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Fulfil your desire to learn! Expand on your current knowledge of rabbits and rodents!
This ebook is designed for anyone working with or owning animals – it will solidify your current knowledge, dispel any myths and introduce you to very interesting facts about some of our most commonly found small mammals.
Do you work with these wonderful small mammals? Are you a pet breeder? Maybe you’re an animal rescue worker? A pet owner? Or an exotic animal lover? An animal health professional? A zookeeper or wildlife carer?
Are you interested in animal health care? Animal enrichment and housing? Animal breeding? Animal anatomy and physiology? Animal feeding?
The information found in this book ranges from specific species and breeds information to practical advice and hands-on tips on how to care effectively for these creatures.
Launch yourself into the world of rabbits, rodents and their relatives.
Pages: 91
Pictures: 34
ISBN: 978-0-9954356-2-9
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO RODENTS AND LAGOMORPHS
Introduction
Rodents
Lagomorphs
How They Are Classified By Scientists
Classification of Grandorder Glires
CHAPTER 2 ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY AND BEHAVIOUR
Introduction
Modifications to the Jaw and Teeth
Integumentary System and External Features
Limbs
Tail
Gait
Musculoskeletal System
Endocrine and Exocrine System
Digestive System
Circulatory and Respiratory System
Sense Organs
Reproductive Systems
Anatomical and Physiological Adaptations
Aquatic Life
Gliding
Arboreal Life
Behaviour
Feeding
CHAPTER 3 REVIEW OF LAGOMORPHS
Order Lagomorpha
Family Leporidae
Genus Lepus
Genus Brachylagus
Genus Bunolagus
Genus Caprolagus
Genus Nesolagus
Genus Oryctolagus
Genus Pentalagus
Genus Poelagus
Genus Pronolagus
Genus Romerolagus
Genus Sylvilagus (Cottontail species)
Family Ochotonidae
Genus Ochotona
CHAPTER 4 REVIEW OF RODENTS
Order Rodentia
Suborder Anomaluromorpha
Suborder Castorimorpha
Suborder Hystricomorpha
Suborder Myomorpha
Suborder Sciuromorpha
CHAPTER 5 MANAGEMENT IN CAPTIVITY
Introduction
Health Care
Pet Care
Guinea Pigs
Hamsters
Mice
Rats
Gerbils
Chinchillas
Degus
Chipmunks
Rabbits
Zoo-Keeping and Management
CHAPTER 6 MANAGEMENT IN THE WILD
Rats
Mice
Rabbits
Hares
Squirrels
Beavers
Considerations in Pest Control
Natural Control
Habitat Management
Urban Population Management
Capture & Release
Poisons
Conservation
Importance in Ecosystems
Employment Opportunities
APPENDIX
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