Captive breeding By Mickey Angus

Captive breeding is the process of breeding wild animals under human control Breeding program facilitates biodiversity and can prevent the extinction of a species. Release of the new individuals given the habitat is sustainable, or threat has been minimised. Breeding programs can also reduce the fitness of the species and the genetic diversity of smaller groups.

1.Agriculture 3. Conservation programs 2. Zoos

Ensuring reproduction is reliable & successful Preserve the gene pool & prevent inbreeding Maintain a healthy rage of age groups Protect the population again disease Reintroduce back into wild, if sustainable

Protects species from prey and other harmful factors e.g. habitat loss & disease Helps to restore order back into the natural food chain May benefit the species to have a close, personal and safe relationship with humans Chance to observe and research animals breeding behaviour. biggest benefit public education & awareness

Migratory or highly mobile animals e.g. birds & fish are difficult to breed in captivity. Lose their native instinct to travel. Habitat loss poses big threat to future sustainability of a species. Threats include lack of food & space Cost & planning of captive breeding is extremely difficult. Requires a scientifically-based management plan as well as rules & regulations regarding animal welfare Captive breeding may have harmful effects on behavioural instincts It does not solve the underlying issue of habitat destruction

 Enforceable minimum animal welfare standards, reviewed periodically by an independent review panel.  Mandatory licensing system to include a licence to operate, a licence to breed and compulsory accredited staff training programmes.  ‘ Passport system ' for captive wildlife in zoos to ensure accountability in the transfer, sale, exchange or disposal of stock ZooCheck New Zealand Aims

Operated by Orana wildlife trust & is non-profitable, relies on donations Conservation is the main goal of the park working with native & exotic animals Known as an ‘open range zoo’ Species enclosures designed to interrupt their natural habitat Most successful captive breeding programme is NZ’s own waterfowl4 Including the blue duck, brown teal & even the iconic kiwi

Money donations Social media Educational games & apps Volunteer & training programs Educating others & campaigning

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