Release
The term reintroduction or acclimatization is understood to mean the process of slowly getting animals that have lived in captivity back used to life in the wild, with the aim of permanent colonization and independent reproduction.
In the case of animals born in zoos or wildlife parks , this is usually done to save certain species from extinction or to restore the original biodiversity . Mammals and birds are much more dependent on learning from their parents or other experienced animals than was believed a decade or two ago. In addition to learning about certain food sources, it is important to recognize dangers and enemies ( predators ). Since certain animals develop traditions, these must also be taught to the zoo animals. The best example is learning certain migratory routes for some migratory birds such as geese or bald ibises .
Examples of successful reintroduction programs
- Bearded Vulture in the Alps
- Griffon vulture in the French Massif Central
- European bison in the Białowieża National Park
- European beaver in Bavaria
- European lynx in Switzerland
- Peregrine falcon in Germany, USA, Sweden
- Eagle owl in Germany
Examples of ongoing reintroduction projects
- Orangutans in Borneo , Indonesia
- Przewalski's horses in Mongolia
- Bald ibises in Austria and Italy as well as in Morocco
- Little goose in Scandinavia and Germany
- European lynx in the Harz National Park
- Ural owl in the Bohemian Forest
- Mhorr gazelle in North Africa
- European bison in the Rothaar Mountains in North Rhine-Westphalia
- European pond turtle in Lower Saxony
A special case Heck cattle in Oostvaardersplassen is because it not is actual wildlife but for pets, which are obtained by feral animal wants to do again wild animal-like.
See also
- Resettlement
- Pleistocene Rewilding
- Karakachan breed of sheepdog, used to protect herds in order to increase the acceptance of the release of predatory animals
- Hand rearing
Web links
- Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation
- Lynx reintroduction program in the Harz Mountains
- Vilmer theses on bison in the landscape in Germany . Developed by the participants of the workshop "Wisents in the landscape - experiences and perspectives" organized by the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation, 25. – 28. June 2007 (PDF file; 151 kB)