ANSC 10200 Lecture Notes - Lecture 20: Animal Husbandry, Environmental Movement, Killing Of Harambe

• School: Purdue University
• Department: Animal Sciences
• Course: ANSC 10200
• Professor: Dr. Karcher

Document Summary

History of zoos: began as royal menageries, symbols of power. The 4 pillars of zoo mission: conservation, education, recreation, research. Challenges of the zoo industry: population management (finite resources, husbandry and health (high expertise, funding, pr and shifting public attitudes. Population management: species survival plans (ssp"s, green level. Populations are sustainable for 100+ years/ 10+ generations. > 90% genetic diversity retention predicted: mandatory full participation for zaz institution non-members excluded, yellow level: Populations may or may not be sustainable for 100+ years/10+ generations. Voluntary participation for aza institutions, non-members may participate: red studbook programs: Populations of fewer than 50 individual specimens: cannot meet demographic or genetic criteria for sustainability. Importance of publication: nutrition, emerging field, enrichment programs fundamental for animal welfare and preventative care, role of training in zoo setting. Empower guests to take meaningful action: promote science literacy through informal science learning opportuinites. Science is fun and relevant: foster a personal connection to wildlife.