You think you know what challenges lie ahead. You prepare for the impossible, for rare species, for the delicate dance of nature. But sometimes, nature throws a curveball so absurd, it makes even the ...

Get ready for Valentine’s Day by learning how zoo matchmakers use science to “swipe right” for conservation. Mike Bock Male Andean bear Quito (above) has fathered two cubs at the Smithsonian’s ...

Just like museums rely on curators to manage their collections, zoos depend on a team of skilled professionals to carefully monitor every animal in their care — recording births, breeding, behavioral ...

Genetic management in captive breeding programmes aims to conserve or restore genetic diversity while minimising the risks of inbreeding and adaptation to captivity. Programmes routinely begin with a ...

As the global population continues to increase, demand for foods derived from animals is also growing, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Animal production, however, faces challenges ...