Crane reproductive physiology and conservation
Zoo Biology
By: G.F. Gee
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Abstract
Some unique features of crane reproduction, management, and conservation are described. Because cranes are sexually monomorphic, sexing is difficult and must be accomplished using behavior, laparoscopy, cloacal examination, genetic techniques, or fecal steroid analysis. Although husbandry techniques for cranes are similar to those used with other nondomestic birds, a number of basic characteristics, such as extreme aggressiveness, imprinting by the crane chick on man, a delayed molt in the immature crane, delayed sexual maturity, and infertility, pose special problems for the propagator. Artificial insemination is a practical solution to crane infertility. Vigorous captive management and propagation efforts must become increasingly important if several endangered crane species are to survive the continuing decline in wild populations. The ultimate goal is the restoration of suitable habitat and sustainable native populations.
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Gee, G., 1983, Crane reproductive physiology and conservation: Zoo Biology, v. 2, no. 3, p. 199-213.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Crane reproductive physiology and conservation |
| Series title | Zoo Biology |
| Volume | 2 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Year Published | 1983 |
| Language | English |
| Contributing office(s) | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |
| Description | 199-213 |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Zoo Biology |
| First page | 199 |
| Last page | 213 |