Nice, however according to a recent Facebook status update , A zoological institution stated that the captive population of scimitar horned oryx in Zoos across Australia has been drastically reduced to below 50 animals . I believe this was posted by Altina Wildlife Park in response to the birth of two (1.1) scimitar horned oryx calves earlier this year . I believe breeding endangered exotic species through private ranches has proven effective other the years. According to the 60 minutes viewing , approximately 125 species of exotic species are now residing Texas . Since 1975, excessive zoo animals were kept on these private reserves and have since flourished beyond 250,000 animals . Between 6-10,000 scimitar horned oryx have been born and bred in Texas . Other endangered animals including the Dama Gazelle and the addax now reside in the thousands due to the successive strategies established by the ranchers. According to the information sourced from the segment , less than 10 percent of the total population of oryx are allowed to be hunted , most presumably the older, infertile and individuals which have sired many young and genes have become over represented within the population. Such decision has raised questions in regards to the welfare and continuity of these animals existence from many animal rights activist . I was once against the killing of any endangered specie , however once i reviewed the entire concept with a clear mind and a broader understanding , i have now reformed and support it for i believe it is the most effective method utilize in the conservation of the specie . The high demand for such exotic creatures generates tens of thousands of dollars which is beneficial in providing the much needed resources including food, water and medication for the welfare of the remaining animals and in turn , increase the population of the specie . This is evident through the total number of animals on private Texas ranches and the number of total animals are either steady or increasing . True to what was said in the viewing, placing a ban on hunting these animals would no longer generate money for many ranchers solely rely a cash flow through trophy hunting. And if the animals would no longer be able to be hunted, their values drop , and in turn , the numbers of oryx would be decimated in Texas.
Given the chance i was able to purchase the hunting Ranch , i would most likely exchange these creatures with zoos and concentrate mostly on breeding and increase the diversity and population within Australia on private capital and not public revenues . Even though a large population of males are usually hunted for their genes have become over representative within the population , i would much rather display bachelor herd at zoos and have them used as an educational mascot for informing the public about conserving their natural habitat and possible reintroduction into the wild. Given that some may be severely inbred , born with birth defects, disabled or reaching the end of its life , only then would i allow a hunter to hunt them , under conditions that only rifles, not bows , can be used as humanely as possible.
