compassionate Conservation
Well-run modern zoos and aquariums do important research and conservation work and teach visitors about the challenges of animals in the wild and the people striving to save them. They help visitors to consider their impact and think about how they can make a difference. Yet for many there is a sense of disquiet and a lingering question remains – can modern zoos be ethically justified? Zoo Ethics examines the workings of modern zoos and considers the core ethical challenges that face those who choose to hold and display animals in zoos, aquariums or sanctuaries. Using recognised ethical frameworks and case studies of ‘wicked problems', this book explores the value of animal life and the impacts of modern zoos, including the costs to animals in terms of welfare and the loss of liberty. It also considers the positive welfare and health outcomes of many animals held in zoos, the increased attention and protection for their species in the wild, and the enjoyment and education of the people who visit zoos.

Caring for Wildlife
Queensland Government website.