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Zoos as centers for wildlife preservation and education
William Conway of the New York Zoological Society argues that with habitat loss and rising human populations, zoos must become key centers for conservation. He proposes genetic banks, captive management, and potential exchanges between wild and captive populations to preserve endangered species like the lion tailed macaque, outlining cost considerations and the need to rethink traditional wildlife values.
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