| Description |
1 online resource (xxiv, 586 pages) : illustrations (some color), 1 color map |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
The giant panda is one of the world's most recognized animals, but until now the biology of this threatened species has been a mystery. This is the first book to summarize the present state of knowledge about panda biology, encompassing topics such as reproduction, behaviour, nutrition, genetics and veterinary medicine. |
| Contents |
Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Contributors; Foreword; Acknowledgements; 1 The giant panda as a social, biological and conservation phenomenon; 2 The Giant Panda Biomedical Survey: how it began and the value of people working together across cultures and disciplines; 3 Factors limiting reproductive success in the giant panda as revealed by a Biomedical Survey; 4 Significant medical issues and biological reference values for giant pandas from the Biomedical Survey; 5 Life histories and behavioural traits as predictors of breeding success; 6 Nutrition and dietary husbandry. |
| Access |
License restrictions may limit access. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Giant panda.
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Giant panda. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Wildt, David E.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Giant pandas. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2006 0521832950 9780521832953 (OCoLC)62132887 |
| ISBN |
9780511242403 (electronic book) |
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0511242409 (electronic book) |
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0511240554 |
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9780511240553 |
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0511241070 (electronic book ; Adobe Reader) |
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9780511241079 (electronic book ; Adobe Reader) |
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0511241593 (electronic book) |
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9780511241598 (electronic book) |
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1280568119 |
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9781280568114 |
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0521832950 (Cloth) |
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9780521832953 |
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0521832950 |
| Standard No. |
9780521832953 |
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978021832953 |
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