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Zoo revamp (Editorial) [1]

The concept of zoos has undergone a sea change in the past couple of decades. Zoos are no longer meant to serve as showpieces, exhibiting wildlife in confinement. Rather, these are supposed to serve long-term needs of conservation by facilitating research on diverse aspects of wildlife and their management.

Publication Date: 
26/02/2009
Assam Tribune (Guwahati) [2]
Tags:
Zoos [3], Wildlife Management [4], Assam [5], Guwahati [6], Sustainable Development [7]
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