| The international transportation of zoo animals: conserving biological diversity and protecting animal welfare. | |
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PMID: 20405412 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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Issues pertaining to the long distance transportation of animals are examined according to the aspirations of the world's zoo community. Guidance comes from the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA), the civil society organisation that provides 'leadership and support for zoos, aquariums and partner organisations of the world in animal care and welfare, conservation of biodiversity, environmental education and global sustainability'. The authors describe why it is necessary to transport zoo animals over long distances and how animal welfare can be protected during the process. Transportation of animals among zoos is essential for the cooperative breeding programmes undertaken for the ex situ conservation of wildlife with the help of WAZA studbooks. The challenge is to satisfy the entwined ethical imperatives of safeguarding animal welfare and protecting biodiversity. |
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Peter Linhart; David B Adams; Thomas Voracek |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Veterinaria italiana Volume: 44 ISSN: 1828-1427 ISO Abbreviation: Vet. Ital. Publication Date: 2008 Jan-Mar |
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Created Date: 2010-04-20 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0201543 Medline TA: Vet Ital Country: Italy |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 49-57 Citation Subset: IM |
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Schönbrunner Tiergarten GesmbH, Maxingstrasse 13b, Vienna, Austria. zoodoc@tierarzt.at |
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