Integrating the Captive and the Wild

Redford, Kent H.; Jensen, Deborah B.; Breheny, James

doi:10.1126/science.1228899

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“…The majority of landscapes are becoming ever more human dominated, and the difference between managed and wild systems is increasingly indistinct (Minteer and Collins 2013). Conservation biologists now recognise that in situ and ex situ techniques are complimentary and the distinction between the two is increasingly blurred or even obsolete (Redford et al 2012;Pritchard et al 2013). Conservation practitioners are increasingly integrating both in situ and ex situ methods in order to conserve biodiversity, with ex situ populations functioning as metapopulations through conservation management and direct field interventions (Scheele et al 2014).…”

Section: Amphibian Conservation Breeding Programmesmentioning

confidence: 98%

“…These programmes aim to maintain genetically representative populations in captivity while threat processes in the wild are being addressed, and subsequently provide animals for population supplementation, reintroduction, or translocation programmes (Zippel et al 2011). In light of climate change and emerging infectious disease, protecting large swathes of habitat in order to protect species may not be enough to ensure the survival of many species (Redford et al 2012;Minteer and Collins 2013;Pritchard et al 2013). The majority of landscapes are becoming ever more human dominated, and the difference between managed and wild systems is increasingly indistinct (Minteer and Collins 2013).…”

Section: Amphibian Conservation Breeding Programmesmentioning

confidence: 98%

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Amphibians and conservation breeding programmes: do all threatened amphibians belong on the ark?

Tapley

Bradfield²,

Michaels

et al. 2015

Biodivers Conserv

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Amphibians are facing an extinction crisis, and conservation breeding programmes are a tool used to prevent imminent species extinctions. Compared to mammals and birds, amphibians are considered ideal candidates for these programmes due to their small body size and low space requirements, high fecundity, applicability of reproductive technologies, short generation time, lack of parental care, hard wired behaviour, low maintenance requirements, relative cost effectiveness of such programmes, the success of several amphibian conservation breeding programmes and because captive husbandry capacity exists. Superficially, these reasons appear sound and conservation breeding has improved the conservation status of several amphibian species, however it is impossible to make generalisations about the biology or geo-political context of an entire class. Many threatened amphibian species fail to meet criteria that are commonly cited as reasons why amphibians are suitable for conservation breeding programmes. There are also limitations associated with maintaining populations of amphibians in the zoo and private sectors, and these could potentially undermine the success of conservation breeding programmes and reintroductions. We recommend that species that have been assessed as high priorities for ex situ conservation action are subsequently individually reassessed to determine their suitability for inclusion in conservation breeding programmes. The limitations and risks of maintaining ex situ populations of amphibians need to be considered from the outset and, where possible, mitigated. This should improve programme success rates and ensure that the limited funds dedicated to ex situ amphibian conservation are allocated to projects which have the greatest chance of success.

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Section: Amphibian Conservation Breeding Programmesmentioning

confidence: 98%

Section: Amphibian Conservation Breeding Programmesmentioning

confidence: 98%

Amphibians and conservation breeding programmes: do all threatened amphibians belong on the ark?

Tapley

Bradfield²,

Michaels

et al. 2015

Biodivers Conserv

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“…The new approach to conservation is increasingly replacing captive-breeding for reintroduction that has fallen out of favor due to the growing recognition of its limits (Stanley Price & Fa 2007, 173). It refers to the exchange of animals between in situ populations (in the wild) and ex situ populations (in human care) and has also been termed a 'hybrid' (Redford et al 2012) or 'pan situ' approach (Minteer & Collins, in preparation). On the one hand, captive populations can be used for restocking in areas with declining populations or for reintroduction in areas where populations have gone extinct; on the other hand, the demographic and genetic viability of ex situ populations can be boosted by supplying genetic founders from wildlife populations (Byers et al 2013).…”

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Captivity for Conservation? Zoos at a Crossroads

Keulartz

2016

The International Library of Environmental, Agricultural and Food Ethics

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“…in national parks or large wildlife reserves) and intensive systems (e.g. zoos and aquariums) becomes increasingly blurred (Redford et al ., , ). Simultaneously, views on how people fit into a traditional conservation or ecosystem‐restoration framework are being challenged (Horwich & Lyon, ; Parker, ; Scott et al ., ; Marris, ; Kareiva & Marvier, ).…”

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Rotoroa Island: building a designed ecosystem for conservation education, training and visitor engagement

Fraser¹,

Wilcken²,

Gibson³

et al. 2016

International Zoo Yearbook

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Wildlife populations around the world are declining and becoming increasingly fragmented, and management efforts to support them have become more intensive. This means that the delineation between extensive wildlife‐management systems (e.g. in national parks or large wildlife reserves) and intensive systems (e.g. zoos and aquariums) is becoming increasingly blurred. Furthermore, attitudes about how people fit into a traditional conservation or ecosystem‐restoration framework are being challenged. In partnership with the Rotoroa Island Trust, Auckland Zoo in New Zealand is delivering a project on Rotoroa Island, which is located in the Hauraki Gulf. The aim of this project is to contribute to the conservation of wildlife, through education, training and visitor‐engagement activities. To this end, Auckland Zoo has translocated seven native species to the Island, all selected to demonstrate a range of techniques across the spectrum of intensive and extensive wildlife‐management systems. The creation of a designed ecosystem, primarily directed towards servicing education and training programmes, is unique in New Zealand. This project also aims to demonstrate an ecosystem where human intervention is integral to enabling higher levels of biodiversity in the available area than would otherwise be possible. At the time of writing the Rotoroa Wildlife Management and Translocation Plan 2013–2038 is being used to work towards the translocation of an additional 13 species to Rotoroa Island, which would expand the number of techniques and management systems that could be demonstrated to visitors.

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Integrating the Captive and the Wild

Abstract: Modern conservation management increasingly integrates approaches developed in zoos with those from the wild to actively manage populations.

Cited by 57 publications

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Amphibians and conservation breeding programmes: do all threatened amphibians belong on the ark?

Amphibians and conservation breeding programmes: do all threatened amphibians belong on the ark?

Captivity for Conservation? Zoos at a Crossroads

Rotoroa Island: building a designed ecosystem for conservation education, training and visitor engagement

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