Animal Curation
The Science of Care and Welfare
$132.19
- Paperback
276 pages
- Release Date
4 December 2025
Summary
Animal curation is a vital and evolving discipline that integrates science, policy, and hands-on care to ensure the highest standards of animal welfare. As the role of zoos, aquaria, sanctuaries, and research facilities expands beyond exhibition to conservation and education, the management of animals under human care has become increasingly scientific.
This book provides a comprehensive guide to the organisation, policies, and procedures essential for effective animal care programs. …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781009181532 |
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| ISBN-10: | 100918153X |
| Author: | Andrew R. Halloran |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
| Imprint: | Cambridge University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 276 |
| Release Date: | 4 December 2025 |
| Weight: | 481g |
| Dimensions: | 169mm x 244mm |
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Andrew R. Halloran
Andrew R. Halloran is an Animal Care and Welfare consultant dedicated to helping zoos and sanctuaries enhance the well-being of animals under human care. Halloran co-founded the Tonkolili Chimpanzee Project, a conservation initiative in Sierra Leone which aims to mitigate conflicts between humans and chimpanzees in anthropogenic landscapes. He is also the author of The Song of the Ape (St Martin’s Press, 2022) and Lion Shaped Mountain (Elgin Press, 2021).
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