Conservation Translocations
term for releasing captive-bred or wild collected individuals into their historic habitat
what is reintroduction
Walnut, a very genetically valuable animal, was this type of endangered bird
what is a white naped crane
An Ex situ facility that focus on aquatic species
what are aquariums
type of banks that store and preserve plant diversity
what are seed banks
Zoos have to partner with this country and follow very specific guidlines to be able to keep Giant Pandas their facility
What is China
Adding individuals to an existing population to increase the numbers and genetic diversity
what is reinforcement
Large predator reintroduced in the Northern Rocky Mountains
What are Gray wolves
Conservation strategy that protects species outside of their natural habitat
What is Ex situ
This field uses technological advances to improve the health of wildlife and animals.
what is veterinary medicine or veterinary science
Poisonous material found in California Condors after consuming contaminated carrion
what is lead (from bullets or amunition)
_________ ___________ are used to follow species' movements by use of satellites
what are a radiocollars/ radio tracking (telemetry)
Discovered at Oregon Zoo, these animals communicate using low-frequency sounds that are often below the range of human hearing.
what are elephants
A clinic or facility that rescues wildlife and re-releases them into their natural habitat
what is a wildlife rehabilitation center
This assisted reproductive method helps match important genetics between animals at different facilities while reducing stress on the animals
what is artificial insemination or invitro fertilization
A rare bloom that only flowers for 24 hours every 3-7 years
What is a corpse flower
type of translocation release that does not immediately place animals in their natural habitat w/o transitional help
what is a soft release
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Name of the P-horse clones: _______ & ________
who are Kurt and Ollie
The best conservation strategy protects species in their natural habitat which is called
what is In situ conservation
This technology uses maps and spatial data to monitor habitats and populations with satellite tracking
What is GIS or Geographical Information Systems
type of species that attract attention and create conservation awareness
what are flagship species or keystone species
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An organization that helps to establish guidelines for conservation translocations based on habitat availability, genetics, and impact risk
what is the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature)
Mongolian horse species that was extinct in the wild but restored through captive breeding
What are Przewalski horse (or P-horse)
a type of conservation facility that focuses on the long term care of animals that cannot be released back in to the wild
what is a wildlife refuge or sanctuary
Name of biotech company claiming to have brought back the extinct species, Dire Wolves
what is Colossal Biosciences
Rare genus of flowers that only grow in South Africa
What are proteas?