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BL
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846203
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| Title & Author
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Behavior of exotic pets /\ edited by Valarie V. Tynes.
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| Publication Statement
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Chichester, West Sussex :: Blackwell Pub.,, ©2010.
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xi, 234 pages :: illustrations ;; 28 cm
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| ISBN
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0813800781
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: 9780813800783
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| Notes
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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.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| Contents
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Psittacines -- Passerines -- Snakes -- Turtles, tortoises, and terrapins -- Lizards -- Ferrets -- Rabbits -- Guinea pigs -- Mouse -- Rats -- Gerbils -- Hamsters -- Chinchillas -- Prairie dogs -- South American camelids -- Hedgehogs -- Sugar gliders -- From parrots to pigs to pythons: universal principles and procedures of learning -- Behavioral pharmacology in exotic pets -- Welfare of exotic animals in captivity.
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| Abstract
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"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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Exotic animals-- Behavior.
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Exotic animals-- Diseases-- Diagnosis.
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Exotic animals-- Diseases-- Treatment.
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Pet medicine.
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Wild animals as pets.
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Wildlife diseases.
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camelidae.
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chinchillas.
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Exotic animals-- Behavior.
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ferrets.
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gerbils.
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guinea pigs.
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hamsters.
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hedgehogs.
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lizards.
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malaclemys terrapin.
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mice.
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passeriformes.
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pet animals.
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Pet medicine.
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psittaciformes.
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rabbits.
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rats.
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snakes.
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turtles.
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veterinary medicine.
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Wild animals as pets.
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Wildlife diseases.
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Animals, Domestic-- psychology.
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Behavior, Animal.
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Mental Disorders-- veterinary.
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| Dewey Classification
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636.088/7
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| LC Classification
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SF997.5.E95B44 2010
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| NLM classification
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2010 J-645
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SF 756.7B419 2010
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S858clc
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| Added Entry
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Tynes, Valarie V.
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