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The template supports consistent completion with sections covering statement of intent, AZA contacts, legal and ownership considerations, accreditation standards, and baseline-to-aspirational practices. It then organizes comprehensive guidance across introductions, environmental parameters, water quality and life support systems, habitat design, husbandry, nutrition, and veterinary care, including required records and research needs for ongoing improvement.","ANIMAL NAME (Scientific name) CARE MANUAL\nDeveloped by\nAuthors\nIn association with\nAZA Animal Program(s)\n\u000f\nAZA Animal Care Manual Template Updated June 2025\nSpecies/Group of Species (Scientific Name) Care Manual\nPublished by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), located in Silver Spring, Md., United States.\nCitation\nAuthors and/or AZA Species Survival Plan® (or Taxon Advisory Group). (YEAR). Species/Group of Species (Scientific Name) Care Manual. Association of Zoos and Aquariums.\nCompletion Date\nTemplate Updated June 2025\nAuthors\nCover Photo Credits\nAcknowledgements\n\u000f\nTable of Contents\n\u0013 TOC \\o \"1-2\" \\h \\z \\u \u0014\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc193562053\" \u0014Preamble\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc193562053 \\h \u00147\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc193562054\" \u0014Animal Care Manual Statement of Intent\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc193562054 \\h \u00147\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc193562055\" \u0014AZA Contacts\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc193562055 \\h \u00147\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc193562056\" \u0014Laws and Regulations\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc193562056 \\h \u00147\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc193562057\" \u0014Ownership Considerations and Loan Agreements\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc193562057 \\h \u00147\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc193562058\" \u0014AZA Accreditation Standards\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc193562058 \\h \u00148\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc193562059\" \u0014Requirements and Recommendations\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc193562059 \\h \u00148\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc193562060\" \u0014Baseline, Common, and Aspirational Practices\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc193562060 \\h \u00148\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc193562061\" \u0014Disclaimer\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc193562061 \\h \u00149\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc193562062\" \u0014Significant Updates in this Edition\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc193562062 \\h \u001410\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc193562063\" \u0014Chapter 1. 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