Review and analysis of Australian macropod translocations 1969-2006
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Published source details
Clayton J.A., Pavey C.R., Vernes K. & Tighe M. (2014) Review and analysis of Australian macropod translocations 1969-2006. Mammal Review, 44, 109-123.
Published source details Clayton J.A., Pavey C.R., Vernes K. & Tighe M. (2014) Review and analysis of Australian macropod translocations 1969-2006. Mammal Review, 44, 109-123.
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This study is summarised as evidence for the following.
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Release captive-bred individuals to re-establish or boost populations in native range
A review of translocations carried out in 1969–2006 in Australia (Clayton et al. 2014) found that releasing captive-bred and wild-born translocated macropod species (kangaroos and allies) led to the successful establishment of populations in 44 of 72 cases, of which 29 survived for over five years. Of the established populations, 29 persisted for more than five years. Of the 28 releases considered to be failures, 17 were thought to have failed due to predation by non-native carnivores, such as red foxes Vulpes vulpes. Releases considered in the review included both wild-caught translocated animals and captive-bred animals. The number of animals released ranged from one to 70 and included 20 different macropod species. Only translocations where animals were released into areas larger than 100 ha were considered for the review.
(Summarised by: Phil Martin)
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Translocate to re-establish or boost populations in native range
A review of translocations carried out in 1969–2006 in Australia (Clayton et al. 2014) found that translocating wild-born and releasing captive-bred macropod species (kangaroos and allies) led to the successful establishment of populations in 44 of 72 cases. Of the established populations, 29 persisted for more than five years. Of the 28 releases considered to be failures, 17 were thought to have failed due to predation by non-native carnivores, such as red foxes Vulpes vulpes. Releases considered in the review included both wild-caught, translocated animals and captive-bred animals. The number of animals released ranged from one to 70 and included 20 different macropod species. Only translocations where animals were released into areas larger than 100 ha were considered for the review.
(Summarised by: Phil Martin)
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