Musophagiformes
Chapter 25 Musophagiformes Maryanne E. Tocidlowski General Biology and Ecology The family Musophagidae is made up of the group of birds called turacos, including plantain-eaters and go-away birds. They are…
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Ciconiiformes (Herons, Ibises, Spoonbills, Storks)
Chapter 13 Ciconiiformes (Herons, Ibises, Spoonbills, Storks) Terry M. Norton, Douglas P. Whiteside General Biology The Order Ciconiiformes comprises medium- to large-sized, charismatic wading birds that are popular in zoologic…
Ratites or Struthioniformes
Chapter 9 Ratites or Struthioniformes Struthiones, Rheae, Cassuarii, Apteryges (Ostriches, Rheas, Emus, Cassowaries, and Kiwis), and Tinamiformes (Tinamous) Maya S. Kummrow Ratites General Biology Ratite is not a strict taxonomic…
Cuculiformes (Cuckoos, Roadrunners)
Chapter 22 Cuculiformes (Cuckoos, Roadrunners) Douglas P. Whiteside General Biology The order Cuculiformes comprises small- to medium-sized birds, with a worldwide distribution in forests and woodlands of temperate, subtropical, and…
The California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus)
Chapter 38 The California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus) Veterinary Program: 1997-2010 Cynthia Stringfield The California condor recovery program has experienced tremendous growth in the decade since Ensley’s report,10 which included a…
Rhinoceros Theriogenology
Chapter 71 Rhinoceros Theriogenology Robert Hermes, Thomas Bernd Hildebrandt Over the last few decades, the six rhinoceros species have become important icons in the saga of wildlife conservation.12 Recent surveys…
Degenerative Skeletal Diseases of Primates
Chapter 52 Degenerative Skeletal Diseases of Primates Michael J. Adkesson, David A. Rubin Degenerative pathology affecting the skeletal system is well recognized in all classes of animals, with significant overlap…
Digital Radiography of the Elephant Foot
Chapter 67 Digital Radiography of the Elephant Foot Jessica L. Siegal-Willott, Amy Alexander, Ramiro Isaza Foot disease is a major cause of captive elephant morbidity and mortality.4,6,10 Common foot problems…
Longitudinal Monitoring of Immune System Parameters of Cetaceans and Application to Their Health Management
Chapter 63 Longitudinal Monitoring of Immune System Parameters of Cetaceans and Application to Their Health Management Jeffrey L. Stott, James F. McBain Infectious disease, trauma, and stress are all important…
Computed Tomography for the Diagnosis of Sinusitis and Air Sacculitis in Orangutans
Chapter 55 Computed Tomography for the Diagnosis of Sinusitis and Air Sacculitis in Orangutans Hanspeter W. Steinmetz, Nina Zimmermann Captive orangutans (Pongo pygmaeus, Pongo abelii) have frequently been reported to…
