Gifu University, Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences, Professor Satoshi Kusuda to publish a book entitled “The Biology of the Shoebill”.

Packed with information to help you “see, learn, think, and observe” living things!
“Biological Science: Genetics” A book series born from the special feature on living things
4th edition!

The shoebill is a mysterious bird that has yet to be studied much.
From taxonomy, ecology, morphology, breeding, etc. to the cutting edge of breeding and conservation.
Each researcher will then introduce and explain what is currently known about biology!

Contribution by Shoebill Evangelist “The Charm of Shoebill
“Power and Photography Tips” and more
New “Individual Library” and “Stuffed Animal/Skeletal Library” from all over Japan

Supervision
Satoshi Kusuda

Main Table of Contents
Photo Gallery1: The Shoebill in Japan – all its forms
Photo Gallery 2 Uganda Shoebill “World Wonders Discovery!” Report
Photo Gallery 3: The habitat of the shoebill in Uganda

Biology of the Shoebill
Overview: Biology and conservation of the shoebill – Introduction to the special feature
[Classification] Classification of the Shoebill – Was this “unusual stork” an ancestor of the pelican?
[Ecology] The ecology of the shoebill: Fish-eating habits in wetlands
[Column] Tracking wild shoebills in their native habitat in Uganda
[Morphology] The morphology of the shoebill ─ the role of its large beak and long legs
[Sexing] Various methods for sexing birds and DNA-based sexing of shoebills
[History] Japan’s first shoebill ─ the challenge of breeding research in the early days
[Breeding] The history and current status of shoebill breeding at Ueno Zoo
[Reproduction] Cases of shoebill egg-laying in Japanese zoos: Records of egg-laying at Chiba Zoo and their considerations
[Breeding] A visit to the Pelida Zoo in Belgium, which has successfully bred shoebills
[Breeding] New Shoebill exhibits and breeding challenges ─ Aiming for success in Asia
[Reproductive physiology] The challenge of elucidating the reproductive physiology of shoebills for captive breeding
[Conservation] Shoebill conservation activities at the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre ─ the role of zoos in their habitat
[General] Meet shoebills all over Japan – What’s happening now and in the future from a visitor’s perspective

Contribution: The charm of the shoebill and tips for photographing it
Individual Library
Taxidermy and Skeleton Library