60 minutes. At the zoo. Part 2 /

A report on zoos' use of computerized matchmaking to calculate ideal couplings and prevent the loss of genetic diversity among the animals as typically occurs through inbreeding. Also covered are the controversial practices of administering contraceptives to genetically undesirable animals and...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors:	Stahl, Lesley (Interviewer), Zuberbühler, Nieves (Producer), Finkelstein, Shari (Producer)
Format:	Video
Language:	English
Language Notes:	In English.
Published:	New York, NY : Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), 2018.
Series:	60 Minutes
Subjects:	Zoo animals > Breeding. Inbreeding > Prevention. Zoo animals > Genetic engineering. Animal contraception. Euthanasia of animals. Contraception chez les animaux. Euthanasie chez les animaux. Television news programs. Téléjournaux.
Online Access:	Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)

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Summary:	A report on zoos' use of computerized matchmaking to calculate ideal couplings and prevent the loss of genetic diversity among the animals as typically occurs through inbreeding. Also covered are the controversial practices of administering contraceptives to genetically undesirable animals and culling (euthanizing) them. Includes interviews with: Amanda Lawless, population zoologist; Ron Kagan, CEO, Detroit Zoo; Bob Lacy, geneticist, Chicago Zoological Society; Megan Ross, VP, Lincoln Park Zoo; Dr. Mike Adkessan, Lincoln Park Zoo; Bengt Holst, director of research and conservation, Copenhagen Zoo.
Item Description:	"50th anniversary season".
Physical Description:	1 online resource (14 minutes)
Playing Time:	00:13:21