Przewalski's Horse: The History and Biology of an Endangered Species
Przewalski's horse, the only true horse never to have been domesticated, is believed to be extinct in the wild. Experts from around the world come together in this book and offer a complete synthesis of knowledge about the species to date. Topics included are taxonomy, morphology, former geographic distribution, history in captivity, the studbook, genetics, population biology, nutrition, veterinary care, reproduction, and behavior. Implications for management are also included and are especially relevant in light of recent plans to attempt the reintroduction of Przewalski's horses into the wild. This book provides a valuable reference to those charged with managing this endangered species in captivity and implementing its reintroduction.
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Przewalski's Horse: The History and Biology of an Endangered Species
Przewalski's horse, the only true horse never to have been domesticated, is believed to be extinct in the wild. Experts from around the world come together in this book and offer a complete synthesis of knowledge about the species to date. Topics included are taxonomy, morphology, former geographic distribution, history in captivity, the studbook, genetics, population biology, nutrition, veterinary care, reproduction, and behavior. Implications for management are also included and are especially relevant in light of recent plans to attempt the reintroduction of Przewalski's horses into the wild. This book provides a valuable reference to those charged with managing this endangered species in captivity and implementing its reintroduction.
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Przewalski's Horse: The History and Biology of an Endangered Species

Przewalski's Horse: The History and Biology of an Endangered Species

Przewalski's Horse: The History and Biology of an Endangered Species

Przewalski's Horse: The History and Biology of an Endangered Species

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Overview

Przewalski's horse, the only true horse never to have been domesticated, is believed to be extinct in the wild. Experts from around the world come together in this book and offer a complete synthesis of knowledge about the species to date. Topics included are taxonomy, morphology, former geographic distribution, history in captivity, the studbook, genetics, population biology, nutrition, veterinary care, reproduction, and behavior. Implications for management are also included and are especially relevant in light of recent plans to attempt the reintroduction of Przewalski's horses into the wild. This book provides a valuable reference to those charged with managing this endangered species in captivity and implementing its reintroduction.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780791418901
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Publication date: 07/28/1994
Series: SUNY series in Endangered Species
Pages: 313
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Lee Boyd is Assistant Professor of Biology in the Department of Biology at Washburn University. Katherine A. Houpt, V.M.D. is Professor of Physiology at Cornell University.

Table of Contents

Figures

Tables

Acknowledgments

A Note to the Reader

1. Introduction
Lee Boyd and Katherine A. Houpt

2. The History of Przewalski's Horse
Inge and Jan Bouman

3. Morphology, Habitat, and Taxonomy
Colin P. Groves

4. The Studbook
Jiri Volf

5. Genetic Studies of Przewalski's Horses and their Impact on Conservation
Oliver A. Ryder

6. Population Biology
Jonathan D. Ballou

7. Nutrition and Feeding
Harold F. Hintz

8. Husbandry
Michael D. LaRue

9. Veterinary Care
Katherine A. Houpt

10. Reproduction in the Przewalski's Horse
S. L. Monfort, N. P. Arthur, and D. E. Wildt

11. Activity Patterns
Lee Boyd and Katherine A. Houpt

12. Social Behavior
Katherine A. Houpt and Lee Boyd

13. Reintroduction
Inge Bouman, Jan Bouman, and Lee Boyd

14. Conclusion
Lee Boyd and Katherine A. Houpt

References

Contributors

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