Age Structure, Development and Population Viability of Banteng (<i>Bos javanicus</i>) in Captive Breeding for Ex-Situ Conservation and Reintroduction
Captive breeding is important for ex-situ conservation and the future reintroduction of bovids that become extinct in the wild. The age structure, development, and viability of captive-bred bantengs (<i>Bos javanicus</i>) are important to sustain the long-term reintroduction program in S...
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| author | Rattanawat Chaiyarat Neeracha Sriphonkrang Phattaranan Khamsirinan Saree Nakbun Namphung Youngpoy |
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| description | Captive breeding is important for ex-situ conservation and the future reintroduction of bovids that become extinct in the wild. The age structure, development, and viability of captive-bred bantengs (<i>Bos javanicus</i>) are important to sustain the long-term reintroduction program in Salakphra Wildlife Sanctuary (SWF) and other areas. This research conducted a long-term population viability analysis (PVA) using height, weight, body condition scores (BSC), age structure, and development in captivity for a sustainable reintroduction program of bantengs in Thailand. Monthly development photographs of 23 founder individuals (12 males and 11 females) were assessed by three banteng experts, two researchers, and three members of the general public. The assessments of weight and BCS were not significantly different among the three groups, while height was underestimated by the general public. The PVA showed that the time to reach the maximum population in a captive banteng program is dependent on the carrying capacity of the habitat. The reduction of a small banteng founder group by the reintroduction of animals into the wild can negatively affect the population growth of the captive group. This information can be used to maintain the population viability of bantengs and sustain ex-situ conservation and the reintroduction program in Thailand and elsewhere. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-546948d574454616b78fcafb940d941f2023-11-30T20:52:35ZengMDPI AGAnimals2076-26152023-01-0113219810.3390/ani13020198Age Structure, Development and Population Viability of Banteng (<i>Bos javanicus</i>) in Captive Breeding for Ex-Situ Conservation and ReintroductionRattanawat Chaiyarat0Neeracha Sriphonkrang1Phattaranan Khamsirinan2Saree Nakbun3Namphung Youngpoy4Wildlife and Plant Research Center, Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom 73170, ThailandWildlife and Plant Research Center, Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom 73170, ThailandWildlife and Plant Research Center, Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom 73170, ThailandKhao Nampu Nature and Wildlife Education Center, Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, Kanchanaburi 71250, ThailandWildlife and Plant Research Center, Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom 73170, ThailandCaptive breeding is important for ex-situ conservation and the future reintroduction of bovids that become extinct in the wild. The age structure, development, and viability of captive-bred bantengs (<i>Bos javanicus</i>) are important to sustain the long-term reintroduction program in Salakphra Wildlife Sanctuary (SWF) and other areas. This research conducted a long-term population viability analysis (PVA) using height, weight, body condition scores (BSC), age structure, and development in captivity for a sustainable reintroduction program of bantengs in Thailand. Monthly development photographs of 23 founder individuals (12 males and 11 females) were assessed by three banteng experts, two researchers, and three members of the general public. The assessments of weight and BCS were not significantly different among the three groups, while height was underestimated by the general public. The PVA showed that the time to reach the maximum population in a captive banteng program is dependent on the carrying capacity of the habitat. The reduction of a small banteng founder group by the reintroduction of animals into the wild can negatively affect the population growth of the captive group. This information can be used to maintain the population viability of bantengs and sustain ex-situ conservation and the reintroduction program in Thailand and elsewhere.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/2/198bantengcaptive breedingpopulation viability analysisreintroduction programSalakphra Wildlife Sanctuary |
| spellingShingle | Rattanawat Chaiyarat Neeracha Sriphonkrang Phattaranan Khamsirinan Saree Nakbun Namphung Youngpoy Age Structure, Development and Population Viability of Banteng (<i>Bos javanicus</i>) in Captive Breeding for Ex-Situ Conservation and Reintroduction Animals banteng captive breeding population viability analysis reintroduction program Salakphra Wildlife Sanctuary |
| title | Age Structure, Development and Population Viability of Banteng (<i>Bos javanicus</i>) in Captive Breeding for Ex-Situ Conservation and Reintroduction |
| title_full | Age Structure, Development and Population Viability of Banteng (<i>Bos javanicus</i>) in Captive Breeding for Ex-Situ Conservation and Reintroduction |
| title_fullStr | Age Structure, Development and Population Viability of Banteng (<i>Bos javanicus</i>) in Captive Breeding for Ex-Situ Conservation and Reintroduction |
| title_full_unstemmed | Age Structure, Development and Population Viability of Banteng (<i>Bos javanicus</i>) in Captive Breeding for Ex-Situ Conservation and Reintroduction |
| title_short | Age Structure, Development and Population Viability of Banteng (<i>Bos javanicus</i>) in Captive Breeding for Ex-Situ Conservation and Reintroduction |
| title_sort | age structure development and population viability of banteng i bos javanicus i in captive breeding for ex situ conservation and reintroduction |
| topic | banteng captive breeding population viability analysis reintroduction program Salakphra Wildlife Sanctuary |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/2/198 |
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