Conservation Evidence: Evidence Data

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*Establishing a new wild population of tuatara (Sphenodon guntheri)* Based on: Nelson J. N., Keall S. N., Brown D. & Daugherty C. H. (2002). Study Link	2002	2
Evaluation of headstarting and release techniques for population augmentation and reintroduction of the smooth green snake Based on: Sacerdote-Velat A.B., Earnhardt J.M., Mulkerin D., Boehm D. & Glowacki G. (2014). Study Link	2014	1
Evidence for selection on thermoregulation: effects of temperature on embryo mortality in the garter snake Thamnophis elegans Based on: O'Donnell R.P. & Arnold S.J. (2005). Study Link	2005	1
Ex situ conservation genetics: a review of molecular studies on the genetic consequences of captive breeding programmes for endangered animal species Based on: Witzenberger K.A. & Hochkirch A. (2011). Study Link	2011	2
Experimental analysis of the impact of foxes on freshwater turtle populations Based on: Spencer R.J. & Thompson M.B. (2005). Study Link	2005	2
Experimental evaluation of captive-rearing practices to improve success of snake reintroductions Based on: Roe J.H., Frank M.R. & Kingsbury B.A. (2015). Study Link	2015	1
*First report of the reproduction in captivity of the Chocoan Bushmaster, Lachesis acrochorda* (Garcia 1896)** Based on: Duque A.M.H. & Corrales G. (2015). Study Link	2015	1
First successful propogation of Schneider's smooth-fronted caiman, Paleosuchus trigonatus Based on: Jardine D.R. (1981). Study Link	1981	1
Five years of Chelonia conservation by the Nature Protection Trust of Seychelles Based on: Gerlach J. (2003). Study Link	2003	2
Galapagos tortoise hatches at Philadelphia Zoo Based on: Bowler J.K. (1975). Study Link	1975	1
*First captive breeding of Lacerta (Omanosaura) cyanura* Arnold, 1972, with comments on systematic implications of reproductive patterns and juvenile dress** Gefangenschafts-erstnachzucht von Lacerta (Omanosaura) cyanura Arnold, 1972, mit bemerkungen zur einbeziehung ihrer fortpflanzungsstrategie und ihres jugendkleides in systematische überlegungen (Squamata: Sauria: Lacertidae) Based on: Leptien R. & Böhme W. (1994). Study Link	1994	1
*Growth and viability of a translocated population of alligator snapping turtles (Macrochelys temminckii)* Based on: Moore D.B., Ligon D.B., Fillmore B.M. & Fox S.E. (2013). Study Link	2013	2
*Growth of head-started Kemp's Ridley sea turtles (Lepidochelys kempii) following release* Based on: Caillouet Jr C.W., Fontaine C., Manzella-Tirpak S.A. & Williams T.D. (1995). Study Link	1995	1
Growth Rates and Post-Release Survival of Captive Neonate Timber Rattlesnakes, Crotalus horridus Based on: Conner R.N., Rudolph D.C., Saenz D., Schaefer R.R. & Burgdorf S.J. (2003). Study Link	2003	1
*Growth rates of neonate red cornsnakes, Pantherophis guttatus* (Colubridae), when fed in mutually exclusive mass-ratio feeding categories** Based on: Penning D.A. & Cairns S. (2012). Study Link	2012	1
Habitat drives dispersal and survival of translocated juvenile desert tortoises Based on: Nafus M.G., Esque T.C., Averill-Murray R.C., Nussear K.E. & Swaisgood R.R. (2017). Study Link	2017	1
*Keeping and breeding of Chelodina reimanni* Philippen & Grossmann, 1990 - including field observations on its habitat in Irian Jaya, New Guinea (Testudines: Chelidae) Haltung und nachzucht von Chelodina reimanni Philippen & Grossmann, 1990 - mit beobachtungen zu ihrem lebensraum in Irian Jaya, Neuguinea (Testudines: Chelidae)** Based on: Artner H. (1995). Study Link	1995	1
*Head starting european pond turtle (Emys orbicularis) for reintroduction: patterns of growth rates* Based on: Masin S., Ficetola G.F. & Bottoni L. (2015). Study Link	2015	1
*Head-started desert tortoises (Gopherus agassizii): movements, survivorship and mortality causes following their release* Based on: Nagy K.A., Scott Hillard L., Tuma M.W. & Morafka D.J. (2015). Study Link	2015	1
*Head-starting as a management component for gopher tortoises (Gopherus polyphemus)* Based on: Tuberville T.D., Norton T.M., Buhlmann K.A. & Greco V. (2015). Study Link	2015	3
*Head-starting the giant sideneck river turtle (Podocnemis expansa): turtles and people in the middle orinoco, Venezuela* Based on: Peñaloza C.L., Hernández O. & Espín R. (2015). Study Link	2015	1
Headstarting as a management tool: A case study of the plains gartersnake Based on: King R.B. & Stanford K.M. (2006). Study Link	2006	4
*Headstarting in European pond turtles (Emys orbicularis): Does it work?* Based on: Mitrus S. (2005). Study Link	2005	1
Husbandry and captive breeding of the parrot-beaked tortoise, Homopus areolatus Based on: Barzyk J.E. (1994). Study Link	1994	1
*Husbandry and captive reproduction in Carlia ailanpalai* (Scincidae)** Based on: McCoid M.J., Henke S.E. & Hensley R.A. (2005). Study Link	2005	1

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