Level 3 Y2 - ZOOS: Exist OR Extinct? You decide! by Lyndsey Cooper https://padlet.com/lyndscoops/fq9c5bi1nlx8 en-us 2017-05-23 07:55:47 UTC 2018-06-25 09:33:15 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Balance.png BBC REPORTERS (Caitlin & Meg) lyndscoops https://padlet.com/lyndscoops/fq9c5bi1nlx8/wish/262988850 2018-05-23 11:52:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lyndscoops/fq9c5bi1nlx8/wish/262988850 ANIMAL AID (Ste & Beth) SteHulme https://padlet.com/lyndscoops/fq9c5bi1nlx8/wish/263023743 2018-05-23 13:36:49 UTC https://padlet.com/lyndscoops/fq9c5bi1nlx8/wish/263023743 FREEDOM FOR ANIMALS (Kayda & Lauren) kaydaarnold https://padlet.com/lyndscoops/fq9c5bi1nlx8/wish/263024988 2018-05-23 13:39:31 UTC https://padlet.com/lyndscoops/fq9c5bi1nlx8/wish/263024988 BIAZA (Kira & Ellen) kiragrimshaw https://padlet.com/lyndscoops/fq9c5bi1nlx8/wish/263025314 2018-05-23 13:40:20 UTC https://padlet.com/lyndscoops/fq9c5bi1nlx8/wish/263025314 CHESTER ZOO CONSERVATION AND SCIENCE TEAM (Emma & Renee) emma_dacey889 https://padlet.com/lyndscoops/fq9c5bi1nlx8/wish/263028570 2018-05-23 13:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/lyndscoops/fq9c5bi1nlx8/wish/263028570 The survival of endangered species increasingly relies upon the viability of small fragmented populations, including zoo populations. Chester zoo is one of the zoos that help take part in this. To be efficient, this planning has to consider all populations of the species both inside and outside the natural range under all conditions of management. For this to be successful, we need to maximise population viability and understand the consequences of gene flow within and among captive and wild populations. Investigating factors that could negatively impact on the reproductive viability of populations, then allows us to make informed management decisions to boost the reproductive success of threatened species. To ensure the long-term survival and viability of populations within the zoo, our staff members manage or assist the European Endangered species Programmes (EEPs) through routine assessment of studbook population data and support individual reproductive management through the evaluation of physiological status and efficacy of contraception (EAZA Group on Zoo Animal Contraception www.egzac.org) programmes. We also apply our small population management skills in the field to assist with integrated species management to maximise the success of reintroductions of captive bred individuals to the wild. The knowledge and skills of zoo staff are critical in delivering effective applied population management strategies which will improve overall viability of populations of endangered species. renee_pattenden https://padlet.com/lyndscoops/fq9c5bi1nlx8/wish/265622836 2018-06-05 12:39:15 UTC https://padlet.com/lyndscoops/fq9c5bi1nlx8/wish/265622836 https://padlet.com/lyndscoops/fq9c5bi1nlx8/wish/268438680 2018-06-25 09:32:58 UTC https://padlet.com/lyndscoops/fq9c5bi1nlx8/wish/268438680