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Naturally not!
Captive breeding programs can be done I would imagine in any suitable environment that replicates the necessary conditions for mating in the relevant species. The US may be chosen as the site for most programs simply because it has the financial resources to carry them out successfully.
The only restriction I know about upon where captive breeding programs can be done occurs with obligate cooperative breeders, which require "helpers" to have any chance of successful reproduction. Such species occur almost exclusively in Australia and Southern Africa owing to the immensely greater age of those continents' soils. These differences mean animal biomass - much more than plant biomass - is greatly decreased and requires many animals to find in adequate quantities.
Breeding in captivity outside Australia or Southern Africa would very likely break down these sophisticated and tightly knit cooperative breeding systems because unaided pairs could easily raise young in a manner known impossible in obligate cooperative breeders' natural habitats. Upon return to the wild, helping skills necessary reproduction in their infertile natural habitats would not develop and growth or even maintenance of wild populations becomes impossible.
This is documented from studies of captive Southern Ground Hornbills and African Hunting Dogs, but probably applies to all obligate cooperators.
What else can I help you with?
How do captive breeding programs affect genetic diversity?
Captive breeding programs can affect genetic diversity in one of two ways. Within the program itself, genetic diversity is reduced, because captive breeding programs only have a limited number of animals to work with. On the other hand, animals from a captive breeding program that are re-introduced to the wild can increase genetic diversity, because they are bringing genes that may have been gone for a long time back into the gene pool.
Where is a ligers habitat?
• Ligers don't occur in the wild. They result only from captive breeding.
How are people saving the red wolf?
The red wolf has been saved by captive breeding programs. The only viable population, around 110 animals, live in the Alligator River Refuge in eastern North Carolina.
Which zoos keep animals in cages?
Many zoos participate in captive breeding programs to aid in conserving endangered populations. By captive breeding exchanges between zoos, not only are endangered species preserved, they are healthy , well fed, and able stock for repopulation.
What are the objectives of animal BREEDING?
Animal breeding is done to make sure a pool of genes will remain in certain group of organism. It is so no hybrid crossing will happen, only pure breeds would reproduce. It is for people to get desired results. Example, Animal breeding of chihuahua means all the dogs coming from the one breeding it is chihuahua =) hope it helps!
What is the relationship between crop cultivation and animal breeding?
The only relationship is that both are done on farms.
What are neuter?
Male
What is captive agency system?
A captive Agency can only writes business for one carrier.
Where are the Tasmanian devils found today?
The Tasmanian Devil is found in the wild only on Australia's island state of Tasmania. There are some populations in captive breeding programmes on the mainland, particularly through Victoria and South Australia.
What can be done to save the white lions?
To save white lions, conservation efforts such as habitat protection, anti-poaching measures, captive breeding programs, and community involvement are essential to ensure their survival. Increasing awareness about the importance of protecting white lions and their natural habitat can also help rally support for conservation initiatives.
Your animals better in zoo or in their natural hebistate?
The best place for animals is in the wild. The only exception being captive breeding programs for endangered species. Now that I have said that I suppose that means virtually every species since we are putting such huge pressure on the natural world by our destructive activities and population growth. We have to reserve viable areas for wildlife to live and thrive if we are not to keep degrading this planet to the point where only farm animals for our dairy and meat consumption remain.
Where is a nene most likely to be found?
The nene is a species of goose found on the islands of Hawaii. There are only around 900 in the wild, but there is a captive breeding program with around 2000 more birds. The nene is the state bird of Hawaii, and is listed as vulnerable.
