what's captive breeding.
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What are captive breeding programs (aka Conservation breeding programs)?
Programs that allow zoos to exhibit many species of animals without capturing new individuals from the wild; breeding animals within a controlled environment to preserve species and ease pressure on wild populations.
Why are captive breeding and reintroduction programs important?
They may be the only way for preserving a species that has been reduced to a very small number of individuals. They should be part of a larger conservation program addressing problems facing the species in the wild.
What do captive breeding and reintroduction programs require?
Sustained long-term care and funded efforts, with success not guaranteed.
What steps will be used to demonstrate captive breeding for species in NZ (Kea, Kiwi, Takahe, Kakapo)?
- What is captive breeding? 2. Outlining the issue. 3. Relevance to NZ. 4. Describing one biological and one social implication. 5. Two different opinions or viewpoints about the issue. 6. Species survival plan. 7. A relevant action on the issue.