Otters, the environment and our role - Children'sBen Yoxon
The International Otter Survival Fund's children's otter presentation. Learn more about otters, their role in the environment and what we can do to help.
In my slides, I tried my level best to collect information here. I think it will help u to understand about snake farming. Here, I discussed what requirement should be needed if anyone wants to establish a farm.There are several obstacles by the government but hope that it will pass very soon.Bangladesh can earn foreign currency very easily through this farming.
It is an presentation on snake farming .Every points have been included that important to know about snake farming. here, you can get the basic knowledge about various snakes habits, destitution and it's care and management .
Lobster seed production and Aquaculture.pptxB. BHASKAR
Lobsters are high value shell fishes. have good export value.
P. homarus also has high protein (24.18%) and carbohydrate content (55.68%) and lowest lipid content (6.18%) compare with other species. Another overexploitation of wild stock leading absence/rarely availability of lobster in Market, hence it is very imp to diversify potential lobster species. Recently rock lobster found breeding success, had good scope for continuous seed production.
Otters, the environment and our role - Children'sBen Yoxon
The International Otter Survival Fund's children's otter presentation. Learn more about otters, their role in the environment and what we can do to help.
In my slides, I tried my level best to collect information here. I think it will help u to understand about snake farming. Here, I discussed what requirement should be needed if anyone wants to establish a farm.There are several obstacles by the government but hope that it will pass very soon.Bangladesh can earn foreign currency very easily through this farming.
It is an presentation on snake farming .Every points have been included that important to know about snake farming. here, you can get the basic knowledge about various snakes habits, destitution and it's care and management .
Lobster seed production and Aquaculture.pptxB. BHASKAR
Lobsters are high value shell fishes. have good export value.
P. homarus also has high protein (24.18%) and carbohydrate content (55.68%) and lowest lipid content (6.18%) compare with other species. Another overexploitation of wild stock leading absence/rarely availability of lobster in Market, hence it is very imp to diversify potential lobster species. Recently rock lobster found breeding success, had good scope for continuous seed production.
This presentation covers total wildlife health care and treatment of wildlife found in Central India. This slideshow also covers forensic activities carried out on wildlife.
Hill areas offer good scope for the development- of fisheries—both for commercial and sport purposes.
The coldwater fishery resources in India comprise high and mid-altitude lakes, rivers, streams, their tributaries and reservoirs dammed across such rivers.
The importance of coldwater fisheries lies in their unique biodiversity, valuable germplasm and maintenance of environmental quality in hills.
Coldwater fishes breed naturally but since some species have been listed as endangered, therefore artificial breeding is now being practiced to restore the diversity.
Asian Seabass is a very popular food fish in South Asian countries. This presentation deals with Asian seabass farming in Thailand which includes breeding, larval development, and growout technology. This presentation is a part of my internship work at the Asian Institute of technology.
Introduction to Tilapia and its meristic charactershajiraali2301
Tilapia is a freshwater fish species that is popular for its mild flavor and versatility in cooking. It is often farmed worldwide due to its fast growth rate and ability to adapt to various environments. Tilapia is low in fat and calories, making it a healthy choice for many diets. It can be grilled, baked, fried, or even used in soups and stews, making it a versatile option for culinary enthusiasts.
تربية أسماك البلطي
الباب الأول : أسماك البلطي :
- أنواع أسماك البلطي :
النيلي .
الحساني .
الأخضر .
الجليلي .
الموزمبيقي .
الباب الثاني : أسس إنشاء المزارع السمكية :
- الأسس التى تبني عليها دراسة جدوى المشروع .
- أسس اختيار المزرعة السمكية :
اختيار الموقع .
جغرافية الموقع .
طبيعة التربة .
المورد المائى .
- أنواع أحواض الأسماك :
أحواض الأراضي المستوية .
أحواض السدود والحواجز الصناعية .
- مراحل الإنشاء .
- تقسيم المزرعة ومواصفاتها .
عدد الأحواض .
حجم الأحواض .
عمق الأحواض .
شكل الأحواض .
ميول الجسر .
معالجة التربة .
- تقسيم أحواض المزرعة السمكية :
أحواض الأمهات .
أحواض الأقلمة .
أحواض التهجين .
أحواض التحضين .
أحواض التربية :
احتياجات أحواض التربية
أحواض التسمين .
أحواض البيع .
- أنظمة الاستزراع السمكي :
النظام الغير مكثف .
النظام شبه المكثف .
النظام المكثف .
استزراع البلطي فى الأقفاص العائمة .
الاستزراع السمكي المتكامل .
زراعة الأسماك مع مزارع البط .
زراعة الأسماك فى حقول الأرز .
- أعمال تحضيرية تتم فى أحواض الحضانة والتربية :
تنظيف الأحواض .
ضبط عمق المياة .
تسميد الأحواض .
- الأعمال المتبعة فى إدارة الأحواض :
فحص الأحواض .
تنظيف المصافي والمرشحات .
مراقبة سلوك الأسماك .
الباب الثالث : مفاهيم مهمة فى تربية أسماك البلطي :
- مفاهيم الاستزراع السمكي .
- مفاهيم هامة فى التربية .
- مفاهيم فى تخزين الزريعة .
- مفاهيم فى معدلات التخزين فى الأحواض .
- مفاهيم فى الطاقة التحميلية ( السعة التحميلية ) .
- مفاهيم فى نوعية طرق الاستزراع :
الاستزراع المتعدد : إيجابيات - سلبيات
الاستزراع الفردي .
- مفاهيم فى تجهيز أحواض الاستزراع :
تجفيف الحوض .
تطهير الحوض .
التسميد الابتدائي للحوض .
نقل الزريعة .
- المشكلات الأساسية فى حوض التربية :
نقص كمية الأكسجين .
زيادة درجة حرارة الماء ( التغير فى درجة الحرارة ) .
الحموضة الزائدة والقلو
This presentation covers total wildlife health care and treatment of wildlife found in Central India. This slideshow also covers forensic activities carried out on wildlife.
Hill areas offer good scope for the development- of fisheries—both for commercial and sport purposes.
The coldwater fishery resources in India comprise high and mid-altitude lakes, rivers, streams, their tributaries and reservoirs dammed across such rivers.
The importance of coldwater fisheries lies in their unique biodiversity, valuable germplasm and maintenance of environmental quality in hills.
Coldwater fishes breed naturally but since some species have been listed as endangered, therefore artificial breeding is now being practiced to restore the diversity.
Asian Seabass is a very popular food fish in South Asian countries. This presentation deals with Asian seabass farming in Thailand which includes breeding, larval development, and growout technology. This presentation is a part of my internship work at the Asian Institute of technology.
Introduction to Tilapia and its meristic charactershajiraali2301
Tilapia is a freshwater fish species that is popular for its mild flavor and versatility in cooking. It is often farmed worldwide due to its fast growth rate and ability to adapt to various environments. Tilapia is low in fat and calories, making it a healthy choice for many diets. It can be grilled, baked, fried, or even used in soups and stews, making it a versatile option for culinary enthusiasts.
تربية أسماك البلطي
الباب الأول : أسماك البلطي :
- أنواع أسماك البلطي :
النيلي .
الحساني .
الأخضر .
الجليلي .
الموزمبيقي .
الباب الثاني : أسس إنشاء المزارع السمكية :
- الأسس التى تبني عليها دراسة جدوى المشروع .
- أسس اختيار المزرعة السمكية :
اختيار الموقع .
جغرافية الموقع .
طبيعة التربة .
المورد المائى .
- أنواع أحواض الأسماك :
أحواض الأراضي المستوية .
أحواض السدود والحواجز الصناعية .
- مراحل الإنشاء .
- تقسيم المزرعة ومواصفاتها .
عدد الأحواض .
حجم الأحواض .
عمق الأحواض .
شكل الأحواض .
ميول الجسر .
معالجة التربة .
- تقسيم أحواض المزرعة السمكية :
أحواض الأمهات .
أحواض الأقلمة .
أحواض التهجين .
أحواض التحضين .
أحواض التربية :
احتياجات أحواض التربية
أحواض التسمين .
أحواض البيع .
- أنظمة الاستزراع السمكي :
النظام الغير مكثف .
النظام شبه المكثف .
النظام المكثف .
استزراع البلطي فى الأقفاص العائمة .
الاستزراع السمكي المتكامل .
زراعة الأسماك مع مزارع البط .
زراعة الأسماك فى حقول الأرز .
- أعمال تحضيرية تتم فى أحواض الحضانة والتربية :
تنظيف الأحواض .
ضبط عمق المياة .
تسميد الأحواض .
- الأعمال المتبعة فى إدارة الأحواض :
فحص الأحواض .
تنظيف المصافي والمرشحات .
مراقبة سلوك الأسماك .
الباب الثالث : مفاهيم مهمة فى تربية أسماك البلطي :
- مفاهيم الاستزراع السمكي .
- مفاهيم هامة فى التربية .
- مفاهيم فى تخزين الزريعة .
- مفاهيم فى معدلات التخزين فى الأحواض .
- مفاهيم فى الطاقة التحميلية ( السعة التحميلية ) .
- مفاهيم فى نوعية طرق الاستزراع :
الاستزراع المتعدد : إيجابيات - سلبيات
الاستزراع الفردي .
- مفاهيم فى تجهيز أحواض الاستزراع :
تجفيف الحوض .
تطهير الحوض .
التسميد الابتدائي للحوض .
نقل الزريعة .
- المشكلات الأساسية فى حوض التربية :
نقص كمية الأكسجين .
زيادة درجة حرارة الماء ( التغير فى درجة الحرارة ) .
الحموضة الزائدة والقلو
Tracey Gray, fropm Port Fairy Consolidated School, delivered this presentation to VCE Environmental Science stuednts in May, 2008 as part of the Unit 3: Biodiversity course.
Education - a short run down on whether Cane Toads are a saviour or a menace. It begins with five, maybe, known facts and why they were introduced to northern Queensland. And now 85 years later do they hold Australian Species at ransom?
Aquaculture is the most reliable sector to the providing world nutrias food. It is all depended on the cultivable species. Asian seabass is one of the candidate species for aquaculture because of the wide range of water quality tolerance, growth performance, and consumer preference. The Indian and Western Pacific Oceans are where Asian seabass is found in its natural habitat. It can be cultured in the earthen pond, floating or stationer cages, and recirculating system. Seed resources are available in rivers and lakes of fresh water, but aquaculture is the depending on the hatchery that produces seed because of the superior growth production. In the nursery phase, cannibalism is predominant in Asian seabass cultivation, which will improve via the grading of a shooter. Feeding is one of the important management for good growth performance and reducing cannibalism to give the optimum feed requirements. The growth rate of the Asian seabass is 400-600 g in 4 to 6 months. Asian seabass farmers are suffering from some infectious and non-infection diseases, it will improve via the good management practices of the culture promises. In this review paper, some key points of Asian seabass farming are covered for better understanding.
Presentation for the South Australian Science Teacher's Association conference at Brighton Secondary College on Monday 18th and Tuesday 19th April, 2016.
Presentation for the South Australian Science Teacher's Association conference at Brighton Secondary College on Monday 18th and Tuesday 19th April, 2016.
Presentation for the South Australian Science Teacher's Association conference at Brighton Secondary College on Monday 18th and Tuesday 19th April, 2016.
The simplified electron and muon model, Oscillating Spacetime: The Foundation...RitikBhardwaj56
Discover the Simplified Electron and Muon Model: A New Wave-Based Approach to Understanding Particles delves into a groundbreaking theory that presents electrons and muons as rotating soliton waves within oscillating spacetime. Geared towards students, researchers, and science buffs, this book breaks down complex ideas into simple explanations. It covers topics such as electron waves, temporal dynamics, and the implications of this model on particle physics. With clear illustrations and easy-to-follow explanations, readers will gain a new outlook on the universe's fundamental nature.
it describes the bony anatomy including the femoral head , acetabulum, labrum . also discusses the capsule , ligaments . muscle that act on the hip joint and the range of motion are outlined. factors affecting hip joint stability and weight transmission through the joint are summarized.
A workshop hosted by the South African Journal of Science aimed at postgraduate students and early career researchers with little or no experience in writing and publishing journal articles.
A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
MATATAG CURRICULUM: ASSESSING THE READINESS OF ELEM. PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS I...NelTorrente
In this research, it concludes that while the readiness of teachers in Caloocan City to implement the MATATAG Curriculum is generally positive, targeted efforts in professional development, resource distribution, support networks, and comprehensive preparation can address the existing gaps and ensure successful curriculum implementation.
Executive Directors Chat Leveraging AI for Diversity, Equity, and InclusionTechSoup
Let’s explore the intersection of technology and equity in the final session of our DEI series. Discover how AI tools, like ChatGPT, can be used to support and enhance your nonprofit's DEI initiatives. Participants will gain insights into practical AI applications and get tips for leveraging technology to advance their DEI goals.
Introduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp NetworkTechSoup
Dive into the world of AI! Experts Jon Hill and Tareq Monaur will guide you through AI's role in enhancing nonprofit websites and basic marketing strategies, making it easy to understand and apply.
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
Delivering Micro-Credentials in Technical and Vocational Education and TrainingAG2 Design
Explore how micro-credentials are transforming Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) with this comprehensive slide deck. Discover what micro-credentials are, their importance in TVET, the advantages they offer, and the insights from industry experts. Additionally, learn about the top software applications available for creating and managing micro-credentials. This presentation also includes valuable resources and a discussion on the future of these specialised certifications.
For more detailed information on delivering micro-credentials in TVET, visit this https://tvettrainer.com/delivering-micro-credentials-in-tvet/
Biological screening of herbal drugs: Introduction and Need for
Phyto-Pharmacological Screening, New Strategies for evaluating
Natural Products, In vitro evaluation techniques for Antioxidants, Antimicrobial and Anticancer drugs. In vivo evaluation techniques
for Anti-inflammatory, Antiulcer, Anticancer, Wound healing, Antidiabetic, Hepatoprotective, Cardio protective, Diuretics and
Antifertility, Toxicity studies as per OECD guidelines
Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
2. Orange-Bellied Parrot characteristics
• Scientific name: Neophema Chrysogaster
• Size: Length 20cm
• Weight: 45-50 grams
• Colour: Underparts are yellowish, the head and back are
green, and the wings are blue and green. Males have a
bright blue band on their forehead and an orange patch
on their belly.
• Diet: Consists of seeds, fruits, flowers and berries, and
plants that grow in salty conditions such as saltmarshes.
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3. Other Characteristics and Behaviour
• The Parrot is a migratory bird and is found in pairs or small flocks. Breeding
season is October to January. It breeds only in Tasmania and spends the
winter in coastal Victoria and South Australia.
• Females occupy nests soon after returning to the breeding area and nest
scrapes are prepared by chewing and scratching rotten wood material
within the nest cavity. The same hollow can be used for consecutive years.
• During breeding males feed the females at or near the nest site.
• Individuals are able to breed after living for one year. They can lay up to 6
eggs at a time.
• They generally remain on the ground or in low foliage searching for food.
• The Parrot has a distinctive call, described as a sharp chitter-chitter that
resembles a buzz-buzz call, when its alarmed.
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4. Characteristics which leave the Parrot
exposed to threats
• The small size of the Orange-bellied Parrot (20cm long and
45grams) means that competitors are able to steal the species’
food and its habitat. Sparrows like to steal the parrots breeding
habitat in Tasmania. However the small structure of the bird also
helps it climb trees.
• Breeding in Tasmania then spending the winter on mainland
Australia means that the Parrot has to migrate over the Bass Strait
leaving it exposed to the extreme weather conditions which occur
through their flight path.
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5. Habitat
• Throughout the year the parrot is found in saltmarshes, coastal dunes,
pastures, shrub lands, estuaries, islands and beaches.
• In Tasmania holes in eucalypt trees are used for nesting in the breeding
season which is from October to January.
• During winter, on mainland Australia, Orange-bellied Parrots are found
mostly within 3 km of the coast. In Victoria, they mostly occur in
sheltered coastal habitats, such as bays, lagoons and estuaries.
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6. Location of its habitats
• The orange-bellied parrot is a migratory bird, which breeds only in
Tasmania and spends the winter in coastal Victoria and South Australia.
It is endemic to South-eastern Australia.
Location of the
Orange-bellied
Parrots
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7. Significance to the ecosystem
• All animals and plants play a role in the ecosystem and are all apart of the
food chain. The extinction of the Orange-bellied parrot would mean that
there wouldn’t be as much competition for sparrows for food which could
lead to an increase in the bird. It would also mean the loss of a food source
for animals such as cats, foxes and other larger birds.
• Dispersal of seeds-Because the Orange-bellied Parrot
feeds on food on the ground or low lying shrubs, it spreads
seeds away from its parent plant allowing these seeds to
grow into its plant, fruit or berry, in different areas. It
also supports the dispersal and cycling of nutrients.
• The Orange-bellied Parrot also provides a social benefit as
it is a beautiful creature to see at Zoos or in the wild.
Birdwatchers also enjoy sightings of these parrots.
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8. Threat of extinction
• On the brink of extinction, the Orange-bellied parrot has been ranked as
one of the world’s rarest and most endangered species.
• There is estimated to be around 50 orange-bellied parrots in the wild
however there are more in captive breeding programs and in zoos.
• There are numerous reasons to the decline in the Orange-bellied parrot.
Read some of the threats on the next slide.
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9. Threats
The Orange-bellied parrot is threatened by:
• Loss, destruction and fragmentation of its winter habitat, eg. destruction of its
saltmarsh feeding grounds, by industrial and urban development, agricultural practices
and recreation.
• Introduced predators, especially foxes and cats.
• Competition from introduced seed-eating birds including sparrows, gold finches and
green finches which means less food for Orange-bellied Parrots.
• Loss of genetic variation and inbreeding because of its small population size.
• Disorientation from the brightly lit fishing boats when migrating across the Bass Strait.
• The development of wind farms, and increasing level of development proposals
throughout most of the Orange-bellied Parrot migratory and winter area.
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10. More threats
• Its small, single population, making it extremely sensitive to sudden
catastrophes such as disease and storms during migrations across Bass Strait
especially since the majority of the population breeds around Melaleuca in
Tasmania and the entire population migrate along the coast of Tasmania to
coastal Victoria.
• Invasive weeds have impacted on the Orange-bellied parrot’s habitat.
• The birds are also under pressure at breeding sites in Tasmania. The birds nest
in tree hollows that are also favoured by species introduced to Tasmania - such
as the European Starling - which steal the nest sites.
• Food availability because of rabbits which graze on saltmarshes, beach-dune
vegetation and weeds.
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11. Conservation category
• The species has a very small population and is on the verge of
extinction in the wild. There is only one main location where the
Orange-bellied Parrot breeds in Tasmania. It is for these reasons
that the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUNC) has
classified the Orange-bellied Parrot as critically endangered.
• The Victorian Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act (1988) has listed the
Orange-bellied Parrot as threatened. Under this Act, an action
statement for the recovery and future management of this species
has been prepared.
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12. Strategies to reduce threats
The Orange-bellied Parrot Recovery Team oversees the species recovery program.
The Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988 has in its recovery plan for the species a list of
actions which will be implemented.
The following strategies have been used or recommended to be used
to reduce threats to the parrot:
• Captive Breeding Programs
• The protection of Orange-bellied parrot’s habitats, especially
its breeding grounds in Tasmania.
• Mark-recapture program
• Population Viability Assessment (PVA)
• The placement of artificial nests for the parrots to breed in. Nests which have been placed for
Orange-bellied Parrots to breed
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13. Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988
Under this act the following strategies were made to save the Orange-bellied
parrot from extinction:
1. To monitor the population size, productivity, survival and life history of the Orange-
bellied Parrot. Banded birds will be observed throughout the breeding season annually
and will be used to estimate the annual breeding population as well as the survival and
longevity of the species. Surveys will then be taken for the winter population with the
collection of sightings of both banded and unbanded Orange-bellied parrots, with the
mark-recapture program used to estimate the population.
2. To identify all sites used by Orange-bellied Parrots and get a
better understanding of its migration. A new method of
remote sensing to identify saltmarsh communities suitable for
Orange-bellied Parrot was developed by the Royal Melbourne
Institute of Technology.
An Orange-bellied Parrot being banded
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14. Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988
3. To increase the carrying capacity of habitat by actively managing sites throughout the
species' range. Many of the sites where the Orange-bellied Parrot are under protection
which are enforced by the Government and local authorities. They also want to protect,
and expand habitat on known feeding sites.
4. To identify, measure and reduce threats, particularly in migratory and winter
habitats. A Population Viability Analysis (PVA) will be completed to assess the impacts of
threats to the Orange-bellied parrot.
5. To increase the number of breeding sub-populations /groups. The reintroduction of the
Orange-bellied Parrot at Birchs Inlet to increase the number of breeding groups. As
required, captive-bred birds will be made available for release at Birchs Inlet.
6. To maintain a viable captive population. The genetic diversity of the captive population
will be managed. If a decline in the heterozygosis of the wild population is detected, the
potential exists for selective release of captive birds to redress this imbalance
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15. Captive Breeding Programs
• Orange-bellied Parrots are being bred in captive breeding programs
including places such as Taroona Zoo, Healesville Sanctuary and Halls Gap
Zoo.
• The first major program commenced in 1981 and with refinement, this
program has made a valuable contribution to the wild population and is an
accepted component of the overall recovery for this species.
• The program has a goal of having and sustaining 150
Orange-bellied parrots. This would mean that some of
these birds, when ready, would be able to be
reintroduced into the wild.
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