The biology of the shoebill.

Researchers introduce and explain the current understanding of biology, from taxonomy, ecology, morphology, and reproductive biology to the forefront of breeding and conservation!

■Supervised by: Tetsushi Kusuda ■Published by: NTS ◆The Biology of the Shoebill The biology and conservation of the shoebill Classification of the shoebill ─ Was the "strange stork" of one family and one species an ancestor of pelicans? Ecology of the shoebill ─ A fish-eating lifestyle in wetlands Tracking wild shoebills in their habitat in Uganda Morphology of the shoebill ─ The role of its large beak and long legs Various methods of sex determination in birds and DNA-based sex determination in shoebills The first shoebill in Japan ─ A challenge to early breeding research The history and current status of shoebill care at Ueno Zoo Cases of shoebill egg-laying in Japanese zoos Visiting the Pairi Daiza Zoo in Belgium, where shoebill breeding has been successful New challenges in shoebill exhibition and breeding ─ Aiming for success in the Asian region Challenges in understanding reproductive physiology for breeding shoebills in captivity Conservation activities for shoebills at the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre ─ The role of zoos in their habitat Meeting shoebills across Japan ◆Photo Gallery ◆Contribution: The charm of the shoebill and tips for photography ◆Individual Library ◆Taxidermy and Skeleton Library

Data LoggerTechnical and Reference BooksBreeding cages and racks