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Wild animals may be placed in captivity for conservation, studies, exotic pet trade, and farming. [11] Places of captivity that are connected with the AZA, (Association of Zoos and Aquariums), may hold animals’ captive as a means to save them from extinction. For example, the AZA SAFE, (Save Animals From Extinction), promotes well-being and ...
European bison have lived as long as 30 years in captivity, [69] but in the wild their lifespan is usually between 18 and 24 years, with females living longer than males. [70] Productive breeding years are between four and 20 years of age in females, and only between six and 12 years of age in males.
Adaptive differences between plant and animal populations arise due to variations in environmental pressures. In the case of captive breeding prior to reintroduction into the wild, it is possible for species to evolve to adapt to the captive environment, rather than their natural environment. [15]
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Captivity, or being held captive, is a state wherein humans or other animals are confined to a particular space and prevented from leaving or moving freely. An example in humans is imprisonment . Prisoners of war are usually held in captivity by a government hostile to their own.
When studying behaviour of captive animals, several things should however be taken into account before drawing conclusions about wild populations. Including that captive populations are often smaller than wild ones and that the space available to each animal is often less than in the wild. [60]
For instance, groups such as the American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists have co-published journals and hosted conferences to foster the exchange of ideas between the fields. [4] Herpetological societies are formed to promote interest in reptiles and amphibians, both captive and wild.
A study of the genetic make-up of koalas and differences between captive and wild population was conducted with specialists from several major universities including the Queensland University of Technology and the University of New South Wales. Featherdale Wildlife Park allowed access to 11 animals containing seven individuals and four offspring.