Measuring the effects of wildlife contraception: the argument for comparing apples with oranges.

摘要: There are few wildlife populations existing today that can be supported without some form of management. Wildlife fertility control, as one option, has moved from the research stage to actual application with a number species, including wild horses, urban deer, captive exotic species and even African elephants, but this approach remains controversial in many quarters. Strident debate arisen over possible effects contraception on behaviour, genetics, stress management economics, among other parameters. Part arises fact critics often fail recognise alternative will applied, second problem when identify demand same concern for consequences approaches. Thus, any rational merits or contraceptive must also all approaches apply questions these – ‘no management’ currently being applied control. Only then stewards position make wise informed decisions about options.