Captive Breeding And Reintroduction Flashcards
What are the roles of zoo breeding programmes
- insurance population
- reintroduction
- training
-research - fundraising
-raising awareness
Who decides which species get breeding programs
British association of Zoos and aquariums (BIAZA)
-EAZA
-AZA
-ZAA
Why do we need species planning
- Not enough space in zoos
. What animals get priority
How do you decide which animals get priority in zoos
Produce a regional collection plans (EAZA)
A regional Collection plan (RCP) should be drawn up by each Taxon Advisory Group (TAG)
What is Taxon Advisory Group
a committee of experts and specialists who provide guidance and advice to zoos, aquariums, and other conservation organizations on the management and conservation of specific species or groups of species.
What is the main role of TAG
The primary role of a TAG is to develop and implement a coordinated, strategic approach to the breeding, care, and conservation of a particular species or group of species, with the goal of maintaining a genetically diverse and healthy population in human care and contributing to the conservation of the species in the wild.
What is a regional collection plan
A regional collection plan is a strategic plan developed by a zoo or aquarium that outlines the collection goals and priorities for a particular region or geographic area.
What are stud books
Stud books are detailed records of the pedigrees, reproduction, and ownership of a particular species or group of species managed in zoos, aquariums, and other conservation organizations.
What is ZIMS
ZIMS (Zoological Information Management System) is a comprehensive, web-based software platform developed by the International Species Information System (ISIS) to manage the animal records and data of zoos, aquariums, and other wildlife conservation organizations.
What would you see on an individual animals ZIMS
Where it is born
Age
Parent info
Sex
Conservation status
What are the issues with restricting breeding
When animals aren’t given the opportunity to breed when they become sexually mature they may lose the ability to
When selecting pairs to mate what do you look for
As different genetically as they can be
Age
Location
Signs of inbreeding in Amur leopards
White toes
Shortened tails
How do you select an appropriate reintroduction site
Habitat suitability: The site should have suitable habitat that can support the species in question, including sufficient food and shelter, appropriate temperature and humidity, and suitable vegetation.
Absence of threats: The site should be free of any significant threats to the species, such as predators, disease, or human activities that could harm or disrupt the animals.
Connectivity to other populations: The site should be connected to other populations of the species, either directly or through suitable corridors, to facilitate genetic exchange and maintain genetic diversity.
Legal and social considerations: The site should have legal protections in place to prevent exploitation or harm to the species, and the local community should be consulted and involved in the planning process to ensure their support for the project.
Adequate monitoring and management: The site should be accessible and easy to monitor, and appropriate management strategies should be in place to address any issues that may arise.
Availability of resources: The site should have adequate resources available to support the reintroduction effort, including funding, staff, and equipment.
How should you source animals you are reintroducing
Wild population if it’s not too small
Or
Zoo population
