{"id":303,"date":"2024-04-21T04:44:17","date_gmt":"2024-04-21T04:44:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/conservationcentre.ca\/?page_id=303"},"modified":"2024-05-06T01:25:58","modified_gmt":"2024-05-06T01:25:58","slug":"our-purpose","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/conservationcentre.ca\/?page_id=303","title":{"rendered":"Purpose"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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HOME <\/a>…ABOUT <\/a>\u00a0… NEWS <\/a>…<\/strong>PURPOSE<\/a>…CONTACT<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Providing a second chance for Injured Birds Of Prey<\/strong><\/h2>

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\u00a0 Although the Centre does not currently function as a wildlife rehabilitation facility, we do have emergency medical rehabilitation facilities in place to supply emergency first aid measures when needed.\u00a0 We have the special knowledge and skill that is needed to properly treat injured specialized species.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Over the years, we have provided sanctuary to numerous birds of prey that have been injured in the wild. Unfortunately for some of these birds their injuries are so severe that they cannot be released back into the wild. Rather than being euthanized they are sent to our Centre and placed into captive propagation programs so that they may have a second chance to live fulfilling and productive lives while simultaneously doing their part to ensure that their species can never become extinct.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Many rehabilitation facilities are only capable of handling a limited number of birds at any given time and this forces them to find suitable homes for many non-releasable birds. Some are incapable of adapting to the stress of a zoo experience and the Centre\u2019s isolated, stress free environment is ideal.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><\/strong><\/p>

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 We always attempt to place them into breeding pairs, thereby giving their life meaning. Many of our biggest success stories are the result of captive breeding birds that have come from rehabilitation centres.\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><\/strong><\/p>

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0The offspring of these animals are now used in educational programs, not only at our Centre but also at zoological facilities around the world.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 If you would like additional information about how the Centre provides a second chance to injured birds of prey please feel free to contact us<\/a>\u00a0with any questions you may have.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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People sometimes wonder why captive propagation programs are important. The single most important reason<\/span> for the captive propagation of wildlife is that it acts as an insurance policy against extinction<\/span>. No species that has a stable captive breeding population can ever truly become extinct.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

Two well known examples of successes are those set by the captive propagation of American Buffalo and the California Condor.\u00a0\u00a0Both of these species were on the edge of extinction in the wild but were saved by the combination of captive breeding and release programs, in addition to intensive habitat conservation efforts.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

Imagine the North American skies darkened by their sheer numbers and the roar of the thunderous beats from the wings of billions of Passenger pigeons. Unique to the North American continent, they had the largest single population number of any bird species on Earth. It was thought they could never go extinct.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

Such a wondrous spectacle would actually be possible again today; if only someone had thought to properly breed this species in captivity.\u00a0\u00a0Instead, the last confirmed wild bird is thought to have been shot in 1900.\u00a0 \u00a0Martha, thought to be the last passenger pigeon, died on September 1, 1914, at the Cincinnati Zoo.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

Loss of genetic diversity<\/span> is another ominous issue facing many endangered species today. Captive breeding programs can assist with this problem by injecting healthy new genes into small and isolated genetic pools.<\/span> Increasingly, many fragmented wildlife populations will require human intervention in order to maintain viable and genetically diverse populations in the future.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

Another benefit of captive breeding is the opportunity to observe and research animal breeding behaviour<\/span>. Many species are very difficult to observe in the wild and being able to fully understand their reproductive biology can be vital in assisting conservation efforts in unimaginable ways.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

Finally, public education<\/span>. Being able to actually see and experience being in the presence of live animals in zoos and similar reputable facilities inspires people to have a greater understanding and appreciation for the world in which we live.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

If we as human beings cannot appreciate the non-human life we share our would with and learn to live in harmony with it then this will be to our own severe detriment. Quite likely we will find it is our turn to be on the very short (by then) endangered species list!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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