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Links of Interest | American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA)
What is:
- the AZA? The AZA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of zoos and aquariums in the areas of conservation, education, science, and recreation. Read more ...
- a TAG? TAGs are groups of experts responsible for making recommendations for AZA institutions regarding similar groups of animals (taxa). Read more ...
The ATAG is a consortium of zoo biologists working on management issues for amphibians (frogs and toads, newts and salamanders, and caecilians), coming together to share information and collectively create a programmatic agenda for the AZA. The ATAG produces a Regional Collection Plan ( RCP ) to evaluate which taxa are in need of captive management, conduct a space survey and determine how many taxa can reasonably be managed, and make recommendations for the selection of appropriate species for AZA conservation programs. Annual ATAG meetings also provide a forum for discussing husbandry, veterinary, conservation, research, ethical, and other issues.
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