Amphibians are facing an extinction crisis, and conservation breeding programmes are a
tool used to prevent imminent species extinctions. Compared to mammals and birds …

Captive breeding and reintroduction programs have been established for several threatened
amphibian species globally, but with varied success. This reflects our relatively poor …

COLLECTING BIOLOGICAL specimens for scientific studies came under scrutiny when BA
Minteer et al.[“Avoiding (re) extinction,” Perspectives, 18 April, p. 260] suggested that this …

This paper illuminates a variety of issues that speak to the question of whether 'captivity for
conservation'can be an ethically acceptable goal of the modern zoo. Reflecting on both …

Simple Summary Today, the animal world is under increasing pressure given the magnitude
of anthropogenic environmental stress, especially climate change and habitat fragmentation …

Reintroduction programs in which captive-bred or reared animals are released into natural
habitats are considered a key approach for conservation; however, success rates have …

The recovery of many populations of large carnivores and herbivores in major parts of
Europe and North America offers ecosystem services and opportunities for sustainable …

Questions pertaining to the role of nonhumans in law shed light on some of the most
fundamental assumptions and constructions of contemporary modern law. I start by …

Simple Summary Reaching conservation objectives while upholding individual animal
welfare standards presents a significant challenge for zoos, especially if some individual …

Humans have long interacted with animals. Recently, market-based responses to societal
challenges, including loneliness and mental well-being include the use of animals …