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Notes on keeping arboreal and terrestrial amphibians in captivity

Notes on keeping arboreal and terrestrial amphibians in captivity main with the eggs when they hatch until after their first moult, providing an interesting and informative display. Notes on keeping arboreal and terrestrial amphibians in captivity The amphibia are a class of animals often neglected by zoos. Many professional zoo personnel are under the impression that amphibians cannot be kept successfully in captivity for any length of time. However, I have found that with patience, keen observation, intuition and a little guess work they can be kept for manv years. This paper attempts to provide a few general guidelines based on my personal experience in working with approximately I j o species of amphibians. The requirements for a functional amphibian room are relatively simple; the major expense involves the air conditioning sy-stem.The one we have at Dallas Zoo houses about 60 species and consists of an insulated room 6.5" 1 . 5 m, air conditioned to maintain a temperature of ZZ'C ( 7 1 ' ~ ) . The public viewing area consists of four glass panels, each 1.2). 1 . 1 2 m in area. These panels are fitted uith plywood masks in n-hich openings have been cut to display the terraria which are supported on http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png International Zoo Yearbook Wiley

Notes on keeping arboreal and terrestrial amphibians in captivity

JORDAN, THOMAS
International Zoo Yearbook , Volume 9 (1) – Jan 1, 1969
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Wiley
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Copyright © 1969 Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company
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0074-9664
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1748-1090
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10.1111/j.1748-1090.1969.tb02585.x
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main with the eggs when they hatch until after their first moult, providing an interesting and informative display. Notes on keeping arboreal and terrestrial amphibians in captivity The amphibia are a class of animals often neglected by zoos. Many professional zoo personnel are under the impression that amphibians cannot be kept successfully in captivity for any length of time. However, I have found that with patience, keen observation, intuition and a little guess work they can be kept for manv years. This paper attempts to provide a few general guidelines based on my personal experience in working with approximately I j o species of amphibians. The requirements for a functional amphibian room are relatively simple; the major expense involves the air conditioning sy-stem.The one we have at Dallas Zoo houses about 60 species and consists of an insulated room 6.5" 1 . 5 m, air conditioned to maintain a temperature of ZZ'C ( 7 1 ' ~ ) . The public viewing area consists of four glass panels, each 1.2). 1 . 1 2 m in area. These panels are fitted uith plywood masks in n-hich openings have been cut to display the terraria which are supported on

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International Zoo Yearbook – Wiley

Published: Jan 1, 1969

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