Never before have good zoological gardens been so important, in a world of increasing damage to and destruction of biodiversity, both as visitor attractions and as education and conservation centres. This book contains unique information and analyses 80 leading zoological gardens in 21 European countries. This is a must-have book for all those interested in zoos – enthusiasts, sceptics, visitors, sponsors, zoo owners, politicians, wildlife conservationists and all those working in and for zoos! All profits from the sale of this book are being donated to “Stiftung Artenschutz”, a German insitu conservation charity supported by over 20 German and Austrian zoos in this survey, for a new project in Vietnam for conservation of Gibbons.
author: Anthony Sheridan
- 388 Seiten
- Verlag: Schüling, K; Auflage: 1 (20. Mai 2011)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 3865231837
- ISBN-13: 978-3865231833
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 16,5 x 2,1 x 23,5 cm
