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Intentional breeding of wild organisms by humans
Captive breeding, also known as captive propagation, is a conservation strategy aimed at preserving endangered or threatened species by breeding them in
Captive_breeding
Canid native to the southeastern United States
Louisiana (where specimens were trapped from the last wild population for captive breeding), which likely accounts for the discrepancy in their dietary habits
Red_wolf
Species of spider
the male (the Latin ingens means "huge" or "monstrous"). In 2016 a captive breeding programme was set up at Bristol Zoo with 25 individuals being captured
Hogna_ingens
Species of bird in the crow family
helpful in captive breeding efforts. Juveniles rely on their parents for 8 months and will stay with the family group until the next breeding season. The
Hawaiian_crow
Species of amphibian
survive in the wild on Montserrat and its survival now relies on a captive breeding project involving several zoos. The initial decline was linked to hunting
Leptodactylus_fallax
Species of reptile
[citation needed] The WildNZ Trust has a tuatara breeding enclosure at Ruawai. One notable captive breeding success story took place in January 2009, when
Tuatara
Species of amphibian
but they did not metamorphose into frogs. The first fully successful captive breeding was relatively recent: In 2010 it was first bred at Huachipa Zoo in
Telmatobius_culeus
Species of tortoise
2003. Yadanabon Zoological Gardens is also currently engaged in a captive-breeding program to attempt to increase the population of this tortoise. Starting
Burmese_star_tortoise
Critically endangered species of turtle
ecosystem downstream in Vietnam. Conservationists have focused on captive breeding as a primary strategy to save the Yangtze giant softshell turtle. In
Yangtze giant softshell turtle
Yangtze_giant_softshell_turtle
Hunting with a trained bird of prey
abroad and then imported. Captive breeding was initiated. The book mentions a captive-bred goshawk and a brood of captive-bred red-tailed hawks. It describes
Falconry
Species of some organisms facing a very high risk of extinction
endangered species are the target of extensive conservation efforts such as captive breeding and habitat restoration. Human activity is a significant factor in
Endangered_species
Color variation of Tiger
A golden tiger, sometimes called a golden tabby tiger, is a Bengal tiger with a colour variation caused by a recessive gene. Like white tigers and black
Golden_tiger
Subspecies of mammal
the captive population experienced a genetic bottleneck, with the surviving captive breeding stock descended from only 11 of the founder captives. In
Przewalski's_horse
Species of primate
captive breeding, primarily at the Duke Lemur Center in Durham, North Carolina. This center has been influential in keeping, researching and breeding
Aye-aye
Non-profit organization
"Challenger the Bald Eagle Retires" tn.gov. Retrieved September 8, 2022. "Captive Eagle Breeding" eagles.org. Retrieved September 8, 2022. "Barn Owl" tn.gov. Retrieved
American_Eagle_Foundation
Practice of keeping and breeding birds
over the world. A major part of also its role in bird conservation. Captive breeding programs have helped protect endangered species by maintaining healthy
Aviculture
Public non-profit research institute in Chengdu, China
preparing for the test launch, which was estimated that same year in June. Captive breeding Wolong National Nature Reserve Giant pandas around the world 组织机构.
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
Chengdu_Research_Base_of_Giant_Panda_Breeding
Species of amphibian
Conservation of Nature (IUCN), though the species persists in ex situ, captive breeding populations. Currently, there are an estimate of 6,200 Kihansi spray
Kihansi_spray_toad
Coastal field station and research facility
sold in markets. BML acts as the headquarters for the white abalone captive breeding program. The existing White Abalone Culture (WAC) Lab works in concert
Bodega_Marine_Lab
Large cat native to Africa and India
cross-breeding different subspecies and thus reducing their conservation value. Captive breeding of lions was halted to eliminate individuals of unknown origin and
Lion
Species of macaw that is extinct in the wild
last sighting was in 2016. The species is now maintained through a captive breeding program at several conservation organizations under the aegis of the
Spix's_macaw
Species of amphibian
locate some tadpoles and took them back to Melbourne Zoo. The first captive breeding program for the giant burrowing frog is under way as of 2021[update]
Giant_burrowing_frog
Practice of containing fish
capture in the wild or captive breeding. United Nations studies show that more than 90% of freshwater aquarium fish are captive–bred, while virtually all
Fishkeeping
Subspecies of carnivore
Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA). The breeding programs have been successful. The captive breeding projects for the Northeast African cheetah first
Northeast_African_cheetah
Species of fish
to the brackish estuaries and local eelgrass beds in which it lives. A captive population of Syngnathus watermeyeri is held at uShaka Marine World in
Estuarine_pipefish
Species of amphibian
federally listed as endangered in January 1984. To prevent extinction, a captive-breeding program began in 1989 at the Thorne Williams Unit that produced enough
Wyoming_toad
Species of mammal
releasing captive bred individuals. The Spanish National Commission for the Protection of Nature endorsed the Iberian Lynx Ex Situ Conservation Breeding Program
Iberian_lynx
Fastest known animal and common bird of prey
hunting ability, high trainability, versatility, and availability via captive breeding. It is effective on most game bird species, from small to large. It
Peregrine_falcon
Species of reptile
and Nepal. The leopard gecko is a popular pet, and due to extensive captive breeding it is sometimes referred to as the first domesticated species of lizard
Leopard_gecko
Species of lizard
structure of Texas horned lizards: implications for reintroduction and captive breeding". PeerJ. 7 e7746. doi:10.7717/peerj.7746. ISSN 2167-8359. PMC 6777493
Texas_horned_lizard
US-based non-profit organization
Fund administration and barns for the captive breeding program. The organization's first climate-controlled breeding barn (the Gerald D. and Kathryn Swim
World Center for Birds of Prey
World_Center_for_Birds_of_Prey
Species of giant cricket endemic to New Zealand
Since 2008, the Department of Conservation has been involved in a captive breeding and release programme to mitigate the risk of having the entire population
Deinacrida_heteracantha
Cross between Scottish wildcat and domestic cat
them untameable but successfully bred them, producing the first litter of captive-born Kellas kittens. The Zoology Museum of the University of Aberdeen also
Kellas_cat
Orcas held in confinement
free-born orcas, since the captive-born orcas have known no other world and may not be able to adapt to life in the wild. Captive breeding also promises to reduce
Captive_orcas
Elephants kept in a confined area
and dwindling wild populations caused zoos to turn to captive breeding. The first successful captive birth in North America of an Asian elephant occurred
Captive_elephants
Subspecies of turtle
Terrapin Conservation Project, include monitoring, research, and captive breeding. Captive breeding of the subspecies started in 2004, however it has seen limited
Seychelles yellow-bellied mud turtle
Seychelles_yellow-bellied_mud_turtle
Species of large bird from North America
robust multi-institutional captive breeding program that would supply the cranes used in several additional captive breeding and reintroduction programs
Whooping_crane
British naturalist and writer (1925–1995)
the Jersey Zoo as an institution for the study of animals and for captive breeding, rather than a showcase for the public. In 1963 control of the zoo
Gerald_Durrell
Species of bird
birds in November 2025. Orange-bellied parrots are being bred in a captive breeding program with parrots in Taroona, Tasmania, Healesville Sanctuary, Adelaide
Orange-bellied_parrot
Hunting of wild birds to harvest feathers
Plume hunting is the hunting of wild birds to harvest their feathers, especially the more decorative plumes which were sold for use as ornamentation, particularly
Plume_hunting
Species of spider
Trichonephila inaurata, synonym Nephila inaurata, commonly known as the red-legged golden orb-weaver spider or red-legged nephila,[citation needed] is
Trichonephila_inaurata
Species of mammal
legally protected species in all states where it occurs since 1912. Captive breeding programs have had slight success, and it is vulnerable to pollution
Platypus
Fish seminal fluid and sacs
Harris, Catherine A. (8 October 2010). "The Consequences of Feminization in Breeding Groups of Wild Fish". Environmental Health Perspectives. 119 (3): 306–311
Milt
Family of basal chelicerates
many areas have enacted regulations on harvesting and established captive breeding programs. The fossil record of Xiphosura, the broader group that includes
Horseshoe_crab
Species of bird from Guam
kingfisher from the United States Territory of Guam. It is restricted to a captive breeding program following its extinction in the wild due primarily to predation
Guam_kingfisher
These are problems that may arise during conservation efforts such as captive breeding, species reintroduction, reserve connectivity, and wildlife management
Conservation_behavior
Species of reptile
wild. From 2009 to 2010, Parks Australia and Taronga Zoo started a captive breeding program, which has prevented total extinction of the species. The specific
Cryptoblepharus_egeriae
Genus of large bats
bats were taken from the wild starting in 1995 to create a captive breeding program. All captive individuals remain the property of the Comorian government
Pteropus
Species of bird
Lake Matsaborimena near Bemanevika in Madagascar in 2006. By 2017, a captive breeding program had produced a population of around 90 individuals. The birds
Madagascar_pochard
Small wild cat
Wildlife Park and Aigas Field Centre. This captive breeding programme has drawn criticism from the Captive Animals Protection Society, an organization
Scottish_wildcat
Species of marsupial
period. The Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife has implemented captive breeding programmes under the support and guidance of Linda Broome and her colleagues
Mountain_pygmy_possum
Species of reptile
it in a 1977 publication, but he is mistaken. Burton, who runs the captive breeding program on the island, reclassified the blue iguana as a distinct species
Blue_iguana
Species of salamander
International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES). There currently exists a large captive population of axolotls, with specimens used extensively in scientific research
Axolotl
Subspecies of grey wolf
captive rescue centers, this group of wolves would prove vital in starting a captive breeding program. Thanks to these preemptive measures, captive-bred
Mexican_wolf
Termination of a species caused by conservation of a different species
last individuals of a host species are captured for the purpose of captive breeding and reintroduction programs, they typically undergo anti-parasitic
Conservation-induced extinction
Conservation-induced_extinction
Species of reptile
Floreana descendants have been identified in the captive population of the Fausto Llerena Breeding Center on Santa Cruz; the genetic footprint was identified
Galápagos_tortoise
Topics referred to by the same term
Entrance Program EAZA Ex-situ Programme, a management system for the captive breeding of wild animals in zoos Education Equality Project, an American educational
EEP
Species of tortoise
“vulnerable” to extinction, despite the relative ease of captive breeding and the availability of captive-bred tortoises. Additionally, many remote tribal groups
Red-footed_tortoise
Breeding for desired characteristics
Selective breeding (also called artificial selection) is the process by which humans use animal breeding and plant breeding to selectively develop particular
Selective_breeding
State Government of Victoria for wildlife research and the captive management and breeding of species threatened in Victoria, such as the brolga, magpie
Serendip_Sanctuary
Captive wildlife breeding facility in South Africa
and Wildlife Centre, also known as Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre is a captive breeding facility for South African cheetahs and other animals that is situated
De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Centre
De_Wildt_Cheetah_and_Wildlife_Centre
Preservation of plants or animals outside their natural habitats
14 birds as of early February 2017, are being bred in a captive breeding program. The captive population consists of around 300 birds. Ex situ conservation
Ex_situ_conservation
Herpetology research station in Chennai, India
started for the protection and breeding of Indian crocodile species. The Crocodile Bank later developed a captive breeding program for freshwater turtles
Madras_Crocodile_Bank_Trust
Species of mammal in Asia
in China, it benefits from nature conservation projects. Regional captive breeding programmes for the red panda have been established in zoos around the
Red_panda
Species of small wild cat
Europe, Russia, North America and Japan participate in Pallas's cat captive breeding programs. "Manul" is Pallas's cat's name in the Mongolian language
Pallas's_cat
Species of reptile
of captive breeding, trade and conservation in the South east Asian region: Several countries in the region are already deeply involved in captive breeding
Siamese_crocodile
Topics referred to by the same term
program, a planned breeding of animals or plants Breeding season, the period during each year when a species reproduces Captive breeding, raising plants
Breeding
Endangered species of Asian rhinoceros
Sumatra but, moreover, to have established a small captive breeding group. Opponents of the captive breeding program argue that the losses are too great; the
Sumatran_rhinoceros
Species of tortoise
near the town of Soalala (including Baie de Baly National Park). A captive-breeding facility was established in 1986 by the Jersey Wildlife Preservation
Angonoka_tortoise
Large New World vulture, North America
Diego Wild Animal Park and the Los Angeles Zoo. Numbers rose through captive breeding, and beginning in 1991, condors were reintroduced into the wild. Since
California_condor
Endangered species of seahorse from South Africa
which they prefer. The cages were all tested to see where they would go. Captive bred populations of Hippocampus capensis are held at the Two Oceans Aquarium
Knysna_seahorse
Species of eagle
"conservation-dependent species", meaning it depends on a dedicated effort for captive breeding and release to the wild, as well as habitat protection, to prevent
Harpy_eagle
Reintroduction of oryx to the wild
would be exterminated within the next few years and recommended that a captive breeding program be started to save the species. Michael Crouch, then Assistant
Arabian_oryx_reintroduction
Species of lizard
meat and the pet trade. Their meat is in high demand in Vietnam, and captive breeding is currently incapable of replacing wild collection by hunters and
Chinese_water_dragon
Famous tortoise for being father of around 900 hatchlings
he was at the San Diego Zoo, though his species was not known. A captive breeding effort for the critically endangered Hood Island tortoises was set
Diego_(tortoise)
Species of gastropod
single valley endemic. Partula affinis is in the international Partula breeding program and the conservation efforts for this species have been very successful
Partula_affinis
Indian organisation for big cat conservation (established 2023)
species Index of conservation articles Conservation biology Biodiversity Captive breeding Compassionate conservation Conservation behavior Conservation-dependent
International Big Cat Alliance
International_Big_Cat_Alliance
Order of amphibians
sustainable management of wild populations in the Qinling Mountains and captive breeding programmes have been set up. The hellbender is another large, long-lived
Salamander
Genus of primates from Madagascar
representing a safeguard against extinction. In the United States, captive breeding is managed by the Species Survival Plan (SSP), a program developed
Ruffed_lemur
Species of amphibian
captivity. As these individuals were imported before the start of captive breeding in China, they likely represent genetically pure wild-caught individuals
South_China_giant_salamander
Genus of mammals (large antelopes)
through a captive-breeding program and reintroduction to the wild. The scimitar oryx, which was listed as extinct in the wild, also relied on a captive-breeding
Oryx
Species of bird
and by secondary poisoning from lead in carcasses killed by hunters. Captive breeding programs have been instituted in several countries. The Andean condor
Andean_condor
strategies for mosquito removal which include the reduction of mosquito breeding sites by: chemical and biological control agents, genetic manipulation
Hawaiian honeycreeper conservation
Hawaiian_honeycreeper_conservation
Species of lizard
development, as it is difficult to breed in captivity. Attempts at captive breeding have been mostly unsuccessful. In New Guinea, the lizard is sometimes
Varanus_salvadorii
Commercial butterfly breeding or captive butterfly breeding is the practice of breeding butterflies and moths in controlled environments to supply the
Commercial_butterfly_breeding
Zoo in Chennai, India
understanding animal behaviour. The zoo serves as a captive breeding center and a coordinating zoo for the breeding programmes for endangered species as per the
Arignar_Anna_Zoological_Park
Species of crocodile endemic to Cuba
range has dwindled to only the Zapata Swamp, due to hunting by humans. Captive breeding projects are in place to help the species recover. The species' fossil
Cuban_crocodile
Genus of turtles
since the 1980s when it began as a rescue centre. It is the largest captive breeding facility for Dermatemys today, with a population of about 700 individuals
Hickatee
Genus of marsupial mammals
urban development, and poison baiting. Conservation efforts include captive breeding programs and reintroductions. The name Dasyurus (from Ancient Greek:
Quoll
Sporting arena in Montreal, Quebec
Salvador (2008). "Captive breeding of the barndoor skate ( Dipturus laevis ) at the Montreal Biodome, with comparison notes on two other captive-bred skate species"
Montreal_Biodome
Crocodilian native to the Indian subcontinent
stretch revealed two breeding sites and 27 individuals. Since the early 1980s, the population has been reinforced with captive-bred gharials that were
Gharial
Species of fish
fish is almost extinct in the wild, extant populations remain in a captive-breeding program at UC Davis and in a fish hatchery operated by the U.S. Fish
Delta_smelt
Elephant orphanage in Sri Lanka
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage (Sinhala: පින්නවල අලි අනාථාගාරය), is a captive breeding and conservation institute for wild Asian elephants located at Pinnawala
Pinnawala_Elephant_Orphanage
Planned breeding of a group of animals or plants
breed. Animal husbandry Captive breeding European Endangered Species Programme Ex-situ conservation Eugenics Selective breeding "Beantwoording vragen over
Breeding_program
Species of marsupial
Nocturnal House as ambassadors for the species. Healesville Sanctuary's captive breeding program for Leadbeater's possums recommenced in May 2012 and now comprises
Leadbeater's_possum
Species of hamster
International Union for Conservation of Nature. However, captive breeding programs are well established, and captive-bred golden hamsters are often kept as small
Golden_hamster
Species of bird
species, the Javan green magpie has been part of a captive breeding program since 2011. A captive breeding program based on confiscated individuals has been
Javan_green_magpie
Conference on Breeding Endangered Species in Captivity as an Aid to their Survival (WCBESCAS) is the world's first conference on captive breeding. Started
World Conference on Breeding Endangered Species in Captivity as an Aid to their Survival
World_Conference_on_Breeding_Endangered_Species_in_Captivity_as_an_Aid_to_their_Survival
avoiding the stress of moving orcas for breeding purposes. This table contains a full list of living captive orcas in human care (status 7 June 2026)
List_of_captive_orcas
Species of reptile
iguana (Iguana iguana). Successful captive breeding of this species has been limited to only two instances, as most captive-laid eggs tend to be infertile
Lesser_Antillean_iguana
CAPTIVE BREEDING
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Girl/Female
Irish
meaning pure.
Male
Native American
Native American Sioux name CHAYTON means "falcon."
Male
Native American
Native American Algonquin name CHANSOMPS means "locust."
Female
Italian
Italian name CAPRICE means "impulsive; ruled by whim."Â
Male
Native American
Native American Algonquin name ACHAK means "spirit."
Girl/Female
Italian
Fanciful.
Girl/Female
American, German, Italian
Whimsical; Unpredictable; Fanciful; Ruled by Whim; Impulsive
Male
Native American
Native American Algonquin name CHOGAN means "blackbird."
Male
Native American
Native American Navajo name ASHKII means "boy."
Biblical
that makes captive
Female
Native American
Native American name APONI means "butterfly."
Female
Native American
Native American Hopi name ZIHNA means "spins."
Female
Native American
Native American Dakota name ZITKALA means "bird."
Male
Native American
Native American Algonquin name ABUKCHEECH means "mouse."
Girl/Female
Biblical
That makes captive.
Male
Native American
Native American Algonquin name ASKOOK means "snake."
Girl/Female
Australian, French, Greek, Swedish
Pure; Torture
Male
Native American
Native American Hopi name CHOOVIO means "antelope."
Female
Irish
Pet form of Irish CaitrÃona, CAITIE means "pure."
Male
Native American
Native American Algonquin name ABOOKSIGUN means "wildcat."
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Biblical
shadow; the tingling of the ear
Boy/Male
Tamil
Lord Rama
Girl/Female
Indian
Love
Girl/Female
Arabic, Greek, Muslim
Sunshine; Brightness
Girl/Female
Tamil
Good earth
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian
Daughter of Moon
Boy/Male
Tamil
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Present; Gift; Singular of Nihel
Girl/Female
Indian
A small mirror
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Devotee of God; Lustrous; Shiny (Moor); Brightest; Most Brilliant; More Radiant; Variant of Anwar
CAPTIVE BREEDING
CAPTIVE BREEDING
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CAPTIVE BREEDING
CAPTIVE BREEDING
a.
Found in nature uncombined with other elements; as, native silver.
a.
Given to action; constantly engaged in action; energetic; diligent; busy; -- opposed to dull, sluggish, indolent, or inert; as, an active man of business; active mind; active zeal.
p. a.
Taken prisoner; made captive; insnared; charmed.
a.
Quick in physical movement; of an agile and vigorous body; nimble; as, an active child or animal.
a.
Of or pertaining to a goat; as, caprine gambols.
v. t.
To take prisoner; to capture; to subdue.
imp. & p. p.
of Captive
a.
Original; constituting the original substance of anything; as, native dust.
a.
Found in nature; not artificial; as native sodium chloride.
v. t.
To take prisoner; to capture.
a.
In action; actually proceeding; working; in force; -- opposed to quiescent, dormant, or extinct; as, active laws; active hostilities; an active volcano.
a.
Of or pertaining to bondage or confinement; serving to confine; as, captive chains; captive hours.
a.
Applied to a form of the verb; -- opposed to passive. See Active voice, under Voice.
n.
The dative case. See Dative, a., 1.
a.
Requiring or implying action or exertion; -- opposed to sedentary or to tranquil; as, active employment or service; active scenes.
a.
Made prisoner, especially in war; held in bondage or in confinement.
a.
Born in the region in which one lives; as, a native inhabitant, race; grown or originating in the region where used or sold; not foreign or imported; as, native oysters, or strawberries.
a.
Implying or producing rapid action; as, an active disease; an active remedy.
a.
Subdued by love; charmed; captivated.
a.
Brisk; lively; as, an active demand for corn.