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Before taking up breeding programmes of any species, zoos shall clearly identify the objectives for which the breeding programme is being taken up. The targeted numbers for the programme would be decided keeping in view the identified objectives.
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3.7.2 |
All zoos shall cooperate in successful implementation of identified breeding programmes by way of loaning, pooling or exchanging animals for the programme and help creation of socially, genetically and demographically viable groups even at the cost of reducing the number of animals or number of species displayed in individual zoos. |
3.7.3 |
Breeding programme shall be taken up by zoos after collection of adequate data like biology, behaviour and other demo-graphic factors affecting the programme. including the minimum number of founder animals and the quantum of housing facilities available.
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3.7.4 |
Programmes for breeding of zoo animals for re-introduction in the wild shall be taken up after getting approval of the State
Government, the Central Zoo Authority and the Central Government as the case may be.
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3.7.5 |
Zoos shall give priority in their breeding programmes to endangered species representing the zoo-geographic zones in which they are located.
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3.7.6 |
For carrying out breeding programmes in a scientific and planned manner the zoo shall mark every individual animals involved in the programme in an appropriate manner and maintain appropriate records.
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3.7.7 |
Zoos shall take utmost precaution to prevent inbreeding. They shall avoid artificial
selection of traits and make no explicit or implicit attempts to interbreed various genera, species and sub-species.
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3.7.8 |
Special efforts shall be made to avoid human imprinting of the stocks raised for reintroduction purposes by providing off exhibit breeding facilities.
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