Summary
Issues pertaining to the long distance transportation of animals
are examined according to the aspirations of the worlds zoo
community. Guidance comes from the World Association of Zoos and
Aquariums (WAZA), the civil society organisation that provides leadership
and support for zoos, aquariums and partner organisations of the
world in animal care and welfare, conservation of biodiversity,
environmental education and global sustainability. The authors
describe why it is necessary to transport zoo animals over long
distances and how animal welfare can be protected during the process.
Transportation of animals among zoos is essential for the cooperative
breeding programmes undertaken for the ex situ conservation
of wildlife with the help of WAZA studbooks. The challenge is to
satisfy the entwined ethical imperatives of safeguarding animal
welfare and protecting biodiversity.
Keywords
Animal,
Animal welfare, Biodiversity, Long distance, Transportation, Welfare,
Zoo, Zoo animal.
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