ex situ conservation


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ex situ conservation

A term defined by the Convention on Biological Diversity (1993) as the conservation of components of biological diversity outside their natural habitats.
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For ex situ conservation programs, Indonesia has formed 84 zoos, 27 wildlife rehabilitation units and 1,118 captive breeding units.
Indonesia : The Minister of LHK Describes Indonesia's Success in Biodiversity Conservation in Norway
The zoo has a diverse collection of Philippine native and endemic fauna, most of which have been bred successfully in captivity through Avilons ex situ conservation programmes.
Endangered animals stolen from zoo
For this reason, it is important to preserve their natural diversity through the implementation of in situ and ex situ conservation strategies.
Seed desiccation tolerance and germination of four Puya (Bromeliaceae) high-andean tropical species from Colombia/Germinacion y tolerancia a la desecacion en semillas de cuatro especies altoandinas de Puya (Bromeliaceae) de Colombia
For captive breeding animals, we suggest that reducing their stress responses as much as possible is important in maintaining health, and thus can be helpful in ex situ conservation projects.
The Effects of Water Depth and Substrate Conditions on Changes in Body Weight and Health Status of Captive Big-headed Turtles (Platysternon megacephalum) during Hibernation
Ex situ conservation of beef cattle genetic resources can be done on farms of research institutes and universities with the assistance of the government.
Conservation of indigenous cattle genetic resources in Southern Africa's smallholder areas: turning threats into opportunities--a review
We plan to develop our botanical garden to be a permaculture research facility and a place for ex situ conservation of wild plants and some animals threatened with extinction.ae1/4Ci
Natural history museum at Bethlehem University opens to the public
A thorough knowledge of the reproductive aspects of any species is crucial to carry out captive breeding programs, and artificial insemination is considered an effective tool for ex situ conservation of endangered avian species.
Semen collection and spermatozoa characteristics in the kea parrot (Nestor notabilis)
In Ethiopia, four cattle ranches are operating ex situ conservation measures of indigenous cattle breeds of the country.
Conservation and Improvement Strategy for Fogera Cattle: A Lesson for Ethiopia Ingenious Cattle Breed Resource
Ex situ conservation is a last-resort method, but unfortunately its role in today's conservation efforts is recognized to be growing.
A Nation of Noahs
Ex situ conservation of Puya loca Madrinan (Bromeliaceae), and second report in Colombia
Conservacion ex situ de Puya loca Madrinan (Bromeliaceae) y registro de una segunda localidad en los paramos de Colombia
The study area is also a useful resource for collecting germplasm for ex situ conservation and seed collection, either for breeding programs used in the restoration of degraded areas or forest improvement.
Diversidad y estructura genetica espacial de una poblacion natural de Theobroma speciosum (Malvaceae) en la Amazonia brasilena
Keywords: Ex situ conservation; Floral diversity; New plant records; Sharjah Seed Bank and Herbarium, United Arab Emirates
Growing knowledge about the floral diversity of United Arab Emirates: new additions and conservation through seed banking
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