Crocodiles : biology, husbandry and diseases

This comprehensive reference on the biology, management and health of crocodiles, alligators and gharials is applicable to both farmed and captive animals.

The introductory chapter describes crocodilian anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and behaviour.

Other chapters include crocodile nutrition, incubation of eggs, rearing, breeding, slaughter and welfare.

Subsequent chapters cover transmissible, non-transmissible and organ diseases, and diseases of eggs and hatchlings.