Giant Pandas by David E. Wildt, Anju Zhang, Hemin Zhang, Dona... - 9781107411555

Giant PandasBiology, Veterinary Medicine and Management\nAuthor(s): David E. Wildt, Anju Zhang, Hemin Zhang, Donald L. Janssen, Susie Ellis\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Cambridge University Press, United Kingdom\nImprint: Cambridge University Press\nISBN-13: 9781107411555, 978-1107411555\nSynopsis\nThe giant panda is one of the world's most recognized animals. With the environment undergoing unprecedented change at a rapid and accelerating rate, can such a highly specialized species survive? This 2006 book summarizes panda biology and encompasses topics such as reproduction, behaviour, nutrition, genetics and veterinary medicine. It also provides information on veterinary management, advances in neonatal care, disease detection and prevention and the use of 'assisted breeding' to promote reproduction and preserve genetic diversity, as the females are sexually receptive for only 3 days per year and generally produce twins, but often lose one due to maternal neglect. This book provid.