Book contents
- Scientific Foundations of Zoos and Aquariums
- Scientific Foundations of Zoos and Aquariums
- Copyright page
- In Memoriam
- Epigraph
- Contents
- Contributors
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Part I Programs and Initiatives
- 1 Evolving Approaches to Zoo-Based Conservation
- 2 Protecting an Underwater Rainforest
- 3 Headstarting as a Conservation Strategy for Threatened and Endangered Species
- 4 Strategic Gene Banking for Conservation
- 5 The Environmental Education Program at São Paulo Zoo (Brazil)
- 6 Conservation and Education through Dolphin Research and Eco-Tourism
- Part II Captive Care and Management
- Part III Saving Species
- Part IV Basic Research
- Conclusion
- Appendix
- Index
- References
1 - Evolving Approaches to Zoo-Based Conservation
from Part I - Programs and Initiatives
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 21 December 2018
Book contents
- Scientific Foundations of Zoos and Aquariums
- Scientific Foundations of Zoos and Aquariums
- Copyright page
- In Memoriam
- Epigraph
- Contents
- Contributors
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Part I Programs and Initiatives
- 1 Evolving Approaches to Zoo-Based Conservation
- 2 Protecting an Underwater Rainforest
- 3 Headstarting as a Conservation Strategy for Threatened and Endangered Species
- 4 Strategic Gene Banking for Conservation
- 5 The Environmental Education Program at São Paulo Zoo (Brazil)
- 6 Conservation and Education through Dolphin Research and Eco-Tourism
- Part II Captive Care and Management
- Part III Saving Species
- Part IV Basic Research
- Conclusion
- Appendix
- Index
- References
Summary
Zoos and aquariums are powerful forces in animal conservation and education. As zoos and aquariums work to save animals and their habitats, they have expanded their research programs, basic and applied, on site and in the field. This chapter provides a broad overview of key issues related to the history, purpose, justification, utility, and diversity of research conducted in modern zoological parks and aquariums today. The breadth of scientific disciplines spans from the molecular to the individual to the population and to the ecosystem where they are reintroduced or conserved. We touch on a variety of important issues associated with the conduct of research in zoological institutions, including a brief exploration of the history of zoo research; advantages and disadvantages of conducting research in the zoo setting; the diversity, purpose, and utility of zoo research; administration of zoo research programs; research priority setting; zoo–university and other partnerships; animal welfare and other ethical considerations; publication of research results; and funding to sustain zoo research programs.
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- Scientific Foundations of Zoos and AquariumsTheir Role in Conservation and Research, pp. 45 - 63Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2019
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