Captive Breeding

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American Zoo and Aquarium Association - - Promoting the welfare of zoological parks and aquariums and their advancement as public educational institutions, as scientific centers, as natural science and wildlife exhibition and conservation agencies, and as cultural recreational establishments dedicated to the enrichment of human and natural resources.

Aviornis UK - - Devoted to the conservation of endangered waterfowl, pheasants, pigeons, doves, and parkland birds through captive breeding. Provides a ringing and registration scheme.

Black-footed Ferret (Mustela nigripes) - - 1998 recovery update results from captive breeding programs in Wyoming, USA.

Canids - - Captive breeding and reintroduction of foxes, wolves, jackals and dogs.

Captive Breeding and Re-introduction of Endangered Species - - Give the reason for the captive breeding of some species with links to relevant resources.

Captive Breeding and Species Re-introductions - - Explanation of captive breeding programs and their use in conservation.

Carnivore Preservation Trust - - The Carnivore Preservation Trust (CPT) works to preserve the world's endangered 'keystone' predator species--which are crucial to the survival of their ecosystems -- through habitat preservation, captive breeding, and education.

Conservation at Cincinnati Zoo - - The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden is committed to the understanding and preservation of wildlife and our living world through naturalistic exhibits of animals and plants, scientific research, education, and active cooperation with a worldwide network of conservation organizations.

Conservation at Woodland Park Zoo - - Active involvement in conserving wild creatures and the habitats which sustain them.

IUCN Policy Statement on Captive Breeding - - Gives reasons and list of procedures to create a feasible zoo breeding program.

Kamloops Wildlife Park - - Kamloops Wildlife Park assists the preserving the threatened and endangered species through education,captive breeding and rehabilitation.

Lichanura - - Describes the requirement for the captive breeding of Lichanura.

The National Birds of Prey Centre - - Has been successful in the captive breeding of 50 raptor species.

Psittacine Incubation Techniques - - Incubation periods and first laying dates of captive raised first generation parrots.

Snakes - - The Captive Breeding of Colubrid Snake.

Species Survival Plans at the Pittsburgh Zoo - - Explains the program and philosophy to promote a healthy and diverse population within the zoo. Page lists species that have been chosen to participate in this project.

Victoria's Three Great Zoos - - Contributing to the conservation of wildlife and natural habitats.