Gorilla Pathology and Health: With a Catalogue of Preserved Materials

ISBN-13: 9780128020395 / Angielski / Twarda / 2017 / 666 str.

John E. Cooper; Gordon Hull

Opis

Gorilla Pathology and Health: With a Catalogue of Preserved Materials consists of two cross-referenced parts. The first, the book itself, is a review of pathological changes and tissue responses in gorillas (Gorilla gorilla and G. beringei), with an emphasis on free-living animals, but also with reference to those in captivity. The comparative aspects are discussed, stressing the relevance of research to both gorillas and humans. What makes the publication truly unique, however, is the second part, a comprehensive descriptive catalogue of the location and nature of gorilla material in museums and scientific institutions throughout the world. This is of great consequence because free-living gorillas are strictly conserved with restricted access, so the location of a wealth of preserved tissues and other material that has been collected over the decades is a great benefit for research and study. This book can, and should, be used to gain cardinal knowledge regarding the biology and pathology of this genus. The combination of book and catalogue in this extensive compilation makes it an invaluable tool for all those concerned with the health, welfare, and conservation of gorillas, one of our nearest living relatives.

• Brings together studies, data, and clinical practice from difficult-to-access or obscure journals and NGO reports, in different languages, for all interested parties and practitioners
• Provides perspectives on existing research in gorilla pathology, both for those studying conservation practices and those seeking an understanding of comparable diseases in humans
• Includes illustrative figures on gross and microscopic pathological changes, museum specimens, photos of field necropsy and techniques, and examples of laboratory tests
• Features an extensive list of references and further reading, in different languages
• Incorporates a comprehensive, descriptive catalogue of gorilla material from around the world

Recenzje

"For veterinarians, and, in particular, veterinary pathologists, it gives an impression about special requirements when working with gorillas under field conditions. As a reference source, the catalogue may be the most-comprehensive data collection on gorilla material in the wild." --Journal of Wildlife Diseases

"This impressive resource has been compiled by John Cooper and Gordon Hull over the course of many years and not only are specimens listed, their collection and/or acquisition data are also reported...also offered suggestions for use of specimens in collections as well as guidance on the different types of preservation available and how they can be achieved. This only forms part of the book, with the first section more concerned with the health and conservation of these impressive animals." --Natural Sciences Collection Association blog

"...a monumental achievement.an absolutely indispensible source for all medical and veterinary practitioners working with gorillas, both in the wild and in zoos." --Gorilla Journal

Spis treści

Part I: Gorilla Pathology and Health1. The Genus Gorilla - Morphology, Anatomy and the Path to Pathology2. The Growth of Studies on Primate Pathology3. Infectious Disease and Host Responses4. Noninfectious Disease and Host Responses5. Methods of Investigation - Observation, Clinical Examination and Health Monitoring6. Methods of Investigation - Postmortem Examination7. Methods of Investigation - Sampling and Laboratory Tests8. Nonspecific Pathology9. Skin and Integument10. Respiratory and Cardiovascular Systems11. Alimentary Tract and Associated Organs12. Lymphoreticular and Haemopoietic Systems and Allergic Conditions13. Urinary and Reproductive Systems14. Musculoskeletal System15. Nervous System and Special Senses16. Endocrinological and Associated Conditions17. Field Studies in Pathology and Health Monitoring18. Legal Considerations19. Pathology, Health and Conservation - The Way Forward

Part II: A Catalogue of Preserved Materials20. Introduction to the Catalogue21. Catalogue of Preserved Gorilla Materials