West Indian iguana Cyclura spp reintroduction and recovery programmes: Zoo support and involvement

Grant, Tandora D.; Hudson, R. D.

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Date Issued

2015

Author

Grant, Tandora D.
Hudson, R. D.

Subject Terms

IGUANAS
POPULATIONS
ZOOS
WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
STUDBOOKS
REINTRODUCTION
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
CARIBBEAN ISLANDS
ZOOS

Journal

International Zoo Yearbook

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Abstract

Many West Indian rock iguanas Cyclura spp comprise small restricted island populations that are threatened by habitat conversion and degradation, free-ranging domestic animals and invasive species. In the 1980s, concerted conservation efforts were initiated for Caribbean iguanas, using a combination of captive-breeding programmes and head-starting of wild-collected hatchlings for reintroduction, and habitat protection….

URI

http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12634/430

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Article

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Conservation Science Publications