Most zoo animals live long lives due to individualized care. However part of this care is controlling breeding. Is this sustainable? Should animals breed naturally in zoos? What happens to surplus animals?
See below on how breed-and-feed programs in zoos may improve animal welfare & conservation 🧪
See below on how breed-and-feed programs in zoos may improve animal welfare & conservation 🧪
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Andrew Abraham
It's been 10 yrs since Marius the giraffe was controversially culled by Copenhagen Zoo. So, what's happened since?
Many zoos limit reproduction to avoid surplus animals and public backlash. We argue this approach fails the conservation & education mandate of zoos 🧵: www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
Many zoos limit reproduction to avoid surplus animals and public backlash. We argue this approach fails the conservation & education mandate of zoos 🧵: www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
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