| Abstract: | Some unique features of crane reproduction, management, and conservation are described. Because cranes are sexually monomorphic, sexing is difficult and must be accomplished using behavior, laparoscopy, cloacal examination, genetic techniques, or fecal steroid analysis. Although husbandry techniques for cranes are similar to those used with other nondomestic birds, a number of basic characteristics, such as extreme aggressiveness, imprinting by the crane chick on man, a delayed molt in the immature crane, delayed sexual maturity, and infertility, pose special problems for the propagator. Artificial insemination is a practical solution to crane infertility. Vigorous captive management and propagation efforts must become increasingly important if several endangered crane species are to survive the continuing decline in wild populations. The ultimate goal is the restoration of suitable habitat and sustainable native populations. |
| Genre: | Article |
| ProdID: | 5221160 |
| Citation Author: | Gee, G.F. |
| Citation Contributing Office: | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |
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| Citation Issue: | 3 |
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| Citation Language: | English |
| Citation Larger Work Title: | Zoo Biology |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Crane reproductive physiology and conservation; 1983; Article; Journal; Zoo Biology; Gee, G.F. |
| Citation Start Page: | 199 |
| Citation Volume: | 2 |
| Citation Year: | 1983 |
| Type: | citation/reference |
| Text: | Crane reproductive physiology and conservation; 1983; Article; Journal; Zoo Biology; Gee, G.F. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/outside_thumb.jpg |
| URL (DOCUMENT): | http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/110496489/abstract |
| Date Other: | Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:19 -0500 |
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