Zoo Breeding Program
A program in zoos where animals are helped to have babies so the species can survive.
What is it?
A zoo breeding program is when zoos work together to help endangered animals reproduce in captivity. The goal is to increase the population and sometimes to reintroduce animals into the wild. The Guam Kingfisher is part of a zoo breeding program to save it from complete extinction. Zoos carefully manage the birds' health and genetics to keep the population healthy.
Why it matters
Zoo breeding programs can save species that are extinct in the wild or critically endangered. They help maintain biodiversity and give species a second chance.
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