Machine generated contents note: 1. Birds: Passerines.2. Birds: Psittacines.3. Snakes.4. Lizards.5. Chelonia.6. Amphibians.7. Ferrets.8. Rabbits.9. Guinea pigs.10. Mice, rats, and gerbils.11. Llamas.12. Miniature pet pigs.13. Miscellaneous exotic pets (Hedgehogs, prairie dogs and sugar gliders).14. Understanding how animals learn.15. Welfare concerns for captive wild animals.16. Behavioral pharmacology.
Summary:
"Behavior of Exotic Pets is the first and only book on exotic pet behavior written by behavioral experts. The book is divided into chapters devoted to particular species or group of species commonly kept as exotic pets. The animals' normal behaviour natural history is explained. Descriptions of common behavioural problems are included along with recommendations for their treatment or management. Separate chapters on learning, welfare and behavioural pharmacology are also included, all with practical application for those treating or caring for exotic pets"--Provided by publisher.
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