Basics
What type of conservation occurs inside a species' natural habitat?
In Situ conservation
Why is captive breeding considered a safety net?
Stops species from completely disappearing if remaining wild population goes extinct
What species spoken about today had the greatest success with captive breeding?
The California Condor
Why is the Ark concept referred to as "the Ark concept"
References Noah's Ark - which, according to the story protected animals until their habitats became safe again
What decision was made so that the American Bulldog Frogs were no longer a threat to the Chiricahua Leopard Frog
They were removed from the Chiricahua Leopard Frog habitat
What is an advantage of managing reproduction in captivity
Conservationists can select mates to help preserve genetic diversity
Why is Captive breeding hard to continue long term
Maintaining funding and commitment
What invasive species threatened the Chiricahua leopard frog
The American Bullfrog
Why do people doubt the Ark Concept?
Reintroduction is not always an option. Habitat destruction does not allow species to return home
What conservation decision was made to reduce risks to California Condors
Reducing exposure to lead ammunition
Why is maintaining genetic diversity in captive populations important
Reduces inbreeding and continues a species ability to properly adapt
What happens during domestication that creates problems for reintroduction?
Behavior becomes tamer; genetic traits skew toward traits that are benefical in captivity, not the wild
What species was ultimately helped with the introduction of sprinklers
Kihansi Spray Toad
Do Bowketts' views align with the Ark concept? How are they similar/different?
He questions whether the Ark concept is sufficient to save species, since they cannot always be returned to their natural habitats. But believes that saving them is important, and captive breeding does work for some species.
According to Snyder et al. what should conservationists evaluate before committing to captive breeding
Alternative conservation strategies and their likelihood of effectiveness