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RSG Book Template V3 121210 Final COver:Layout 1 12/27/10 9:39 AM Page 1 Global Re-introduction Perspectives: 2010 Additional case-studies from around the globe Edited by Pritpal S. Soorae Global Re-introduction Perspectives: 2010 INTERNATIONAL UNION FOR CONSERVATION OF NATURE WORLD HEADQUARTERS Rue Mauverney 28 1196 Gland, Switzerland [email protected] Tel +41 22 999 0000 Fax +41 22 999 0002 www.iucn.org IUCN/SSC Re-introduction Specialist Group (RSG) IUCN Founded in 1948, IUCN (International Union for the Conservation of Nature) brings together States, government agencies and a diverse range of nongovernmental organizations in a unique world partnership: over 1,000 members in all, spread across some 160 countries. As a Union, IUCN seeks to influence, encourage and assist societies throughout the world to conserve the integrity and diversity of nature and to ensure that any use of natural resources is equitable and ecologically sustainable. IUCN builds on the strengths of its members, networks and partners to enhance their capacity and to support global alliances to safeguard natural resources at local, regional and global levels. IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC) The SSC is a science-based network of close to 8,000 volunteer experts from almost every country of the world, all working together towards achieving the vision of, “A world that values and conserves present levels of biodiversity.” Environment Agency - ABU DHABI (EAD) The EAD was established in 1996 to preserve Abu Dhabi’s natural heritage, protect our future, and raise awareness about environmental issues. EAD is Abu Dhabi’s environmental regulator and advises the government on environmental policy. It works to create sustainable communities, and protect and conserve wildlife and natural resources. EAD also works to ensure integrated and sustainable water resources management, and to ensure clean air and minimize climate change and its impacts. Saudi Wildlife Commission (SWC) The SWC in accordance with its mandate, the Commission strives to protect, conserve, and develop the wildlife resources of Saudi Arabia, and the welfare of its people. SWC’s main achievements include: development and implementation of protected area system plan, establishment of 15 protected areas, development of National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, establishment of two research centers specialized in captive breeding and re-introduction programs and the re-introduction of Arabian oryx, Reem and Idmi gazelles as well as Houbara bustard. Denver Zoological Foundation (DZF) The DZF is a non-profit organization whose mission is to “secure a better world for animals through human understanding.” DZF oversees Denver Zoo and conducts conservation education and biological conservation programs at the zoo, in the greater Denver area, and worldwide. Over 3,800 animals representing more than 650 species call Denver Zoo home. A member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA), Denver Zoo’s accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) assures the highest standards of animal care. A leader in environmental action, Denver Zoo was the first U.S. zoo to receive ISO 14001 sustainability certification for its entire facility and operations. This international certification ensures the zoo attains the highest environmental standards. Since 1994, Denver Zoo has participated in well over 500 conservation projects in 55 countries. In 2009 alone, Denver Zoo participated in 80 projects in 22 countries and spent more than $1 million to support of wildlife conservation in the field. Re-introduction Specialist Group (RSG) The RSG is a network of specialists whose aim is to combat the ongoing and massive loss of biodiversity by using re-introductions as a responsible tool for the management and restoration of biodiversity. It does this by actively developing and promoting sound inter- disciplinary scientific information, policy, and practice to establish viable wild populations in their natural habitats. i ii The designation of geographical entities in this book, and the presentation of the material, do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of IUCN or any of the funding organizations concerning the legal status of any country, territory, or area, or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. The views expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect those of IUCN. Published by: IUCN/SSC Re-introduction Specialist Group & Environment Agency-ABU DHABI Copyright: 2010 International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. Citation: Soorae, P. S. (ed.) (2010) GLOBAL RE-INTRODUCTION PERSPECTIVES: Additional case-studies from around the globe. IUCN/ SSC Re-introduction Specialist Group, Abu Dhabi, UAE, xii + 352 pp. ISBN: 978-2-8317-1320-5 Cover photo: Clockwise starting from top-left: i. Damselfly, UK © PC Watts ii. Corn crake, UK © Andy Hay (rspb-images.com) iii. Western prairie fringed orchid, USA © Margaret From iv. Arabian oryx, Saudi Arabia © M. Z. Islam v. Corroboree frog, Australia © D. Hunter Cover design & layout by: Pritpal S. Soorae, IUCN/SSC Re-introduction Specialist Group Produced by: IUCN/SSC Re-introduction Specialist Group & Environment Agency-ABU DHABI Download document at: www.iucnsscrsg.org iii iv Global Re-introduction Perspectives Additional case-studies from around the globe Edited by Pritpal S. Soorae IUCN/SSC Re-introduction Specialist Group (RSG) v CONTENTS Letter from H. E. Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak, EAD ...................................... viii Letter from Bandar bin Saud bin Mohammad Al-Saud, SWC ..................... ix Letter from Richard Reading, DZF .............................................................. x Overview and analysis of re-introduction case-studies ............................... xi Invertebrates .............................................................................................. 1 Giant Gippsland earthworm in Australia ...................................................... 1 Leaf-vein slug in New Zealand .................................................................... 6 Tree weta in New Zealand ........................................................................... 9 Flax snail in New Zealand ........................................................................... 12 Lord Howe Island Phasmid in Australia ....................................................... 17 Endangered pine hoverfly in the UK ............................................................ 21 Miami blue butterfly in Florida, U.S.A. ......................................................... 25 Southern Damselfly in the UK ..................................................................... 29 San Francisco forktail damselfly in California, USA .................................... 33 Fish ............................................................................................................. 37 Bullheads in Flanders, Belgium ................................................................... 37 Tokyo bitterling in Japan .............................................................................. 41 Yarqon bleak, Israel ..................................................................................... 45 Colorado pikeminnow in rivers of the Western USA .................................... 49 Atlantic salmon in the River Sieg, Germany ................................................ 53 Adriatic sturgeon in the Ticino River, Italy ................................................... 58 Amphibians ................................................................................................ 62 Natterjack toad in the UK ............................................................................. 62 Kihansi spray toad in Tanzania ................................................................... 66 Southern Corroboree frog in Australia ......................................................... 72 Booroolong Frog in Australia ....................................................................... 77 Hamilton’s and Maud Island frog in central New Zealand ........................... 81 Reptiles ....................................................................................................... 88 Shore skinks to offshore islands in New Zealand ........................................ 88 Brothers Island tuatara in Cook Strait, New Zealand .................................. 93 Antiguan racer to offshore islands of Antigua, West Indies ......................... 98 Woma python in northern South Australia ................................................... 104 Babcock’s leopard tortoise, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa ........................... 108 Duvaucel’s geckos to Tiritiri Matangi and Motuora Islands, Hauraki Gulf, New Zealand ......................................................................... 113 Siamese crocodiles in Cambodia ................................................................ 118 Birds ............................................................................................................ 124 Corncrakes in the UK .................................................................................... 124 Grey partridge in the UK .............................................................................. 128 Asian houbara bustard in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia .............................. 132 Black storks in Ticino Regional Park, Italy ................................................... 139 Saker falcon to Bulgaria, South-East Europe .............................................
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