Reproductive Science and Integrated Conservation

doi:10.1017/CBO9780511615016

Reproduction is essential to the continuation and evolution of life on this planet and is therefore a centrally important process in the conservation of wildlife. However, reproductive mechanisms are well understood in only a handful of vertebrate species, mostly domestic livestock and laboratory animals. This means that attempts to develop and implement management policies for wildlife conservation, and especially for endangered species that, by definition, are difficult to study, are often based on poor data or no data at all. In Reproductive Science and Integrated Conservation leading authorities provide glimpses of reproductive diversity in fishes, amphibia, reptiles, birds and mammals. Conservation plans are founded on the assumption that reproduction will be successful, but what if it fails? This book reviews the many factors that influence reproduction, including genetics, behaviour and nutrition, and experts assess the potential conservation relevance of the recent rapid advances in reproductive technology and medicine.

'This is a readable and engrossing book. This book reviews the many factors that influence reproduction. Sixth formers, students and zoo educators would benefit from reading the book if they have an interest in conservation. Long time biologists like me may be absorbed in the topic and heartily encouraged.'

Source: Journal of Biological Education

'… it is a realistic look at the current state of conservation biology and those who have an interest in cryopreservation for the purposes of conservation will find much of its content of value.'

Source: CryoLetters

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Frontmatter
pp i-vi
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Contents
pp vii-ix
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List of contributors
pp x-xii
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Foreword
pp xiii-xvi
- By Richard Stone, European News Editor, Science, (Author of Mammoth: The Resurrection of an Ice Age Giant (2001), Perseus Publishing)
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Part I - Introduction
pp 1-1
- By William V. Holt, Senior Research Fellow, Institute of Zoology, Zoological Society of London, and heads the Reproductive Biology Group, Amanda R. Pickard, Research Fellow, Institute of Zoology, Zoological Society of London, John C. Rodger, Director of the Australian Government's multi-organisation, Cooperative Research Centre for Conservation and Management of Marsupials, David E. Wildt, Senior Scientist and Head, Department of Reproductive Sciences, Smithsonian National Zoological Park, Washington, USA
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1 - Toward more effective reproductive science for conservation
pp 2-20
- By David E. Wildt, Senior Scientist and Head, Department of Reproductive Sciences, Smithsonian National Zoological Park, Washington, USA, Susie Ellis, Conservation International, 1919 M Street, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20036, U.S.A., Donald Janssen, Zoological Society of San Diego, San Diego, CA 92112, U.S.A., Jennifer Buff, Conservation & Research Centre, National Zoological Park, Smithsonian Institution, Front Royal, VA 22630 and Washington, DC 20008, U.S.A.
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Part II - Reproduction and population viability
pp 21-23
- By William V. Holt, Senior Research Fellow, Institute of Zoology, Zoological Society of London, and heads the Reproductive Biology Group, Amanda R. Pickard, Research Fellow, Institute of Zoology, Zoological Society of London, John C. Rodger, Director of the Australian Government's multi-organisation, Cooperative Research Centre for Conservation and Management of Marsupials, David E. Wildt, Senior Scientist and Head, Department of Reproductive Sciences, Smithsonian National Zoological Park, Washington, USA
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2 - Behaviour and reproduction
pp 24-41
- By Alan Dixson, Center for Reproduction of Endangered Species, Zoological Society of San Diego, PO Box 120551, San Diego, CA 92112–0551, U.S.A., Nancy Harvey, Center for Reproduction of Endangered Species, Zoological Society of San Diego, PO Box 120551, San Diego, CA 92112–0551, U.S.A., Marilyn Patton, Center for Reproduction of Endangered Species, Zoological Society of San Diego, PO Box 120551, San Diego, CA 92112–0551, U.S.A., Joanna Setchell, School of Life Sciences, University of Surrey, Roehampton, West Hill, London SW15 35N, U.K.
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3 - Nutrition and its interaction with reproductive processes
pp 42-56
- By Tom G. McEvoy, Scottish Agricultural College, Animal Biology Division, Craibstone Estate, Bucksburn, Aberdeen, AB21 9YA, U.K., John J. Robinson, Scottish Agricultural College, Animal Biology Division, Craibstone Estate, Bucksburn, Aberdeen, AB21 9YA, U.K.
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4 - Environmental chemicals and the threat to male fertility in mammals: evidence and perspective
pp 57-66
- By Helen S. Baillie, Section of Reproductive and Developmental Medicine, University of Sheffield, Jessop Wing, Central Sheffield University Hospitals Trust, Tree Root Walk, Sheffield S10 2SF, U.K., Allan A. Pacey, Section of Reproductive and Developmental Medicine, University of Sheffield, Jessop Wing, Central Sheffield University Hospitals Trust, Tree Root Walk, Sheffield S10 2SF, U.K., Harry D. M. Moore, Section of Reproductive and Developmental Medicine, University of Sheffield, Jessop Wing, Central Sheffield University Hospitals Trust, Tree Root Walk, Sheffield S10 2SF, U.K.
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5 - Assessing the consequences of inbreeding for population fitness: past challenges and future prospects
pp 67-81
- By Andrea C. Taylor, School of Biological Sciences, PO Box 18, Monash University, Victoria 3800, Australia
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6 - Impacts of inbreeding on components of reproductive success
pp 82-96
- By Karen Koeninger Ryan, The University of Chicago, Committee on Evolutionary Biology, 1101 East 57th Street, Chicago, IL 60637, U.S.A., Robert C. Lacy, The University of Chicago, Committee on Evolutionary Biology, 1101 East 57th Street, Chicago, IL 60637 and Department of Conservation Biology, Chicago Zoological Society, Brookfield, IL 60513, U.S.A., Susan W. Margulis, Department of Conservation Biology, Chicago Zoological Society, Brookfield, IL 60513, U.S.A.
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7 - The major histocompatibility complex (MHC) in declining populations: an example of adaptive variation
pp 97-113
- By Philip Hedrick, Department of Biology, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287, U.S.A.
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8 - When is the birth rate the key factor associated with population dynamics?
pp 114-128
- By Tim Coulson, Department of Zoology, University of Cambridge, Downing Street, Cambridge CB2 3EJ, U.K., Elodie Hudson, Renewable Resources Assessment Group, T.H. Huxley School of Environment, Earth Sciences and Engineering, Royal School of Mines, Imperial College London, Prince Consort Road, London SW7 2BP, U.K.
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Part III - Reproductive techniques for conservation management
pp 129-131
- By William V. Holt, Senior Research Fellow, Institute of Zoology, Zoological Society of London, and heads the Reproductive Biology Group, Amanda R. Pickard, Research Fellow, Institute of Zoology, Zoological Society of London, John C. Rodger, Director of the Australian Government's multi-organisation, Cooperative Research Centre for Conservation and Management of Marsupials, David E. Wildt, Senior Scientist and Head, Department of Reproductive Sciences, Smithsonian National Zoological Park, Washington, USA
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9 - Reproductive and welfare monitoring for the management of ex situ populations
pp 132-146
- By Amanda R. Pickard, Institute of Zoology, Zoological Society of London, Regent's Park, London NW 4RY, U.K.
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10 - Non-invasive endocrine measures of reproduction and stress in wild populations
pp 147-165
- By Steven L. Monfort, Conservation & Research Center, National Zoological Park, Smithsonian Institution, Front Royal, VA 22630 and Washington, DC 20008, U.S.A.
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11 - Ultrasound for analysis of reproductive function in wildlife species
pp 166-182
- By Thomas B. Hildebrandt, Department of Reproduction Management, Institute for Zoo Biology and Wildlife Research, Berlin, Germany, Janine L. Brown, Conservation & Research Centre, National Zoological Park, Smithsonian Institution, Front Royal, VA 22630 and Washington DC 20008, U.S.A., Robert Hermes, Department of Reproduction Management, Institute for Zoo Biology and Wildlife Research, Berlin, Germany, Frank Göritz, Department of Reproduction Management, Institute for Zoo Biology and Wildlife Research, Berlin, Germany
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12 - Role of embryo technologies in genetic management and conservation of wildlife
pp 183-194
- By Naida M. Loskutoff, Center for Conservation and Research, Henry Doorly Zoo, 3701 South 10th Street, Omaha, NB 68107, U.S.A.
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13 - Application of nuclear transfer technology to wildlife species
pp 195-208
- By J. K. Critser, Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri–Columbia, 201 Connaway Hall, Columbia, MO 65211–5120, U.S.A., L. K. Riley, Research Animal Diagnostic & Investigative Laboratory, Department Pathobiology, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211, U.S.A., R. S. Prather, Department of Animal Science, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211, U.S.A.
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Part IV - Integrated conservation management
pp 209-210
- By William V. Holt, Senior Research Fellow, Institute of Zoology, Zoological Society of London, and heads the Reproductive Biology Group, Amanda R. Pickard, Research Fellow, Institute of Zoology, Zoological Society of London, John C. Rodger, Director of the Australian Government's multi-organisation, Cooperative Research Centre for Conservation and Management of Marsupials, David E. Wildt, Senior Scientist and Head, Department of Reproductive Sciences, Smithsonian National Zoological Park, Washington, USA
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14 - Integrating reproductive sciences into recovery programmes for declining and extinct marsupial populations
pp 211-231
- By Peter D. Temple-Smith, Department of Conservation and Research, Zoological Parks and Gardens Board and Department of Zoology, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia.
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15 - Captive breeding and predator control: a successful strategy for conservation in Western Australia
pp 232-248
- By Terry Fletcher, Co-operative Research Centre for Conservation and Management of Marsupials, Perth Zoo, 20 Labouchere Road, South Perth, Western Australia 6151, Australia., Keith Morris, CALM Science Division, Department of Conservation and Land Management
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16 - Black-footed ferret: model for assisted reproductive technologies contributing to in situ conservation
pp 249-266
- By Jogayle Howard, Conservation & Research Center, National Zoological Park, Smithsonian Institution, Front Royal, VA 22630 and Washington, DC 20008, U.S.A., Paul E. Marinari, National Black-Footed Ferret Conservation Center, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Laramie, WY 82070, U.S.A., David E. Wildt, Conservation & Research Center, National Zoological Park, Smithsonian Institution, Front Royal, VA 22630 and Washington, DC 20008, U.S.A.
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17 - Genetic resource banks for species conservation
pp 267-280
- By W. V. Holt, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Zoology, Zoological Society of London, Teresa Abaigar, Estacion Experimental de Zonas Aridas, General Segura, 1, Almeria 4001, Spain, P. F. Watson, Department of Veterinary Basic Sciences, Royal Veterinary College, Royal College Street, London NW 0TU, U.K., D. E. Wildt, Conservation & Research Center, National Zoological Park, Smithsonian Institution, Front Royal, VA 22630 and Washington, DC 20008, U.S.A.
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18 - Fertility control for wildlife
pp 281-290
- By John C. Rodger, Cooperative Research Centre for Conservation & Management of Marsupials, School of Biological & Chemical Sciences, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
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19 - Contraceptive vaccine development
pp 291-304
- By Karen E. Mate, Cooperative Research Centre for Conservation and Management of Marsupials, Department of Biological Sciences, Macquarie University, NSW 2109, Australia, Lyn A. Hinds, Pest Animal Control Cooperative Research Centre, CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems, GPO Box 284, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia
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20 - Field applications of fertility control for wildlife management
pp 305-318
- By Phil Cowan, Landcare Research and Marsupial CRC, Private Bag 11052, Palmerston North, New Zealand, Roger Pech, CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems, GPO Box 284, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia, Paul Curtis, Department of Natural Resources, Room 114, Fernow Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853‍3001, U.S.A.
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Part V - Reproduction science in non-mammalian species
pp 319-320
- By William V. Holt, Senior Research Fellow, Institute of Zoology, Zoological Society of London, and heads the Reproductive Biology Group, Amanda R. Pickard, Research Fellow, Institute of Zoology, Zoological Society of London, John C. Rodger, Director of the Australian Government's multi-organisation, Cooperative Research Centre for Conservation and Management of Marsupials, David E. Wildt, Senior Scientist and Head, Department of Reproductive Sciences, Smithsonian National Zoological Park, Washington, USA
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21 - Reproductive technologies and challenges in avian conservation and management
pp 321-337
- By Ann M. Donoghue, Poultry Production and Product Safety Research Unit, Fayetteville, AZ 72701, U.S.A., Juan Manuel Blanco, Centro de Estudios de Rapaces Ibericas, Toledo, Spain. Poultry Production and Product Safety Research Unit, Fayetteville, AZ 72701, U.S.A., George F. Gee, Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, Laurel, MD 20708, U.S.A., Yvonne K. Kirby, Poultry Production and Product Safety Research Unit, Fayetteville, AZ 72701, U.S.A., David E. Wildt, Conservation & Research Center, National Zoological Park, Smithsonian Institution, Front Royal, VA 22630 and Washington, DC 20008, U.S.A.
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