A decision framework to integrate in-situ and ex-situ management for species in the European Union

A decision framework to integrate in-situ and ex-situ management for species in the European Union

Zoos and aquaria in the European Union (EU) can play a crucial role in the conservation of EU species, as they currently hold nearly half (49%) of EU terrestrial vertebrates. In this study, we analyzed the species composition and population sizes of EU zoos and developed a framework to prioritize re...

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Main Authors: Johanna Staerk, Fernando Colchero, Melissa A. Kenney, Kerrie A. Wilson, Wendy B. Foden, Jamie A. Carr, Zjef Pereboom, Lucie Bland, Nate Flesness, Tara Martin, Luigi Maiorano, Julia E. Fa, Hugh P. Possingham, Dalia A. Conde
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Conservation Science
Subjects:
captive breeding
conservation planning
cost-effectiveness
zoos
prioritization
Natura2000
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcosc.2023.1298850/full

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