An Annotated Bibliography of the Captive Husbandry, Breeding,Behavior, Veterinary Management and Trade of Tree MonitorLizards (Varanus prasinus Complex)

摘要

Members of the Varanus prasinus complex, commonly referred to as tree monitors, havebeen maintained in captivity since the 1960s. To date, seven of the nine recognized species comprisingthis group have been kept and reproduced in captivity. This bibliography provides an extensivecompilation of published literature referencing this group in captivity, which should prove useful tozoos and private keepers currently keeping or looking to add representatives of this group to theircollections, as well as researchers, veterinary personnel, and wildlife officials monitoring their tradeand exploitation.