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Fundamental Knowledge on Forgotten Species: An Exploration of Data from Rarely Studied Captive Animals
Journal of zoological and botanical gardens, Vol.4(1), pp.50-52
2023
Abstract
Zoological institutions contribute a large amount of fundamental and applied knowledge on a diverse array of animal species. Despite this significant contribution, published research conducted within zoos or other captive wildlife facilities has historically been skewed toward charismatic mammals [1], which comprise only a small proportion of the species that are maintained in zoological collections, and are not reflective of taxonomic group sizing. Modern zoos play an important role in developing effective animal welfare, conservation, and environmental education; therefore, this shortfall in knowledge on “forgotten species” may have large, unseen, and negative impacts. The aim of this special issue was to encourage the reporting and publication of data on rarely studied species within captive facilities. This collection of 14 papers brings to light new information on a diverse range of taxonomic groups, from reptiles and birds, to amphibians and sharks.
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- Title
- Fundamental Knowledge on Forgotten Species: An Exploration of Data from Rarely Studied Captive Animals
- Authors/Creators
- Kris Descovich - The University of QueenslandCaralyn Kemp - Unitec Inst Technol, Sch Environm & Anim Sci, Te Pukenga, Auckland 1025, New ZealandJessica Rendle - Univ Nottingham, Sch Vet Med & Sci, Sutton Bonington Campus, Loughborough LE12 5RD, England
- Publication Details
- Journal of zoological and botanical gardens, Vol.4(1), pp.50-52
- Publisher
- MDPI
- Number of pages
- 3
- Identifiers
- 991005626669107891
- Copyright
- © 2023 by the authors.
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Veterinary Medicine
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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