Language: Chinese with English Abstract
ISBN/ISSN: 7542834002
Published on: 2003-01
Hardcover
Tiger is the key species that in the top of the food chain of ecosystem and has important ecological and scientific value. Tiger also has important cultural, aesthetic and viewing value. The images of divine and powerful tiger grew in people’s mind for a long time. Tiger takes the important cues in traditional culture.
Chapter 1 Introduction
Section I Study History
1.Tiger Studies in the World
2.Tiger Studies in China
Section II Morphology and Classification
1.Morphological Characters
2.Classification
Chapter 2 Biology
Section I Anatomy
1.The Skeleton System of Amur Tiger
2.Organs Measurement
3.Morphology and Histology of Genitial System of Female Amur Tiger
Section II Physiology and Biochemistry
1.Isoenzyme of Blood and Tissue of Amur Tiger
2.Protein and Amino Acid of Amur Tiger
3.Blood Biochemical Parameters of Amur Tiger and South China Tiger
Section III Genetics
1.Studies on Chromosome and Gene
2.Genetic Management of Captive-breeding Population
Chapter 3 Ecology
Section I Distribution and Population
1.Historical Distribution and Population of Tigers
2.Present Distribution and Population of Tigers
Section II Habitats
1.Food Habits of Amur Tiger
2.Food Habits of South China Tiger
3.Food Habits of Other Tigers
Section IV Behavior
1.Behavior of Wild Tigers
2.Behavior of Captive-breeding Tigers
Chapter 4 Raising, Breeding and Disease Prevention
Section I Raising
1.Distribution and Population of Captive-breeding Amur Tiger
2.Captive-breeding Suckling Cubs
3.Feeding Management of Cubs and Adults of Tigers
Section II Breeding
1.Breeding Status of Amur Tigers and South China Tigers in China
2.Sexual Maturity
3.Empathema
4.Mating
5.Gestation and Bearing
6.Sucking
7.Accessory Reproduction
Section III Disease Control
1.Disease types, Diagnosis and Treatment
2.Health Management and Disease Prevention
Chapter 5 Management and Conservation
Section I Management and Conservation of Tigers at Abroad
Section II Management and Conservation of Tigers in China
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