Conservation and the 4 Rs, which are rescue, rehabilitation, release, and research. Issue 1 (4th January 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pyke, Graham H.; Szabo, Judit K.
• Is Part Of: Conservation biology. Volume 32:Issue 1(2018)
• Page Start: 50
• Page End: 59
• Publication Date: 2018-01-04
• Subjects: citizen science -- human impacts -- vertebrate animals -- wildlife management -- wildlife rescue -- animales vertebrados -- ciencia ciudadana -- impactos humanos -- manejo de fauna -- rescate de fauna; Conservation biology -- Periodicals; 333.9516
• DOI: 10.1111/cobi.12937
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0888-8892

Abstract

Abstract: Vertebrate animals can be injured or threatened with injury through human activities, thus warranting their "rescue." Details of wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, release, and associated research (our 4 Rs) are often recorded in large databases, resulting in a wealth of available information. This information has huge research potential and can contribute to understanding of animal biology, anthropogenic impacts on wildlife, and species conservation. However, such databases have been little used, few studies have evaluated factors influencing success of rehabilitation and/or release, recommended actions to conserve threatened species have rarely arisen, and direct benefits for species conservation are yet to be demonstrated. We therefore recommend that additional research be based on data from rescue, rehabilitation, and release of animals that is broader in scope than previous research and would have community support. Abstract : Article impact statement : Wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and release data can inform understanding of animal biology, anthropogenic impacts, and conservation.