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Captive Breeding, Reintroduction, and the Conservation of Amphibians [PDF]

open access: yesConservation Biology, 2008
Abstract:  The global amphibian crisis has resulted in renewed interest in captive breeding as a conservation tool for amphibians. Although captive breeding and reintroduction are controversial management actions, amphibians possess a number of attributes that make them potentially good models for such programs.
Richard A Griffiths
exaly   +4 more sources

Zoos and Captive Breeding

Science, 2011
D. A. Conde and colleagues' Policy Forum “An emerging role of zoos to conserve biodiversity” (18 March, p. [1390][1]) presents an inspiring view of zoos' potential contributions to conservation through captive breeding and reintroduction.
Andrew Balmford   +3 more
openaire   +1 more source

Captive Breeding and Reintroduction

2001
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Ralls, Katherine, Meadows, R.
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Rare alleles, MHC and captive breeding

1994
In recent years, more detailed genetic information has become available for individuals of endangered species in captive breeding programs. There have been suggestions that this information be used to identify rare alleles, particularly those at the MHC, that can be subsequently selected for captive breeding programs.
P W, Hedrick, P S, Miller
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