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Evaluation of translocation criteria: case study with trumpeter swans (Cygnus buccinator)

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Engelhardt, Katharina A M, Kadlec, John A, Roy, Victoria L, and Powell, James A, Evaluation of translocation criteria: case study with trumpeter swans (Cygnus buccinator): .

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Translocations are a common conservation technique; however, the feasibility and success of translocations are evaluated rarely. We translocated 57 trumpeter swans (Cygnus buccinator) from Idaho to previous termUtahnext term during 1996 to encourage migration to more southern wintering areas. We evaluated the feasibility and success of the translocation by studying biological and socio-political criteria prior to and during the translocation. Lack of support from governmental and non-governmental agencies did not allow additional translocations in subsequent years. Additional releases are needed, however, to increase the probability of swan returns to the release area. Our evaluation explores the possibility that trumpeter swans may [...]

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