Understanding social structure is important to rewilding

(San Diego Zoo Global) Increasing the success of wildlife translocations is critical, given the escalating global threats to wildlife. The study highlights the influence of a species' social structure on translocation success, and it provides a template for incorporating social information in the rehabilitation and release planning process. Using elephants as a model, the study highlights the need to include animal social structure as an integral part of conservation plans, in order to assure better animal welfare and program success.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news