Coordinator: Claudia Rudolf von Rohr
Institution: Zoo Zurich
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• Insurance This role contemplates the possibility to maintain a long-term ex situ population to preserve options for the future. The population within EAZA is managed to provide individuals for augmentation of populations (demographically and/or genetically). This role is not realistic/achievable with the current population as it is not known what subspecies are currently in collections. Therefore, the main focus for this role is the genetic management of the species. |
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• Conservation education Galapagos tortoises can be used to educate the general public with a focus on Galapagos Islands and the link to evolution as well as big tortoises in general. • Research The EAZA population provides the opportunity to gain basic knowledge on species husbandry as well as to share this knowledge. |
In May 2021, the Galapagos giant tortoise EEP had 121 animals in 26 institutions.
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