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Development of a masterplan for captive propagation of Siberian tigers in North American Zoos
Author(s) -
Seal U. S.,
Foose T.
Publication year - 1983
Publication title -
zoo biology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.5
H-Index - 54
eISSN - 1098-2361
pISSN - 0733-3188
DOI - 10.1002/zoo.1430020310
Subject(s) - biology , tiger , endangered species , genetic diversity , captive breeding , diversity (politics) , fishery , zoology , demography , ecology , political science , population , computer security , sociology , habitat , computer science , law
The status of the Siberian tiger in the wild is endangered. A captive propagation program has been initiated by the American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums (AAZPA). A Species Survival Plan (SSP) has been prepared and 50 institutions have agreed to participate. The goals of the SSP include management for longterm survival with retention of maximum genetic diversity.