DOCSLIB.ORG

Snow Leopard Trust Update from the Field January-March 2021

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Snow Leopard Trust Update from the Field January-March 2021 SNOW LEOPARD TRUST UPDATE FROM THE FIELD JANUARY - MARCH 2021 COUNTING GHOSTS Camera-trapping known cat species in zoo enclosures across Europe UPDATES IN THIS ISSUE and the US to improve population estimation in the wild Reliable assessments of animal abundance are vital for successful conservation and Counting Ghosts: New study management. Camera-traps have been widely adopted to estimate the abundance of involving zoos species that have proven difficult to monitor with traditional survey techniques, including elusive large carnivores. Population abundance estimates from camera-trap data are Reaching Critical Milestones in commonly obtained by identifying individuals based on unique markings (e.g. spots, Mongolia stripes). It is assumed that misidentification is negligible and that derived population estimates are accurate. Tost Nature Reserve - Update on the cats of the Gobi However, in a widely read paper, our scientists reported last year that 1 in 8 photo captures are misclassified in snow leopard camera trapping, resulting in systematically inflated Citizen Rangers share photos from their month long patrol population abundance estimates. This suggests a need to quantify these errors, why they occur in multiple species, and to find ways to limit impacts on population estimation. Pheasants of the Himalayas To address this issue we will be conducting a study using camera trap images of Nature Study Camp - Pakistan known individual cats located in zoos. Our aim is to: quantify identification errors in tigers, leopards, snow leopards, and lynx examine if experience and training reduces errors model how survey design minimizes error frequency assess how errors have influenced population estimates of critical species This work is urgent to improve the quality of population estimation in these species. We will reach out soon with more details and to see if your zoo is interested in participating. Please feel free to contact [email protected] with any questions. UPDATE FROM THE FIELD: JANUARY - MARCH 2021 AUG. 22, 2020 VOL. 19 These new estimates from Mongolia cover the entirety of the country, marking an important milestone toward a robust estimate of the global population of snow leopards. MONGOLIA'S SNOW LEOPARD POPULATION Monumental ground work complete: Final estimates close Last month, a new snow leopard population estimate was announced These new maps informed representative for the Himachal Pradesh region of India. We are thrilled to announce placement of camera traps across Mongolia's a second major milestone achieved by our Mongolia team and their snow leopard habitats. More than two dozen collaborators - a preliminary countrywide population estimate under camera trapping sessions were conducted using the Population Assessment of the World’s Snow Leopards (PAWS) nearly 1,500 camera traps. This generated more initiative. PAWS is a Snow Leopard Trust initiative in collaboration than 1,300 total snow leopard encounters (visits), with the Global Snow Leopard and Ecosystem Protection Program from which over 250 unique individual snow (GSLEP), the 12 nation inter-governmental alliance for snow leopard leopards were identified. conservation. PAWS aims to produce a scientifically robust estimate of the worlds population of snow leopards in order to better protect Our Mongolia team has been conducting long- the cats and their priority landscapes. The work it has taken to term monitoring of snow leopard abundance in achieve these estimates from Mongolia, which will be finalized in 21 sites, including three protected areas and late 2021, is monumental. two low density snow leopard habitat areas. They played a crucial role throughout this In 2018, our Mongolia partner, the Snow Leopard Conservation entire survey, helping design, analyze and Foundation (SLCF), began a collaboration with WWF-Mongolia, the Ministry of Nature, Environment and Tourism and other national interpret the country-wide data as well as organizations to conduct a country-wide assessment of the snow leading the PAWS work in the South Gobi leopard distribution range and abundance. The survey has resulted in landscape. (continued) an updated snow leopard distribution map taking into account uncertainty in detection, thus improving upon previous maps. The map categorizes the snow leopard range into three groups; areas with high, medium and low probability of snow leopard occurrence (See map on following page).The three strata categories were used to sample snow leopard abundance proportionately. Photos: Top: Snow leopard in Tost Mountains of South Gobi, Mongolia. Right: Pujii, Senior Ecologist, led this work in the South Gobi and has worked in Mongolia to protect snow leopards for over a decade. Photo: SLCF/SLT UPDATE FROM THE FIELD: JANUARY - MARCH 2021 UPDATE FROM THE FIELD: JANUARY - MARCH 2021 Camera trap surveys in 27 sites have been completed, with trapping sessions using between 26-232 camera traps, covering over 90,000km2. They are representative of the entire snow leopard range in Mongolia, which is estimated to cover 326,000 km2, divided into the 3 strata (high, medium, low) The total area surveyed, including the distribution surveys was nearly nearly half a million km2. MONGOLIA'S SNOW LEOPARD POPULATION Monumental ground work complete: Final estimates close (continued) The surveys by our team in the South Gobi covered an Nonetheless, these estimates and the effort behind them, are estimated 82,000 km2 and is one of the three distinct snow the first of its kind at this scale, and reflect the leadership leopard landscapes in Mongolia. In partnership with WWF- and commitment of Mongolia towards achieving a robust, Mongolia, our team also played an important role in accurate population assessment of the world’s snow conducting the nation-wide occupancy survey to assess the leopards. It marks an important milestone for snow distribution of snow leopards and hosting training and leopards! capacity building workshops for field practitioners and data managers. Preliminary results indicate a population of 953 snow leopards, with statistical confidence intervals (95%) of “The survey was a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Nature and Environment, Snow Leopard Conservation 806-1127. Foundation, WWF Mongolia, the National University of Mongolia, Mongolian Academy of Science and other partners making up These are preliminary estimates. Final estimates are the national PAWS team in Mongolia. expected late in 2021. “Mongolia holds the second largest snow leopard population in the world and plays an important role in global conservation efforts. The conservation of snow leopards in Mongolia depends upon timely information on the species distribution and abundance.” says Bayarjargal Agvaansteren, Director of SLT's Mongolia Program. TOST NATURE RESERVE Collars, Cameras and Cubs Tost, the site of our Long-Term Currently two of our GPS collared Ecological Study in Mongolia, is snow leopards are "on air". The considered high density snow collars of F14 and M18 are still leopard habitat according to the sending uplinks so we continue recent national assessment. From to follow their movements. camera trap surveys conducted from 2010 – 2019, analysis shows F14 is affectionately nicknamed the region has supported 10-20 “One Eye” because she has only adult snow leopards, with density one functioning eye. We are estimates at 0.5-1 snow unclear what caused the loss of her leopards/100 km2. eye, as it was an old injury, discovered when we placed her Camera trap surveys from 2020 had with a collar in October of 2019. over 140 snow leopard encounters from 40 camera traps. From initial In early 2020, during our snow From analysis of 2019 Tost camera review of the 2020 data (September leopard predation patterns study, – December 2020), we have seen our Assistant Director of Science, trap images (made available in multiple images of snow leopards in Dr. Gustaf Samelius visited a small groups of two or three; most location where F14 had taken 2020), we identified at least FIVE likely a female with her adult cubs. down a full grown ibex and stayed female snow leopards with a total Most of the cats are grown—i.e. the at the kill site for several days. cubs are second year, nearly full Gustaf was impressed that she had of 12 first-year cubs, including grown juveniles, with one known managed to take down such a large previously collared Dagina and photo capture of a small cub. Since prey. cubs follow their mothers for almost Anu, both 10 years old in 2019. two years and females give birth Five females with cubs are the only every second year, we will likely see these females with small, most we have encountered since first-year cubs next season. we began surveying Tost in 2010. UPDATE FROM THE FIELD: JANUARY - MARCH 2021 A CITIZEN RANGERS PERSPECTIVE Photos from a Month on Patrol in the Gobi Spending one month in the field while patrolling the region and deploying remote camera traps, citizen rangers Enkhburen (Buren), Davaa, and Yadamsuren shared images they took in the mountains of the South Gobi Desert in Mongolia. Volunteer community rangers are critical to the protection of snow leopards and have added vital capacity to our team and the national park teams in our effort to conduct camera surveys and patrols. Collectively, Buren, Davaa and Yadamsuren patrol roughly 1500 km2 of the Tost Mountains. Photos: Top - View of Tost Mountains, Buren; Snow Leopard paw prints - Davaa; View of a camouflaged snow leopard - Yadamsuren; Rock carvings in the Gobi - Davaa; Snow leopards - Buren UPDATE FROM THE FIELD: JANUARY - MARCH 2021 THE WINGED GUARDIANS OF THE SNOW LEOPARD LANDSCAPE By Adithi Rao When the lockdown first started, lots of people all over the (Pucrasia macrolopha) and Cheer pheasants (Catreus world took to bird watching, or “birding”. This year, I got to wallichii), as well as the Snow Partridge (Lerwa lerwa). do my share of unconventional bird watching through a computer screen that took me to the Himalayas. I have been These birds are often characterized by their extreme sexual working on a project on pheasants that are widely distributed dimorphism, with males being significantly more ornate than in the trans-Himalayan region.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Verzeichnis Der Europäischen Zoos Arten-, Natur- Und Tierschutzorganisationen
    uantum Q Verzeichnis 2021 Verzeichnis der europäischen Zoos Arten-, Natur- und Tierschutzorganisationen Directory of European zoos and conservation orientated organisations ISBN: 978-3-86523-283-0 in Zusammenarbeit mit: Verband der Zoologischen Gärten e.V. Deutsche Tierpark-Gesellschaft e.V. Deutscher Wildgehege-Verband e.V. zooschweiz zoosuisse Schüling Verlag Falkenhorst 2 – 48155 Münster – Germany [email protected] www.tiergarten.com/quantum 1 DAN-INJECT Smith GmbH Special Vet. Instruments · Spezial Vet. Geräte Celler Str. 2 · 29664 Walsrode Telefon: 05161 4813192 Telefax: 05161 74574 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.daninject-smith.de Verkauf, Beratung und Service für Ferninjektionsgeräte und Zubehör & I N T E R Z O O Service + Logistik GmbH Tranquilizing Equipment Zootiertransporte (Straße, Luft und See), KistenbauBeratung, entsprechend Verkauf undden Service internationalen für Ferninjektionsgeräte und Zubehör Vorschriften, Unterstützung bei der Beschaffung der erforderlichenZootiertransporte Dokumente, (Straße, Vermittlung Luft und von See), Tieren Kistenbau entsprechend den internationalen Vorschriften, Unterstützung bei der Beschaffung der Celler Str.erforderlichen 2, 29664 Walsrode Dokumente, Vermittlung von Tieren Tel.: 05161 – 4813192 Fax: 05161 74574 E-Mail: [email protected] Str. 2, 29664 Walsrode www.interzoo.deTel.: 05161 – 4813192 Fax: 05161 – 74574 2 e-mail: [email protected] & [email protected] http://www.interzoo.de http://www.daninject-smith.de Vorwort Früheren Auflagen des Quantum Verzeichnis lag eine CD-Rom mit der Druckdatei im PDF-Format bei, welche sich großer Beliebtheit erfreute. Nicht zuletzt aus ökologischen Gründen verzichten wir zukünftig auf eine CD-Rom. Stattdessen kann das Quantum Verzeichnis in digitaler Form über unseren Webshop (www.buchkurier.de) kostenlos heruntergeladen werden. Die Datei darf gerne kopiert und weitergegeben werden.
    [Show full text]
  • Falling Through the System
    FALLING THROUGH THE SYSTEM: THE ROLE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION CAPTIVE TIGER POPULATION IN THE TRADE IN TIGERS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 6 A TRAFFIC, WWF Tigers Alive Initiative and WWF Germany publication. RECOMMENDATIONS 10 1. CONTEXT AND BACKGROUND 12 TRAFFIC is a leading non-governmental organisation 2. METHODOLOGY 18 working globally on trade in wild animals and plants in the context of both biodiversity conservation and 2.1 CONSULTATIONS WITH STAKEHOLDERS 20 sustainable development. 2.2 TRADE DATA ANALYSIS 22 2.2.1 CITES LEGAL TRADE DATA 22 WWF is one of the world’s largest and most experienced independent conservation organisations, 2.2.2 SEIZURE DATA 23 with over 5 million supporters and a global network 2.2.3 STRUCTURE 24 active in more than 100 countries. WWF’s mission is to stop the degradation of the planet’s natural 3. TRADE DATA ANALYSIS 26 environment and to build a future in which humans 3.1 LEGAL TIGER TRADE INVOLVING THE EU 29 live in harmony with nature, by: conserving the world’s 3.1.1 DIRECT EU TRADE 29 biological diversity, ensuring that the use of renewable natural resources is sustainable, and promoting the 3.1.2 INDIRECT EU TRADE 34 reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption. 3.1.3 DIRECT TRADE INVOLVING TARGET COUNTRIES 38 3.2 ILLEGAL TIGER TRADE IN THE EU 45 The designations of geographical entities in this publication, and the presentation of the material, do 3.2.1. OVERVIEW 45 not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever 3.2.2 ILLEGAL TRADE INVOLVING TARGET COUNTRIES 48 on the part of TRAFFIC or WWF or their supporting 3.3 INTRA-EU TRADE 53 organisations concerning the legal status of any country, territory, or area, or of its authorities, 4.
    [Show full text]
  • Draft NPP Field Update April
    S N O W L E O P A R D T R U S T UPDATE FROM THE FIELD APRIL - JUNE 2021 CATS CURRENTLY ON AIR UPDATES IN THIS ISSUE Update from our GPS Collaring Study The Snow Leopard Trust and Snow Leopard Conservation Foundation Mongolia have collared and tracked a total of 32 individual snow leopards in the Tost Mountains over a span of ten years as part of our ongoing long-term research effort into snow leopard ecology and behavior. Cats Currently On Air Currently, we have two snow leopards that are collared and on air. Vanishing Treasures of Kyrgyzstan F14 - The female called Gants Nudet (F14), or One-Eye, continues to roam throughout her home range since last year. Her home range is slightly smaller than the average size of an adult female. My First Trip to the Field M15 - The male M15, known as The Dude because he is the heaviest male collared to date, Nature Education in Ladakh During the Pandemic now has a stable home range after some territorial interactions with another male, M18, also known as Namar (meaning Autumn in Mongolian). They appear to have temporarily Pallas's Cats of the Gobi Desert settled the boundaries of their respective ranges in the Eastern part of the Tost Mountains. Namar, dropped his collar as expected - it was programmed to release in mid-May following our estimate of how long the battery would last. No snow leopard population anywhere in the world has been studied as extensively as that of Tost Mountains – and yet, these cats continue to hold many secrets.
    [Show full text]
  • Annual Report 2015 EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION of ZOOS and AQUARIA Annual Report 2015
    Annual Report 2015 EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS AND AQUARIA Annual Report 2015 Contents 3 Mission and Vision 4 Report from the Chairman 5 Report from the Executive Director 10 Aquarium Committee 11 Communications Committee 12 Conservation Committee 14 Education Committee 15 EEP Committee 18 Legislation Committee 19 Membership & Ethics Committee 20 National Associations Committee 21 Research Committee 22 Technical Assistance Committee 23 Veterinary Committee 25 EAZA Academy 27 Treasurer’s Report 27 Financial Report 30 Governance and Organisational Structure 31 EAZA Council 32 EAZA Executive Office 33 EAZA Members 41 Corporate Members Cover image: Pallas’ Cat (Otocolobus manul) © Tom Svensson, Norden’s Ark 2 Annual Report 2015 Mission and Vision Our Mission “EAZA’s mission is to facilitate co-operation within the European zoo and aquarium community with the aim of furthering its professional quality in keeping animals and presenting them for the education of the public, and of contributing to scientific research and to the conservation of global biodiversity. It will achieve these aims through stimulation, facilitation and co-ordination of the community’s efforts in education, conservation and scientific research, through the enhancement of co-operation with all relevant organisations and through influencing relevant legislation within the EU.” Our Vision “To be the most dynamic, innovative and effective zoo and aquarium membership organisation in Europe” 3 Annual Report 2015 Report from the EAZA Chairman fter the enormous upheavals of 2014 it is GUIDELINES ON THE USE OF ANIMALS IN PUBLIC a relief to be able to report more normal DEMONSTRATIONS WERE INITIATED IN 2015 levels of activity for the Association in A2015.
    [Show full text]
  • V European Conference on Behavioural Biology
    V European Conference on Behavioural Biology Ferrara, July 16th-18th, 2010 Local Organizing Committee: Leonida Fusani Università di Ferrara Cristiano Bertolucci Università di Ferrara Augusto Foà Università di Ferrara Stefano Mazzotti Museo Civico di Storia Naturale, Ferrara Virginie Canoine Università di Ferrara Giulia Beltrami Università di Ferrara Elena Frigato Università di Ferrara Scientific Programme Committee: Enrico Alleva Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Roma Cristiano Bertolucci Università di Ferrara Angelo Bisazza Università di Padova Rita Cervo Università di Firenze Stefano Colazza Università di Palermo Augusto Foà Università di Ferrara Leonida Fusani (Chair) Università di Ferrara Anna Gagliardo Università di Pisa Donato Antonio Grasso Università di Parma Giorgio Malacarne Università del Piemonte Orientale 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information ............................................................................................... 3 Programme ............................................................................................................. 7 Abstracts – Symposia and Oral sessions ............................................................... 19 Abstracts – Poster session ..................................................................................... 97 GENERAL INFORMATION Plenary sessions Plenary sessions will be held in Room E2. Additional seating will be available in Room E3, where the Plenary session will be shown in videoconferencing. Internet Access Wifi is available at the conference venue through
    [Show full text]
  • EAZA Annual Report 2017
    THE EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS AND AQUARIA Annual Report 2017 Annual Report 2017 CONTENTS 1 Vision and Mission 2 Report from the EAZA Chair 3 Report from the EAZA Executive Director 8 Communications Committee 10 Conservation Committee 14 Education Committee 16 EEP Committee 18 Membership and Ethics Committee 20 National Associations Committee 21 Research Committee 23 Technical Assistance Committee 24 Veterinary Committee 26 EAZA Academy 28 Partnerships and Funding 29 Treasurer’s Report 30 Financial Report 32 Governance and Organisational Structure 33 EAZA Council 34 EAZA Executive Office 2017 36 Conservation Projects 46 EAZA Members 49 Corporate Members Cover image: Persian leopard © Alexander Sliwa. In 2017, the Memorandum of Understanding between EAZA, IUCN SSC and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation on the restoration (reintroduction) of the Persian leopard in the Western Caucasus was also renewed for another five years.’ 2 Annual Report 2017 VISION AND MISSION Our Vision “To be the most dynamic, innovative and effective zoo and aquarium Membership organisation in Europe and the Middle East.” Our Mission “EAZA’s mission is to facilitate co-operation within the European zoo and aquarium community with the aim of furthering its professional quality in keeping animals and presenting them for the education of the public, and of contributing to scientific research and to the conservation of global biodiversity. It will achieve these aims through stimulation, facilitation and co-ordination of the
    [Show full text]
  • International Studbook for Eastern / Mountain Bongo ( Tragelaphus Eurycerus Isaaci ), Year 2012 Edition, Vol
    INTERNATIONAL STUDBOOK for EASTERN / MOUNTAIN BONGO (Tragelaphus eurycerus isaaci) Year 2012 Update Edition, Volume XXVII Lydia Frazier Bosley Studbook Sponsor: The Oregon Zoo Cover photo: Portrait of a Young Female Bongo © 2012, Paul Reillo, Rare Species Conservatory Foundation INTERNATIONAL STUDBOOK for EASTERN / MOUNTAIN BONGO (Tragelaphus eurycerus isaaci) Year 2012 Update Edition, Volume XXVII Author: Lydia Frazier Bosley 316 Gibson Lane Logsden, Oregon 97357 U.S.A. Phone: (541)444-1265; Fax: (541)444-2339 Email: [email protected] Sponsor: The Oregon Zoo 4001 SW Canyon Road Portland, OR 97221-2799, USA This international studbook is authorized and approved by the Committee on Inter-Regional Conservation Coordination (CIRCC ), recognized and endorsed by the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) and The World Conservation Union /Species Survival Commission (IUCN/SSC), endorsed by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums/Wildlife Conservation Management Committee (AZA/WCMC), approved and supported by the AZA Antelope & Giraffe Taxon Advisory Group, and sponsored by The Oregon Zoo. This edition was first ‘published’ (distributed via electronic file by author to bongo holders) in August 2013 ; contact author for additional e-file copies. Citation: Bosley, Lydia Frazier. International Studbook for Eastern / Mountain Bongo ( Tragelaphus eurycerus isaaci ), Year 2012 Edition, Vol. XXVII The cover photo was graciously provided for use in the studbook by Paul Reillo, RSCF. This and other photos throughout this edition of the studbook are protected and copyrighted by the providers noted, and are used by permission. ii (blank) iii Preface This 2012 update edition of the Bongo International Studbook begins with a detailed report by Juliette Shears on the year’s activity by the Bongo Surveillance Project in Kenya.
    [Show full text]
  • Pres-Alternanza-SL Dr.Ssa Fiorello 16012017
    Bioparco di Sicilia Bioparchi o Giardini zoologici? Cos’è il Bioparco La parola BIOPARCO è composta BIO (dal greco ßios) = vita. Indica le condizioni, i modi in cui si svolge la vita di tutti gli esseri viventi, animali e vegetali. PARCO= spazio delimitato all'aria aperta. Ne deriva che il Bioparco è il luogo dove osservare la vita animale e vegetale. Il ruolo del Bioparco Il Bioparco ha un compito importantissimo che consiste nella salvaguardia della Biodiversità (cioè della varietà animale e vegetale) la conservazione della specie(Riproduzione e l’ambientazione) il benessere della specie (Il fine di ogni Bioparco) Bioparchi d’Europa ! Zoo di Berlino Tierpark -1844 ! Zoo di Londra -1847 ! Bioparco di Valencia -2008 ! Zoo di Edimburgo - 1913 ! Oceanario di Lisbona - 1998 Bioparchi d’Italia ! Bioparco di Sicilia – Palermo 1999 ! Parco Faunistico Le Cornelle – Bergamo 1981 ! Zoo di Fasanolandia – Brindisi 1973 ! Safari Park – Novara 1973 ! Bioparco di Roma –Roma 1911 ! Parco Natura Viva – Verona 1969 ! Zoom Torino - Torino ! Zoo Safari di Ravenna – Ravenna ! Zoo di Napoli – Napoli ! Acquario di Genova EAZA -1962 European Association of Zoos and Aquaria è un'organizzazione che associa gli zoo e gli acquari della Comunità Europea. L'iscrizione è aperta agli zoo e acquari europei che intendono aderire agli standard dell'EAZA. UIZA - 1971 L'Unione Italiana degli Zoo e degli Acquari (UIZA) ha come obiettivo quello di favorire la cooperazione all'interno della comunità degli Zoo e degli Acquari italiani Il Bioparco di Sicilia è anche un giardino zoologico ! Definizione Giardino zoologico = parco gestito con criteri che mirano alla salvaguardia di specie rare o a rischio di estinzione Come si diventa giardino zoologico? Riferimenti normativi: ! decreto legislativo 21 marzo 2005, n.
    [Show full text]
  • Data Science for the One Plan Approach: Exploring the Potential of Species360 in Synergy with Other Biodiversity Databases
    Data Science for the One Plan Approach: Exploring the potential of Species360 in synergy with other biodiversity databases CONVENORS: Dalia A. Conde, Jim Gunter & Lionel Jouvet AIM: The goal of this working group is to find the best ways to leverage data on more than 21 000 species from our members for conservation planning. INTRODUCTION: Data on species life history traits, such as fertility and reproduction are essential for conservation planning. However, the lack of such data for most of the described species is overwhelming. In this workshop we want to explore how can we maximize the use of Species360’s global data on more than 21 000 species, 10 million individuals, and 170 million medical and husbandry records. Species360 is a global, non-profit, organization dedicated to gathering, sharing, and standardizing information of the animals under more our members care. Data from Species360's members have been used to answer the different question in species life history and evolution (Tidere et al. 2016). Furthermore, there is example of the utilization of the data for species conservation planning. These range from estimating the potential of threatened species in zoos to act as insurance populations or as a source of information for species when there is no data (Conde et al. 2011). For example, we have been able to estimate opportunities and costs to protect species either in the wild and captivity by merging Species360 with other databases, such as World Bank social indicators, urbanization projections, and the IUCN Red List Projects to fight the illegal species trade are being developed by using more detail data from Species360 (Conde et al.
    [Show full text]
  • Natural Partnerships Program Zoos Partnered in Conservation
    40 YEARS OF SNOW LEOPARD CONSERVATION NATURAL PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM ZOOS PARTNERED IN CONSERVATION Shan Shui/Snow Leopard Trust/Panthera WILD SUCCESS STORIES WHAT'S INSIDE Snow Leopard Conservation Made Possible by You You, together with a global community of over 100 zoo partners, CONSERVATION PROJECTS continue to make snow leopard protection a priority, allowing us How Many Are There? to reach new conservation milestones. Staying Connected Boots & Wheels on the Ground We want you to be able to tell the stories of your conservation Partnering with Communities impact. From community-based conservation initiatives, biological and social research, conservation education for children, college In The Zoos students, and community members, to government engagement and national and international policy decisions - you have helped us Ways To Get Involved involve communities of people at every level to make conservation for snow leopards both strategic and systemic. Conservation Handicrafts The impact of your zoo community, joined with this larger global Strides for Snow Leopards community for snow leopards, is both powerful and critical. We strive even harder because you are with us. Thank you! 40 YEARS OF SNOW LEOPARD CONSERVATION HOW MANY ARE THERE? Working Toward Better Estimates of the World's Snow Leopard Population Visitors to Zoos want to know, "How many snow leopards are in the wild?" The answer has always been a guess, captured within a very broad range between 3600 - 7000. In 2018, we decided to work toward a more robust estimate. With your support, our teams are conducting a global assessment of snow leopards in order to not only have a better idea of how many there are, but to assess the effectiveness of future conservation efforts.
    [Show full text]
  • Download the Delegates' List
    EAZA Annual Conference 2014 Participant list 2014.09.11 Country Institution/Company Lastname Firstname Armenia Yerevan Zoo Khachatryan Ruben Mkrtchyan Arevik Australia Taronga Conservation Society Australia Walraven Erna Austria Alpenzoo Innsbruck-Tirol Martys Michael Tierwelt Herberstein Juen Daniela Vienna Zoo Fruehwirth Sabine Haderthauer Simone Schwammer Harald Weissenbacher Anton Zoo Design and Consulting Fiby Monika Zoo Schmiding Artmann Andreas Belgium Bellewaerde Lemey Stefaan Nollet Melissa Copenhagen Zoo / EAZA Leus Kristin KMDA (Zoo Antwerpen/Planckendael) Galbusera Peter Hofman Sander Huyghe Marleen Papies Matthias Pereboom Zjef Van Elsacker Linda Monde Sauvage Safari Bertho Jean-Christophe Musée Historie Naturelle Tournai Remy Christophe Pairi Daiza Bouts Tim Bulgaria Sofia Zoo Antova Ekaterina Ivanov Ivan Makarova Nina Sertov Radko Chile ALPZA Zordan Martin Buin Zoo Bueno Miguel China Chinese Association of Zoological Gardens Xie Zhong Yu Zeying Croatia Zagreb Zoo Beneta Dijana Bracko Andrea Cizelj Ivan Maljkovic Davorka Zoo Osijek Unikom Boras Jadranko Cvenic Danko Salika Todorovic Tatjana Vedlin Denis Czech Republic Czech University of Life Sciences Prague Brandlova Karolina Olomouc Zoo Haban Radomir Vokurkova Jitka Podkrusnohorsky zoopark Chomutov Brtnicky Miroslav Krásensky Pavel Rabasová Iveta Prague Zoo Bobek Miroslav Brandl Pavel Lukás Vít Rehák Ivan EAZA Annual Conference 2014 Participant list 2014.09.11 Country Institution/Company Lastname Firstname Czech Republic Prague Zoo Simek Jaroslav Vaidl Antonín Vejmelková
    [Show full text]
  • First Insights Into the Urinary Metabolome of Captive Giraffes By
    H OH metabolites OH Article First Insights into the Urinary Metabolome of Captive Giraffes by Proton Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy 1, 2, 2 1, Chenglin Zhu y , Sabrina Fasoli y, Gloria Isani and Luca Laghi * 1 Department of Agro-Food Science and Technology, University of Bologna, 47521 Cesena, Italy; [email protected] 2 Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Bologna, Ozzano Emilia, 40064 Bologna, Italy; [email protected] (S.F.); [email protected] (G.I.) * Correspondence: [email protected]; Tel.: +39-0547-338105 These authors contributed equally to this work. y Received: 13 March 2020; Accepted: 15 April 2020; Published: 17 April 2020 Abstract: The urine from 35 giraffes was studied by untargeted 1H-NMR, with the purpose of obtaining, for the first time, a fingerprint of its metabolome. The metabolome, as downstream of the transcriptome and proteome, has been considered as the most representative approach to monitor the relationships between animal physiological features and environment. Thirty-nine molecules were unambiguously quantified, able to give information about diet, proteins digestion, energy generation, and gut-microbial co-metabolism. The samples collected allowed study of the effects of age and sex on the giraffe urinary metabolome. In addition, preliminary information about how sampling procedure and pregnancy could affect a giraffe’s urinary metabolome was obtained. Such work could trigger the setting up of methods to non-invasively study the health status of giraffes, which is utterly needed, considering that anesthetic-related complications make their immobilization a very risky practice. Keywords: captive giraffes; urine; metabolomics; 1H-NMR 1.
    [Show full text]