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Revisiting translocation and reintroduction programmes: the importance of considering stress
In this article we discuss why programmes that release animals back to the wild frequency meet with failure. Specifically, we analyse the role of stress in the fail of animal translocations and reintroductions. Our analysis shows that stress is a poorly understood phenomenon by conservation biologists; for example, few understand that the effects of stress can be accumulative or additive. While the adverse effects of stress on animal health and well-being are known, its adverse effects on important cognitive abilities, such as memory, learning and attention are relatively unknown by conservation biologists. We conclude by making a plea for a greater interchange of information between animal welfare scientists and conservation scientists.DOI (Digital Object Identifier, will open in another window):: doi:10.1016/j.anbehav.2006.06.002
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DOI (Digital Object Identifier, will open in another window):: doi:10.1016/j.anbehav.2006.06.002