BIOC63H3 Lecture Notes - Ex Situ Conservation, Black Softshell Turtle, Guam Rail
13 Dec 2013
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Extinct in the wild (ew: survives in captivity or as a naturalized population outside its historic range. Critically endangered (cr: extremely high risk of extinction in the wild. Endangered (en: high risk of extinction in the wild. Vulnerable (vu: high risk of endangerment in the wild. Near threatened (nt: likely to become endangered in the near future. Not evaluate (ne: has not yet been evaluated against this criteria. Centers for public education and captive breeding. Propagate game in semi-natural setting reduce hunting pressure in the wild. Excess animals source for other breeding programs or for re-introductions. Some success with fish and small marine mammals: especially dolphins and manatee. Less success with orcas, sea lions and seals. Rules for successful re-introduction: self-sustaining captive population. Lots of space required for big animals hard to have enough area in order to keep animals from inbreeding: good genetic management. Compilation of genealogical data of individual animals. Cross least related and most vigorous animals.
