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Perissodactyl and Proboscid TAG

TAG Convenor: William Meikle, Taronga Zoo
 
Perissodactyls are the "odd-toed ungulates" which include the horses, zebras, tapirs and rhinos. Proboscids are the African and Asian elephants.

The Perissodactyl and Proboscid TAG covers the following taxonomic groups:

Malayan Tapir

Photo courtesy: Robert Dockerill

  • Elephantidae - elephants
  • Equidae - horses, zebras
  • Tapiridae - tapirs
  • Rhinocerotidae - rhinos

The biggest issues for this TAG are: 

  • Management of elephants, especially breeding initiatives and consistent husbandry practices.
  • Breeding of white rhinos beyond first generation in order to establish viable, long-term population.
  • Health issues, especially with eyes in Malayan tapirs.

Links to Perissodactyl and Proboscid websites
Animal Diversity Web - Perissodactyls


Information regarding Perissodactyl and Proboscid TAG managed programs, including program outlines, studbooks, annual reports and recommendations, and captive management plans may be viewed in the Members' section of the website.
 


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