Crocodiles: Biology, Husbandry and Diseases

By F.W. Huchzermeyer

This book is a comprehensive reference work on the biology, management and health of crocodiles, alligators and gharials. It is applicable to both farmed and captive animals.The introductory chapter describes crocodilian anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and behaviour. One chapter is devoted to important aspects of crocodile farming, namely nutrition; incubation of eggs; rearing; breeding; slaughter; and welfare. Subsequent chapters cover transmissible, nontransmissible and organ diseases, and diseases of eggs and hatchlings.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0851996566
• ISBN13: 9780851996561
• Release Date: May 2003
• Publisher: Cab International
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 2.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.7" x 9.9"