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This document discusses rodents in zoo collections. It notes that while rodents make up 42% of mammal species globally, they only represent 21% of species in zoos. The document provides guidance on properly establishing and managing new rodent species in collections, including designating responsible staff, developing husbandry guidelines, and only exhibiting animals after successful captive breeding. It emphasizes the importance of individual identification for effective population management and stresses
- Author
- Sergey Popov
- Language
- EN