Behavior of exotic pets /
Tynes, Valarie V.
Oxford : Wiley-Blackwell,
2010.
"Behavior of Exotic Pets is the first and only book on exotic pet behavior written by behavioral experts. The book is divided into chapters devoted to particular species or group of species commonly kept as exotic pets. The animals' normal behaviour natural history is explained. Descriptions of common behavioural problems are included along with recommendations for their treatment or management. Separate chapters on learning, welfare and behavioural pharmacology are also included, all with practical application for those treating or caring for exotic pets"--Provided by publisher.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"Behavior of Exotic Pets is the first and only book on exotic pet behavior written by behavioral experts. The book is divided into chapters devoted to particular species or group of species commonly kept as exotic pets. The animals' normal behaviour natural history is explained. Descriptions of common behavioural problems are included along with recommendations for their treatment or management. Separate chapters on learning, welfare and behavioural pharmacology are also included, all with practical application for those treating or caring for exotic pets"--Provided by publisher.
1. Psittacines, 2. Passerines. 3. Snakes.4. Turtles, tortoises and terrapins, 5. Lizards .6. Ferrets. 7. Rabbits. 8. Guinea pigs.9. The mouse, 10. Rats, 11. Gerbils.12. Hamsters,13. Chinchillas.14.Prairie dogs.15.South African camelids.16. Hedgehogs, 17. Sugar gliders, 18. From parrots to pigs to pythons: Universal principles and procedures of learning, 19. behavioral pharmacology in exotic pets, 20. Welfare of exotic animals in captivity.
Exotic animals
Exotic animals
Exotic animals
Wildlife diseases.
Pet medicine.
Wild animals as pets.