The breeding of threatened species in captivity for release is a central tool in conservation
biology. Given gloomy predictions for biodiversity trends in the Anthropocene, captive …

Reintroduction biology is a field of scientific research that aims to inform translocations of
endangered species. We review two decades of published literature to evaluate whether …

Population viability analysis (PVA) has been used for three decades to assess threats and
evaluate conservation options for wildlife populations. What has been learned from PVA on …

Determining the best management actions is challenging when critical information is
missing. However, urgency and limited resources require that decisions must be made …

Making transparent and rational decisions to manage threatened species in situations of
high uncertainty is difficult. Managers must balance the optimism of successful intervention …

Predicting how species respond to changes in climate is critical to conserving biodiversity.
Modeling efforts to date have largely centered on predicting the effects of warming …

Emergency conservation interventions will be increasingly necessary to prevent extinctions
or severe population bottlenecks as extreme events become more frequent. We detail the …

Mimicking natural parameters and complexities in zoo conservation breeding programs can
facilitate natural physiological and behavioral traits, which in turn can inform more effective …

Translocated animals often suffer elevated mortality during some acclimation period after
release. Such post-release effects must be accounted for when estimating normal survival …

Natural resource managers are increasingly faced with threats to managed ecosystems that
are largely outside of their control. Examples include land development, climate change …