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The pronghorn ( Antilocapra americana ): A review as a model for development of a “Species Management Plan” format, Part I
Author(s) -
Moore Don
Publication year - 1987
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.1430060207
Subject(s) - biology , plan (archaeology) , ecology , habitat , zoology , paleontology
A format is suggested for a “Species Management Plan”; the model for this presentation is the pronghorn ( Antilocapra americana ). By using the Species Management Plan format, the captive maintenance of pronghorn is analyzed in relation to habitat and microhabitat needs, behavioral requirements, and nutritional needs. A strategy for captive maintenance of pronghorn in relatively wet climates is presented. It is suggested that development of a Species Management Plan is necessary before any new species is acquired for captive maintenance and reproduction.