In South Africa, the big cats are raised to be killed by hunters. Opponents are outraged, but advocates point to conservation benefits By Mark Jenkins Photographs by Gulshan Khan A captive-bred male ...

Breeding animals in captivity and releasing these individuals into the wild is an important conservation tool. It is typically used to increase numbers and, sometimes, the genetic diversity, of rare ...

A new study has revealed that saltwater crocodiles born or raised in captivity may not return to their breeding centers after being released into the wild, a discovery that can help inform ...