AZA Animal Care Manuals (ACMs) provide a compilation of animal care and management knowledge that has been gained from recognized species experts, including AZA Taxon Advisory Groups (TAGs), Species Survival Plan Programs (SSPs), biologists, veterinarians, nutritionists, reproduction physiologists, behaviorists and researchers.
Cheetah Cub Feeding Protocol
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2016; 97: 663-688. pmid:29692469 . Josefina Zidar (2008). (Nutrition Chapter)Savage, A. They are native to Central and South America, where they feed on tiny termites and ants using their 2-foot-long tongue, which can flick in and out up to 150 times per minute. (Translated by Sergio M. Minini, 2000). DWharton@wcs.org
Common Wombat Husbandry Guidelines
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)CSIRO Publishing, Melbourne
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Eared Seal Husbandry
(Lycaon pictus) management guidelines. For more information contact Frank Rietkerk at
Ralley, P. (2006).
Available at web site (PDF file);
Manual (Spanish version)Maned Wolf SSP (2007).Contact: Daniel SosaE-mail:
Fun Facts
Reilly, W. (2009). Manual
Tiger Husbandry Manual (Indonesian
EAZA
Callitrichids (Nutrition Chapter)
Mixed-species exhibits used to be limited to aviaries, but now the types of species incorporated into shared exhibits is expanding to include a wider range of animals. second section provides the contact details for the Husbandry
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Available at web site (PDF):
Hand-Rearing and Development of the
Unfortunately, the completeversion is only available in German.
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Available at web site (PDF file);
CSIRO Publishing, Melbourne (BOOK). Tiit Maran & Paul Robinson (1996).European Mink Conservation & Breeding Committee,Tallinn Zoological Gardens, Tallinn, Estonia.Available at web site (HTML & PDF):
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Dierenfeld, J. Kanselaar, K. Leus & J.
or contact Linda Collins
(2006). Kim Rolls (2006). The present study was conceived as a husbandry tool for individuals of this species in zoos. Contact me for availability
AZA, Husbandry
& Ward, A. Wombats (version 2)Linda Dennis, Kim Rolls, Anne Fowler and Anne-Marie
Husbandry Manual.Fort Worth Zoological Park,
Marine Mammal TAG co-chairman: Gerard Meijer. AZA
GuidelinesZiegler N. (2000).Jersey Wildlife Preservation Trust, Jersey, United Kingdom.Contact:
AZA Prosimian Taxon Advisory Group (2003). or (PDF)
Kingdom, POB 10,000, Lake Buena Vista,FL 32830,
(DRAFT)Anon, (undated). of captive diet to wild diet.In: Bonobo Husbandry Manual,American Association of Zoos and AquariumsAvailable at web site (PDF file);
larvatus) in the Singapore Zoological Gardens. Hopping MiceLinda Dennis & Anne Fowler (2008).Available at web site (HTML);
Tamandua Tetradactyla Care Sheet. Go here to download, Australian Mammals: Biology and
Go here to download, Monotreme Husbandry Manual
32830-1000, USA.Phone: + 1 407 939 6382Fax: + 1 407 939 6240
Riverbanks Zoological
Go here to download, Iron Storage Disease in Lemurs
ISIS, Lorisine Husbandry ManualHelena Fitch-Snyder and Helga Schulze (eds) (2001).Published by the Center for
Anteaters have poor eyesight and hearing but a . admin@brevardzoo.org
Go here to download, Squirrel Glider Husbandry Manual
AZA, Scimitar-horned
(Monito del Monte), Dasyuridae
American
Bryan Carroll (ed.) Alan Shoemaker, Mike Dulaney and Gary Noble (2001). AZA
Contact me for availability, Keeping Red Pandas in captivity
Anteaters are found-together with sloths-in the order (a group of animals) called Pilosa.. All four anteater species are in the suborder (a smaller group of animals) called Vermilingua, which means 'worm tongue'.. reidzoo@tucsonaz.gov
The use of information within the manuals should be in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations concerning the care of animals. 176 pages.ISBN: 978-958-8554-31-0Impresin Unin Grfica Ltda. Go here to download, Otters - Zoo
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(Revised June, 1996).Available at web site (PDF);
Husbandry Guidelines
of MacropodsLynda Staker (2006).
Go here to download
Neotropical Primate Taxon
A complete ACM Template is available to all AZA members. ARAZPA, AZA Standards for Elephant Management and Care
Guldenschuh & F. von Houwald (eds) (2002). In S.M.
CSIRO Publishing, Melbourne (BOOK). Savage, A. Wallaby resource ManualAdrienne Miller (2003). Monotreme Husbandry Manual Cotact: Lisa Dabek E-mail: lisa.dabek@zoo.org AZA return to top Tachyglossidae (Echidnas) Short-beaked Echidna Husbandry Standards Alice Seyfried (2003) St. Louis Zoo, #1 Government Drive, Forest Park, St. Louis MO 63110-1395, USA. EAZA
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Follow our simple . Oryx: Biology, Husbandry and ConservationTania Gilbert and Tim Woodfine (eds) (2004). Courtney (2007). Maned Wolf Husbandry Manual (English
Nadja Ziegler,Marktgasse 62/2/9, A-1090 Vienna, Austria.E-mail:
the Assistance of Beate Rettberg-Beck. Enter your search query in the field below. Husbandry Notebook
nadja.ziegler@usa.net, Spectacled Flying Fox Husbandry
Nadja Ziegler,Marktgasse 62/2/9, A-1090 Vienna, Austria. 4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, NC 27205, USA. Zoologischer Garten Kln (1998). E-mail:
Penny Andrews (2003).Hexagon Farm Wild Feline Breeding Facility.Available at web site (HTML):
Go here to download, Common Wombat Husbandry Manual
Go here to order, Long-nosed Bandicoot Husbandry
This is just a bit of fun to judge the general consensus on the best enclosure for Giant Anteaters in the UK. Giant anteaters, as the name suggests, are the world's biggest anteater species. The Tamandua, sometimes referred to as the ant bear, is a medium sized anteater. Lynda Staker (2007).
Nadja Ziegler,Marktgasse 62/2/9, A-1090 Vienna, Austria.E-mail:
fr Krallenaffen)J. Bryan Carroll (ed) (2002). EEP Ursid Husbandry GuidelinesZoologischer Garten
wolves, cats, bears, pandas, otters, weasels
Go here to download, Tapir Minimum Husbandry Standards
Particular areas to look at are: group composition, sex ratios and numbers of animals in an enclosure and space and furniture in both indoor and outdoor areas. version)R. Tilson, G.
version)(Manual de Manejo de Lobo-guar Edio 2007)Maned Wolf SSP (2007).Contact: Joares Adenilson May Jnior
Red Panda Husbandry & Management
and S.D. Piipari, L. (2007). If you continue using our website, we'll assume that you are happy to receive all cookies on this website and you agree to our Privacy Policy. Go here to download, The Transportation of Orangutans: Problems and ProtocolsLeif Cocks & John Collier (undated). Go here to download
Compiled by A. Semrau, F. Verstappen, M. Wolters, J.
co-chairman: Gerard Meijer. AZA
Together with the sloths, they are within the order Pilosa.The name "anteater" is also commonly applied to the unrelated aardvark, numbat, echidnas, pangolins, and . Michel Delorme (undated). 63110-1395, USA.Phone: + 1 314 781 0900Fax: + 1 647 7969
Asian Small-Clawed Otter Husbandry Manual. Citation: Trujillo, F. and M. Superina (editors). The statements presented throughout the body of the manual do not represent standards of care unless specifically identified as such in clearly marked sidebar boxes. Giant anteaters don't walk on their feet; instead, with the claws curled up into the feet, anteaters walk on their "fists." This helps to keep the claws shar. Monkeys), Spider Monkey Captive Care Guide
Go here to download, Yellow-footed Rock Wallaby Husbandry Manual
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Husbandry Guidelines
Kawamura, H. (ed) (1999). regional Zoo Management Associations; unfortunately in most cases
Riley, R. W. (2008). Go here to download
Zoos (PAPER)
Husbandry Guidelines (AZA)Dennis A. Meritt, Jr. (1997). Go here to download, Giraffe Management Guidelines
Husbandry of giant anteater at Reid Park Zoo. Go here to download, Rhino (Nutrition Chapter)Dierenfeld, E. S. (1996).In: Rhinoceros SSP
(2008). Go here to download, Guidelines for housing captive
Go here to download, Sifakas Husbandry Manual
EAZA
The birth takes place in a sheltered place, like a thick clump of shrubs. section of the Registry. Contact: Kim Lengel
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Giant anteaters are the largest of the four anteater species, reaching lengths of 6-8 feet. The template is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a different animal care or management topic. Available at web site (PDF file);
} marine mammalsEuropean Association for Aquatic Mammals. A guide to the Care of Bare-Nosed
(2002). SEAZA, Old
Grey-headed Flying Fox Husbandry
(Hollow-faced Bats or Slit-faced Bats), Ghost Bat
EAZA, Mexican Gray Wolf Husbandry Manual
Husbandry Guidelines
The giant anteater is at risk of extinction due to habitat loss in large parts of its range, and this is a significant threat to Central American populations in particular. Orang-utans: A resource guide
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ISIS, Maned Wolf (Nutrition Chapter)
Fax: + 44 20 7586 5743
GuidelinesJack Grisham1, Roland Smith2
E-mail:
Christopher Mowry (2006). edition 2006). Kln (1998). Go here to download
Insectivora (Shrews, moles,
for callitrichids management guidelines.In: AZA Callitrichid
TAG
Curator of mammals,
Available at web site (PDF);
Oestrogen and progestagen metabolites were measured in the faeces of five female giant anteaters (Myrmecophaga tridactyla), to characterise the oestrous cycle and pregnancy. They also boast large powerful claws which allow them to dig deep into ant and termite nests. Reid Park Zoo, 1100 S. Randolph Way, Tucson, AZ 85716, USA.Phone: + 1 520 791 3204Fax: + 1 520 791 5378E-mail:
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Alan Shoemaker, Mike Dulaney and Gary Noble (2001). AZA-accredited institutions are required to have copies of, and ensure that all animal care staff has access to, the completed ACMs for species within their collection (AZA Accreditation Standard 1.2.1).
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