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Using ZIMS to conserve wildlife

Discussion in 'Wildlife & Nature Conservation' started by DesertRhino150, 19 Jan 2017.

  1. DesertRhino150

    DesertRhino150 Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    This very interesting article talks about how the ZIMS (Zoological Information Management Systems) database is being used to not only manage millions of genetic and medical records on 21,000 captive species but is now being used to manage small populations of wild endangered species, improve wildlife recovery efforts and better understand wildlife trade patterns.

    Conservation’s best kept secret (database)
     
  2. kiang

    kiang Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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