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Saving Species, One Individual At A Time: Zoo Veterinarians Between Welfare And Conservation, Irus Braverman
Saving Species, One Individual At A Time: Zoo Veterinarians Between Welfare And Conservation, Irus Braverman
Journal Articles
The role of zoo veterinarians has changed significantly in the last several decades, reflecting and revealing broader transformations in zoo culture, especially among North American accredited zoos. This article draws on several interviews with prominent zoo vets, as well as on regulations that pertain to their work, to highlight their current position at the nexus of animal health and welfare, on the one hand, and of species conservation, on the other hand. The transformation of zoos into conservation institutions in particular has resulted in the vets’ novel focus on the sustainability of populations and their intensified involvement in in situ …
Considerations For The 2019–2021 Nisc Management Plan, Invasive Species Advisory Committee
Considerations For The 2019–2021 Nisc Management Plan, Invasive Species Advisory Committee
National Invasive Species Council
The Issue
Efforts to prevent the importation of invasive species are insufficient to protect the United States. Nor are resources adequate for the eradication or control of invasive species that have already entered the country. There is a clear need for more effective coordination and collaboration among federal agencies and other entities to address gaps and inconsistencies in relevant statutes, regulations, agency authorities, as well as to improve and sustain access to the data needed to inform decisions and direct action
United States Military Working Dogs: A Research Guide, Stefanie S. Pearlman
United States Military Working Dogs: A Research Guide, Stefanie S. Pearlman
Marvin and Virginia Schmid Law Library
This research guide is a selective bibliography of resources discussing United States military working dogs and mascots. It is intended to help researchers find relevant books, articles, military publications, Web sites, and other resources about military working dogs. It also contains references to bills and laws designed to provide for the retirement, medical care, and adoption of military working dogs once their service is complete.