scholarly journals Behavioural Descriptions of Indian Pangolins (Manis crassicaudata) in Captivity

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajesh Kumar Mohapatra ◽  
Sudarsan Panda
Keyword(s):  
Endangered Species ◽  
Frame Of Reference ◽  
Behavioural Patterns ◽  
In Captivity ◽  
Breeding Programmes ◽  
Conservation Of Endangered Species ◽  
Conservation Breeding ◽  
Defensive Behaviours ◽  
Zoological Park ◽  
Social Behaviours

Conservation breeding programmes as an essential tool for conservation of endangered species require a sound knowledge on behaviour of the species. At present time, knowledge of behaviour and biology of Indian pangolins is inadequate and inconsistent. During the present study, an ethogram was developed based on the behavioural observations of seven Indian pangolins (Manis crassicaudata) at Pangolin Conservation Breeding Centre, Nandankanan Zoological Park, Odisha, India, between February 2012 and January 2013. A total of 27 behaviours of seven distinct behavioural categories (stationary body positions, locomotory patterns, maintenance behaviours, explorative behaviours, defensive behaviours, reproductive/social behaviours, and others) were described and illustrated. The results offer a consistent frame of reference for further studies on behavioural patterns of Indian pangolins. Besides, these preliminary observations could be useful in management and breeding of the species in captivity.

Conservation of Endangered Species in Captivity: An Interdisciplinary Approach

1997 ◽  
Vol 61 (2) ◽  
pp. 580
Author(s):  
Devra G. Kleiman ◽  
E. F. Gibbons ◽  
B. S. Durrant ◽  
J. Demarest
Keyword(s):  
Endangered Species ◽  
Interdisciplinary Approach ◽  
In Captivity ◽  
Conservation Of Endangered Species

scholarly journals Molecular detection of enteropathogenic Escherichia coli in asymptomatic captive psittacines

2012 ◽  
Vol 32 (9) ◽  
pp. 922-926 ◽  
Author(s):  
André Becker Saidenberg ◽  
Rodrigo Hidalgo F. Teixeira ◽  
Neiva Maria R. Guedes ◽  
Mariangela da Costa Allgayer ◽  
Priscilla Anne Melville ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Endangered Species ◽  
Disease Outbreaks ◽  
Ex Situ ◽  
Enteropathogenic Escherichia Coli ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Three Samples ◽  
In Captivity ◽  
Typical Epec ◽  
Conservation Of Endangered Species

Psittaciformes are one of the most endangered groups of birds, and several Brazilian species are classified between vulnerable and critically endangered. It is thus necessary to identify agents that cause infections in captive wild animals and to assess the risks posed thereof and to design interventions to minimize the possibility of disease outbreaks, leading to the conservation of endangered species. The purpose of this study was to identify enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC) cloacal isolates from asymptomatic psittacines in captivity and evaluate the distribution of the EPEC pathotype. Cloacal swabs were obtained from 46 asymptomatic birds, and resulting isolates were tested by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for the presence of the attaching and effacing gene (eae) and bundle-forming pilus structural gene (bfpA) of EPEC. Samples from several species were tested, and three samples were found to be positive for the eae and bfpA genes and characterized as typical EPEC. This is the first report of this pathotype in asymptomatic psittacines. Although certain E. coli strains are more pathogenic than others, various factors should be considered when determining the potential of E. coli isolates to cause disease in captive psittacines. Birds that are positive for the EPEC (typical) strain could be zoonotic sources of infection, and may have acquired these strains through contact with humans or domestic animals. These findings may also be valuable for the long-term management of endangered species ex situ as one EPEC sample was isolated from a Red-tailed Amazon (Amazona brasiliensis).

scholarly journals Captive husbandry and breeding of the Nguru spiny pygmy chameleon Rhampholeon acuminatus

2021 ◽  
pp. 24-27
Author(s):  
Jay Redbond
Keyword(s):  
Captive Breeding ◽  
Critically Endangered ◽  
Ex Situ ◽  
Pet Trade ◽  
Total Length ◽  
In Captivity ◽  
Breeding Programmes ◽  
Conservation Breeding ◽  
Published Account

The Nguru spiny pygmy chameleon (Rhampholeon acuminatus) is endemic to the Nguru mountains in Tanzania. It is assessed as Critically Endangered and is collected from the wild for the pet trade. An ex-situ population of this species was recently established at The Wild Planet Trust, Paignton Zoo, in the hope of learning more about the husbandry and biology of this species. We report on the captive husbandry of adults and the successful breeding, hatching and rearing of juveniles. Females carried four eggs but laid them in pairs. When eggs were incubated at 19.2-22.8 °C, hatchlings emerged roughly 180 days after laying. The hatchlings had a total length of about 30 mm and weighed 0.2-0.3 g. To our knowledge, this is the first published account of captive breeding for this species. The husbandry methods described could be used to establish populations of this and other Rhampholeon species in captivity, which in turn would reduce the demand for wild caught (Rhampholeon), as well as inform future conservation breeding programmes for this species.

scholarly journals Effect of captivity on morphology: negligible changes in external morphology mask significant changes in internal morphology

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 172470 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie K. Courtney Jones ◽  
Adam J. Munn ◽  
Phillip G. Byrne
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dimorphism ◽  
Captive Breeding ◽  
Morphological Changes ◽  
External Morphology ◽  
Wild Animals ◽  
Internal Morphology ◽  
In Captivity ◽  
Two Generations ◽  
Breeding Programmes ◽  
Source Populations

Captive breeding programmes are increasingly relied upon for threatened species management. Changes in morphology can occur in captivity, often with unknown consequences for reintroductions. Few studies have examined the morphological changes that occur in captive animals compared with wild animals. Further, the effect of multiple generations being maintained in captivity, and the potential effects of captivity on sexual dimorphism remain poorly understood. We compared external and internal morphology of captive and wild animals using house mouse ( Mus musculus ) as a model species. In addition, we looked at morphology across two captive generations, and compared morphology between sexes. We found no statistically significant differences in external morphology, but after one generation in captivity there was evidence for a shift in the internal morphology of captive-reared mice; captive-reared mice (two generations bred) had lighter combined kidney and spleen masses compared with wild-caught mice. Sexual dimorphism was maintained in captivity. Our findings demonstrate that captive breeding can alter internal morphology. Given that these morphological changes may impact organismal functioning and viability following release, further investigation is warranted. If the morphological change is shown to be maladaptive, these changes would have significant implications for captive-source populations that are used for reintroduction, including reduced survivorship.

scholarly journals Longevity of Lion-tailed Macaque (Macaca silenus) in captivity at Nandankannan Zoological Park, Bhubaneswar

2002 ◽  
Vol 17 (8) ◽  
pp. 861-861
Author(s):  
L.N. Acharjyo ◽  
Vinod Kumar ◽  
S.K. Patnaik
Keyword(s):  
Macaca Silenus ◽  
In Captivity ◽  
Zoological Park

Oocytes from gilts of domestic pig (Sus scrofa domesticus) and wild boar (Sus scrofa) species exhibit similar developmental potential during in vitro maturation

1998 ◽  
Vol 1998 ◽  
pp. 178-178
Author(s):  
N.S. Prathalingam ◽  
K. Rust ◽  
M.E. Staines ◽  
G.J. McCallum ◽  
S.A. Edwards ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wild Boar ◽  
Sus Scrofa ◽  
In Vitro Maturation ◽  
Animal Species ◽  
Genetic Material ◽  
Developmental Potential ◽  
In Captivity ◽  
Breeding Programmes ◽  
Sus Scrofa Domesticus

In vitro embryo production strategies have been considered as possible means to protect wild and endangered animal species through assisted breeding programmes. They also offer the possibility to preserve genetic material from such stock or to facilitate breeding in captivity. The relevant technologies, however, have been developed to meet the needs of oocytes and embryos of domesticated animals and their suitability for wild species remains largely unknown. This study investigated the ability of in vitro maturation procedures, designed for oocytes of domestic pigs (Sus scrofa domesticus), to support the development of oocytes from wild boar (Sus scrofa)gilts.

Surgical Management of Bilateral Epulides in a Sloth Bear (Melursus ursinus) at Nandankanan Zoological Park

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. Nath ◽  
S.K. Sahu ◽  
S.K. Panda ◽  
N. Sahoo ◽  
A.K. Das
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Oral Cavity ◽  
Wild Animals ◽  
Dental Pathology ◽  
In Captivity ◽  
Normal Feeding ◽  
Upper Jaw ◽  
Sloth Bear ◽  
Melursus Ursinus ◽  
Zoological Park

Background: Epulides, tumors of periodontal origin, are commonly reported in dogs and infrequently in cats. But its documentation among wild animals is scarce. Retrospective study of the available literature did not find any report of epulis in sloth bears, though dental pathology is common in captive sloth bears. The present study depicts the details about an incidence of bilateral epulides in a captive sloth bear of Nandankanan Zoological Park, Bhubaneswar, India and its successful surgical management.Methods: A male sloth bear aged about 15 years, developed bilateral swellings at the upper jaw, protruding out of the oral cavity, impeding with its normal feeding and drinking. Close physical examination under general anaesthesia revealed that the swellings are bilateral epulides at the upper jaw involving canines of both sides. The epulides were surgically excised, histopathology of the excised mass was conducted and a course of antibiotic treatment was followed.Result: The epulides were found to be of fibromatous and ossifying type. In the present case, there was no recurrence of epulides at the surgical site after their excision and the procedure proved curative. This work is a complementary contribution to the dental pathology study of sloth bears in captivity. 

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