Biology, Medicine, and Surgery of South American Wild Animals [Unabridged] [Hardcover]

Murray E. Fowler (Editor), Zalmir S. Cubas (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0813828465 | ISBN-13: 978-0813828466 | Publication Date: May 15, 2001 | Edition: 1st

Biology, Medicine and Surgery of South American Wild Animals examines the medicine and treatment of animals specific to South America. It discusses topics dealing with diseases and biology topics. In addition, the animals studied are broken down into family and genus, using both English and Spanish names.

The book is liberally illustrated and contains references for further reading as well as the contributions of regional experts on the animals covered.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Through clear organization and extensive tables, Biology, Medicine, and Surgery of South American Wild Animals features:

• Continent-specific divisions of amphibians, birds, reptiles, and mammals arranged by order, family, and genus. Where possible, animal names are given in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.


• Topics such as conservation efforts, diseased in free-ranging populations, and management of animals maintained in captivity


• Special coverage of general health topics such as nutrition, ophthalmology, and dentistry


• An extensive appendix on drug dosages used in avian medicine


• References for further reading

A must-have for veterinarians, animal healthcare workers, and wildlife biologists, this text is the first compiliation by regional specialists.

About the Author

Murray E. Fowler, DVM, is professor emeritus of zoological medicine in the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of California, Davis. He is an award-winning author and teacher, as well as a diplomate of the American College of Zoological Medicine, the American Board of Veterinary Toxicology, and the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine.

Zalmir S. Cubas, DVM, is director of the Department of Environment and a veterinarian for the Tres Fronteiras Conservation and Breeding Center, Iguacy Falls, Brazil. He is also developing a private zoo devoted to conservation of South American species in Brazil.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 550 pages
• Publisher: Iowa State University Press; 1st edition (May 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0813828465
• ISBN-13: 978-0813828466
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.8 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,721,207 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)