Back from brink: India's vultures stage comeback as captive-breeding, release efforts gather pace

Vultures are making a comeback in India after a two-decade decline, with over 700 birds bred in captivity and released into ...
The Conversation

Captive breeding has a dark side – as disturbing Czech discovery of trafficked tiger body parts highlights

The rotting remains of a number of tigers, lions and cougars were recently discovered in a raid on a house in Prague. This disturbing find was the culmination of a five-year investigation that ...
Oregonian

Questions about Oregon Zoo elephant calf's future put captive breeding in the spotlight

newborn elephant a peek behind the legal, biological, logistical and philosophical curtain of captive breeding. Those who follow zoo news, whether they're fans or foes, expressed worry and outrage ...
Hawaii News Now

Captive breeding program ends for native bird brought back from near extinction

LIHUE, KAUAI (HawaiiNewsNow) - Nearly 20 captive-reared puaiohi flew into the forests of Kauai on Thursday, marking the end of a successful breeding program for the species. The state, federal ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

Why elephants need freedom, not captive breeding in zoos, for the species to survive

Fern is director of government relations at Nonhuman Rights Project and lives in West Hollywood. Many people around the world have just celebrated Valentine’s Day — a holiday that honors love and ...
PBS

Why can't captive breeding of saltwater aquarium fish catch on?

On the outdoor lot of his beachside facility, flecked with dozens of plastic bins and tanks, biologist Syd Kraul has raised several fish species from eggs to fingerlings, including tuna, snapper, and ...
Mongabay

Is captive breeding the answer to Indonesia’s songbird crisis?

In Indonesia, singing contests for songbirds have skyrocketed in popularity. Even the president is a fan. Demand for some species has made them extremely valuable. Poaching has risen accordingly, and ...