Retrospective study of morbidity and mortality of captive African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) held within United Kingdom Zoological Institutions between 2000 and 2020
The African wild dog (Lycaon pictus) is listed as Endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and is part of captive breeding programs designed to support free-living populations and genetic diversity. This study’s aim was to identify common causes of morbidity and mortality objectively in United Kingdom captive African wild dogs to inform […]
Food Quality in Lusaka National Park: Tracking Mortality in Black Lechwe Antelopes
ABSTRACTTranslocation is one of the fundamental tools in wildlife management but only if appropriately undertaken. In 2009, 30 black lechwe antelopes were suddenly translocated from the State House Habitat (STH) into the newly established Lusaka National Park (LNP). However, within 4 months of being translocated to LNP, 28 black lechwes (93%) died. A pathological report […]