Captive breeding can and does save some things endangered species. A proof of this is the birth of an example nowadays. Mhorr gazelle in the Bioparc park in Valencia. There is less now 200 copies this animal on the planet
Unfortunately, bad news often accompanies nature-related issues. But from time to time there is good news in this area that shows what people can do to protect the biodiversity of our planet. One of the best examples in this sense is Mhor gazelle (Nanger miss mhorr), a species where a beautiful male has just been born in Bioparc Valencia.
This kind, Also called checker gazelle, it is one of the largest and most beautiful in existence.. At the moment Listed as ‘critically endangered’ on the IUCN Red List (International Union for Conservation of Nature) with 100 to 200 specimens in total. In fact, it disappeared from its natural habitat.
Spaniard José Antonio Valverde was one of those responsible for its complete disappearance, and today, thanks to the efforts of professionals and institutions, this genre, It is being rescued as part of the International Program for the Conservation of Endangered Species (EEP), in which Bioparc Valencia participates with great success.
The new calf of the Mhorr gazelle was born on the night of the ‘hunter’s full moon’, fully integrated into the group and can be seen in the outer enclosure of this park recreating the savanna.
re-entry plan in Africa
This new life is the result of internationally controlled and coordinated reproduction and Reason for hope for this species to be “saved” from extinction through this strategy. Only a few specialist centers in Europe, North America and South Africa house this gazelle species in order to obtain a sufficient and genetically viable number to guarantee its survival.
Although the situation remains very serious in its natural environment, it will come with a downward trend, Those in charge of Bioparc, strengthen the re-entry plan in different projects in North Africa.
Located in the aforementioned Valencia park, this group of gazelles consists of one breeding pair, two ‘Valencian’ females and a second male.. Gazelles born in 2015 have been moved to different parks under the strict control of the international program, formed new groups and continued with the recovery of this symbolic species.
“The Mhorr gazelle is a clear example of the global conservation vision.where in situ and ex situ work is vital. And it is even more important to educate, create and spread awareness, ‘reconnect’ with nature, understand the value of the environment and understand the power of people to change, and understand that the fragile balance of biodiversity drives life,” Bioparc reports in a statement.
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