Conservation And Research In Zoos Flashcards
What is the difference between ex-situ and in-situ conservation?
In situ - Conservation for species in the natural habitat
Ex situ - Conservation of animals outside of their natural habitat (zoos etc.)
What needs to be considered when planning a zoological collection? (5)
What species are being kept and how many of them.
What is the measurable conservation, welfare and educational outcomes of keeping a species
What are the zoo’s resources?
What is the zoo’s capacity?
What is the zoo’s expertise?
What is a zoo studbook?
Records that Contain information on every animals in a collection.
It includes records of their births, parents, offspring, transfers between zoos – and where relevant, their deaths.
What is the role of the European Endangered Species Programme (EEP)?
European zoos run breeding programs for endangered species
They want to maintain healthy captive populations with high genetic diversity to safeguard against extinction in the wild.
What is an ambassador species?
Species used to educate public
Often handleable and trained
Used during educational talks and demonstrations
Represents a groups of similar animals
What problems come with the breed for release programmes? (3)
They struggle to adapt to living in the wild.
More susceptible to diseases
High cost of maintaining captive breeding facilities
What are the advantages of zoos supporting native conservation?
The visitors have a more personal relationship with their native wildlife.
Why is research carried out in zoos? (3)
To understand animal behaviour, physiology, and conservation needs.
It provides controlled access to observe animals that would be difficult to observe in the wild.
Information learnt can then be applied to conservation in the wild.
