Genetic management in captive breeding programmes aims to conserve or restore genetic diversity while minimising the risks of inbreeding and adaptation to captivity. Programmes routinely begin with a ...

The study of genetic parameters has become increasingly central to optimising goat production systems worldwide. Researchers have long focused on estimating heritability, genetic correlations, and the ...

A new documentary examines the beloved zoo's dark past. But don't expect the filmmaker to tell you what to think.

An understanding of the origin and dynamics of heritable genetic variation within classical animal breeding programs is needed to provide the context for understanding the contributions and concerns ...

Until Michigan lawmakers intervened, incidents at Michigan zoos involving a raccoon-turned-trespasser and an aggressive pygmy hippo threatened breeding programs zoo leaders describe as critical to ...

NEW BEDFORD – Buttonwood Park Zoo is not just a place where visitors can see exotic animals in their habitats, but it is also a hub for scientific research and conservation efforts. With the zoo’s ...

RIYADH — The National Center for Wildlife (NCW) announced that the total number of wildlife animals released under its breeding and reintroduction programs for locally threatened species has exceeded ...