Zoos as Critical Conservation Hubs: Protecting Endangered Species and Biodiversity
With many animal species facing the threat of extinction due to habitat destruction, climate change, and illegal hunting, zoos have become essential for conservation efforts. Through Species Survival Plans (SSPs) and international partnerships, zoos work to sustain endangered populations by breeding animals in carefully managed programs that ensure genetic diversity. Species like the Amur leopard and Sumatran tiger, both critically endangered, have been protected through these programs, which prioritize genetic health to prevent inbreeding and prepare animals for possible reintroduction into the wild.
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