zoos as arks

  1. Onychorhynchus coronatus

    Best enclosure / exhibit design in zoos for species extinct in wild.

    There are already numerous species kept in zoos which are now extinct in their natural state and realistically speaking there are likely to be far more of these housed in the future as the biodiversity crisis intensifies. The purpose of this thread is for zoochatters to highlight, discuss and...
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    • biodiversity crisis conservation education educational content in zoos environmental education ex-situ insurance populations exhibit design extinction species extinct in wild zoos as arks
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    • Forum: General Zoo Discussion
  2. Onychorhynchus coronatus

    Could and should the ring tailed lemur be replaced by other lemur species in zoos ?

    This is a bit of a thought experiment that I'd like to try out on this forum. The ring tailed lemur is one of the most ubiquitious animals kept ex-situ by many zoos worldwide and has become one of those standard "ABC species" to be seen at the local zoo. It is obviously a very popular animal...
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    • endangered species ex-situ conservation ex-situ management lemurs madagascar malagasy primates ring tailed lemur species replacements zoos as arks
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    • Forum: General Zoo Discussion
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