This textbook was eight years in the making. The editors David H. Ellis, George F. Gee (both formerly of USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center) and Claire M. Mirande, had a combined experience of over 20 years of propagation research at the International Crane Foundation and almost 30 years at the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, when they published their work.
Cranes: Their Biology, Husbandry, and Conservation is a compilation of the best of crane avicultural science and husbandry. The quality of this textbook makes it one that I am happy to include on The Free Textbook List; even though, it might be too species specific for some life sciences students. I do, however, suspect that much of the information on the process of creating captive breeding programs and bird husbandry might offer information for those working with other large bird species.
Contents of Cranes: Their Biology, Husbandry, and Conservation
- Chapter 1: Crane Biology
- Chapter 2: General Husbandry
- Chapter 3: Egg and Semen Production
- Chapter 4: Incubation and Hatching
- Chapter 5: Chick Rearing
- Chapter 6: Behavior Management
- 6A. Imprinting, Attachment, and Behavioral Development in Cranes
- Chapter 7: Reproductive Physiology
- Chapter 8: Medicine and Surgery
- Chapter 9: Genetic Management
- Chapter 10: Records
- Chapter 11: Special Techniques
- 11A. Artificial Insemination
- 11B. Cryopreservation
- 11C. Sex Determination
- 11D. Reintroduction Techniques
- 11E. Flight Restraint
- 11F. Predator and Pest Management
- Chapter 12: Facilities
- Chapter 13: Ecology, Status, and Conservation
- Appendix. Equipment and Suppliers
- Index
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Cranes: Their Biology, Husbandry, and Conservation
