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In a collaboration with JAZA and Japan Monkey Center, researchers at Hokkaido University analyzed the genetic make up of the spider monkey population in Japan which consists of 127 individuals in 31 facilities (not sure if this number consists of individuals kept in unaccredited zoos as well)...

This implementation plan by JAZA has so far been applied to 50+ species, mostly endangered or threatened taxa. Everything from husbandry, enclosure size, animal management et cetera were looked into leading up to minimum standards for these species. The photos below show Malayan tapir and black...

I finally found what seems like JAZA's studbooks. However I do not know what the R,star, circle, not the triangle means nor have I used google translate to find answers. http://www.city.osaka.lg.jp/kensetsu/cmsfiles/contents/0000429/429032/siryou1-2.pdf

The world’s leading zoo organisation has suspended its Japanese member over its involvement in the controversial dolphin hunts in Taiji. The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (Waza) has suspended the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums (Jaza) following a unanimous vote by its...