Editorial: Fundamental knowledge on forgotten species: An exploration of data from rarely studied captive animals
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Descovich, K.
Kemp, Caralyn
Rendle, J.
Kemp, Caralyn
Rendle, J.
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2023-01-09
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captive species
zoology
zoology
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Descovich, K., Kemp, C., & Rendle, J. (Eds.). (2023). Editorial: Fundamental knowledge on forgotten species: An exploration of data from rarely studied captive animals. Basel, Switzerland: Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens, MDPI. https://doi.org/10.3390/jzbg4010005
Abstract
Zoological institutions contribute a large amount of fundamental and applied knowledge on a diverse array of animal species. Despite this significant contribution, published research conducted within zoos or other captive wildlife facilities has historically been skewed toward charismatic mammals [1], which comprise only a small proportion of the species that are maintained in zoological collections, and are not reflective of taxonomic group sizing. Modern zoos play an important role in developing effective animal welfare, conservation, and environmental education; therefore, this shortfall in knowledge on “forgotten species” may have large, unseen, and negative impacts.
1. Non-avian reptiles
2. Birds
3. Amphibians
4. Sharks
5. Mammals
[NOTE: This article belongs to the Special Issue Fundamental Knowledge on Forgotten Species: An Exploration of Data from Rarely Studied Captive Animals)]
The aim of this special issue was to encourage the reporting and publication of data on rarely studied species within captive facilities. This collection of 14 papers brings to light new information on a diverse range of taxonomic groups, from reptiles and birds, to amphibians and sharks.
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MDPI (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute)
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https://doi.org/10.3390/jzbg4010005
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