| Small Population Biology Research:
Supported by Zoo funds and grants, this program works hand
in hand with those funded by MacArthur (above). Projects in this program
focus either on implementation of management policies, evaluation of current
or experimental management practices, or the basic science of demography
and population genetics. The Zoo is currently working on a $50,000
project, supported by the Institute of Museum services, to standardize
record keeping procedures for captive breeding programs.
IMS Conservation Grants
Development of Guidelines for Data Entry and Maintenance of North American
Regional Studbooks - Support for cooperative project,
with seven other organizations, to develop and disseminate standards for
data entry and management. Data are used to manage populations in North
American zoos. |
Other Projects
| Evaluation of Data Quality in Global Database (all zoos and aquariums). |
| Genetic trade-offs in selection of individuals for reintroduction. |
| Development of prototype reports and analyses for Population Management
Plans. |
| Use and definition of "biodiversity" - a survey of individuals
and the literature. |
| Monitoring of thermal stress during animal shipments. |
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