But even more importantly, conserving and promoting the full range of wild behaviours is critically important for those animals that are bred in zoos and who (or whose offspring) might be destined for reintroduction to the wild. The provision of enrichment helps ensure the animals will behave naturally in a natural setting which means you get to see them at their absolute best. Others – like a boa constrictor – can be enriched with simple changes in their exhibit once a week. Some – like elephants – need a high degree of variability every single day they will get walks, swims, games, puzzles and training to keep their big brains active. Under the guidance of senior Veterinarians and Curators, we research the behaviours of an animal’s wild counterpart and then create unpredictable environments for the animals in our care in order to challenge them and increase the range of natural (wild) behaviours they develop and use. Perth Zoo incorporates behavioural enrichment programs into our animals’ daily routine to optimise their physical health and psychological wellbeing. In Australia, CITES permits are administered by the federal Department of Environment and Heritage further information can be found at or CITES.Ĭaring for any animal in a managed environment is not just limited to meeting their basic needs for food, water and shelter. Customs monitors all flora and fauna trade for CITES breaches and the data allows regulators to monitor trade trends and adapt international conservation policies as necessary. Permits are issued by approved authorities if conditions are met by both the exporting country and (sometimes) the importing country. CITES approval considers the species, the purpose of the trade, the conservation impact (as determined by a scientific authority), whether the acquisition was legal, and (if relevant) questions of humane treatment. There are three ‘appendices’ to the CITES agreement and each one sets out requirements and provisions for trade – Appendix III species are afforded the least protections, Appendix I species are the most tightly regulated. Put simply, it is a global agreement which determines which species can be traded internationally, in what quantities and under what conditions. It stands for the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. Jim deVos, Mexican Wolf Coordinator, Arizona Game and Fish Departmentįor local and breaking news, sports, weather alerts, video and more, download the FREE KTSM 9 News App from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.CITES is a treaty between member States to prevent over-exploitation of wild flora and fauna through international trade. Goal of getting more pups in dens next year than this year. Planning has already begun for the 2023 fostering program, with a Result, three of four genetic metrics have shown improvements, which bodes well for the long term survival of the Mexican wolf. Since the inception of the program, 83 pups have been placed into wild wolf dens and as a With the help of her pack mates, the pups will be raised with the skills and knowledge needed for a life in the wild. She will feed and care for both the wild and captive-born pups. Once all the pups are placed back into the wild den, the breeding female’s maternal instinct kicks in. Within 14 days of being born, the captive-born pups are transported to the wild and mixed with similarly aged wild pups. The process begins with carefully managed breeding by the Mexican Wolf Species Survival Plan (SSP) program to produce genetically diverse pups within the captive population. Joe Montisano, Director, El Paso ZooĬross-fostering has been a proven method used by the Mexican Wolf Interagency Field Team (IFT) to increase genetic diversity in the wild Mexican Wolf population. It is great to see all the different generations of wolves in one facility and also outstanding to be repopulating the wild wolf population and adding genetic diversity to the wild population. Now in its seventh year, the Mexican wolf fostering program continues to help boost the genetic diversity. as part of a coordinated effort, according to the El Paso Zoo, to be placed with genetically diverse, captive born wolves in the wild population in support of recovery efforts. In the spring the 12 pups were plunked in across the U.S. Three of the five born at the El Paso Zoo have been released into five wild wolf packs throughout New Mexico and Arizona along with nine other captive-born ‘pups.’Įarlier this year, two female and three male puppies were born to the El Paso Zoo’s resident wolf parents, Tazanna and Tulio. EL PASO, TX ( KTSM) – The El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens is part of the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) cross-fostering and breeding program dedicated to helping boost the genetic diversity of the endangered subspecies, the Mexican Gray Wolf.
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