Abstract
Natural history data are important in conservation of endangered species. The public databases AnAge (animal longevity) and COMADRE (matrix population models) were analysed for the origin of data sources. The results show that information on natural history elements, including longevity, for most wild species are actually derived from captive populations. The availability of life tables based on wild populations is still limited. The analyses show that the average time to obtain life history data on wild populations is 16 years. Therefore, captive populations are important sources for base–line data on endangered wild species. The differences between captive and wild environments and potential effects on natural history elements are discussed. A Population Viability Analysis (PVA) that was conducted on wild lowland bongo (antelope) in Dzanga Sangha Protected Areas, Central African Republic serves as an example to illustrate applicability of captive data to field conservation decisions. Sensitivity analysis to evaluate assumptions resulted in more realistic scenarios to assess population viability. The chapter ends with a section justifying the (proper) use of captive data in conservation of wild populations.
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Princée, F.P.G. (2016). Conservation. In: Exploring Studbooks for Wildlife Management and Conservation. Topics in Biodiversity and Conservation, vol 17. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-50032-4_17
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