captivebred
Captivebred is an adjective describing individuals produced through captive breeding, the deliberate reproduction of organisms within controlled environments such as zoos, aquariums, breeding farms, or private facilities rather than in the wild. In conservation and wildlife management, captive breeding programs aim to maintain populations of species that are endangered or extinct in the wild, and these programs may also support education, research, or commercial production. Captivebred populations are typically managed separately from wild populations and may be part of ex situ conservation efforts or commercial breeding schemes.
Management of captivebred populations often involves genetic planning, such as studbooks and carefully selected pairings, to
Benefits of captive breeding include reducing pressure on wild populations, preserving genetic diversity, and providing material
Common examples of captive breeding have included species such as the California condor, Arabian oryx, black-footed