Mcguire, Veda (2012) Animal reintroduction (conservation biology). University Publications, Delhi, India. ISBN 9788132337188
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Abstract
Reintroduction is the deliberate release of species into the wild, from captivity or relocated from other areas where the species survives. It usually involves species that are endangered or extinct in the wild (EW). Because reintroduction may involve returning native species to localities where they had been extirpated, some prefer the term "re establishment". It may be very hard to reintroduce EW species into the wild, even if their natural habitats were restored. Survival techniques, which are normally passed from parents to offspring during parenting, are lost. The genetics of the species is saved, but the natural memetics of the species is not. Beginning in the 1980s, biologists have learned that many mammals and birds need to learn a lot to survive in the wild. Thus, reintroduction programs have to be planned carefully, ensuring that the animals have the necessary survival skills. Biologists must also study the animals after the reintroduction to learn whether the animals are surviving the process and breeding, what effects the reintroduction has on the ecosystem, and how to improve Still, a vast number of animals may need to be reintroduced into the wild to be sure that enough of them learn how to survive. For instance, in reintroducing Houbara Bustards into the wild in the United Arab Emirates, more than 5,000 birds per year are used. Ex-situ conservation means literally, "off - site conservation". It is the process of protecting an endangered species of plant or animal outside of its natural habitat, for example, by removing part of the population from a threatened habitat and placing it in a new location, which may be a wild area or within the care of humans. While ex-situ conservation comprises some of the oldest and best known conservation methods, it also involves newer, sometimes controversial laboratory methods.
| Item Type: | Book |
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| Subjects: | S Agriculture > SF Animal culture |
| Divisions: | Electronic Books |
| Depositing User: | Esam @ Hisham Muhammad |
| Date Deposited: | 12 Feb 2023 06:49 |
| Last Modified: | 12 Feb 2023 06:49 |
| URI: | http://odlsystem2.utm.my/id/eprint/3995 |
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