Key Questions in Zoo and Aquarium Studies

An understanding of the work of zoos and aquariums is central to many programmes of study in wildlife conservation and more specialised programmes in zoo and aquarium science and management. This book is intended as a study and revision guide for students following these programmes. It contains 600 multiple-choice questions (and answers) set at three levels - foundation, intermediate and advanced - and grouped into 10 major topic areas: 1. History of zoos and aquariums2. Zoo and exhibit design 3. Aquariums and Aquatic exhibits 4 Visitor studies, zoo education and zoo research5. Nutrition and food presentation 6 Reproductive biology and genetics7. Conservation breeding and assisted reproductive technologies8. Behaviour, training and environmental enrichment9. Animal welfare and conservation medicine10. Zoo organisation and regulationThe book has been produced in a convenient format so that it can be used at any time in any place. It allows the reader to learn and revise the meaning of t