The role of zoological institutions in a changing world: A review of the ark and beyond: The evolution of zoo and aquarium conservationBen A.Minteer,JaneMaienschein, andJames B.CollinsChicago, IL.University of Chicago Press,2018,528pp., US$38.00, softcover, ISBN: 978‐0‐226‐53846‐4

Abstract

Zoos and aquariums are perhaps best known in society for their exhibition of wildlife collections and live animal presentations. However, zoological institutions are involved in additional activities such as animal research and education, providing visitors a stronger connection to animals and nature, advocating for roles in environmental protection, and, last but not least, conservation of endangered species with the option, if feasible, to reintroduce them into the wild. This study provides information not only about the origin of zoos and aquariums but also about their changing role in society. The review is based on the book The Ark and Beyond: The Evolution of Zoo and Aquarium Conservation, edited by Ben A. Minteer, Jane Maienschein, and James B. Collins.

Comparison between concentration and type of intracellular cryoprotectants and the presence of sucrose for cryobanks of somatic cells derived from captive Pumas

“…In recent years, zoos have become institutions for the maintenance and exhibition of wild species collections and spaces for elaborating and developing conservation strategies (Stadtländer, 2018). This is due to the loss of wildlife biodiversity, which has resulted in the establishment of different conservation tools linked to ex situ and in situ proposals (Pizzutto et al, 2021).…”

“…According to data from the International Union for Conservation of Nature's (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species, among the 138,300 species assessed, more than 38,500 species are threatened with extinction, including 26% of mammals (IUCN, 2022). This loss of wildlife biodiversity is a significant threat to the ecosystem (Stadtländer, 2018). Among the mammals, all wild felids are threatened with extinction, especially those belonging to the Felis genus.…”