Fabregas, María C.; Ganswindt, Andre; Fosgate, Geoffrey Theodore; Bertschinger, Hendrik Jan; Meyer, Leith Carl Rodney(Springer, 2019-10)
Changes in group composition are not exclusive to zoos and conservation breeding centers. The recent increase in poaching of African rhino species has accelerated the arrival of orphan calves at rehabilitation centers. ...
Nasr, Mary; Meyer, Leith Carl Rodney; Buss, Peter Erik; Fabregas, María C.; Gleed, Robin D.; Boesch, Jordyn M.; Pohlin, Friederike(AOSIS OpenJournals, 2021-06)
Etorphine–azaperone is the most commonly used drug combination for chemical
immobilisation of free-ranging white rhinoceroses, but causes several profound physiological
disturbances, including muscle tremors. The addition ...
Fabregas, María C.; Fosgate, Geoffrey Theodore; Ganswindt, Andre; Bertschinger, Hendrik Jan; Hofmeyr, Markus; Meyer, Leith Carl Rodney(Springer, 2020-05)
Poaching is the primary threat to the survival of rhinoceros’ populations. One frequent consequence of poaching is the creation of orphan calves. If found, orphans are taken into captivity for rehabilitation and subsequent ...
Fabregas, María C.; Fosgate, Geoffrey Theodore; Ganswindt, Andre; Bertschinger, Hendrik Jan; Meyer, Leith Carl Rodney(Wiley, 2021-06)
The current biodiversity crisis calls for effective conservation measures. However, some measures may have unforeseen negative consequences on individual species. Herding, a management practice currently used in some ...
