Why in news Researchers at the Centre for Peninsular Aquatic Genetic Resources, Kochi , developed a captivity breeding protocol for the b...
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Researchers at the Centre for Peninsular Aquatic Genetic Resources, Kochi, developed a captivity breeding protocol for the black-collared yellow catfish from the Chalakudy river.
This breakthrough in breeding is part of conservation efforts for the species, which is classified as endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Captive breeding
Captive breeding refers to the practice of breeding and raising wild animals in controlled environments, such as zoos, wildlife centres, or specialized facilities
The purpose : conserving and protecting endangered or threatened species.
The goal of captive breeding programs is to increase the population size of rare species and, if possible, reintroduce individuals back into their natural habitats.
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