Reintroduction is an increasingly popular
tool used for endangered species conservation. Since many
wild populations are declining, captive-bred stock are
frequently used to restore or supplement wild populations.
This book evaluates the efficacy of using captive-bred
animals in reintroductions as well as which aspects of
captivity may affect success. Reviewing recent carnivore
reintroduction projects revealed that captive-born animals
were significantly less likely to survive release into...