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Beyond Captive Breeding

Author : J. H. W. Gipps
Publisher : Clarendon Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)

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Download or read book Beyond Captive Breeding written by J. H. W. Gipps and published by Clarendon Press. This book was released on 1991 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume contains the well-known Symposia of the Zoological Society of London, with a focus on conservation biology. One important strategy for saving endangered wildlife is to take the animals into zoos that have special facilities for managing breeding and care of the young, and then, when there are sufficient numbers of captive-bred individuals, to release them back into their natural habitats. If all goes well, they will survive, reproduce, and re-establish themselves in the wild. This book draws together the work of leading practitioners in this developing area of conservation biology. They examine methods, costs, and logistics; the role of genetics and ecological considerations; and case studies of the golden lion tamarin, scimitar-horned oryx, and red wolf, among others. Beyond Captive Breeding highlights the advantages and limitations of this approach to conservation, and will undoubtedly stimulate further work to improve the success rate of mammal re-introductions.

Beyond Captive Breeding

Author : J. H. W. Gipps
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (118 download)

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Download or read book Beyond Captive Breeding written by J. H. W. Gipps and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Second Nature

Author : David J. Shepherdson
Publisher : Smithsonian Institution
ISBN 13 : 1588343650
Total Pages : 376 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (883 download)

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Download or read book Second Nature written by David J. Shepherdson and published by Smithsonian Institution. This book was released on 2012-01-11 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Growing recognition of the complexity of animals' physical, social, and psychological lives in the wild has led both zookeepers and the zoo-going public to call for higher environmental standards for animals in captivity. Bringing together the work of animal behaviorists, zoo biologists, and psychologists, Second Nature explores a range of innovative strategies for environmental enrichment in laboratories and marine parks, as well as in zoos. From artificial fleeing-prey devices for leopards to irregular feeding schedules for whales, the practices discussed have resulted in healthier, more relaxed animals that can breed more easily and can exert some control over their environments. Moving beyond the usual studies of primates to consider the requirements of animals as diverse as reptiles, amphibians, marine mammals, small cats, hooved grazers, and bears, contributors argue that whether an animal forages in the wild or plays computer games in captivity, the satisfaction its activity provides—rather than the activity itself—determines the animal's level of physical and psychological well-being. Second Nature also discusses the ways in which environmental enrichment can help zoo-bred animals develop the stamina and adaptability for survival in the wild, and how it can produce healthier lab animals that yield more valid test results. Providing a theoretical framework for the science of environmental enrichment in a variety of settings, the book renews and extends a humane approach to the keeping and conservation of animals.

Beyond the Bars

Author : Virginia McKenna
Publisher : HarperThorsons
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Beyond the Bars written by Virginia McKenna and published by HarperThorsons. This book was released on 1987 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Reintroduction Biology

Author : John G. Ewen
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1444355813
Total Pages : 527 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (443 download)

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Download or read book Reintroduction Biology written by John G. Ewen and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-12-14 with total page 527 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book aims to further advance the field of reintroduction biology beyond the considerable progress made since the formation of the IUCN/SSC Re-introduction Specialist Group. Using an issue-based framework that purposely avoids a structure based on case studies the book's central theme is advocating a strategic approach to reintroduction where all actions are guided by explicit theoretical frameworks based on clearly defined objectives. Issues covered include husbandry and intensive management, monitoring, and genetic and health management. Although taxonomically neutral there is a recognised dominance of bird and mammal studies that reflects the published research in this field. The structure and content are designed for use by people wanting to bridge the research-management gap, such as conservation managers wanting to expand their thinking about reintroduction-related decisions, or researchers who seek to make useful applied contributions to reintroduction.

Creative Conservation

Author : P.J. Olney
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9401107211
Total Pages : 560 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (11 download)

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Download or read book Creative Conservation written by P.J. Olney and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Past progress and future challenges R.J. Wheater Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, Edinburgh, UK. In the past two decades much has been achieved in the sphere of breeding endangered species, and we should be pleased that our co operative efforts have already borne so much fruit. However, on balance and despite the best efforts of conservationists, the position of wildlife in the wild places where they are best conserved has become worse, often dramatically worse. Before returning to the United Kingdom in 1972, I was in Uganda for 16 years, most of which time was spent as Chief Warden of Murchison Falls National Park. Our main problem was that an over-population of large mammals was having a devastating impact on the habitat. Devas tation was being wrought on woodland areas by the arrival of large numbers of elephants into the sanctuary of the Park, following changes in land use in the areas outside the Park. These changes were in response to the requirements of an ever-expanding human population.

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ISBN 13 : 022653846X
Total Pages : 469 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (265 download)

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The Ark and Beyond

Author : Ben A. Minteer
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 022653863X
Total Pages : 469 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (265 download)

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Download or read book The Ark and Beyond written by Ben A. Minteer and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2018-02-23 with total page 469 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scores of wild species and ecosystems around the world face a variety of human-caused threats, from habitat destruction and fragmentation to rapid climate change. But there is hope, and it, too, comes in a most human form: zoos and aquariums. Gathering a diverse, multi-institutional collection of leading zoo and aquarium scientists as well as historians, philosophers, biologists, and social scientists, The Ark and Beyond traces the history and underscores the present role of these organizations as essential conservation actors. It also offers a framework for their future course, reaffirming that if zoos and aquariums make biodiversity conservation a top priority, these institutions can play a vital role in tackling conservation challenges of global magnitude. While early menageries were anything but the centers of conservation that many zoos are today, a concern with wildlife preservation has been an integral component of the modern, professionally run zoo since the nineteenth century. From captive breeding initiatives to rewilding programs, zoos and aquariums have long been at the cutting edge of research and conservation science, sites of impressive new genetic and reproductive techniques. Today, their efforts reach even further beyond recreation, with educational programs, community-based conservation initiatives, and international, collaborative programs designed to combat species extinction and protect habitats at a range of scales. Addressing related topics as diverse as zoo animal welfare, species reintroductions, amphibian extinctions, and whether zoos can truly be “wild,” this book explores the whole range of research and conservation practices that spring from zoos and aquariums while emphasizing the historical, scientific, and ethical traditions that shape these efforts. Also featuring an inspiring foreword by the late George Rabb, president emeritus of the Chicago Zoological Society / Brookfield Zoo, The Ark and Beyond illuminates these institutions’ growing significance to the preservation of global biodiversity in this century.

Beyond Conservation

Author : Peter Taylor
Publisher : Earthscan
ISBN 13 : 1849770530
Total Pages : 295 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (497 download)

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Download or read book Beyond Conservation written by Peter Taylor and published by Earthscan. This book was released on 2013 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After decades of operating off-the-backfoot and protecting and conserving nature perceived as under threat, conservationists are becoming proactive and creative in the face of habitat loss, agricultural intensification and climate change. Beyond Conservation offers a revolutionary agenda for both managing existing wildlands in Britain and for expanding and connecting such lands. Central to this strategy is the imperative to 'rewild' or restore and repair damaged habitat and ecosystems, promote existing biodiversity and reintroduce vanished plant and animal species, while working to reconcile human needs and livelihoods and the needs of nature.

Beyond All Means of Capture

Author : Stewart Skylar Copeland
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 44 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (115 download)

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Download or read book Beyond All Means of Capture written by Stewart Skylar Copeland and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thesis examines the idea of conservative reliance in relation to the captive breeding systems of the New England Cottontail.

A Wilder Kingdom

Author : Ben A. Minteer
Publisher : Columbia University Press
ISBN 13 : 0231554141
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (315 download)

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Download or read book A Wilder Kingdom written by Ben A. Minteer and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2023-09-12 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Zoos have always had a troubled relationship to what is considered the “real” wild. Even the most immersive and naturalistic zoos, critics maintain, are inherently contrived and inauthentic environments. Zoo animals’ diet, care, and reproduction are under pervasive human control, with natural phenomena like disease and death kept mostly hidden from public view. Furthermore, despite their growing commitment to conservation and education, zoos are entertainment providers that respond to visitors’ expectations and preferences. What would a “wilder” zoo—one that shows the public a wider range of ecological processes—look like? Is it achievable or even desirable? What roles can or should zoos play in encouraging humanity to find meaningful connections with wild animals and places? A Wilder Kingdom is a provocative and reflective examination of the relationship between zoos and the wild. It gathers a premier set of multidisciplinary voices—from animal studies and psychology to evolutionary biology and environmental journalism—to consider the possibilities and challenges of making zoos wilder. In so doing, the contributors offer new insights into the future of the wild beyond zoos and our relationship to wild species and places across the landscape in an increasingly human-dominated era.

Beyond Human

Author : Charlie Blake
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 1441150110
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (411 download)

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Download or read book Beyond Human written by Charlie Blake and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2012-03-15 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the implications of our animal origins and posthuman futures for our understanding of our humanity and our relations with other species.

Dodo

Author : Anna TC Feistner
Publisher : Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust
ISBN 13 : 1900375079
Total Pages : 122 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (3 download)

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Download or read book Dodo written by Anna TC Feistner and published by Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust. This book was released on with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scientific journal from Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust published in 2001.

Fly Fishing & Conservation in Vermont: Stories of the Battenkill and Beyond

Author : Tim Traver
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1467141321
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (671 download)

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Download or read book Fly Fishing & Conservation in Vermont: Stories of the Battenkill and Beyond written by Tim Traver and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2020 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vermont is an angler's paradise, but few pause to consider the past and future impact that conservation has had on trout fishing. Writer, angler and conservationist Tim Traver combines the latest fisheries science with well-seasoned opinions on the storied past, evolving present and hopeful future of this worthy pursuit. Become part of a long-running stewardship and restoration story with a history of success and a challenging future. This is fishing journalism at its best, with stories and resources that are sure to whet your appetite for exploring the rivers, streams and lakes in the most rural corners of the state. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book supports the work of the White River Partnership and Vermont River Conservancy.

The Neglected Ape

Author : Biruté M.F. Galdikas
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1489910913
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (899 download)

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Download or read book The Neglected Ape written by Biruté M.F. Galdikas and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-11-11 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The orangutan is the most highly endangered species of great ape. Orangutans are threatened by deforestation, poaching, the illegal pet trade, and the isolation and fragmen tation of dwindling wild populations. Their conservation is impeded by certain aspects of their ecology (e. g. , a rain forest habitat) and certain features of their life history (e. g. , an eight-to twelve-year interbirth interval). Added to the U. S. Endangered Species List in 1970, the orangutan is now clearly on the road to extinction. The number of wild orangutans in Borneo and Sumatra is currently estimated to have decreased to between 12,300 and 20,571 individuals. Only 2% of original orangutan habitat is protected and some of these areas are now being destroyed. Clearly, attention to ecology, demography, censusing, rehabilitation, and conservation is essential if the orangutan is to survive in the wild beyond the next century. The protection of orangutans is a complex, multifaceted problem, involving such pressing issues as human poverty, overpopulation, and the economic development of Southeast Asia. Although the orangutan has been placed in Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), more orangutans were sold illegally in Taiwan between 1990 and 1993 than are housed in all the world's zoos. In the past, scientific and public attention has centered on the African apes. For this reason, the sole Asian great ape, the orangutan, has been called the "neglected ape.

Beyond One Health

Author : John A. Herrmann
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119194490
Total Pages : 363 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (191 download)

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Download or read book Beyond One Health written by John A. Herrmann and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-04-10 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tackling One Health from a multi-disciplinary perspective, this book offers in-depth insight into how our health and the health of every living creature and our ecosystem are all inextricably connected. Presents critical population health topics, written by an international group of experts Addresses the technical aspects of the subject Offers potential policy solutions to help mitigate current threats and prevent additional threats from occurring

Science and the Endangered Species Act

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309052912
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (9 download)

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Download or read book Science and the Endangered Species Act written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1995-10-13 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Endangered Species Act (ESA) is a far-reaching law that has sparked intense controversies over the use of public lands, the rights of property owners, and economic versus environmental benefits. In this volume a distinguished committee focuses on the science underlying the ESA and offers recommendations for making the act more effective. The committee provides an overview of what scientists know about extinctionâ€"and what this understanding means to implementation of the ESA. Habitatâ€"its destruction, conservation, and fundamental importance to the ESAâ€"is explored in detail. The book analyzes: Concepts of speciesâ€"how the term "species" arose and how it has been interpreted for purposes of the ESA. Conflicts between species when individual species are identified for protection, including several case studies. Assessment of extinction risk and decisions under the ESAâ€"how these decisions can be made more effectively. The book concludes with a look beyond the Endangered Species Act and suggests additional means of biological conservation and ways to reduce conflicts. It will be useful to policymakers, regulators, scientists, natural-resource managers, industry and environmental organizations, and those interested in biological conservation.